Used 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan ignition switch from a salvage yard

Year-specific price guide

Used 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan Ignition Switch prices

Year-specific used ignition switch pricing for the 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan, built from real salvage yard and junkyard listings with condition grade and fitment detail.
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Last updatedSep 22, 2026

Part overview

About the 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan ignition switch

A used 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan ignition switch costs between $78 and $156, with a median of $108 from 78 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 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan ignition switch costs $78 to $156, with a median asking price of $108. Based on 78 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2018–2021 (4 model years), updated Sep 22, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.

Grade A (excellent)$108
Grade B (good)$108

2018 Volkswagen Tiguan ignition switch price snapshot

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Low
$78
Average
$113
High
$156
100 listings observed · 78 priced listings used · last updated Sep 22, 2026· How we price·

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Price by part grade

Grade AClean / low wear$78–$15637 listings
Grade BStandard used$78–$15637 listings
Grade XUngraded$80–$1504 listings

Median by grade

Grade price comparison

Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $78–$156 overall range

Replacement cost

What is the 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan ignition switch replacement cost?

ESTIMATE
Used part
$108
2018 Volkswagen Tiguan median asking price
Labor
$95–$375
1–2.5 hours at $95–$150/hr
Estimated total
$205–$485
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

conventional ignition39 listingsInterchange 2018–2020$124$78 – $156
keyless ignition39 listingsInterchange 2018–2021$104$99 – $150

Year-specific context

How does the 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan compare?

The 2018 guide is based on 100 observed listings, including 78 with posted prices. Its $108 median is 9% above the Volkswagen Tiguan guide's $99 median.

Among the 11 model years with current price data, 2018 ranks #9 from lowest to highest median.

Interchange data shows this part is also listed under model years 2019, 2020, 2021. Shopping across all 4 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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$150median
$35$732
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$140median
$35$603
04wide ±157%

Alternator

$90median
$30$312
05wide ±259%

Axle Shaft

$110median
$30$600
06wide ±156%

Blower Motor

$90median
$24$305
07wide ±283%

Brake Caliper

$75median
$15$439
08wide ±150%

Rear Bumper Assembly

$500median
$85$1,580
09wide ±113%

Front Bumper

$238median
$55$595
10wide ±111%

Rear Bumper

$266median
$84$675
11wide ±263%

Car Radio

$135median
$25$735
12wide ±192%

Center Console

$113median
$35$470
13wide ±136%

AC Condenser

$105median
$35$321
14wide ±124%

Control Arm

$115median
$30$316
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16wide ±106%

Door Assembly

$980median
$217$2,297
17wide ±100%

Drive Shaft

$188median
$73$450
18wide ±69%

Engine

$1,946median
$1,100$3,800
19wide ±162%

Engine Computer

$136median
$40$480
20wide ±106%

Exhaust Manifold

$266median
$86$650
21wide ±138%

Fender

$200median
$48$600
22wide ±160%

Fog Light

$89median
$15$300
23wide ±128%

Front Seat

$185median
$74$547
24wide ±152%

Fuel Pump

$110median
$35$369
25wide ±114%

Fuel Tank

$175median
$50$450
26wide ±290%

Grille

$138median
$25$825
27wide ±226%

Headlight Assembly

$534median
$90$2,500
28spread ±37%

Heater Core

$93median
$91$160
29wide ±129%

Hood

$350median
$100$1,006
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Intake Manifold

$125median
$45$400
32wide ±107%

Master Cylinder

$99median
$30$241
33wide ±168%

Side Mirror

$273median
$49$965
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35wide ±88%

Quarter Panel

$400median
$175$875
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Radiator

$123median
$35$327
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Rear View Mirror

$97median
$49$168
38wide ±178%

Starter

$85median
$25$327
39wide ±145%

Steering Column

$156median
$60$513
40wide ±159%

Steering Rack

$322median
$75$1,102
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Steering Wheel

$167median
$40$410
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Strut

$100median
$35$571
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Sunroof

$251median
$60$780
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Tail Light

$100median
$25$424
45wide ±133%

Tailgate

$700median
$139$2,000
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$80median
$40$316
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$356median
$125$823
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Transfer Case

$200median
$50$750
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Transmission

$350median
$89$1,695
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Transmission Control Module

$101median
$26$436
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Turbocharger

$359median
$199$838
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Water Pump

$75median
$25$167
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Wheels

$170median
$40$735
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$80median
$35$315

Common questions

2018 Volkswagen Tiguan ignition switch FAQ

How much is a used 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan ignition switch?

Based on 78 priced salvage-yard listings, a used 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan ignition switch lists between $78 and $156, with a median asking price of $108.

How much does it cost to replace a 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan ignition switch?

Using a used part, a 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan ignition switch replacement typically runs $205–$485 all-in: the median used ignition switch for this year lists at $108, 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 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan ignition switch fit another year?

Based on salvage-yard interchange data, listings for the 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan ignition switch also appear under model years 2019, 2020, 2021, 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 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan key switch?

A key switch is another name for a ignition switch. The prices on this page cover the 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan ignition switch — median $108, from 78 listings.

2018 Volkswagen Tiguan Ignition Switch Cost — Used From $78 to $156