Volkswagen Atlas tailgate price snapshot
- Low
- $186
- Average
- $1,244
- High
- $2,859
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Volkswagen Atlas tailgate?
Asking prices from 307 salvage yards in 39 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 Volkswagen Atlas 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 Volkswagen Atlas tailgate costs $186 to $2,859, with a median asking price of $1,085. Based on 1,029 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2016–2026 (10 model years), updated Oct 16, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
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Regional supply
Where the Volkswagen Atlas tailgate is listed
We found priced Volkswagen Atlas tailgate listings at 307 salvage yards across 39 states. Texas supplies the most, with 233 listings (22% of the total) from 40 yards. Location matters: yards in Utah ask a median $770, while Georgia yards ask $1,434, 86% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | 233 | 40 | $847-22% |
| California | 175 | 35 | $900-17% |
| Florida | 64 | 25 | $1,332+23% |
| Missouri | 54 | 14 | $1,005-7% |
| Georgia | 51 | 13 | $1,434+32% |
| Colorado | 41 | 9 | $959-12% |
| Oklahoma | 35 | 6 | $981-10% |
| Utah | 34 | 12 | $770-29% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $1,085 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Volkswagen Atlas tailgate replacement cost?
- Used part
- $1,085
- Volkswagen Atlas median asking price
- Labor
- $145–$525
- 1.5–3.5 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $1,230–$1,610
- 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
power opening liftgate, w/o illuminated logo; w/o surround view35 listingsInterchange 2024–2026$2,023$1,310 – $2,513
power opening liftgate, illuminated logo (opt UD4), w/o surround view24 listingsInterchange 2024–2025$1,825$1,310 – $2,126
power opening liftgate, w/o illuminated logo; surround view5 listingsInterchange 2024–2026$1,828$1,310 – $1,923
power opening liftgate, illuminated logo (opt UD4), surround view
4 listingsInterchange 2024–2026$2,023$1,310 – $2,126Model-year comparison
What does a Volkswagen Atlas tailgate cost by year?
202586 listingsFits 3 years$1,973$690 – $2,513202487 listingsFits 3 years$1,926$690 – $2,5132023150 listingsFits 3 years$1,723$816 – $2,8592022147 listingsFits 3 years$1,700$186 – $2,375202151 listingsFits 3 years$1,750$800 – $2,2602020250 listingsFits 3 years$800$195 – $1,3322019250 listingsFits 3 years$715$228 – $1,7472018104 listingsFits 3 years$845$240 – $1,31020162 listings$250$250 – $250
Market analysis
How much does a used Volkswagen Atlas tailgate cost?
Asking prices for a used Volkswagen Atlas 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.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, power opening liftgate, illuminated logo (opt UD4), w/o surround view, lists at a $1,825 median, while power opening liftgate, w/o illuminated logo; w/o surround view commands $2,023, a 11% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Model year matters too: 2016 units carry the lowest median at $250, while 2025 tops the table at $1,973. Year-level pages linked in the table above break each one down by grade and variant.
Against comparable vehicles, the Volkswagen Atlas sits 152% above the Ford Mustang ($431), 47% above the Mercedes C Class ($739), and 171% 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 Volkswagen Atlas parts are priced?
01wide ±172%
Transmission Control Module
$110median
$31$410
02wide ±138%
Wheels
$200median
$50$600
03wide ±145%
Tail Light
$165median
$60$540
04wide ±165%
Axle Shaft
$137median
$40$493
05wide ±207%
Air Bag
$136median
$36$600
06wide ±100%
Rear Bumper Assembly
$650median
$219$1,520
07wide ±140%
Front Seat
$195median
$70$617
08wide ±193%
Grille
$208median
$47$850
09wide ±117%
Side Mirror
$247median
$70$650
10wide ±184%
Car Radio
$163median
$50$650
11wide ±144%
Center Console
$116median
$40$375
12wide ±259%
Brake Caliper
$80median
$25$439
Price comparisons
Compare Volkswagen Atlas tailgate prices
Tailgatecompare
FordMustangvsVolkswagenAtlas
Mustang$431
Atlas$1,085
$654 diff6,211 listings
TailgatecompareMercedesCClassvsVolkswagenAtlas
Class$739
Atlas$1,085
$346 diff6,186 listings
TailgatecompareChevyCamarovsVolkswagenAtlas
Camaro$400
Atlas$1,085
$685 diff6,027 listings
TailgatecompareFordF250vsVolkswagenAtlas
F250$1,115
Atlas$1,085
$30 diff5,472 listings
TailgatecompareHyundaiElantravsVolkswagenAtlas
Elantra$600
Atlas$1,085
$485 diff4,162 listings
TailgatecompareFordF150vsVolkswagenAtlas
F150$850
Atlas$1,085
$235 diff3,889 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
Volkswagenwide ±109%
Volkswagen Golf
$551median
$200$1,400
Volkswagenwide ±103%
Volkswagen Jetta
$418median
$100$960
Volkswagenwide ±93%
Volkswagen Passat
$410median
$135$900
Volkswagenwide ±71%
Volkswagen Taos
$1,061median
$520$2,036
Volkswagenwide ±133%
Volkswagen Tiguan
$700median
$139$2,000
Common questions
Volkswagen Atlas tailgate FAQ
How much is a used tailgate for a Volkswagen Atlas?
The median asking price is $1,085 across 1,029 priced listings from 307 yards. 2016 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $250.
How much does it cost to replace a Volkswagen Atlas tailgate?
Using a used part, a Volkswagen Atlas tailgate replacement typically runs $1,230–$1,610 all-in: the median used tailgate for this model lists at $1,085, 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 Volkswagen Atlas model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2016. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Volkswagen Atlas tailgate years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Volkswagen Atlas tailgate fitments across 2016, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026. 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.