Used Hyundai Santa Fe tailgate from a salvage yard

Vehicle-specific price guide

How much is a used Hyundai Santa Fe tailgate?

Asking prices from 584 salvage yards in 44 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
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Last updatedOct 22, 2026
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Part overview

About the Hyundai Santa Fe 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 Santa Fe tailgate costs $120 to $4,118, with a median asking price of $700. Based on 2,612 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2013–2025 (13 model years), updated Oct 22, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.

Hyundai Santa Fe tailgate price snapshot

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Low
$120
Average
$1,001
High
$4,118
3,047 listings observed · 2,612 priced10d ago· How we price·

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Regional supply

Where the Hyundai Santa Fe tailgate is listed

We found priced Hyundai Santa Fe tailgate listings at 584 salvage yards across 44 states. Michigan supplies the most, with 297 listings (11% of the total) from 57 yards. Location matters: yards in Indiana ask a median $350, while Florida yards ask $999, 185% more for the same part. Shipping usually costs less than that gap for smaller parts, so it can pay to buy out of state.

StateListingsYardsMedian ask
Michigan29757$450-36%
Florida27640$999+43%
Texas24254$767+10%
Illinois22438$370-47%
Ohio13635$823+18%
Indiana12924$350-50%
Georgia12321$800+14%
Wisconsin12130$400-43%

States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $700 national median.

Replacement cost

What is the Hyundai Santa Fe tailgate replacement cost?

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Used part
$700
Hyundai Santa Fe median asking price
Labor
$145–$525
1.5–3.5 hours at $95–$150/hr
Estimated total
$845–$1,225
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

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Fitment matters

Price by trim & variant (2025)

US built, surround view, rear view camera display42 listingsInterchange 2024–2025$2,102$150 – $4,118
US built, w/o surround view39 listingsInterchange 2024–2025$950$150 – $3,645
US built, surround view, w/o rear view camera display17 listingsInterchange 2024–2025$1,675$404 – $3,496

Korea built, surround view, w/o rear view camera display

1 listings
$895$895 – $895

Model-year comparison

What does a Hyundai Santa Fe tailgate cost by year?

$360$1,018$1,676$2,334$2,99320152016201720182019202020212022202320242025
Median asking price by model year · salvage yard listing data

Market analysis

How much does a used Hyundai Santa Fe tailgate cost?

Asking prices for a used Hyundai Santa Fe tailgate are unusually spread out: the top listing asks more than ten 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, Korea built, surround view, w/o rear view camera display, lists at a $895 median, while US built, surround view, rear view camera display commands $2,102, a 135% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.

Model year matters too: 2015 units carry the lowest median at $400, while 2024 tops the table at $2,850. Parts from 2013–2016 are interchangeable, so if the 2015 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 4 compatible years.

Against comparable vehicles, the Hyundai Santa Fe sits 36% below the Ford F250 ($1,100), 62% above the Ford Mustang ($431), and 5% below 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

  1. Inspect bottom lip seam for hidden rust: Examine inner bottom hem flanges and drain slots for hidden bubbling rust beneath seam-sealer rubber.
  2. Verify power liftgate motor and latch inclusion: Check whether automatic power trunk latches, cinch motors, and liftgate struts are included with the shell.
  3. Check camera mount and handle bezel fitment: Verify license plate light bezels, backup camera mounts, and keyless entry release buttons match your trim.
  4. Confirm heated glass defroster grid continuity: Examine rear window defroster line traces for scratches, broken grid lines, or snapped wire terminal tabs.
  5. Adjust hinge shims and striker for proper alignment: Align tailgate hinges and latch strikers carefully to maintain uniform body gaps and weatherstrip seals.

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How much is a used tailgate for a Hyundai Santa Fe?

The median asking price is $700 across 2,612 priced listings from 584 yards. 2016 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $400.

How much does it cost to replace a Hyundai Santa Fe tailgate?

Using a used part, a Hyundai Santa Fe tailgate replacement typically runs $845–$1,225 all-in: the median used tailgate for this model lists at $700, 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 Santa Fe model years does this price guide cover?

This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.

Which Hyundai Santa Fe tailgate years are interchangeable?

Salvage-yard interchange data links Hyundai Santa Fe tailgate fitments across 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. Searching all 13 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.

Used Hyundai Santa Fe Tailgate Cost — From $120 to $4,118