Tesla Model 3 ignition switch price snapshot
- Low
- $99
- Average
- $156
- High
- $228
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Tesla Model 3 ignition switch?
Asking prices from 16 salvage yards in 8 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
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Part overview
About the Tesla Model 3 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 Tesla Model 3 ignition switch costs $99 to $228, with a median asking price of $138. Based on 46 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2015–2025 (9 model years), updated Oct 21, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$138
Grade B (good)$138
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$99–$22838 listings
Grade BStandard used$138–$1958 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $99–$228 | 38 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $138–$195 | 8 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$138
Grade B$138
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $99–$228 overall range
Replacement cost
What is the Tesla Model 3 ignition switch replacement cost?
- Used part
- $138
- Tesla Model 3 median asking price
- Labor
- $95–$375
- 1–2.5 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $235–$515
- 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
Model-year comparison
What does a Tesla Model 3 ignition switch cost by year?
20252 listingsNo priced listings yet20244 listingsNo priced listings yet202312 listingsNo priced listings yet20226 listingsNo priced listings yet202110 listingsNo priced listings yet202018 listingsNo priced listings yet201936 listings$138$99 – $199201826 listings$187$125 – $22820152 listingsNo priced listings yet
Market analysis
How much does a used Tesla Model 3 ignition switch cost?
Asking prices for a used Tesla Model 3 ignition switch sit in a fairly tight band around the $138 median, so most quotes far outside it deserve a second look.
Model year matters too: 2019 units carry the lowest median at $138, while 2018 tops the table at $187. Year-level pages linked in the table above break each one down by grade and variant.
Against comparable vehicles, the Tesla Model 3 sits 38% above the Mercedes S Class ($100), 38% above the Hyundai Elantra ($100), and 39% above 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.
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03wide ±111%
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$250median
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04wide ±101%
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$200median
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05wide ±99%
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$249median
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06wide ±198%
Engine
$1,475median
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07wide ±82%
Door Assembly
$850median
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$250median
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ABS Module
$237median
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10wide ±96%
Side Mirror
$416median
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Headlight Assembly
$470median
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12wide ±161%
Center Console
$250median
$45$849
Price comparisons
Compare Tesla Model 3 ignition switch prices
Ignition Switchcompare
MercedesSClassvsTeslaModel3
Class$100
3$138
$38 diff2,077 listings
Ignition SwitchcompareHyundaiElantravsTeslaModel3
Elantra$100
3$138
$38 diff1,915 listings
Ignition SwitchcompareMercedesGLEClassvsTeslaModel3
Class$99
3$138
$39 diff1,831 listings
Ignition SwitchcompareToyotaRAV4vsTeslaModel3
RAV4$99
3$138
$39 diff1,584 listings
Ignition SwitchcompareToyotaCamryvsTeslaModel3
Camry$100
3$138
$38 diff1,580 listings
Ignition SwitchcompareNissanRoguevsTeslaModel3
Rogue$99
3$138
$39 diff1,459 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
Audispread ±41%
Audi Q5
$78median
$60$124
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Common questions
Tesla Model 3 ignition switch FAQ
How much is a used ignition switch for a Tesla Model 3?
The median asking price is $138 across 46 priced listings from 16 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $138. 2019 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $138.
How much does it cost to replace a Tesla Model 3 ignition switch?
Using a used part, a Tesla Model 3 ignition switch replacement typically runs $235–$515 all-in: the median used ignition switch for this model lists at $138, 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 Tesla Model 3 model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2015. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Tesla Model 3 ignition switch years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Tesla Model 3 ignition switch fitments across 2015, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. Searching all 9 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.