How much does bumper repair cost?
Bumper repair costs $50–$600 for a scuff or scratch and $325–$425 on average for a crack, according to Lemonade (insurer consumer guide, Feb 2022); replacing the cover adds the part, $100–$1,000, plus $200–$600 for installation and paint. Parking sensors or radar behind the bumper add parts and calibration on top.
From AAA's 2023 study of 2023 Toyota Camry, Nissan Rogue and Ford F-150 models, where all four rear ultrasonic sensors were damaged; $685 of it was sensor-related. It is not a typical price for every bumper: most bumper damage is a scuff, a scratch, a crack or a cover replacement without sensors.
Scuff or scratch
Surface damage, no parts. Sanded, filled and repainted.
$50–$600
published total
Lemonade (insurer consumer guide, Feb 2022)
Crack
Plastic bumper repair, then refinish.
$325–$425
average, depending on whether the area is repainted
Lemonade (insurer consumer guide, Feb 2022)
Replacement
New cover, fitting and paint.
$100–$1,000 + $200–$600
part, plus installation and paint, published separately; no sourced single total
Lemonade (insurer consumer guide, Feb 2022)
Bumper with sensors
Parking sensors, their brackets and calibration add to the cost of a scuff, crack or replacement repair.
$1,698
AAA average for a minor rear hit with four parking sensors, $685 of it sensor-related
AAA (2023 models, published Dec 2023)
Ranges marked with a dotted underline are published ranges wider than the 1.5x we aim for. The sources don't break them down further, so we show them exactly as published rather than narrowing them. How we handle ranges.
Bumper repair cost by scenario
Bumper repair cost depends mostly on whether the cover can be repaired: a scuff or scratch repair is $50–$600, according to Lemonade (insurer consumer guide, Feb 2022), while a minor rear hit on a car with four parking sensors averaged $1,698 in AAA's study. The table shows only bumper figures we can source; where we can't, the row says so.
| Scenario | What you pay for | Sourced figure |
|---|---|---|
| Scuff or scratch repairSand, fill and refinish the cover | Refinish labor + paint and materials. No part. | $50–$600 published total, Lemonade (insurer consumer guide, Feb 2022). A deep scratch that needs filling and sanding: $150–$300, AAA (auto club consumer guide, undated, checked Oct 2026). Shop rates: labor $68–$75 per hour, materials $40–$60 per refinish hour |
| Crack repairPlastic repair, then refinish | Repair labor + refinish labor + paint and materials. | $325–$425 average, depending on repainting, Lemonade (insurer consumer guide, Feb 2022) |
| Cover replacement, dealer (OEM) partRemove, install, refinish the new cover | Part + install labor + refinish. | Part: by model group (tables below). Installation and paint: $200–$600, Lemonade (insurer consumer guide, Feb 2022) |
| Cover replacement, aftermarket partNon-dealer part | Part + install labor + refinish. | Retailer estimate: aftermarket cover $120–$350 vs. OEM $300–$600, part only, PartCatalog (parts retailer estimate, Mar 2026) |
| With parking sensorsMinor rear hit, four ultrasonic sensors | Repair above + sensors, brackets and setup. | $1,698 average total, of which $685 sensor-related (AAA, 2023 models) |
| With radar (adaptive cruise / emergency braking)Radar sits behind the front cover | Repair above + radar unit if damaged + calibration. | Calibration about $600 on average (Mitchell, 2025). Radar unit: $392 each on an F-150 (two fitted), $929 or $1,560 on a Rogue |
Labor rates: Massachusetts shop survey, 476 shops (2025–26) and AAA ADAS repair study (2023). Paint and materials: 2025 national refinish survey. Sensors and radar: AAA (Dec 2023), Mitchell via Repairer Driven News (Mar 2026). Methodology →
Bumper cover prices by model (dealer part, unpainted)
A new front bumper cover costs $150–$210 at the dealer for the lowest-priced models in our data (Toyota Corolla, Toyota RAV4, Toyota Camry) and $580–$690 for the highest-priced covers, part only and unpainted. Every bumper cover range below spans the median dealer listing of each model in its group; we grouped the 18 models by price so no group is wider than 1.5x.
