Used 2021 Hyundai Sonata starter from a salvage yard

Year-specific price guide

Used 2021 Hyundai Sonata Starter prices

Year-specific used starter pricing for the 2021 Hyundai Sonata, built from real salvage yard and junkyard listings with condition grade and fitment detail.
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Last updatedAug 5, 2026

Part overview

About the 2021 Hyundai Sonata starter

A used 2021 Hyundai Sonata starter costs between $25 and $237, with a median of $100 from 140 salvage yard listings.

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

Also known asStarter Motor
Price summary

A used 2021 Hyundai Sonata starter costs $25 to $237, with a median asking price of $100. Based on 140 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2020–2025 (6 model years), updated Aug 5, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.

Grade A (excellent)$100
Grade B (good)$100

2021 Hyundai Sonata starter price snapshot

USD
Low
$25
Average
$113
High
$237
150 listings observed · 140 priced listings used · last updated Aug 5, 2026· How we price·

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Condition comparison

Price by part grade

Grade AClean / low wear$25–$23794 listings
Grade BStandard used$40–$23738 listings
Grade XUngraded$35–$758 listings

Median by grade

Grade price comparison

Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $25–$237 overall range

Replacement cost

What is the 2021 Hyundai Sonata starter replacement cost?

ESTIMATE
Used part
$100
2021 Hyundai Sonata median asking price
Labor
$95–$450
1–3 hours at $95–$150/hr
Estimated total
$195–$550
median used part + labor

Labor is a typical independent-shop range for starter replacement, not a quote for your vehicle. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full starter replacement cost breakdown

Fitment matters

Price by trim & variant

gasoline, 2.5L, w/o automatic engine stop and start50 listingsInterchange 2020–2025$81$25 – $221
gasoline, 2.5L, automatic engine stop and start (ISG)47 listingsInterchange 2020–2025$100$35 – $237
gasoline, 1.6L (turbo)43 listingsInterchange 2020–2024$100$35 – $237

Year-specific context

How does the 2021 Hyundai Sonata compare?

The 2021 guide is based on 150 observed listings, including 140 with posted prices. Its $100 median is 0% above the Hyundai Sonata guide's $100 median.

Among the 10 model years with current price data, 2021 ranks #4 from lowest to highest median.

Interchange data shows this part is also listed under model years 2020, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. Shopping across all 6 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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What does a Hyundai Sonata starter cost in other years?

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AC Compressor

$135median
$39$600
02wide ±257%

ABS Module

$150median
$30$800
03wide ±254%

Air Bag

$146median
$31$774
04wide ±288%

Alternator

$100median
$25$600
05wide ±219%

Axle Shaft

$100median
$25$462
06wide ±202%

Blower Motor

$78median
$25$340
07wide ±277%

Brake Caliper

$75median
$15$431
08wide ±141%

Rear Bumper Assembly

$640median
$118$1,925
09wide ±125%

Front Bumper

$300median
$50$800
10wide ±132%

Rear Bumper

$210median
$65$619
11wide ±281%

Car Radio

$201median
$35$1,166
12wide ±189%

Center Console

$135median
$34$544
13wide ±218%

AC Condenser

$125median
$35$580
14wide ±212%

Control Arm

$85median
$36$396
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16wide ±152%

Door Assembly

$677median
$120$2,175
17spread ±56%

Drive Shaft

$321median
$200$558
18wide ±135%

Engine

$2,443median
$488$7,067
19wide ±231%

Engine Computer

$135median
$25$650
20wide ±160%

Exhaust Manifold

$500median
$90$1,685
21wide ±240%

Fender

$208median
$40$1,037
22wide ±245%

Fog Light

$147median
$30$750
23wide ±152%

Front Seat

$158median
$55$535
24wide ±173%

Fuel Pump

$102median
$30$382
25wide ±182%

Fuel Tank

$155median
$40$605
26wide ±286%

Grille

$190median
$33$1,120
27wide ±118%

Headlight Assembly

$793median
$130$1,995
28wide ±99%

Heater Core

$81median
$51$212
29wide ±139%

Hood

$483median
$86$1,431
30wide ±165%

Ignition Switch

$100median
$30$360
31spread ±57%

Instrument Cluster

$100median
$60$175
32wide ±169%

Intake Manifold

$136median
$40$500
33wide ±227%

Master Cylinder

$99median
$25$474
34wide ±275%

Side Mirror

$165median
$29$937
35wide ±112%

Power Steering Pump

$175median
$50$443
36wide ±99%

Quarter Panel

$436median
$195$1,057
37wide ±274%

Radiator

$143median
$35$820
38wide ±232%

Rear View Mirror

$82median
$20$400
39wide ±196%

Steering Column

$186median
$50$780
40wide ±221%

Steering Rack

$195median
$40$900
41wide ±173%

Steering Wheel

$160median
$35$587
42wide ±229%

Strut

$100median
$30$487
43wide ±277%

Sunroof

$246median
$61$1,424
44wide ±278%

Tail Light

$195median
$35$1,118
45wide ±262%

Tailgate

$481median
$80$2,605
46wide ±172%

Throttle Body

$80median
$25$300
47wide ±170%

Torque Converter

$132median
$50$499
48spread ±39%

Transfer Case

$1,038median
$500$1,320
49wide ±203%

Transmission

$838median
$145$3,550
50wide ±208%

Transmission Control Module

$121median
$34$537
51wide ±114%

Turbocharger

$476median
$150$1,236
52wide ±271%

Water Pump

$71median
$15$400
53wide ±231%

Wheels

$150median
$30$723
54wide ±193%

Window Regulator

$100median
$40$425

Common questions

2021 Hyundai Sonata starter FAQ

How much is a used 2021 Hyundai Sonata starter?

Based on 140 priced salvage-yard listings, a used 2021 Hyundai Sonata starter lists between $25 and $237, with a median asking price of $100.

How much does it cost to replace a 2021 Hyundai Sonata starter?

Using a used part, a 2021 Hyundai Sonata starter replacement typically runs $195–$550 all-in: the median used starter for this year lists at $100, and independent-shop labor for starter replacement typically takes 1–3 hours at $95–$150/hr ($95–$450). Labor is a national part-level estimate, not a quote for your vehicle.

Will a 2021 Hyundai Sonata starter fit another year?

Based on salvage-yard interchange data, listings for the 2021 Hyundai Sonata starter also appear under model years 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 Hyundai Sonata starter motor?

A starter motor is another name for a starter. The prices on this page cover the 2021 Hyundai Sonata starter — median $100, from 140 listings.

2021 Hyundai Sonata Starter Cost — Used From $25 to $237