Used Lexus IS350 ignition switch from a salvage yard

Vehicle-specific price guide

How much is a used Lexus IS350 ignition switch?

Asking prices from 135 salvage yards in 20 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
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Last updatedOct 21, 2026
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Part overview

About the Lexus IS350 ignition switch

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

Also known asKey SwitchIgnition Starter Switch
Price summary

A used Lexus IS350 ignition switch costs $40 to $335, with a median asking price of $75. Based on 352 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2006–2025 (20 model years), updated Oct 21, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.

Grade A (excellent)$75
Grade B (good)$113
Grade C (fair)$50

Lexus IS350 ignition switch price snapshot

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Low
$40
Average
$95
High
$335
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Price by part grade

Grade AClean / low wear$40–$335316 listings
Grade BStandard used$40–$27822 listings
Grade CVisible wear$40–$603 listings
Grade XUngraded$40–$10011 listings

Median by grade

Grade price comparison

Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $40–$335 overall range

Regional supply

Where the Lexus IS350 ignition switch is listed

We found priced Lexus IS350 ignition switch listings at 135 salvage yards across 20 states. Texas supplies the most, with 121 listings (19% of the total) from 24 yards. Location matters: yards in Arizona ask a median $46, while North Carolina yards ask $99, 115% more for the same part. Shipping usually costs less than that gap for smaller parts, so it can pay to buy out of state.

StateListingsYardsMedian ask
Texas12124$50-33%
California9917$75
Michigan5715$97+29%
Arizona5710$46-39%
Florida5110$99+32%
North Carolina478$99+32%
Massachusetts427$79+5%
Indiana407$63-16%

States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $75 national median.

Replacement cost

What is the Lexus IS350 ignition switch replacement cost?

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Used part
$75
Lexus IS350 median asking price
Labor
$95–$375
1–2.5 hours at $95–$150/hr
Estimated total
$170–$450
median used part + labor

Labor is a typical independent-shop range for ignition switch replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include key programming if the vehicle has an immobilizer system. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full ignition switch replacement cost breakdown

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  1. Labor time estimates: Part Price Guide labor database

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Fitment matters

Price by trim & variant (2025)

Model-year comparison

What does a Lexus IS350 ignition switch cost by year?

$41$58$75$92$10920152016201720182019202020212022202320242025
Median asking price by model year · salvage yard listing data

Market analysis

How much does a used Lexus IS350 ignition switch cost?

Asking prices for a used Lexus IS350 ignition switch are unusually spread out: the top listing asks about 8 times what the cheapest does, so which unit you pick matters more than the median. Condition matters: grade-A units (lowest mileage, best condition) carry roughly a 50% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $75.

Model year matters too: 2016 units carry the lowest median at $46, while 2015 tops the table at $104. Parts from 2014–2021 are interchangeable, so if the 2016 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 8 compatible years.

Against comparable vehicles, the Lexus IS350 sits 25% below the Mercedes S Class ($100), 25% below the Hyundai Elantra ($100), and 24% below the Mercedes GLE Class ($99) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.

Buying a used ignition switch: what to check

  1. Inspect contact board for arc burning: Check multi-pin electrical harness plugs for brown heat discoloration caused by worn internal switch contacts.
  2. Test key cylinder detent feel: Turn the key through Accessory, Run, and Start positions to ensure crisp detents without key binding or slop.
  3. Verify immobilizer antenna halo inclusion: Confirm the plastic transponder receiver ring surrounds the key cylinder and has undamaged wiring terminals.
  4. Check mechanical steering lock bolt: Verify the spring-loaded column locking bolt extends and retracts smoothly when inserting and removing the key.
  5. Plan for key matching or re-keying: Ask if matching door keys are included, or budget for a lock technician to re-key the cylinder to your original key.

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How much is a used ignition switch for a Lexus IS350?

The median asking price is $75 across 352 priced listings from 135 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $75. 2020 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $46.

How much does it cost to replace a Lexus IS350 ignition switch?

Using a used part, a Lexus IS350 ignition switch replacement typically runs $170–$450 all-in: the median used ignition switch for this model lists at $75, and independent-shop labor for ignition switch replacement typically takes 1–2.5 hours at $95–$150/hr ($95–$375). The labor figure does not include key programming if the vehicle has an immobilizer system. Labor is a national part-level estimate, not a quote for your vehicle.

Which Lexus IS350 model years does this price guide cover?

This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.

Which Lexus IS350 ignition switch years are interchangeable?

Salvage-yard interchange data links Lexus IS350 ignition switch fitments across 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. Searching all 20 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.

Used Lexus IS350 Ignition Switch Cost — From $40 to $335