Lexus RX ignition switch price snapshot
- Low
- $30
- Average
- $93
- High
- $270
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Lexus RX ignition switch?
Asking prices from 105 salvage yards in 31 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
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Saurabh Kumar
Co-Founder & CTO, Part Price Guide
Built the pricing pipeline that collects and normalizes used OEM part listings from salvage yards and online marketplaces across the US.
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Ambika Sharma
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Part overview
About the Lexus RX 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 RX ignition switch costs $30 to $270, with a median asking price of $78. Based on 437 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2013–2025 (13 model years), updated Oct 22, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$86
Grade B (good)$78
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$30–$270412 listings
Grade BStandard used$41–$21820 listings
Grade XUngraded$40–$625 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $30–$270 | 412 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $41–$218 | 20 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $40–$62 | 5 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$86
Grade B$78
Ungraded$45
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $30–$270 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Lexus RX ignition switch is listed
We found priced Lexus RX ignition switch listings at 105 salvage yards across 31 states. Florida supplies the most, with 105 listings (24% of the total) from 14 yards. Location matters: yards in Michigan ask a median $35, while New Jersey yards ask $187, 434% more for the same part. Shipping usually costs less than that gap for smaller parts, so it can pay to buy out of state.
| State | Listings | Yards | Median ask |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | 105 | 14 | $99+27% |
| Texas | 61 | 11 | $41-47% |
| Michigan | 55 | 9 | $35-55% |
| New Jersey | 35 | 4 | $187+140% |
| Pennsylvania | 26 | 7 | $66-15% |
| Georgia | 25 | 5 | $78 |
| California | 21 | 11 | $100+28% |
| Illinois | 21 | 8 | $159+104% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $78 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Lexus RX ignition switch replacement cost?
- Used part
- $78
- Lexus RX median asking price
- Labor
- $95–$375
- 1–2.5 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $175–$455
- 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
Sources
- Labor time estimates: Part Price Guide labor database
Non-Interchange search using Lexus RX350 and similar models
3 listings$78$78 – $100Non-Interchange search using only Lexus RX350
3 listings$78$78 – $100Model-year comparison
What does a Lexus RX ignition switch cost by year?
20256 listings$78$78 – $100202413 listingsFits 4 years$91$30 – $187202364 listingsFits 4 years$96$30 – $270202248 listingsFits 6 years$67$35 – $203202148 listingsFits 6 years$67$35 – $203202050 listingsFits 6 years$66$35 – $193201950 listingsFits 11 years$121$30 – $245201850 listingsFits 7 years$41$41 – $247201750 listingsFits 9 years$99$46 – $218201650 listingsFits 9 years$99$46 – $218201536 listingsFits 3 years$41$30 – $187
Market analysis
How much does a used Lexus RX ignition switch cost?
Asking prices for a used Lexus RX ignition switch are unusually spread out: the top listing asks about 9 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 10% premium over grade-B stock, with grade-A medians at $86.
Model year matters too: 2015 units carry the lowest median at $41, while 2019 tops the table at $121. Parts from 2013–2015 are interchangeable, so if the 2015 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 3 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Lexus RX sits 22% below the Mercedes S Class ($100), 22% below the Hyundai Elantra ($100), and 21% 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
- Inspect contact board for arc burning: Check multi-pin electrical harness plugs for brown heat discoloration caused by worn internal switch contacts.
- Test key cylinder detent feel: Turn the key through Accessory, Run, and Start positions to ensure crisp detents without key binding or slop.
- Verify immobilizer antenna halo inclusion: Confirm the plastic transponder receiver ring surrounds the key cylinder and has undamaged wiring terminals.
- Check mechanical steering lock bolt: Verify the spring-loaded column locking bolt extends and retracts smoothly when inserting and removing the key.
- 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.
Keep browsing this vehicle
What other Lexus RX parts are priced?
01wide ±215%
Transmission Control Module
$150median
$30$675
02wide ±226%
Air Bag
$306median
$65$1,450
03wide ±131%
Headlight Assembly
$1,100median
$342$3,220
04wide ±90%
Front Seat
$294median
$120$650
05wide ±136%
Brake Caliper
$170median
$30$493
06wide ±140%
Axle Shaft
$205median
$55$630
07wide ±114%
Center Console
$166median
$65$445
08wide ±155%
Wheels
$275median
$50$900
09wide ±161%
Tail Light
$255median
$60$880
10wide ±252%
Car Radio
$577median
$95$3,000
11wide ±79%
Steering Wheel
$480median
$113$868
12wide ±245%
Grille
$385median
$62$1,950
Price comparisons
Compare Lexus RX ignition switch prices
Ignition Switchcompare
MercedesSClassvsLexusRX
Class$100
RX$78
$22 diff2,468 listings
Ignition SwitchcompareHyundaiElantravsLexusRX
Elantra$100
RX$78
$22 diff2,306 listings
Ignition SwitchcompareMercedesGLEClassvsLexusRX
Class$99
RX$78
$21 diff2,222 listings
Ignition SwitchcompareToyotaRAV4vsLexusRX
RAV4$99
RX$78
$21 diff1,975 listings
Ignition SwitchcompareToyotaCamryvsLexusRX
Camry$100
RX$78
$22 diff1,971 listings
Ignition SwitchcompareNissanRoguevsLexusRX
Rogue$99
RX$78
$21 diff1,850 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
Acurawide ±147%
Acura ILX
$78median
$19$249
Acurawide ±77%
Acura Integra
$78median
$50$170
Acurawide ±145%
Acura MDX
$95median
$20$295
Acurawide ±68%
Acura RDX
$99median
$46$181
Acurawide ±155%
Acura TLX
$78median
$25$267
Audispread ±41%
Audi A4
$78median
$60$124
Audiwide ±92%
Audi A6
$105median
$32$226
Audispread ±56%
Audi Q3
$80median
$55$144
Lexuswide ±149%
Lexus ES350
$66median
$35$232
Lexuswide ±161%
Lexus GX460
$121median
$25$415
Lexuswide ±197%
Lexus IS350
$75median
$40$335
Lexustight ±1%
Lexus NX300
$46median
$45$46
Common questions
Lexus RX ignition switch FAQ
How much is a used ignition switch for a Lexus RX?
The median asking price is $78 across 437 priced listings from 105 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $86. 2018 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $41.
How much does it cost to replace a Lexus RX ignition switch?
Using a used part, a Lexus RX ignition switch replacement typically runs $175–$455 all-in: the median used ignition switch for this model lists at $78, 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 RX 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 RX ignition switch years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Lexus RX ignition switch fitments across 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. Searching all 13 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.