Used 2021 Kia Seltos engine from a salvage yard

Year-specific price guide

Used 2021 Kia Seltos Engine prices

Year-specific used engine pricing for the 2021 Kia Seltos, built from real salvage yard and junkyard listings with condition grade and fitment detail.
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Last updatedSep 23, 2026

Part overview

About the 2021 Kia Seltos engine

A used 2021 Kia Seltos engine costs between $1,350 and $3,800, with a median of $2,200 from 81 salvage yard listings.

What the engine does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used engine price guide →

Also known asMotorEngine Assembly
Price summary

A used 2021 Kia Seltos engine costs $1,350 to $3,800, with a median asking price of $2,200. Based on 81 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2021–2023 (3 model years), updated Sep 23, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.

Grade A (excellent)$2,258
Grade B (good)$1,900

2021 Kia Seltos engine price snapshot

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Low
$1,350
Average
$2,176
High
$3,800
97 listings observed · 81 priced listings used · last updated Sep 23, 2026· How we price·

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Condition comparison

Price by part grade

Grade AClean / low wear$1,350–$3,80057 listings
Grade BStandard used$1,395–$3,02720 listings
Grade XUngraded$1,595–$3,7004 listings

Median by grade

Grade price comparison

Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $1,350–$3,800 overall range

Replacement cost

What is the 2021 Kia Seltos engine replacement cost?

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Used part
$2,200
2021 Kia Seltos median asking price
Labor
$950–$3,000
10–20 hours at $95–$150/hr
Estimated total
$3,150–$5,200
median used part + labor

Labor is a typical independent-shop range for engine replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include fluids, gaskets, and any while-in-there parts like mounts or a clutch. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. How we price

Fitment matters

Price by trim & variant

1.6L (VIN 2, 8th digit, turbo)44 listingsInterchange 2021–2023$2,239$1,500 – $3,800
2.0L (VIN A, 8th digit)37 listingsInterchange 2021–2023$2,110$1,350 – $3,700

Year-specific context

How does the 2021 Kia Seltos compare?

The 2021 guide is based on 97 observed listings, including 81 with posted prices. Its $2,200 median is 2% below the Kia Seltos guide's $2,250 median.

Among the 5 model years with current price data, 2021 ranks #3 from lowest to highest median.

Interchange data shows this part is also listed under model years 2022, 2023. Shopping across all 3 compatible years may surface better prices or condition grades.

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

2021 Kia Seltos engine FAQ

How much is a used 2021 Kia Seltos engine?

Based on 81 priced salvage-yard listings, a used 2021 Kia Seltos engine lists between $1,350 and $3,800, with a median asking price of $2,200.

How much does it cost to replace a 2021 Kia Seltos engine?

Using a used part, a 2021 Kia Seltos engine replacement typically runs $3,150–$5,200 all-in: the median used engine for this year lists at $2,200, and independent-shop labor for engine replacement typically takes 10–20 hours at $95–$150/hr ($950–$3,000). The labor figure does not include fluids, gaskets, and any while-in-there parts like mounts or a clutch. Labor is a national part-level estimate, not a quote for your vehicle.

Will a 2021 Kia Seltos engine fit another year?

Based on salvage-yard interchange data, listings for the 2021 Kia Seltos engine also appear under model years 2022, 2023, suggesting these years share compatible fitments. Always verify the exact part number, drivetrain, trim, and your VIN before buying — interchange compatibility can vary by variant.

How much is a 2021 Kia Seltos motor?

A motor is another name for a engine. The prices on this page cover the 2021 Kia Seltos engine — median $2,200, from 81 listings.

2021 Kia Seltos Engine Cost — Used From $1,350 to $3,800