Used 2021 Kia Forte tail light from a salvage yard

Year-specific price guide

Used 2021 Kia Forte Tail Light prices

Year-specific used tail light pricing for the 2021 Kia Forte, built from real salvage yard and junkyard listings with condition grade and fitment detail.
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Last updatedAug 9, 2026

Part overview

About the 2021 Kia Forte tail light

A used 2021 Kia Forte tail light costs between $35 and $643, with a median of $165 from 539 salvage yard listings.

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

Also known asTaillightTail Light AssemblyTaillight AssemblyTail LampRear Light
Price summary

A used 2021 Kia Forte tail light costs $35 to $643, with a median asking price of $165. Based on 539 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2019–2024 (6 model years), updated Aug 9, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.

2021 Kia Forte tail light price snapshot

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Low
$35
Average
$184
High
$643
686 listings observed · 539 priced listings used · last updated Aug 9, 2026· How we price·

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What is the 2021 Kia Forte tail light replacement cost?

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Used part
$165
2021 Kia Forte median asking price
Labor
$50–$150
0.5–1 hours at $95–$150/hr
Estimated total
$215–$315
median used part + labor

Labor is a typical independent-shop range for tail light replacement, not a quote for your vehicle. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. How we price

Fitment matters

Price by trim & variant

Sedan, incandescent, quarter panel mounted, LH46 listingsInterchange 2019–2024$103$80 – $334
Sedan, incandescent, quarter panel mounted, RH45 listingsInterchange 2019–2024$99$75 – $332
Sedan, incandescent, decklid mounted, RH44 listingsInterchange 2019–2024$130$70 – $366
Sedan, incandescent, decklid mounted, center, keyless ignition (Smart Key)42 listingsInterchange 2019–2021$232$75 – $415
Sedan, incandescent, decklid mounted, LH40 listingsInterchange 2019–2024$210$90 – $335
Sedan, LED, quarter panel mounted, RH40 listingsInterchange 2019–2021$200$90 – $401
Sedan, LED, decklid mounted, RH39 listingsInterchange 2019–2021$175$90 – $440
Sedan, incandescent, bumper mounted, RH38 listingsInterchange 2019–2021$83$35 – $203
Sedan, LED, decklid mounted, LH37 listingsInterchange 2019–2021$199$47 – $440
Sedan, LED, quarter panel mounted, LH37 listingsInterchange 2019–2021$209$85 – $401
Sedan, incandescent, bumper mounted, LH36 listingsInterchange 2019–2021$88$35 – $288
Sedan, incandescent, decklid mounted, center, conventional ignition32 listingsInterchange 2019–2021$135$59 – $395
Hatchback, LED, quarter panel mounted, RH24 listingsInterchange 2020–2024$286$175 – $375
Hatchback, LED, quarter panel mounted, LH21 listingsInterchange 2020–2024$300$220 – $643
Hatchback, incandescent, (bumper mounted), LH16 listingsInterchange 2020–2024$159$35 – $225
Hatchback, incandescent, (bumper mounted), RH1 listingsInterchange 2020–2024$86$86 – $86
Hatchback, LED, decklid mounted, RH1 listingsInterchange 2020–2024$438$438 – $438

Year-specific context

How does the 2021 Kia Forte compare?

The 2021 guide is based on 686 observed listings, including 539 with posted prices. Its $165 median is 10% above the Kia Forte guide's $150 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. 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 other Kia Forte parts are priced?

01wide ±136%

AC Compressor

$125median
$35$374
02wide ±216%

ABS Module

$126median
$35$580
03wide ±268%

Air Bag

$125median
$30$700
04wide ±240%

Alternator

$75median
$30$390
05wide ±205%

Axle Shaft

$106median
$25$460
06wide ±178%

Blower Motor

$86median
$25$331
07wide ±299%

Brake Caliper

$71median
$15$439
08wide ±138%

Rear Bumper Assembly

$400median
$79$1,183
09wide ±130%

Front Bumper

$223median
$69$650
10wide ±99%

Rear Bumper

$250median
$70$565
11wide ±275%

Car Radio

$161median
$30$916
12wide ±235%

Center Console

$106median
$25$524
13wide ±148%

AC Condenser

$140median
$35$450
14wide ±146%

Control Arm

$100median
$35$327
15

Differential

Price data updating

16wide ±161%

Door Assembly

$375median
$71$1,276
17

Drive Shaft

Price data updating

18wide ±82%

Engine

$2,200median
$1,090$4,706
19wide ±146%

Engine Computer

$138median
$38$440
20wide ±279%

Exhaust Manifold

$200median
$35$1,149
21wide ±127%

Fender

$195median
$50$544
22wide ±188%

Fog Light

$125median
$25$495
23wide ±133%

Front Seat

$161median
$50$478
24wide ±192%

Fuel Pump

$90median
$30$375
25wide ±156%

Fuel Tank

$125median
$40$431
26wide ±156%

Grille

$140median
$29$465
27wide ±214%

Headlight Assembly

$425median
$95$1,911
28

Heater Core

Price data updating

29wide ±120%

Hood

$450median
$100$1,181
30wide ±156%

Ignition Switch

$100median
$39$350
31tight ±19%

Instrument Cluster

$65median
$50$75
32wide ±94%

Intake Manifold

$171median
$65$387
33spread ±41%

Master Cylinder

$190median
$35$190
34wide ±153%

Side Mirror

$145median
$30$474
35wide ±198%

Power Steering Pump

$101median
$40$440
36wide ±101%

Quarter Panel

$460median
$175$1,108
37wide ±160%

Radiator

$130median
$40$455
38wide ±206%

Rear View Mirror

$90median
$25$395
39wide ±184%

Starter

$77median
$25$309
40wide ±232%

Steering Column

$155median
$40$760
41wide ±144%

Steering Rack

$125median
$30$390
42wide ±189%

Steering Wheel

$135median
$35$544
43wide ±114%

Strut

$128median
$30$323
44wide ±148%

Sunroof

$191median
$50$614
45wide ±177%

Tailgate

$387median
$65$1,437
46wide ±94%

Throttle Body

$71median
$29$163
47wide ±151%

Torque Converter

$100median
$99$400
48

Transfer Case

Price data updating

49wide ±290%

Transmission

$456median
$95$2,742
50wide ±179%

Transmission Control Module

$105median
$30$405
51wide ±102%

Turbocharger

$374median
$115$876
52wide ±145%

Water Pump

$65median
$20$209
53wide ±213%

Wheels

$145median
$25$644
54wide ±185%

Window Regulator

$82median
$30$333

Common questions

2021 Kia Forte tail light FAQ

How much is a used 2021 Kia Forte tail light?

Based on 539 priced salvage-yard listings, a used 2021 Kia Forte tail light lists between $35 and $643, with a median asking price of $165.

How much does it cost to replace a 2021 Kia Forte tail light?

Using a used part, a 2021 Kia Forte tail light replacement typically runs $215–$315 all-in: the median used tail light for this year lists at $165, and independent-shop labor for tail light replacement typically takes 0.5–1 hours at $95–$150/hr ($50–$150). Labor is a national part-level estimate, not a quote for your vehicle.

Will a 2021 Kia Forte tail light fit another year?

Based on salvage-yard interchange data, listings for the 2021 Kia Forte tail light also appear under model years 2019, 2020, 2022, 2023, 2024, 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 Kia Forte taillight?

A taillight is another name for a tail light. The prices on this page cover the 2021 Kia Forte tail light — median $165, from 539 listings.

2021 Kia Forte Tail Light Cost — Used From $35 to $643