Used Lexus RX tailgate from a salvage yard

Vehicle-specific price guide

How much is a used Lexus RX tailgate?

Asking prices from 210 salvage yards in 36 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 Lexus RX 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 Lexus RX tailgate costs $350 to $4,525, with a median asking price of $2,163. Based on 630 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2013–2026 (14 model years), updated Oct 22, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.

Lexus RX tailgate price snapshot

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Low
$350
Average
$1,952
High
$4,525
807 listings observed · 630 priced9d ago· How we price·

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Where the Lexus RX tailgate is listed

We found priced Lexus RX tailgate listings at 210 salvage yards across 36 states. California supplies the most, with 178 listings (26% of the total) from 37 yards. Location matters: yards in Texas ask a median $599, while Utah yards ask $2,650, 342% 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
California17837$940-57%
Texas10620$599-72%
Florida4417$2,097-3%
Michigan4219$2,205+2%
Georgia329$2,270+5%
South Carolina284$2,285+6%
North Carolina257$2,410+11%
Utah234$2,650+23%

States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $2,163 national median.

Replacement cost

What is the Lexus RX tailgate replacement cost?

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Used part
$2,163
Lexus RX median asking price
Labor
$145–$525
1.5–3.5 hours at $95–$150/hr
Estimated total
$2,310–$2,690
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)

Non-Interchange search using Lexus RX350 and similar models

4 listings
$3,500$375 – $4,525

Non-Interchange search using only Lexus RX350

4 listings
$3,500$375 – $4,525

Model-year comparison

What does a Lexus RX tailgate cost by year?

$608$1,374$2,141$2,908$3,67520152016201720182019202020212022202320242025
Median asking price by model year · salvage yard listing data

Market analysis

How much does a used Lexus RX tailgate cost?

Asking prices for a used Lexus RX 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: 2015 units carry the lowest median at $675, while 2025 tops the table at $3,500. Parts from 2013–2015 are interchangeable, so if the 2015 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 3 compatible years.

Against comparable vehicles, the Lexus RX sits 97% above the Ford F250 ($1,100), 402% above the Ford Mustang ($431), and 193% 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

  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 Lexus RX?

The median asking price is $2,163 across 630 priced listings from 210 yards. 2015 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $675.

How much does it cost to replace a Lexus RX tailgate?

Using a used part, a Lexus RX tailgate replacement typically runs $2,310–$2,690 all-in: the median used tailgate for this model lists at $2,163, 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 Lexus RX 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 Lexus RX tailgate years are interchangeable?

Salvage-yard interchange data links Lexus RX tailgate fitments across 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026. Searching all 14 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.

Used Lexus RX Tailgate Cost — From $350 to $4,525