Hyundai Santa Fe engine — 2.5L, naturally aspirated (VIN J, 8th digit) price snapshot
- Low
- $649
- Average
- $1,532
- High
- $4,000

Trim-specific price guide
A used Hyundai Santa Fe engine (2.5L, naturally aspirated (VIN J, 8th digit)) costs $649 to $4,000, with a median asking price of $1,174. Based on 144 priced salvage yard listings across the US, updated Aug 19, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Condition comparison
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $715–$4,000 | 102 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $649–$3,262 | 38 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | Updating | — | |
| Grade XUngraded | $1,250–$2,550 | 4 |
Median by grade
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $649–$4,000 overall range
Trim-specific context
This pricing covers the 2.5L, naturally aspirated (VIN J, 8th digit) variant of the Hyundai Santa Fe engine, based on 144 priced listings across 3 model years (2021, 2022, 2023). Its $1,174 median is 57% below the Hyundai Santa Fe engine overall median of $2,700.
Pricing is not a fitment guarantee. Match the VIN, part number, engine or drivetrain, and seller-listed variant before ordering.
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Common questions
Based on 144 priced salvage-yard listings across 3 model years, a used Hyundai Santa Fe engine in the 2.5L, naturally aspirated (VIN J, 8th digit) variant lists between $649 and $4,000, with a median asking price of $1,174.
The 2.5L, naturally aspirated (VIN J, 8th digit) variant appears in model years 2021, 2022, 2023. Prices and availability differ by year.
Yes. Grade A has a median of $1,288, Grade B has a median of $893. Grade A parts are in excellent condition, B is good, and C is fair.