Used 2018 Volkswagen Passat headlight assembly from a salvage yard

Year-specific price guide

Used 2018 Volkswagen Passat Headlight Assembly prices

Year-specific used headlight assembly pricing for the 2018 Volkswagen Passat, built from real salvage yard and junkyard listings with condition grade and fitment detail.
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Last updatedOct 22, 2026

Part overview

About the 2018 Volkswagen Passat headlight assembly

A used 2018 Volkswagen Passat headlight assembly costs between $75 and $1,140, with a median of $300 from 222 salvage yard listings.

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

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Price summary

A used 2018 Volkswagen Passat headlight assembly costs $75 to $1,140, with a median asking price of $300. Based on 222 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2016–2019 (4 model years), updated Oct 22, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.

2018 Volkswagen Passat headlight assembly price snapshot

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Low
$75
Average
$393
High
$1,140
233 listings observed · 222 priced listings used · last updated Oct 22, 2026· How we price·

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What is the 2018 Volkswagen Passat headlight assembly replacement cost?

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Used part
$300
2018 Volkswagen Passat median asking price
Labor
$50–$300
0.5–2 hours at $95–$150/hr
Estimated total
$350–$600
median used part + labor

Labor is a typical independent-shop range for headlight assembly replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include headlight aiming; some vehicles require bumper removal at the high end. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full headlight assembly replacement cost breakdown

Fitment matters

Price by trim & variant

LED, tapered chrome accents, LH49 listingsInterchange 2016–2019$540$75 – $755
LED, tapered chrome accents, RH49 listingsInterchange 2016–2019$540$105 – $962
halogen, LH48 listingsInterchange 2016–2018$195$125 – $386
halogen, RH46 listingsInterchange 2016–2019$200$100 – $440
LED, tapered red accents, LH24 listings$800$106 – $1,140
LED, tapered red accents, RH6 listings$583$325 – $595

Year-specific context

How does the 2018 Volkswagen Passat compare?

The 2018 guide is based on 233 observed listings, including 222 with posted prices. Its $300 median is 33% below the Volkswagen Passat guide's $450 median.

Among the 8 model years with current price data, 2018 ranks #5 from lowest to highest median.

Interchange data shows this part is also listed under model years 2016, 2017, 2019. Shopping across all 4 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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$295median
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$200median
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$72median
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$418median
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$124median
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$163median
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$200median
$65$520
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$98median
$30$405
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$170median
$50$515
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$100median
$25$460
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$150median
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$175median
$43$532
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$66median
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$78median
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$792median
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Common questions

2018 Volkswagen Passat headlight assembly FAQ

How much is a used 2018 Volkswagen Passat headlight assembly?

Based on 222 priced salvage-yard listings, a used 2018 Volkswagen Passat headlight assembly lists between $75 and $1,140, with a median asking price of $300.

How much does it cost to replace a 2018 Volkswagen Passat headlight assembly?

Using a used part, a 2018 Volkswagen Passat headlight assembly replacement typically runs $350–$600 all-in: the median used headlight assembly for this year lists at $300, and independent-shop labor for headlight assembly replacement typically takes 0.5–2 hours at $95–$150/hr ($50–$300). The labor figure does not include headlight aiming; some vehicles require bumper removal at the high end. Labor is a national part-level estimate, not a quote for your vehicle.

Will a 2018 Volkswagen Passat headlight assembly fit another year?

Based on salvage-yard interchange data, listings for the 2018 Volkswagen Passat headlight assembly also appear under model years 2016, 2017, 2019, 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 2018 Volkswagen Passat headlamp assembly?

A headlamp assembly is another name for a headlight assembly. The prices on this page cover the 2018 Volkswagen Passat headlight assembly — median $300, from 222 listings.

2018 Volkswagen Passat Headlight Assembly Cost — Used From $75 to $1,140