Used 2021 Kia Telluride engine from a salvage yard

Year-specific price guide

Used 2021 Kia Telluride Engine prices

Year-specific used engine pricing for the 2021 Kia Telluride, built from real salvage yard and junkyard listings with condition grade and fitment detail.
Price summary

A used 2021 Kia Telluride engine costs $1,745 to $4,774, with a median asking price of $2,858. Based on 96 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2020–2025 (6 model years), updated Aug 30, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.

Grade A (excellent)$3,175
Grade B (good)$2,569

2021 Kia Telluride engine price snapshot

USD
Low
$1,745
Average
$2,887
High
$4,774
100 listings observed · 96 priced listings used · last updated Aug 30, 2026· How we price·

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Condition comparison

Price by part grade

Grade AClean / low wear$1,745$4,77446 listings
Grade BStandard used$1,745$3,67450 listings
Grade CVisible wearUpdating
Grade XUngradedUpdating

Median by grade

Grade price comparison

Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $1,745$4,774 overall range

Replacement cost

What is the 2021 Kia Telluride engine replacement cost?

ESTIMATE
Used part
$2,858
2021 Kia Telluride median asking price
Labor
$950–$3,000
10–20 hours at $95–$150/hr
Estimated total
$3,810–$5,860
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

(3.8L, VIN C, 8th digit), FWD50 listingsInterchange 20202025$2,784$1,745$4,350
(3.8L, VIN C, 8th digit), AWD46 listingsInterchange 20202024$3,021$1,745$4,774

Year-specific context

How does the 2021 Kia Telluride compare?

The 2021 guide is based on 100 observed listings, including 96 with posted prices. Its $2,858 median is 0% above the Kia Telluride guide's $2,850 median.

Among the 6 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 2020, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. Shopping across all 6 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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What does a Kia Telluride engine cost in other years?

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Used transmission auto part
01wide ±114%

Transmission

$995median
$434$2,700
Used front bumper auto part
02wide ±139%

Front Bumper

$294median
$80$900
Used rear bumper auto part
03wide ±296%

Rear Bumper

$245median
$50$1,500
Used hood auto part
04wide ±73%

Hood

$591median
$150$1,014
Used fender auto part
05wide ±5025%

Fender

$250median
$50$25,175
Used headlight assembly auto part
06wide ±239%

Headlight Assembly

$575median
$50$2,800
Used tail light auto part
07wide ±5467%

Tail Light

$230median
$25$25,175
Used alternator auto part
08wide ±125%

Alternator

$125median
$30$343
Used starter auto part
09wide ±138%

Starter

$110median
$39$343
Used radiator auto part
10wide ±442%

Radiator

$200median
$45$1,814
Used ac compressor auto part
11wide ±118%

AC Compressor

$153median
$25$387
Used transfer case auto part
12wide ±254%

Transfer Case

$215median
$105$1,198
Used axle shaft auto part
13wide ±130%

Axle Shaft

$197median
$30$543
Used strut auto part
14wide ±157%

Strut

$238median
$56$802
Used steering rack auto part
15wide ±138%

Steering Rack

$207median
$40$613
Used grille auto part
16wide ±141%

Grille

$375median
$35$1,090
Used side mirror auto part
17wide ±447%

Side Mirror

$273median
$40$2,480
Used turbocharger auto part
18wide ±113%

Turbocharger

$450median
$139$1,155
Used ac condenser auto part
19wide ±429%

AC Condenser

$170median
$40$1,499
Used wheels auto part
20wide ±363%

Wheels

$243median
$44$1,809
Used fuel pump auto part
21wide ±160%

Fuel Pump

$125median
$40$440
Used water pump auto part
22wide ±107%

Water Pump

$145median
$40$350
Used power steering pump auto part
23wide ±177%

Power Steering Pump

$215median
$50$810
Used abs module auto part
24wide ±136%

ABS Module

$184median
$50$550
Used differential auto part
25

Differential

Price data updating

Used engine computer auto part
26wide ±639%

Engine Computer

$195median
$42$2,536
Used throttle body auto part
27wide ±102%

Throttle Body

$116median
$35$271
Used brake caliper auto part
28wide ±101%

Brake Caliper

$216median
$25$460
Used drive shaft auto part
29wide ±100%

Drive Shaft

$229median
$90$550
Used tailgate auto part
30wide ±91%

Tailgate

$1,700median
$50$3,135
Used intake manifold auto part
31wide ±188%

Intake Manifold

$200median
$40$790
Used control arm auto part
32wide ±115%

Control Arm

$165median
$40$420
Used blower motor auto part
33wide ±152%

Blower Motor

$99median
$30$331
Used exhaust manifold auto part
34wide ±169%

Exhaust Manifold

$295median
$200$1,200
Used transmission control module auto part
35wide ±211%

Transmission Control Module

$147median
$25$644
Used steering column auto part
36wide ±297%

Steering Column

$227median
$50$1,400
Used fuel tank auto part
37wide ±75%

Fuel Tank

$198median
$54$350
Used window regulator auto part
38wide ±139%

Window Regulator

$131median
$40$405
Used instrument cluster auto part
39

Instrument Cluster

Price data updating

Used torque converter auto part
40wide ±68%

Torque Converter

$225median
$95$400
Used steering wheel auto part
41wide ±6470%

Steering Wheel

$193median
$45$25,020
Used ignition switch auto part
42wide ±197%

Ignition Switch

$78median
$30$338
Used car radio auto part
43wide ±3559%

Car Radio

$351median
$35$25,020
Used heater core auto part
44wide ±190%

Heater Core

$116median
$75$515
Used rear view mirror auto part
45wide ±664%

Rear View Mirror

$110median
$20$1,480
Used sunroof auto part
46wide ±133%

Sunroof

$375median
$126$1,125
Used master cylinder auto part
47wide ±151%

Master Cylinder

$100median
$30$331
Used fog light auto part
48wide ±87%

Fog Light

$257median
$30$477
Used center console auto part
49wide ±162%

Center Console

$126median
$38$445
Used air bag auto part
50wide ±505%

Air Bag

$240median
$75$2,500
Used door assembly auto part
51wide ±69%

Door Assembly

$1,321median
$200$2,015
Used quarter panel auto part
52wide ±84%

Quarter Panel

$505median
$150$1,000
Used rear bumper assembly auto part
53wide ±105%

Rear Bumper Assembly

$550median
$95$1,250
Used front seat auto part
54wide ±129%

Front Seat

$226median
$89$670

Common questions

2021 Kia Telluride engine FAQ

How much is a used 2021 Kia Telluride engine?

Based on 96 priced salvage-yard listings, a used 2021 Kia Telluride engine lists between $1,745 and $4,774, with a median asking price of $2,858.

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

Using a used part, a 2021 Kia Telluride engine replacement typically runs $3,810–$5,860 all-in: the median used engine for this year lists at $2,858, 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 Telluride engine fit another year?

Based on salvage-yard interchange data, listings for the 2021 Kia Telluride engine also appear under model years 2020, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 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 Telluride motor?

A motor is another name for a engine. The prices on this page cover the 2021 Kia Telluride engine — median $2,858, from 96 listings.