Tesla Model S window regulator price snapshot
- Low
- $89
- Average
- $192
- High
- $341
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Tesla Model S window regulator?
Asking prices from 37 salvage yards in 17 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
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Part overview
About the Tesla Model S window regulator
What the window regulator does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used window regulator price guide →
Also known asWindow MotorWindow Regulator Motor
Price summary
A used Tesla Model S window regulator costs $89 to $341, with a median asking price of $189. Based on 198 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2015–2023 (9 model years), updated Oct 14, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$189
Grade B (good)$189
Grade C (fair)$225
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$89–$300120 listings
Grade BStandard used$125–$34130 listings
Grade CVisible wear$225–$2252 listings
Grade XUngraded$89–$30046 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $89–$300 | 120 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $125–$341 | 30 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $225–$225 | 2 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $89–$300 | 46 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$189
Grade B$189
Grade C$225
Ungraded$155
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $89–$341 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Tesla Model S window regulator is listed
We found priced Tesla Model S window regulator listings at 37 salvage yards across 17 states. California supplies the most, with 132 listings (62% of the total) from 9 yards. Location matters: yards in New Jersey ask a median $125, while California yards ask $189, 51% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | 132 | 9 | $189 |
| Michigan | 20 | 3 | $169-11% |
| Missouri | 10 | 4 | $175-7% |
| New Jersey | 10 | 2 | $125-34% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $189 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Tesla Model S window regulator replacement cost?
- Used part
- $189
- Tesla Model S median asking price
- Labor
- $95–$375
- 1–2.5 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $285–$565
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for window regulator replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include door panel removal and reassembly; window motor may need replacement if integrated. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full window regulator replacement cost breakdown
Sources
- Labor time estimates: Part Price Guide labor database
Model-year comparison
What does a Tesla Model S window regulator cost by year?
Market analysis
How much does a used Tesla Model S window regulator cost?
Asking prices for a used Tesla Model S window regulator 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.
Model year matters too: 2023 units carry the lowest median at $159, while 2017 tops the table at $216. Year-level pages linked in the table above break each one down by grade and variant.
Against comparable vehicles, the Tesla Model S sits 57% above the Ram 1500 ($120), 14% above the Ram 2500 ($166), and 26% above the GMC Sierra 1500 ($150) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used window regulator: what to check
- Inspect drive cable for fraying and alignment: Check steel tension cables for rust, loose strands, or jump-off tracks around plastic corner pulley wheels.
- Verify plastic slide block tab integrity: Examine glass carrier channel sliders for cracked or brittle plastic clips that snap off under window glass weight.
- Test electric motor gear movement under power: Apply twelve volts to motor connector pins to confirm quiet gear rotation without grinding or thermal cutouts.
- Confirm scissor arm pivot rivet play: On mechanical scissor-style regulators, check central pivot rivets for slop that causes window glass tilting in track channels.
- Lube window guide tracks during installation: Clean door glass side channels and lubricate rubber weatherstrips to reduce strain on the regulator motor.
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06wide ±98%
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07wide ±138%
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$600median
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$495median
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09wide ±99%
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$250median
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10wide ±85%
Fender
$502median
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11wide ±120%
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$299median
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12wide ±178%
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$225median
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Price comparisons
Compare Tesla Model S window regulator prices
Window Regulatorcompare
Ram1500vsTeslaModelS
1500$120
S$189
$69 diff3,598 listings
Window RegulatorcompareRam2500vsTeslaModelS
2500$166
S$189
$23 diff3,512 listings
Window RegulatorcompareGMCSierra1500vsTeslaModelS
1500$150
S$189
$39 diff3,305 listings
Window RegulatorcompareRam3500vsTeslaModelS
3500$166
S$189
$23 diff3,225 listings
Window RegulatorcompareChevySilverado1500vsTeslaModelS
1500$121
S$189
$68 diff3,194 listings
Window RegulatorcompareFordTransitvsTeslaModelS
Transit$148
S$189
$41 diff2,726 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
Acurawide ±94%
Acura ILX
$75median
$40$181
Acurawide ±153%
Acura Integra
$99median
$35$338
Acurawide ±130%
Acura MDX
$115median
$35$334
Acurawide ±130%
Acura RDX
$101median
$35$297
Acurawide ±146%
Acura TLX
$99median
$30$320
Audiwide ±64%
Audi A4
$80median
$50$153
Audiwide ±144%
Audi A6
$101median
$34$324
Audiwide ±134%
Audi Q3
$140median
$34$410
Audiwide ±183%
Audi Q5
$95median
$25$372
Teslawide ±109%
Tesla Model 3
$149median
$40$364
Teslawide ±60%
Tesla Model X
$201median
$100$342
Teslawide ±92%
Tesla Model Y
$180median
$69$400
Common questions
Tesla Model S window regulator FAQ
How much is a used window regulator for a Tesla Model S?
The median asking price is $189 across 198 priced listings from 37 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $189. 2023 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $159.
How much does it cost to replace a Tesla Model S window regulator?
Using a used part, a Tesla Model S window regulator replacement typically runs $285–$565 all-in: the median used window regulator for this model lists at $189, and independent-shop labor for window regulator replacement typically takes 1–2.5 hours at $95–$150/hr ($95–$375). The labor figure does not include door panel removal and reassembly; window motor may need replacement if integrated. Labor is a national part-level estimate, not a quote for your vehicle.
Which Tesla Model S model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 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 Tesla Model S window regulator years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Tesla Model S window regulator fitments across 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023. Searching all 9 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.