2021 Tesla Model S tailgate price snapshot
- Low
- $165
- Average
- $1,911
- High
- $2,912

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Part overview
A used 2021 Tesla Model S tailgate costs between $165 and $2,912, with a median of $2,349 from 48 salvage yard listings.
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A used 2021 Tesla Model S tailgate costs $165 to $2,912, with a median asking price of $2,349. Based on 48 priced salvage yard listings across the US, updated Oct 2, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Replacement cost
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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Year-specific context
The 2021 guide is based on 50 observed listings, including 48 with posted prices. Its $2,349 median is 226% above the Tesla Model S guide's $720 median.
Among the 9 model years with current price data, 2021 ranks #9 from lowest to highest median.
Pricing is not a fitment guarantee. Match the VIN, part number, engine or drivetrain, and seller-listed variant before ordering.
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Common questions
Based on 48 priced salvage-yard listings, a used 2021 Tesla Model S tailgate lists between $165 and $2,912, with a median asking price of $2,349.
Using a used part, a 2021 Tesla Model S tailgate replacement typically runs $2,495–$2,875 all-in: the median used tailgate for this year lists at $2,349, 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.
This price guide does not confirm interchangeability. Check the seller's part number, drivetrain, trim or variant, and your VIN before buying; parts from the same model can use different fitments in the same year.
A truck tailgate is another name for a tailgate. The prices on this page cover the 2021 Tesla Model S tailgate — median $2,349, from 48 listings.