Volkswagen Taos tailgate price snapshot
- Low
- $520
- Average
- $1,144
- High
- $2,036
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Volkswagen Taos tailgate?
Asking prices from 124 salvage yards in 27 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
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Part overview
About the Volkswagen Taos 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 Taos tailgate costs $520 to $2,036, with a median asking price of $1,061. Based on 245 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2022–2025 (4 model years), updated Oct 15, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
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Regional supply
Where the Volkswagen Taos tailgate is listed
We found priced Volkswagen Taos tailgate listings at 124 salvage yards across 27 states. Michigan supplies the most, with 49 listings (20% of the total) from 22 yards. Location matters: yards in Indiana ask a median $900, while Florida yards ask $1,305, 45% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 49 | 22 | $1,035-2% |
| Illinois | 43 | 16 | $1,061 |
| Indiana | 38 | 7 | $900-15% |
| Wisconsin | 28 | 11 | $1,040-2% |
| Florida | 21 | 15 | $1,305+23% |
| Ohio | 13 | 9 | $960-10% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $1,061 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Volkswagen Taos tailgate replacement cost?
- Used part
- $1,061
- Volkswagen Taos median asking price
- Labor
- $145–$525
- 1.5–3.5 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $1,205–$1,585
- 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 Volkswagen Taos tailgate cost by year?
Market analysis
How much does a used Volkswagen Taos tailgate cost?
Asking prices for a used Volkswagen Taos tailgate are unusually spread out: the top listing asks about 4 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, green tint glass, lists at a $1,500 median, while privacy tint glass commands $1,695, a 13% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Model year matters too: 2023 units carry the lowest median at $980, while 2025 tops the table at $1,640. Parts from 2022–2024 are interchangeable, so if the 2023 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 3 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Volkswagen Taos sits 146% above the Ford Mustang ($431), 44% above the Mercedes C Class ($739), and 165% 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 Taos parts are priced?
01wide ±226%
Transmission Control Module
$115median
$24$544
02wide ±101%
Front Seat
$211median
$75$500
03wide ±72%
Side Mirror
$328median
$129$602
04wide ±131%
Air Bag
$247median
$50$699
05wide ±138%
Wheels
$222median
$50$662
06spread ±54%
Door Assembly
$800median
$485$1,351
07wide ±116%
Center Console
$129median
$50$348
08wide ±120%
Steering Wheel
$180median
$78$511
09wide ±137%
Axle Shaft
$146median
$55$455
10wide ±185%
Starter
$86median
$25$343
11wide ±146%
Rear View Mirror
$103median
$30$330
12wide ±83%
Headlight Assembly
$750median
$295$1,542
Price comparisons
Compare Volkswagen Taos tailgate prices
Tailgatecompare
FordMustangvsVolkswagenTaos
Mustang$431
Taos$1,061
$630 diff5,427 listings
TailgatecompareMercedesCClassvsVolkswagenTaos
Class$739
Taos$1,061
$322 diff5,402 listings
TailgatecompareChevyCamarovsVolkswagenTaos
Camaro$400
Taos$1,061
$661 diff5,243 listings
TailgatecompareFordF250vsVolkswagenTaos
F250$1,145
Taos$1,061
$84 diff4,885 listings
TailgatecompareHyundaiElantravsVolkswagenTaos
Elantra$600
Taos$1,061
$461 diff3,378 listings
TailgatecompareFordF150vsVolkswagenTaos
F150$850
Taos$1,061
$211 diff3,105 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 ±123%
Volkswagen Atlas
$1,085median
$186$2,859
Volkswagenwide ±109%
Volkswagen Golf
$551median
$200$1,400
Volkswagenwide ±103%
Volkswagen Jetta
$418median
$100$960
Volkswagenwide ±93%
Volkswagen Passat
$410median
$135$900
Volkswagenwide ±133%
Volkswagen Tiguan
$700median
$139$2,000
Common questions
Volkswagen Taos tailgate FAQ
How much is a used tailgate for a Volkswagen Taos?
The median asking price is $1,061 across 245 priced listings from 124 yards. 2023 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $980.
How much does it cost to replace a Volkswagen Taos tailgate?
Using a used part, a Volkswagen Taos tailgate replacement typically runs $1,205–$1,585 all-in: the median used tailgate for this model lists at $1,061, 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 Taos model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Volkswagen Taos tailgate years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Volkswagen Taos tailgate fitments across 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. Searching all 4 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.