Used 2017 Kia Optima tail light from a salvage yard

Year-specific price guide

Used 2017 Kia Optima Tail Light prices

Year-specific used tail light pricing for the 2017 Kia Optima, 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 2017 Kia Optima tail light

A used 2017 Kia Optima tail light costs between $35 and $349, with a median of $126 from 1,484 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 2017 Kia Optima tail light costs $35 to $349, with a median asking price of $126. Based on 1,484 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2016–2020 (5 model years), updated Sep 22, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.

2017 Kia Optima tail light price snapshot

USD
Low
$35
Average
$136
High
$349
1,594 listings observed · 1,484 priced listings used · last updated Sep 22, 2026· How we price·

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What is the 2017 Kia Optima tail light replacement cost?

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Used part
$126
2017 Kia Optima median asking price
Labor
$50–$150
0.5–1 hours at $95–$150/hr
Estimated total
$175–$275
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

EX, (LED), lid mounted, LH49 listingsInterchange 2016–2018$120$45 – $250
EX, (LED), quarter panel mounted, LH49 listingsInterchange 2016–2018$140$75 – $258
EX, (LED), quarter panel mounted, RH49 listingsInterchange 2016–2018$155$50 – $349
Hybrid, (LED), lid mounted, LH49 listingsInterchange 2016–2018$120$45 – $250
Hybrid, (LED), quarter panel mounted, LH49 listingsInterchange 2016–2018$140$75 – $258
Hybrid, (LED), quarter panel mounted, RH49 listingsInterchange 2016–2018$155$50 – $349
LX, US built (VIN 5, 1st digit), LED, lid mounted, LH49 listingsInterchange 2016–2018$120$45 – $250
LX, US built (VIN 5, 1st digit), LED, quarter panel mounted, LH49 listingsInterchange 2016–2018$140$75 – $258
LX, US built (VIN 5, 1st digit), LED, quarter panel mounted, RH49 listingsInterchange 2016–2018$155$50 – $349
Plug-In Hybrid, (LED), lid mounted, LH49 listingsInterchange 2016–2018$120$45 – $250
Plug-In Hybrid, (LED), quarter panel mounted, LH49 listingsInterchange 2016–2018$140$75 – $258
Plug-In Hybrid, (LED), quarter panel mounted, RH49 listingsInterchange 2016–2018$155$50 – $349
EX, (LED), lid mounted, RH48 listingsInterchange 2016–2018$120$45 – $238
Hybrid, (LED), lid mounted, RH48 listingsInterchange 2016–2018$120$45 – $238
LX, US built (VIN 5, 1st digit), LED, lid mounted, RH48 listingsInterchange 2016–2018$120$45 – $238
Plug-In Hybrid, (LED), lid mounted, RH48 listingsInterchange 2016–2018$120$45 – $238
LX, US built (VIN 5, 1st digit), incandescent, lid mounted, RH47 listingsInterchange 2016–2020$86$39 – $240
SX, (LED), quarter panel mounted, LH47 listingsInterchange 2016–2018$154$59 – $270
SXL, (LED), quarter panel mounted, LH47 listingsInterchange 2016–2018$154$59 – $270
LX, US built (VIN 5, 1st digit), incandescent, lid mounted, LH46 listingsInterchange 2016–2020$124$35 – $240
SX, (LED), quarter panel mounted, RH46 listingsInterchange 2016–2018$171$75 – $337
SXL, (LED), quarter panel mounted, RH46 listingsInterchange 2016–2018$171$75 – $337
SX, (LED), lid mounted, RH45 listingsInterchange 2016–2018$150$45 – $300
SXL, (LED), lid mounted, RH45 listingsInterchange 2016–2018$150$45 – $300
SX, (LED), lid mounted, LH41 listingsInterchange 2016–2018$100$45 – $234
SXL, (LED), lid mounted, LH41 listingsInterchange 2016–2018$100$45 – $234
LX, US built (VIN 5, 1st digit), incandescent, quarter panel mounted, LH40 listingsInterchange 2016–2020$90$60 – $240
LX, Korea built (VIN K, 1st digit), (incandescent), lid mounted, LH39 listingsInterchange 2016–2018$74$35 – $225
LX, US built (VIN 5, 1st digit), incandescent, quarter panel mounted, RH39 listingsInterchange 2016–2020$78$50 – $249
LX, Korea built (VIN K, 1st digit), (incandescent), lid mounted, RH38 listingsInterchange 2016–2018$74$35 – $249

Year-specific context

How does the 2017 Kia Optima compare?

