Hyundai Kona tailgate price snapshot
- Low
- $300
- Average
- $1,112
- High
- $2,762
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Hyundai Kona tailgate?
Asking prices from 289 salvage yards in 40 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
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Saurabh Kumar
Co-Founder & CTO, Part Price Guide
Built the pricing pipeline that collects and normalizes used OEM part listings from salvage yards and online marketplaces across the US.
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Ambika Sharma
Co-Founder & COO, Part Price Guide
12 years of project management and technical operations experience. Reviews price guides for sample size, fitment accuracy, and data freshness.
Part overview
About the Hyundai Kona tailgate
What the tailgate does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used tailgate price guide →
Also known asTruck TailgateTrunk Lid
Price summary
A used Hyundai Kona tailgate costs $300 to $2,762, with a median asking price of $920. Based on 1,228 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2018–2025 (8 model years), updated Sep 21, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
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Regional supply
Where the Hyundai Kona tailgate is listed
We found priced Hyundai Kona tailgate listings at 289 salvage yards across 40 states. California supplies the most, with 326 listings (26% of the total) from 28 yards. Location matters: yards in California ask a median $815, while Florida yards ask $1,512, 86% more for the same part. Shipping usually costs less than that gap for smaller parts, so it can pay to buy out of state.
| State | Listings | Yards | Median ask |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | 326 | 28 | $815-11% |
| Texas | 146 | 29 | $937+2% |
| Arizona | 143 | 8 | $850-8% |
| Nevada | 79 | 7 | $903-2% |
| Utah | 51 | 7 | $915-1% |
| Florida | 41 | 19 | $1,512+64% |
| Colorado | 38 | 5 | $895-3% |
| Michigan | 32 | 13 | $1,388+51% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $920 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Hyundai Kona tailgate replacement cost?
- Used part
- $920
- Hyundai Kona median asking price
- Labor
- $145–$525
- 1.5–3.5 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $1,065–$1,445
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for tailgate replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include paint and refinishing if not color-matched, and wiring transfer. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. How we price
Sources
- Labor time estimates: Part Price Guide labor database
w/o power opening liftgate; privacy tint glass, Limited42 listingsInterchange 2024–2025$1,826$1,215 – $2,490
w/o power opening liftgate; privacy tint glass, Preferred42 listingsInterchange 2024–2025$1,826$1,215 – $2,490
w/o power opening liftgate; w/o privacy tint glass37 listingsInterchange 2024–2025$1,698$899 – $2,277
w/o power opening liftgate; privacy tint glass, N Line22 listingsInterchange 2024–2025$1,924$1,215 – $2,271
power opening liftgate, Ultimate package
2 listings$1,215$1,165 – $1,215Model-year comparison
What does a Hyundai Kona tailgate cost by year?
2025206 listingsFits 2 years$1,826$350 – $2,7622024161 listingsFits 2 years$1,835$350 – $2,7622023194 listingsFits 6 years$826$300 – $1,6702022137 listingsFits 6 years$858$300 – $1,6472021146 listingsFits 6 years$826$300 – $1,1562020147 listingsFits 6 years$833$300 – $1,1562019188 listingsFits 6 years$847$300 – $1,4382018150 listingsFits 6 years$830$300 – $1,232
Market analysis
How much does a used Hyundai Kona tailgate cost?
Asking prices for a used Hyundai Kona tailgate are unusually spread out: the top listing asks about 9 times what the cheapest does, so which unit you pick matters more than the median.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, power opening liftgate, Ultimate package, lists at a $1,215 median, while w/o power opening liftgate; privacy tint glass, N Line commands $1,924, a 58% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Model year matters too: 2021 units carry the lowest median at $826, while 2024 tops the table at $1,835. Parts from 2018–2023 are interchangeable, so if the 2021 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 6 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Hyundai Kona sits 16% below the Ford F250 ($1,100), 113% above the Ford Mustang ($431), and 24% above the Mercedes C Class ($739) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used tailgate: what to check
- Inspect bottom lip seam for hidden rust: Examine inner bottom hem flanges and drain slots for hidden bubbling rust beneath seam-sealer rubber.
