Tesla Model Y heater core price snapshot
- Low
- $120
- Average
- $168
- High
- $300
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Tesla Model Y heater core?
Asking prices from 5 salvage yards in 4 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
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Part overview
About the Tesla Model Y heater core
What the heater core does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used heater core price guide →
Price summary
A used Tesla Model Y heater core costs $120 to $300, with a median asking price of $150. Based on 14 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2020–2024 (4 model years), updated Oct 6, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$134
Grade B (good)$150
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$120–$1998 listings
Grade BStandard used$150–$1504 listings
Grade XUngraded$300–$3002 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $120–$199 | 8 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $150–$150 | 4 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $300–$300 | 2 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$134
Grade B$150
Ungraded$300
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $120–$300 overall range
Replacement cost
What is the Tesla Model Y heater core replacement cost?
- Used part
- $150
- Tesla Model Y median asking price
- Labor
- $475–$1,500
- 5–10 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $625–$1,650
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for heater core replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include coolant refill, and dashboard reassembly on vehicles requiring full dash removal. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full heater core replacement cost breakdown
Sources
- Labor time estimates: Part Price Guide labor database
Non-Interchange search using only Tesla Model Y
3 listings$120$120 – $134Non-Interchange search using Tesla Model Y and similar models
3 listings$120$120 – $134Model-year comparison
What does a Tesla Model Y heater core cost by year?
Market analysis
How much does a used Tesla Model Y heater core cost?
Asking prices for a used Tesla Model Y heater core sit in a fairly tight band around the $150 median, so most quotes far outside it deserve a second look.
Model year matters too: 2024 units carry the lowest median at $120, while 2022 tops the table at $199. Year-level pages linked in the table above break each one down by grade and variant.
Against comparable vehicles, the Tesla Model Y sits 29% above the Nissan Sentra ($116), 44% below the Honda HR-V ($266), and 29% above the Cadillac Escalade ($116) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used heater core: what to check
- Perform low-pressure leak test: Submerge the core under water with low air pressure applied to detect pinhole leaks in aluminum tubes and tanks.
- Inspect aluminum inlet and outlet tubes: Check that connection tube ends are perfectly round and free of crushed walls or corrosion from old coolant.
- Flush internal passages with water: Run fresh water through the core to confirm no internal calcification or stop-leak additives block coolant flow.
- Confirm HVAC casing flange alignment: Verify inlet pipe bend angles and casing foam seal tracks match your vehicle's specific heater box housing.
- Replace pass-through foam seals on install: Install fresh foam sealing strips around firewall pass-through holes to prevent cold air bypass and dash squeaks.
Keep browsing this vehicle
What other Tesla Model Y parts are priced?
01wide ±153%
Tail Light
$159median
$65$550
02wide ±86%
Engine
$1,309median
$549$2,800
03wide ±82%
Axle Shaft
$245median
$100$501
04wide ±159%
Air Bag
$275median
$75$950
05wide ±103%
Front Seat
$303median
$125$750
06wide ±105%
Quarter Panel
$1,000median
$400$2,500
07wide ±108%
Brake Caliper
$144median
$40$350
08wide ±78%
ABS Module
$244median
$69$450
09wide ±108%
Rear Bumper Assembly
$500median
$125$1,200
10spread ±51%
Front Bumper
$400median
$190$600
11wide ±162%
Transmission Control Module
$175median
$49$617
12wide ±114%
Hood
$500median
$225$1,360
Price comparisons
Compare Tesla Model Y heater core prices
Heater Corecompare
NissanSentravsTeslaModelY
Sentra$116
Y$150
$34 diff1,260 listings
Heater CorecompareHondaHR-VvsTeslaModelY
HR-V$266
Y$150
$116 diff1,114 listings
Heater CorecompareCadillacEscaladevsTeslaModelY
Escalade$116
Y$150
$34 diff1,086 listings
Heater CorecompareMercedesSClassvsTeslaModelY
Class$116
Y$150
$34 diff1,083 listings
Heater CorecompareChevyTraversevsTeslaModelY
Traverse$116
Y$150
$34 diff1,041 listings
Heater CorecompareNissanRoguevsTeslaModelY
Rogue$116
Y$150
$34 diff1,034 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
Acuraspread ±38%
Acura ILX
$91median
$65$135
Acurawide ±188%
Acura MDX
$61median
$61$290
Acuratight ±11%
Acura RDX
$116median
$100$125
Acuratight ±10%
Acura TLX
$101median
$95$116
Audiwide ±60%
Audi A4
$156median
$66$252
Auditight ±4%
Audi A6
$166median
$153$166
Audispread ±33%
Audi Q3
$93median
$65$127
Audiwide ±70%
Audi Q5
$156median
$66$284
Auditight ±7%
Audi Q7
$156median
$153$175
Teslaspread ±29%
Tesla Model 3
$300median
$200$375
Teslawide ±147%
Tesla Model S
$180median
$70$600
Teslaspread ±59%
Tesla Model X
$254median
$50$350
Common questions
Tesla Model Y heater core FAQ
How much is a used heater core for a Tesla Model Y?
The median asking price is $150 across 14 priced listings from 5 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $134. 2024 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $120.
How much does it cost to replace a Tesla Model Y heater core?
Using a used part, a Tesla Model Y heater core replacement typically runs $625–$1,650 all-in: the median used heater core for this model lists at $150, and independent-shop labor for heater core replacement typically takes 5–10 hours at $95–$150/hr ($475–$1,500). The labor figure does not include coolant refill, and dashboard reassembly on vehicles requiring full dash removal. Labor is a national part-level estimate, not a quote for your vehicle.
Which Tesla Model Y model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2024, 2023, 2022, 2020. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Tesla Model Y heater core years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Tesla Model Y heater core fitments across 2020, 2022, 2023, 2024. Searching all 4 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.