Kia Seltos tailgate price snapshot
- Low
- $408
- Average
- $1,185
- High
- $2,655
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Kia Seltos tailgate?
Asking prices from 286 salvage yards in 45 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 Kia Seltos 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 Kia Seltos tailgate costs $408 to $2,655, with a median asking price of $1,026. Based on 592 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2021–2026 (6 model years), updated Oct 21, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
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Regional supply
Where the Kia Seltos tailgate is listed
We found priced Kia Seltos tailgate listings at 286 salvage yards across 45 states. California supplies the most, with 100 listings (15% of the total) from 24 yards. Location matters: yards in California ask a median $791, while Wisconsin yards ask $1,326, 68% 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 | 100 | 24 | $791-23% |
| Texas | 78 | 28 | $824-20% |
| Michigan | 47 | 21 | $1,235+20% |
| New York | 27 | 15 | $1,120+9% |
| Colorado | 27 | 7 | $895-13% |
| Ohio | 26 | 12 | $1,200+17% |
| Arizona | 23 | 4 | $1,081+5% |
| Wisconsin | 22 | 8 | $1,326+29% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $1,026 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Kia Seltos tailgate replacement cost?
- Used part
- $1,026
- Kia Seltos median asking price
- Labor
- $145–$525
- 1.5–3.5 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $1,170–$1,550
- 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 Kia Seltos tailgate cost by year?
Market analysis
How much does a used Kia Seltos tailgate cost?
Asking prices for a used Kia Seltos tailgate are unusually spread out: the top listing asks about 7 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, LED tail lamps, manual liftgate, lists at a $1,473 median, while LED tail lamps, power liftgate commands $1,926, a 31% 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 $850, while 2025 tops the table at $1,800. Parts from 2021–2023 are interchangeable, so if the 2021 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 3 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Kia Seltos sits 7% below the Ford F250 ($1,100), 138% above the Ford Mustang ($431), and 39% 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 Kia Seltos parts are priced?
01wide ±154%
Fog Light
$150median
$32$495
02wide ±107%
Front Seat
$215median
$85$547
03wide ±178%
Axle Shaft
$107median
$25$405
04wide ±134%
Transmission Control Module
$150median
$42$445
05wide ±109%
Headlight Assembly
$622median
$250$1,610
06wide ±249%
Brake Caliper
$95median
$20$493
07wide ±131%
Center Console
$151median
$50$445
08wide ±155%
Tail Light
$238median
$63$801
09wide ±182%
Air Bag
$165median
$40$640
10wide ±156%
Car Radio
$291median
$85$993
11wide ±188%
Grille
$180median
$34$710
12wide ±113%
Side Mirror
$181median
$50$460
Price comparisons
Compare Kia Seltos tailgate prices
Tailgatecompare
FordF250vsKiaSeltos
F250$1,100
Seltos$1,026
$74 diff5,982 listings
TailgatecompareFordMustangvsKiaSeltos
Mustang$431
Seltos$1,026
$595 diff5,774 listings
TailgatecompareMercedesCClassvsKiaSeltos
Class$739
Seltos$1,026
$287 diff5,749 listings
TailgatecompareChevyCamarovsKiaSeltos
Camaro$400
Seltos$1,026
$626 diff5,590 listings
TailgatecompareHyundaiElantravsKiaSeltos
Elantra$600
Seltos$1,026
$426 diff3,725 listings
TailgatecompareFordF150vsKiaSeltos
F150$850
Seltos$1,026
$176 diff3,452 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
Kiawide ±177%
Kia Forte
$387median
$65$1,437
Kiawide ±82%
Kia K5
$911median
$370$1,871
Kiawide ±135%
Kia Optima
$300median
$90$900
Kiawide ±222%
Kia Sorento
$999median
$170$4,600
Kiawide ±223%
Kia Soul
$445median
$75$2,057
Kiawide ±279%
Kia Sportage
$731median
$125$4,205
Kiawide ±61%
Kia Telluride
$1,923median
$800$3,135
Common questions
Kia Seltos tailgate FAQ
How much is a used tailgate for a Kia Seltos?
The median asking price is $1,026 across 592 priced listings from 286 yards. 2023 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $850.
How much does it cost to replace a Kia Seltos tailgate?
Using a used part, a Kia Seltos tailgate replacement typically runs $1,170–$1,550 all-in: the median used tailgate for this model lists at $1,026, 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 Kia Seltos model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Kia Seltos tailgate years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Kia Seltos tailgate fitments across 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026. Searching all 6 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.