Hyundai Sonata tailgate price snapshot
- Low
- $80
- Average
- $614
- High
- $2,605
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Hyundai Sonata tailgate?
Asking prices from 394 salvage yards in 42 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 Sonata 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 Sonata tailgate costs $80 to $2,605, with a median asking price of $481. Based on 1,460 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2011–2025 (15 model years), updated Sep 18, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
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Regional supply
Where the Hyundai Sonata tailgate is listed
We found priced Hyundai Sonata tailgate listings at 394 salvage yards across 42 states. Florida supplies the most, with 406 listings (28% of the total) from 54 yards. Location matters: yards in Arizona ask a median $250, while Missouri yards ask $964, 286% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | 406 | 54 | $275-43% |
| Arizona | 135 | 20 | $250-48% |
| Illinois | 125 | 34 | $260-46% |
| Indiana | 104 | 21 | $251-48% |
| Texas | 91 | 33 | $825+72% |
| Michigan | 89 | 27 | $944+96% |
| California | 86 | 33 | $621+29% |
| Missouri | 57 | 17 | $964+100% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $481 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Hyundai Sonata tailgate replacement cost?
- Used part
- $481
- Hyundai Sonata median asking price
- Labor
- $145–$525
- 1.5–3.5 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $625–$1,005
- 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
Model-year comparison
What does a Hyundai Sonata tailgate cost by year?
202556 listings$1,625$97 – $2,285202462 listingsFits 2 years$1,850$250 – $2,605202363 listingsFits 4 years$960$277 – $1,4002022191 listingsFits 4 years$900$125 – $1,4212021198 listingsFits 4 years$850$80 – $1,276202098 listingsFits 4 years$922$225 – $1,4212019145 listingsFits 2 years$550$150 – $1,1372018145 listingsFits 2 years$550$150 – $1,1372017200 listingsFits 3 years$226$126 – $5922016200 listingsFits 3 years$189$81 – $5502015399 listingsFits 7 years$200$85 – $616
Market analysis
How much does a used Hyundai Sonata tailgate cost?
Asking prices for a used Hyundai Sonata 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.
Model year matters too: 2016 units carry the lowest median at $189, while 2024 tops the table at $1,850. Parts from 2015–2017 are interchangeable, so if the 2016 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 3 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Hyundai Sonata sits 56% below the Ford F250 ($1,100), 12% above the Ford Mustang ($431), and 35% 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
- 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 Sonata parts are priced?
01wide ±275%
Side Mirror
$165median
$29$937
02wide ±231%
Wheels
$150median
$30$723
03wide ±278%
Tail Light
$195median
$35$1,118
04wide ±216%
Axle Shaft
$104median
$25$474
05wide ±286%
Grille
$190median
$34$1,120
06wide ±140%
Headlight Assembly
$750median
$125$2,220
07wide ±229%
Strut
$100median
$30$487
08wide ±274%
Radiator
$143median
$35$820
09wide ±135%
Engine
$2,449median
$476$7,067
10wide ±211%
Transmission
$808median
$145$3,550
11wide ±210%
Fender
$214median
$40$938
12wide ±218%
AC Condenser
$125median
$35$580
Price comparisons
Compare Hyundai Sonata tailgate prices
Tailgatecompare
FordF250vsHyundaiSonata
F250$1,100
Sonata$481
$619 diff6,850 listings
TailgatecompareFordMustangvsHyundaiSonata
Mustang$431
Sonata$481
$50 diff6,642 listings
TailgatecompareMercedesCClassvsHyundaiSonata
Class$739
Sonata$481
$258 diff6,617 listings
TailgatecompareChevyCamarovsHyundaiSonata
Camaro$400
Sonata$481
$81 diff6,458 listings
TailgatecompareHyundaiElantravsHyundaiSonata
Elantra$600
Sonata$481
$119 diff4,593 listings
TailgatecompareDodgeChallengervsHyundaiSonata
Challenger$453
Sonata$481
$28 diff4,137 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
Hyundaiwide ±134%
Hyundai Kona
$920median
$300$2,762
Hyundaispread ±56%
Hyundai Palisade
$2,200median
$1,150$3,624
Hyundaiwide ±286%
Hyundai Santa Fe
$700median
$120$4,118
Hyundaiwide ±131%
Hyundai Tucson
$1,276median
$220$3,567
Common questions
Hyundai Sonata tailgate FAQ
How much is a used tailgate for a Hyundai Sonata?
The median asking price is $481 across 1,460 priced listings from 394 yards. 2016 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $189.
How much does it cost to replace a Hyundai Sonata tailgate?
Using a used part, a Hyundai Sonata tailgate replacement typically runs $625–$1,005 all-in: the median used tailgate for this model lists at $481, 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 Sonata 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 Sonata tailgate years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Hyundai Sonata tailgate fitments across 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. Searching all 15 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.