Tesla Model S tailgate price snapshot
- Low
- $165
- Average
- $1,026
- High
- $2,912
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Tesla Model S tailgate?
Asking prices from 78 salvage yards in 21 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 S 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 S tailgate costs $165 to $2,912, with a median asking price of $720. Based on 320 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2015–2024 (10 model years), updated Oct 18, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
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Regional supply
Where the Tesla Model S tailgate is listed
We found priced Tesla Model S tailgate listings at 78 salvage yards across 21 states. California supplies the most, with 162 listings (50% of the total) from 24 yards. Location matters: yards in California ask a median $589, while Florida yards ask $2,162, 267% 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 | 162 | 24 | $589-18% |
| Michigan | 34 | 7 | $700-3% |
| Florida | 22 | 7 | $2,162+200% |
| North Carolina | 10 | 3 | $2,134+196% |
| New Jersey | 10 | 4 | $1,645+128% |
| South Carolina | 10 | 2 | $2,134+196% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $720 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Tesla Model S tailgate replacement cost?
- Used part
- $720
- Tesla Model S median asking price
- Labor
- $145–$525
- 1.5–3.5 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $865–$1,245
- 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 S tailgate cost by year?
20244 listingsNo priced listings yet202310 listings$2,239$650 – $2,239202240 listings$1,914$299 – $2,418202150 listings$2,349$165 – $2,912202027 listings$550$300 – $1,000201914 listings$700$489 – $1,399201858 listings$720$475 – $1,645201760 listings$530$375 – $1,200201696 listings$718$469 – $1,500201594 listings$626$400 – $1,462
Market analysis
How much does a used Tesla Model S tailgate cost?
Asking prices for a used Tesla Model S 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 $530, while 2021 tops the table at $2,349. Year-level pages linked in the table above break each one down by grade and variant.
Against comparable vehicles, the Tesla Model S sits 67% above the Ford Mustang ($431), 3% below the Mercedes C Class ($739), and 80% above the Chevy Camaro ($400) 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 S parts are priced?
01wide ±193%
Transmission Control Module
$218median
$40$881
02wide ±193%
Engine
$2,000median
$385$8,099
03wide ±111%
Brake Caliper
$215median
$45$522
04wide ±168%
Air Bag
$216median
$75$800
05wide ±81%
Tail Light
$250median
$80$483
06wide ±98%
Strut
$321median
$56$684
07wide ±138%
Door Assembly
$600median
$195$1,850
08wide ±111%
Headlight Assembly
$495median
$150$1,250
09wide ±99%
Axle Shaft
$250median
$49$546
10wide ±85%
Fender
$502median
$200$1,058
11wide ±120%
Wheels
$299median
$75$792
12wide ±178%
Center Console
$225median
$50$850
Price comparisons
Compare Tesla Model S tailgate prices
Tailgatecompare
FordMustangvsTeslaModelS
Mustang$431
S$720
$289 diff5,502 listings
TailgatecompareMercedesCClassvsTeslaModelS
Class$739
S$720
$19 diff5,477 listings
TailgatecompareChevyCamarovsTeslaModelS
Camaro$400
S$720
$320 diff5,318 listings
TailgatecompareFordF250vsTeslaModelS
F250$1,071
S$720
$351 diff4,566 listings
TailgatecompareHyundaiElantravsTeslaModelS
Elantra$600
S$720
$120 diff3,453 listings
TailgatecompareFordF150vsTeslaModelS
F150$850
S$720
$130 diff3,180 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 ±137%
Tesla Model 3
$850median
$166$2,500
Teslawide ±120%
Tesla Model X
$1,557median
$249$3,995
Teslawide ±106%
Tesla Model Y
$1,300median
$250$2,995
Common questions
Tesla Model S tailgate FAQ
How much is a used tailgate for a Tesla Model S?
The median asking price is $720 across 320 priced listings from 78 yards. 2017 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $530.
How much does it cost to replace a Tesla Model S tailgate?
Using a used part, a Tesla Model S tailgate replacement typically runs $865–$1,245 all-in: the median used tailgate for this model lists at $720, 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 S model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 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 Tesla Model S tailgate years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Tesla Model S tailgate fitments across 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024. 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.