Tesla Model 3 tailgate price snapshot
- Low
- $166
- Average
- $1,023
- High
- $2,500
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Tesla Model 3 tailgate?
Asking prices from 91 salvage yards in 23 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 Tesla Model 3 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 Tesla Model 3 tailgate costs $166 to $2,500, with a median asking price of $850. Based on 319 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2015–2025 (10 model years), updated Oct 22, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
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Regional supply
Where the Tesla Model 3 tailgate is listed
We found priced Tesla Model 3 tailgate listings at 91 salvage yards across 23 states. Florida supplies the most, with 109 listings (32% of the total) from 11 yards. Location matters: yards in Texas ask a median $598, while Arizona yards ask $1,869, 213% 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 | 109 | 11 | $700-18% |
| Texas | 52 | 14 | $598-30% |
| California | 52 | 13 | $1,250+47% |
| New York | 17 | 9 | $1,000+18% |
| Arizona | 12 | 2 | $1,869+120% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $850 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Tesla Model 3 tailgate replacement cost?
- Used part
- $850
- Tesla Model 3 median asking price
- Labor
- $145–$525
- 1.5–3.5 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $995–$1,375
- 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 Tesla Model 3 tailgate cost by year?
202521 listings$1,377$650 – $2,500202428 listings$600$350 – $1,3862023100 listings$712$175 – $2,151202298 listings$1,825$500 – $2,150202178 listings$947$166 – $1,400202048 listings$682$250 – $1,100201924 listings$950$439 – $1,500201850 listings$850$280 – $1,300201718 listings$539$225 – $59520152 listingsNo priced listings yet
Market analysis
How much does a used Tesla Model 3 tailgate cost?
Asking prices for a used Tesla Model 3 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: 2017 units carry the lowest median at $539, while 2022 tops the table at $1,825. Year-level pages linked in the table above break each one down by grade and variant.
Against comparable vehicles, the Tesla Model 3 sits 23% below the Ford F250 ($1,100), 97% above the Ford Mustang ($431), and 15% 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 Tesla Model 3 parts are priced?
01wide ±145%
Air Bag
$271median
$64$849
02wide ±116%
Tail Light
$200median
$60$523
03wide ±111%
Engine Computer
$250median
$63$618
04wide ±101%
Axle Shaft
$200median
$50$454
05wide ±99%
Strut
$249median
$65$556
06wide ±198%
Engine
$1,475median
$400$6,240
07wide ±82%
Door Assembly
$850median
$350$1,750
08wide ±130%
Front Seat
$250median
$100$750
09wide ±123%
ABS Module
$237median
$48$631
10wide ±96%
Side Mirror
$416median
$150$950
11wide ±110%
Headlight Assembly
$470median
$100$1,130
12wide ±161%
Center Console
$250median
$45$849
Price comparisons
Compare Tesla Model 3 tailgate prices
Tailgatecompare
FordF250vsTeslaModel3
F250$1,100
3$850
$250 diff5,709 listings
TailgatecompareFordMustangvsTeslaModel3
Mustang$431
3$850
$419 diff5,501 listings
TailgatecompareMercedesCClassvsTeslaModel3
Class$739
3$850
$111 diff5,476 listings
TailgatecompareChevyCamarovsTeslaModel3
Camaro$400
3$850
$450 diff5,317 listings
TailgatecompareHyundaiElantravsTeslaModel3
Elantra$600
3$850
$250 diff3,452 listings
TailgatecompareFordF150vsTeslaModel3
F150$850
3$850
$0 diff3,179 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
Audiwide ±85%
Audi Q3
$1,092median
$193$2,051
Audiwide ±89%
Audi Q5
$2,054median
$370$4,010
Teslawide ±191%
Tesla Model S
$720median
$165$2,912
Teslawide ±120%
Tesla Model X
$1,557median
$249$3,995
Teslawide ±106%
Tesla Model Y
$1,300median
$250$2,995
Common questions
Tesla Model 3 tailgate FAQ
How much is a used tailgate for a Tesla Model 3?
The median asking price is $850 across 319 priced listings from 91 yards. 2017 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $539.
How much does it cost to replace a Tesla Model 3 tailgate?
Using a used part, a Tesla Model 3 tailgate replacement typically runs $995–$1,375 all-in: the median used tailgate for this model lists at $850, 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 Tesla Model 3 model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2015. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Tesla Model 3 tailgate years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Tesla Model 3 tailgate fitments across 2015, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. Searching all 10 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.