Used 2021 Toyota Corolla engine from a salvage yard

Year-specific price guide

Used 2021 Toyota Corolla Engine prices

Year-specific used engine pricing for the 2021 Toyota Corolla, built from real salvage yard and junkyard listings with condition grade and fitment detail.
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Last updatedAug 16, 2026

Part overview

About the 2021 Toyota Corolla engine

A used 2021 Toyota Corolla engine costs between $400 and $3,400, with a median of $1,295 from 176 salvage yard listings.

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

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Price summary

A used 2021 Toyota Corolla engine costs $400 to $3,400, with a median asking price of $1,295. Based on 176 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2016–2022 (7 model years), updated Aug 16, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.

Grade A (excellent)$1,250
Grade B (good)$775

2021 Toyota Corolla engine price snapshot

USD
Low
$400
Average
$1,338
High
$3,400
250 listings observed · 176 priced listings used · last updated Aug 16, 2026· How we price·

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Condition comparison

Price by part grade

Grade AClean / low wear$575–$3,12797 listings
Grade BStandard used$400–$2,40039 listings
Grade XUngraded$850–$3,40040 listings

Median by grade

Grade price comparison

Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $400–$3,400 overall range

Replacement cost

What is the 2021 Toyota Corolla engine replacement cost?

ESTIMATE
Used part
$1,295
2021 Toyota Corolla median asking price
Labor
$950–$3,000
10–20 hours at $95–$150/hr
Estimated total
$2,245–$4,295
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

Sedan, 1.8L, VIN A (5th digit, 2ZRFXE engine, hybrid)47 listingsInterchange 2016–2022$1,600$850 – $3,400
Sedan, 1.8L, VIN B (5th digit, 2ZRFXE engine, hybrid)47 listingsInterchange 2016–2022$1,600$850 – $3,400
Hatchback, (2.0L), (VIN 4, 5th digit, M20AFKS engine)34 listingsInterchange 2019–2022$853$400 – $2,000
Sedan, 2.0L, (VIN 4, 5th digit, M20AFKS engine)34 listingsInterchange 2019–2022$853$400 – $2,000
Sedan, 1.8L, VIN P (5th digit, 2ZRFAE engine)14 listingsInterchange 2020–2022$1,100$456 – $1,500

Year-specific context

How does the 2021 Toyota Corolla compare?

The 2021 guide is based on 250 observed listings, including 176 with posted prices. Its $1,295 median is 4% below the Toyota Corolla guide's $1,350 median.

Among the 11 model years with current price data, 2021 ranks #7 from lowest to highest median.

Interchange data shows this part is also listed under model years 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2022. Shopping across all 7 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 Toyota Corolla engine FAQ

How much is a used 2021 Toyota Corolla engine?

Based on 176 priced salvage-yard listings, a used 2021 Toyota Corolla engine lists between $400 and $3,400, with a median asking price of $1,295.

How much does it cost to replace a 2021 Toyota Corolla engine?

Using a used part, a 2021 Toyota Corolla engine replacement typically runs $2,245–$4,295 all-in: the median used engine for this year lists at $1,295, 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 Toyota Corolla engine fit another year?

Based on salvage-yard interchange data, listings for the 2021 Toyota Corolla engine also appear under model years 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2022, 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 Toyota Corolla motor?

A motor is another name for a engine. The prices on this page cover the 2021 Toyota Corolla engine — median $1,295, from 176 listings.

2021 Toyota Corolla Engine Cost — Used From $400 to $3,400