Used 2016 Volkswagen Jetta tail light from a salvage yard

Year-specific price guide

Used 2016 Volkswagen Jetta Tail Light prices

Year-specific used tail light pricing for the 2016 Volkswagen Jetta, built from real salvage yard and junkyard listings with condition grade and fitment detail.
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Last updatedSep 19, 2026

Part overview

About the 2016 Volkswagen Jetta tail light

A used 2016 Volkswagen Jetta tail light costs between $25 and $420, with a median of $100 from 343 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 2016 Volkswagen Jetta tail light costs $25 to $420, with a median asking price of $100. Based on 343 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2012–2016 (5 model years), updated Sep 19, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.

2016 Volkswagen Jetta tail light price snapshot

USD
Low
$25
Average
$106
High
$420
573 listings observed · 343 priced listings used · last updated Sep 19, 2026· How we price·

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What is the 2016 Volkswagen Jetta tail light replacement cost?

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Used part
$100
2016 Volkswagen Jetta median asking price
Labor
$50–$150
0.5–1 hours at $95–$150/hr
Estimated total
$150–$250
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

(Sdn), Base, (incandescent bulb), smoked lens, quarter panel mounted, LH33 listingsInterchange 2015–2016$93$50 – $299
(Sdn), Base, (incandescent bulb), w/o smoked lens; lid mounted, RH33 listingsInterchange 2015–2016$75$35 – $203
(Sdn), Base, (incandescent bulb), smoked lens, quarter panel mounted, RH31 listingsInterchange 2015–2016$95$41 – $293
(Sdn), Base, (incandescent bulb), w/o smoked lens; lid mounted, LH27 listingsInterchange 2015–2016$90$40 – $203
(Sdn), Base, (incandescent bulb), smoked lens, lid mounted, LH26 listingsInterchange 2015–2016$95$40 – $130
(Sdn), Hybrid, (LED), quarter panel mounted, LH26 listingsInterchange 2012–2016$100$30 – $420
(Sdn), Hybrid, (LED), quarter panel mounted, RH26 listingsInterchange 2012–2016$100$40 – $240
(Sdn), Hybrid, (LED), lid mounted, RH21 listingsInterchange 2012–2016$125$60 – $215
(Sdn), Base, (incandescent bulb), smoked lens, lid mounted, RH19 listingsInterchange 2015–2016$75$50 – $130
(Sdn), Hybrid, (LED), lid mounted, LH17 listingsInterchange 2012–2016$125$25 – $200

Year-specific context

How does the 2016 Volkswagen Jetta compare?

The 2016 guide is based on 573 observed listings, including 343 with posted prices. Its $100 median is 20% below the Volkswagen Jetta guide's $125 median.

Among the 11 model years with current price data, 2016 ranks #3 from lowest to highest median.

Interchange data shows this part is also listed under model years 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015. 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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AC Compressor

$103median
$30$348
02wide ±142%

ABS Module

$132median
$40$416
03wide ±286%

Air Bag

$137median
$30$813
04wide ±177%

Alternator

$100median
$32$385
05wide ±171%

Axle Shaft

$105median
$25$385
06wide ±202%

Blower Motor

$80median
$20$343
07wide ±187%

Brake Caliper

$75median
$20$300
08wide ±102%

Rear Bumper Assembly

$400median
$118$931
09wide ±81%

Front Bumper

$289median
$99$570
10wide ±152%

Rear Bumper

$245median
$40$785
11wide ±221%

Car Radio

$141median
$34$656
12wide ±148%

Center Console

$105median
$35$346
13wide ±135%

AC Condenser

$113median
$40$345
14wide ±143%

Control Arm

$100median
$35$321
15tight ±3%

Differential

$400median
$400$420
16wide ±89%

Door Assembly

$600median
$115$1,181
17

Drive Shaft

Price data updating

18wide ±217%

Engine

$1,500median
$250$6,765
19wide ±177%

Engine Computer

$131median
$36$500
20wide ±145%

Exhaust Manifold

$247median
$45$760
21wide ±113%

Fender

$154median
$70$419
22wide ±130%

Fog Light

$140median
$40$405
23wide ±127%

Front Seat

$161median
$55$465
24wide ±91%

Fuel Pump

$93median
$50$220
25wide ±134%

Fuel Tank

$150median
$48$450
26wide ±148%

Grille

$168median
$28$525
27wide ±156%

Headlight Assembly

$467median
$85$1,540
28wide ±210%

Heater Core

$91median
$40$422
29wide ±109%

Hood

$384median
$125$960
30wide ±103%

Ignition Switch

$78median
$35$195
31

Instrument Cluster

Price data updating

32wide ±107%

Intake Manifold

$116median
$51$300
33wide ±126%

Master Cylinder

$85median
$25$240
34wide ±119%

Side Mirror

$228median
$44$588
35wide ±73%

Power Steering Pump

$89median
$41$171
36wide ±76%

Quarter Panel

$426median
$200$848
37wide ±152%

Radiator

$138median
$40$460
38wide ±136%

Rear View Mirror

$103median
$25$305
39wide ±209%

Starter

$85median
$25$380
40wide ±188%

Steering Column

$125median
$30$500
41wide ±248%

Steering Rack

$175median
$40$909
42wide ±108%

Steering Wheel

$160median
$40$387
43wide ±155%

Strut

$85median
$30$294
44wide ±107%

Sunroof

$421median
$71$974
45wide ±103%

Tailgate

$418median
$100$960
46wide ±111%

Throttle Body

$71median
$30$188
47wide ±75%

Torque Converter

$150median
$75$300
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Transfer Case

Price data updating

49wide ±279%

Transmission

$850median
$143$4,894
50wide ±167%

Transmission Control Module

$103median
$32$375
51wide ±122%

Turbocharger

$350median
$145$1,000
52wide ±104%

Water Pump

$65median
$30$165
53wide ±190%

Wheels

$142median
$28$568
54wide ±145%

Window Regulator

$76median
$29$249

Common questions

2016 Volkswagen Jetta tail light FAQ

How much is a used 2016 Volkswagen Jetta tail light?

Based on 343 priced salvage-yard listings, a used 2016 Volkswagen Jetta tail light lists between $25 and $420, with a median asking price of $100.

How much does it cost to replace a 2016 Volkswagen Jetta tail light?

Using a used part, a 2016 Volkswagen Jetta tail light replacement typically runs $150–$250 all-in: the median used tail light for this year lists at $100, 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 2016 Volkswagen Jetta tail light fit another year?

Based on salvage-yard interchange data, listings for the 2016 Volkswagen Jetta tail light also appear under model years 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 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 2016 Volkswagen Jetta taillight?

A taillight is another name for a tail light. The prices on this page cover the 2016 Volkswagen Jetta tail light — median $100, from 343 listings.

2016 Volkswagen Jetta Tail Light Cost — Used From $25 to $420