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.
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Last updatedAug 30, 2026

Part overview

About the 2021 Kia Telluride engine

A used 2021 Kia Telluride engine costs between $1,865 and $4,350, with a median of $2,858 from 91 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 Telluride engine costs $1,865 to $4,350, with a median asking price of $2,858. Based on 91 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
$1,865
Average
$2,887
High
$4,350
100 listings observed · 91 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$2,476–$4,35042 listings
Grade BStandard used$1,865–$3,67449 listings

Median by grade

Grade price comparison

Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $1,865–$4,350 overall range

Replacement cost

What is the 2021 Kia Telluride engine replacement cost?

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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), FWD48 listingsInterchange 2020–2025$2,784$2,038 – $4,350
(3.8L, VIN C, 8th digit), AWD43 listingsInterchange 2020–2024$3,000$1,865 – $3,850

Year-specific context

How does the 2021 Kia Telluride compare?

The 2021 guide is based on 100 observed listings, including 91 with posted prices. Its $2,858 median is 1% above the Kia Telluride guide's $2,843 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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$125median
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$197median
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$99median
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$330median
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Rear Bumper

$245median
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Car Radio

$351median
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$125median
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$183median
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$165median
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$1,045median
$572$1,900
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Drive Shaft

$229median
$90$550
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Engine Computer

$184median
$49$580
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Exhaust Manifold

$295median
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Fender

$250median
$100$543
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Fog Light

$277median
$75$477
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Front Seat

$221median
$89$640
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Fuel Pump

$125median
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Fuel Tank

$195median
$54$384
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Grille

$376median
$63$1,090
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Headlight Assembly

$791median
$286$1,395
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$116median
$116$125
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Hood

$591median
$150$1,014
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Ignition Switch

$78median
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$100median
$40$310
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Master Cylinder

$102median
$30$331
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Side Mirror

$421median
$74$2,480
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$250median
$75$556
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Quarter Panel

$511median
$275$1,000
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$200median
$80$500
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Rear View Mirror

$110median
$20$579
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$133median
$50$343
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$231median
$90$480
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Steering Rack

$207median
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$253median
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$377median
$146$1,027
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$225median
$50$570
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Tailgate

$1,923median
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$116median
$35$271
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$400median
$350$400
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$214median
$110$430
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$958median
$434$2,502
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$171median
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$157median
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Common questions

2021 Kia Telluride engine FAQ

How much is a used 2021 Kia Telluride engine?

Based on 91 priced salvage-yard listings, a used 2021 Kia Telluride engine lists between $1,865 and $4,350, 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 91 listings.

2021 Kia Telluride Engine Cost — Used From $1,865 to $4,350