Used 2021 Volkswagen Jetta ignition switch from a salvage yard

Year-specific price guide

Used 2021 Volkswagen Jetta Ignition Switch prices

Year-specific used ignition switch pricing for the 2021 Volkswagen Jetta, built from real salvage yard and junkyard listings with condition grade and fitment detail.
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Last updatedSep 21, 2026

Part overview

About the 2021 Volkswagen Jetta ignition switch

A used 2021 Volkswagen Jetta ignition switch costs between $35 and $195, with a median of $71 from 84 salvage yard listings.

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 2021 Volkswagen Jetta ignition switch costs $35 to $195, with a median asking price of $71. Based on 84 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2019–2025 (7 model years), updated Sep 21, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.

Grade A (excellent)$71
Grade B (good)$78

2021 Volkswagen Jetta ignition switch price snapshot

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Low
$35
Average
$80
High
$195
100 listings observed · 84 priced listings used · last updated Sep 21, 2026· How we price·

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Price by part grade

Grade AClean / low wear$35–$16552 listings
Grade BStandard used$40–$10024 listings
Grade XUngraded$40–$1958 listings

Median by grade

Grade price comparison

Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $35–$195 overall range

Replacement cost

What is the 2021 Volkswagen Jetta ignition switch replacement cost?

ESTIMATE
Used part
$71
2021 Volkswagen Jetta median asking price
Labor
$95–$375
1–2.5 hours at $95–$150/hr
Estimated total
$165–$445
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

Fitment matters

Price by trim & variant

keyless ignition (KESSY)45 listingsInterchange 2019–2025$66$35 – $127
conventional ignition (key start)39 listingsInterchange 2019–2025$90$41 – $195

Year-specific context

How does the 2021 Volkswagen Jetta compare?

The 2021 guide is based on 100 observed listings, including 84 with posted prices. Its $71 median is 9% below the Volkswagen Jetta guide's $78 median.

Among the 11 model years with current price data, 2021 ranks #6 from lowest to highest median.

Interchange data shows this part is also listed under model years 2019, 2020, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. Shopping across all 7 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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Common questions

2021 Volkswagen Jetta ignition switch FAQ

How much is a used 2021 Volkswagen Jetta ignition switch?

Based on 84 priced salvage-yard listings, a used 2021 Volkswagen Jetta ignition switch lists between $35 and $195, with a median asking price of $71.

How much does it cost to replace a 2021 Volkswagen Jetta ignition switch?

Using a used part, a 2021 Volkswagen Jetta ignition switch replacement typically runs $165–$445 all-in: the median used ignition switch for this year lists at $71, 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.

Will a 2021 Volkswagen Jetta ignition switch fit another year?

Based on salvage-yard interchange data, listings for the 2021 Volkswagen Jetta ignition switch also appear under model years 2019, 2020, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 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 2021 Volkswagen Jetta key switch?

A key switch is another name for a ignition switch. The prices on this page cover the 2021 Volkswagen Jetta ignition switch — median $71, from 84 listings.

2021 Volkswagen Jetta Ignition Switch Cost — Used From $35 to $195