Used Toyota Tundra tailgate from a salvage yard

Vehicle-specific price guide

How much is a used Toyota Tundra tailgate?

Asking prices from 364 salvage yards in 46 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 Toyota Tundra 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 Toyota Tundra tailgate costs $465 to $2,412, with a median asking price of $1,373. Based on 857 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2014–2026 (13 model years), updated Oct 22, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.

Toyota Tundra tailgate price snapshot

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Low
$465
Average
$1,320
High
$2,412
1,042 listings observed · 857 priced9d ago· How we price·

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Regional supply

Where the Toyota Tundra tailgate is listed

We found priced Toyota Tundra tailgate listings at 364 salvage yards across 46 states. California supplies the most, with 242 listings (18% of the total) from 40 yards. Location matters: yards in Texas ask a median $968, while Florida yards ask $1,666, 72% 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
California24240$999-27%
Texas19440$968-29%
Oklahoma1486$1,600+17%
Florida8222$1,666+21%
Nebraska378$1,400+2%
North Carolina3418$1,480+8%
Arizona338$1,089-21%
Colorado336$1,199-13%

States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $1,373 national median.

Replacement cost

What is the Toyota Tundra tailgate replacement cost?

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Used part
$1,373
Toyota Tundra median asking price
Labor
$145–$525
1.5–3.5 hours at $95–$150/hr
Estimated total
$1,520–$1,900
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)

Capstone49 listings$1,600$645 – $1,800
Platinum49 listings$1,600$645 – $1,800
SR49 listings$1,600$645 – $1,800
SR549 listings$1,600$645 – $1,800
Limited29 listings$1,600$645 – $1,800

1794 Edition

4 listings
Interchange 2025–2026$1,513$645 – $1,700

TRD Pro

4 listings
Interchange 2025–2026$1,698$645 – $1,698

Model-year comparison

What does a Toyota Tundra tailgate cost by year?

$824$1,038$1,252$1,466$1,68020152016201720182019202020212022202320242025
Median asking price by model year · salvage yard listing data

Market analysis

How much does a used Toyota Tundra tailgate cost?

Asking prices for a used Toyota Tundra tailgate are unusually spread out: the top listing asks about 5 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, 1794 Edition, lists at a $1,513 median, while TRD Pro commands $1,698, a 12% 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 $915, while 2025 tops the table at $1,600. Parts from 2014–2021 are interchangeable, so if the 2021 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 8 compatible years.

Against comparable vehicles, the Toyota Tundra sits 25% above the Ford F250 ($1,100), 219% above the Ford Mustang ($431), and 86% 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 Toyota Tundra?

The median asking price is $1,373 across 857 priced listings from 364 yards. 2021 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $915.

How much does it cost to replace a Toyota Tundra tailgate?

Using a used part, a Toyota Tundra tailgate replacement typically runs $1,520–$1,900 all-in: the median used tailgate for this model lists at $1,373, 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 Toyota Tundra 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 Toyota Tundra tailgate years are interchangeable?

Salvage-yard interchange data links Toyota Tundra tailgate fitments across 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026. Searching all 13 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.

Used Toyota Tundra Tailgate Cost — From $465 to $2,412