- Verify power liftgate motor and latch inclusion: Check whether automatic power trunk latches, cinch motors, and liftgate struts are included with the shell.
- Check camera mount and handle bezel fitment: Verify license plate light bezels, backup camera mounts, and keyless entry release buttons match your trim.
- Confirm heated glass defroster grid continuity: Examine rear window defroster line traces for scratches, broken grid lines, or snapped wire terminal tabs.
- Adjust hinge shims and striker for proper alignment: Align tailgate hinges and latch strikers carefully to maintain uniform body gaps and weatherstrip seals.
Keep browsing this vehicle
What other Hyundai Kona parts are priced?
01wide ±176%
Axle Shaft
$125median
$40$480
02wide ±183%
Transmission Control Module
$132median
$40$524
03wide ±196%
Tail Light
$174median
$35$717
04wide ±141%
Engine Computer
$165median
$49$515
05wide ±285%
Brake Caliper
$84median
$14$493
06wide ±148%
Front Seat
$180median
$66$600
07wide ±211%
Car Radio
$192median
$40$850
08wide ±246%
Air Bag
$200median
$36$1,020
09wide ±163%
Rear Bumper Assembly
$426median
$119$1,508
10wide ±185%
Side Mirror
$199median
$35$770
11wide ±90%
Door Assembly
$749median
$250$1,597
12wide ±150%
Wheels
$189median
$45$611
Price comparisons
Compare Hyundai Kona tailgate prices
Tailgatecompare
FordF250vsHyundaiKona
F250$1,100
Kona$920
$180 diff6,618 listings
TailgatecompareFordMustangvsHyundaiKona
Mustang$431
Kona$920
$489 diff6,410 listings
TailgatecompareMercedesCClassvsHyundaiKona
Class$739
Kona$920
$181 diff6,385 listings
TailgatecompareChevyCamarovsHyundaiKona
Camaro$400
Kona$920
$520 diff6,226 listings
TailgatecompareHyundaiElantravsHyundaiKona
Elantra$600
Kona$920
$320 diff4,361 listings
TailgatecompareFordF150vsHyundaiKona
F150$850
Kona$920
$70 diff4,088 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
Acurawide ±108%
Acura ILX
$525median
$99$1,234
Acuraspread ±48%
Acura Integra
$1,390median
$850$2,197
Acurawide ±102%
Acura MDX
$1,576median
$435$3,662
Acurawide ±104%
Acura RDX
$1,520median
$400$3,548
Acurawide ±76%
Acura TLX
$860median
$340$1,655
Audiwide ±97%
Audi A4
$1,000median
$160$2,102
Audiwide ±131%
Audi A6
$1,231median
$200$3,425
Hyundaiwide ±142%
Hyundai Elantra
$600median
$104$1,812
Hyundaispread ±56%
Hyundai Palisade
$2,200median
$1,150$3,624
Hyundaiwide ±286%
Hyundai Santa Fe
$700median
$120$4,118
Hyundaiwide ±262%
Hyundai Sonata
$481median
$80$2,605
Hyundaiwide ±131%
Hyundai Tucson
$1,276median
$220$3,567
Common questions
Hyundai Kona tailgate FAQ
How much is a used tailgate for a Hyundai Kona?
The median asking price is $920 across 1,228 priced listings from 289 yards. 2023 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $826.
How much does it cost to replace a Hyundai Kona tailgate?
Using a used part, a Hyundai Kona tailgate replacement typically runs $1,065–$1,445 all-in: the median used tailgate for this model lists at $920, and independent-shop labor for tailgate replacement typically takes 1.5–3.5 hours at $95–$150/hr ($145–$525). The labor figure does not include paint and refinishing if not color-matched, and wiring transfer. Labor is a national part-level estimate, not a quote for your vehicle.
Which Hyundai Kona model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Hyundai Kona tailgate years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Hyundai Kona tailgate fitments across 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. Searching all 8 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.