Used 2021 Hyundai Sonata transmission from a salvage yard

Year-specific price guide

Used 2021 Hyundai Sonata Transmission prices

Year-specific used transmission pricing for the 2021 Hyundai Sonata, built from real salvage yard and junkyard listings with condition grade and fitment detail.
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Last updatedAug 6, 2026

Part overview

About the 2021 Hyundai Sonata transmission

A used 2021 Hyundai Sonata transmission costs between $180 and $3,181, with a median of $897 from 224 salvage yard listings.

What the transmission does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used transmission price guide →

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Price summary

A used 2021 Hyundai Sonata transmission costs $180 to $3,181, with a median asking price of $897. Based on 224 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2020–2023 (4 model years), updated Aug 6, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.

Grade A (excellent)$1,003
Grade B (good)$689

2021 Hyundai Sonata transmission price snapshot

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Low
$180
Average
$967
High
$3,181
250 listings observed · 224 priced listings used · last updated Aug 6, 2026· How we price·

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Price by part grade

Grade AClean / low wear$180–$3,181156 listings
Grade BStandard used$300–$1,66263 listings
Grade XUngraded$380–$1,2055 listings

Median by grade

Grade price comparison

Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $180–$3,181 overall range

Replacement cost

What is the 2021 Hyundai Sonata transmission replacement cost?

ESTIMATE
Used part
$897
2021 Hyundai Sonata median asking price
Labor
$570–$1,800
6–12 hours at $95–$150/hr
Estimated total
$1,465–$2,695
median used part + labor

Labor is a typical independent-shop range for transmission replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include transmission fluid and filter, and a torque converter check on automatics. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full transmission replacement cost breakdown

Fitment matters

Price by trim & variant

(AT), 6 speed (hybrid)49 listingsInterchange 2020–2023$1,120$689 – $3,181
(AT), 8 speed, 2.5L, naturally aspirated, automatic engine stop and start47 listingsInterchange 2020–2023$590$300 – $1,610
(AT), 8 speed, 2.5L, turbo47 listingsInterchange 2021–2023$1,465$180 – $2,502
(AT), 8 speed, 1.6L (turbo)41 listingsInterchange 2020–2023$788$300 – $1,800
(AT), 8 speed, 2.5L, naturally aspirated, w/o automatic engine stop and start40 listingsInterchange 2020–2023$548$380 – $1,215

Year-specific context

How does the 2021 Hyundai Sonata compare?

The 2021 guide is based on 250 observed listings, including 224 with posted prices. Its $897 median is 7% above the Hyundai Sonata guide's $838 median.

Among the 11 model years with current price data, 2021 ranks #8 from lowest to highest median.

Interchange data shows this part is also listed under model years 2020, 2022, 2023. Shopping across all 4 compatible years may surface better prices or condition grades.

Pricing is not a fitment guarantee. Match the VIN, part number, engine or drivetrain, and seller-listed variant before ordering.

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$100median
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Rear Bumper Assembly

$640median
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Front Bumper

$300median
$50$800
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Rear Bumper

$210median
$65$619
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Car Radio

$201median
$35$1,166
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$135median
$34$544
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$125median
$35$580
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$85median
$36$396
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$677median
$120$2,175
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$321median
$200$558
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$2,443median
$488$7,067
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Engine Computer

$135median
$25$650
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Exhaust Manifold

$500median
$90$1,685
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Fender

$208median
$40$1,037
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Fog Light

$147median
$30$750
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Front Seat

$158median
$55$535
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Fuel Pump

$102median
$30$382
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Fuel Tank

$155median
$40$605
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Grille

$190median
$33$1,120
27wide ±118%

Headlight Assembly

$793median
$130$1,995
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Heater Core

$81median
$51$212
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Hood

$483median
$86$1,431
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Ignition Switch

$100median
$30$360
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Instrument Cluster

$100median
$60$175
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$136median
$40$500
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Master Cylinder

$99median
$25$474
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Side Mirror

$165median
$29$937
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Power Steering Pump

$175median
$50$443
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Quarter Panel

$436median
$195$1,057
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$143median
$35$820
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Rear View Mirror

$82median
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$100median
$25$343
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$186median
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Steering Rack

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$40$900
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Steering Wheel

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$100median
$30$487
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$61$1,424
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$80$2,605
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$80median
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$50$499
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Common questions

2021 Hyundai Sonata transmission FAQ

How much is a used 2021 Hyundai Sonata transmission?

Based on 224 priced salvage-yard listings, a used 2021 Hyundai Sonata transmission lists between $180 and $3,181, with a median asking price of $897.

How much does it cost to replace a 2021 Hyundai Sonata transmission?

Using a used part, a 2021 Hyundai Sonata transmission replacement typically runs $1,465–$2,695 all-in: the median used transmission for this year lists at $897, and independent-shop labor for transmission replacement typically takes 6–12 hours at $95–$150/hr ($570–$1,800). The labor figure does not include transmission fluid and filter, and a torque converter check on automatics. Labor is a national part-level estimate, not a quote for your vehicle.

Will a 2021 Hyundai Sonata transmission fit another year?

Based on salvage-yard interchange data, listings for the 2021 Hyundai Sonata transmission also appear under model years 2020, 2022, 2023, suggesting these years share compatible fitments. Always verify the exact part number, drivetrain, trim, and your VIN before buying — interchange compatibility can vary by variant.

How much is a 2021 Hyundai Sonata gearbox?

A gearbox is another name for a transmission. The prices on this page cover the 2021 Hyundai Sonata transmission — median $897, from 224 listings.

2021 Hyundai Sonata Transmission Cost — Used From $180 to $3,181