The 2017 guide is based on 1,594 observed listings, including 1,484 with posted prices. Its $126 median is 5% above the Kia Optima guide's $120 median.

Among the 6 model years with current price data, 2017 ranks #4 from lowest to highest median.

Interchange data shows this part is also listed under model years 2016, 2018, 2019, 2020. Shopping across all 5 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 Optima parts are priced?

01wide ±146%

AC Compressor

$125median
$44$410
02wide ±172%

ABS Module

$120median
$40$453
03wide ±179%

Air Bag

$116median
$30$445
04wide ±217%

Alternator

$91median
$30$425
05wide ±215%

Axle Shaft

$100median
$19$450
06wide ±193%

Blower Motor

$100median
$20$405
07wide ±172%

Brake Caliper

$50median
$19$191
08wide ±100%

Rear Bumper Assembly

$339median
$85$765
09wide ±90%

Front Bumper

$283median
$88$600
10wide ±123%

Rear Bumper

$240median
$59$650
11wide ±277%

Car Radio

$128median
$25$735
12wide ±210%

Center Console

$101median
$25$450
13wide ±173%

AC Condenser

$110median
$40$420
14wide ±187%

Control Arm

$75median
$20$301
15

Differential

Price data updating

16wide ±137%

Door Assembly

$261median
$74$791
17

Drive Shaft

Price data updating

18wide ±93%

Engine

$3,000median
$450$6,017
19wide ±275%

Engine Computer

$103median
$25$591
20wide ±226%

Exhaust Manifold

$401median
$90$1,899
21wide ±119%

Fender

$145median
$70$415
22wide ±166%

Fog Light

$110median
$20$386
23wide ±132%

Front Seat

$153median
$45$450
24wide ±160%

Fuel Pump

$100median
$30$350
25wide ±135%

Fuel Tank

$150median
$40$445
26wide ±201%

Grille

$140median
$32$595
27wide ±149%

Headlight Assembly

$450median
$110$1,450
28wide ±193%

Heater Core

$61median
$40$275
29wide ±98%

Hood

$344median
$113$788
30wide ±213%

Ignition Switch

$100median
$25$450
31spread ±21%

Instrument Cluster

$85median
$65$100
32wide ±129%

Intake Manifold

$125median
$30$353
33wide ±194%

Master Cylinder

$99median
$20$405
34wide ±248%

Side Mirror

$125median
$30$650
35wide ±135%

Power Steering Pump

$100median
$30$300
36wide ±64%

Quarter Panel

$400median
$225$740
37wide ±202%

Radiator

$115median
$35$500
38wide ±169%

Rear View Mirror

$90median
$20$325
39wide ±126%

Starter

$110median
$30$307
40wide ±193%

Steering Column

$155median
$45$643
41wide ±148%

Steering Rack

$150median
$40$483
42wide ±91%

Steering Wheel

$136median
$35$282
43wide ±197%

Strut

$75median
$25$321
44wide ±275%

Sunroof

$156median
$41$900
45wide ±135%

Tailgate

$300median
$90$900
46wide ±115%

Throttle Body

$73median
$25$193
47wide ±114%

Torque Converter

$132median
$50$350
48

Transfer Case

Price data updating

49wide ±280%

Transmission

$431median
$75$2,486
50wide ±190%

Transmission Control Module

$110median
$32$450
51wide ±111%

Turbocharger

$471median
$192$1,236
52wide ±153%

Water Pump

$75median
$20$250
53wide ±242%

Wheels

$119median
$25$600
54wide ±167%

Window Regulator

$112median
$30$405

Common questions

2017 Kia Optima tail light FAQ

How much is a used 2017 Kia Optima tail light?

Based on 1,484 priced salvage-yard listings, a used 2017 Kia Optima tail light lists between $35 and $349, with a median asking price of $126.

How much does it cost to replace a 2017 Kia Optima tail light?

Using a used part, a 2017 Kia Optima tail light replacement typically runs $175–$275 all-in: the median used tail light for this year lists at $126, 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 2017 Kia Optima tail light fit another year?

Based on salvage-yard interchange data, listings for the 2017 Kia Optima tail light also appear under model years 2016, 2018, 2019, 2020, 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 2017 Kia Optima taillight?

A taillight is another name for a tail light. The prices on this page cover the 2017 Kia Optima tail light — median $126, from 1,484 listings.

2017 Kia Optima Tail Light Cost — Used From $35 to $349