Front bumper cover
| Model group | Dealer part price |
|---|---|
| Lowest-priced coversToyota Corolla, Toyota RAV4, Toyota Camry | $150–$210 |
| Lower-midHonda Civic, Subaru Outback, Kia Sportage, Honda Accord, Honda CR-V | $250–$300 |
| Upper-midNissan Altima, Chevrolet Equinox, Nissan Rogue, Jeep Grand Cherokee | $390–$500 |
| Highest-priced coversFord Explorer, Ford Escape, Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai Elantra | $580–$690 |
| Full-size pickups (metal bumper)Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Ford F-150 | $650–$870 |
Rear bumper cover
| Model group | Dealer part price |
|---|---|
| Lowest-priced coversToyota RAV4, Toyota Corolla, Nissan Rogue | $130–$170 |
| Lower-midToyota Camry, Kia Sportage, Subaru Outback, Honda Civic | $200–$250 |
| Upper-midFord Escape, Chevrolet Equinox, Nissan Altima, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Honda Accord | $320–$470 |
| Highest-priced coversHyundai Elantra, Ford Explorer | $580–$710 |
| Full-size pickups (metal bumper)Ford F-150, Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | $610–$700 |
Source: franchised-dealer online parts catalogs (fordpartsgiant.com, gmpartsgiant.com, hondapartsnow.com, hyundaipartsdeal.com, kiapartsnow.com, moparpartsgiant.com, nissanpartsdeal.com, subarupartsdeal.com, toyotapartsdeal.com), 130 listings, 2021 model year (Tucson 2022), prices seen October 12, 2026. Pickup "bumpers" are metal bumper assemblies, not plastic covers.
Spread within one model: dealer listings for the same model can differ a lot by trim and options. The tables use each model's median listing. Where one model's own listings spread wider than 1.5x, this is the full range we found, shown as listed: Toyota Camry front cover $137–$235 (9 listings); Ford F-150 front cover $596–$2,345 (8 listings); Ford Explorer front cover $442–$848 (3 listings); Jeep Grand Cherokee front cover $349–$834 (13 listings); Toyota Camry rear cover $166–$251 (7 listings); Ford F-150 rear cover $452–$781 (9 listings); Jeep Grand Cherokee rear cover $240–$683 (9 listings); Chevrolet Silverado 1500 rear cover $514–$1,307 (13 listings).
Bumper repair calculator: plug in the hours from your quote
Bumper labor costs $68–$75 per hour in our two reference sources and paint and materials $40–$60 per refinish hour, so the hours on a bumper quote turn straight into a range. Total = (repair + refinish hours) × labor rate + refinish hours × paint and materials + the part, if replaced + sensor work. We use $68–$75 per hour and $40–$60 per refinish hour; enter your shop's rate to replace them.
Price ranges built from 834 public sources and refreshed monthly. Your final price comes from the shop's written quote after inspection.
What changes the price of a bumper repair
Sensors behind the cover change a bumper bill the most: calibrations appeared on 23% of repairable collision estimates in 2025 (CCC), and AAA measured $685 of sensor-related cost in a minor rear hit. Four other factors move the price too.
Is your bumper repair quote fair?
A fair bumper quote bills paint and materials at $40–$60 per refinish hour, the range 84% of shops that bill this way charge, and a fender blend at no more than 50% of a full refinish. These bumper quote lines are worth a question:
Repair or replace a bumper cover?
Repairing a cracked bumper cover costs $325–$425 on average, according to Lemonade (insurer consumer guide, Feb 2022), while replacing it adds the part, from $150–$210 for the lowest-priced dealer front covers, plus $200–$600 for installation and paint.
Usually repairable
Scuffs, scratches, paint transfer, short cracks away from mounting points, small dents in the plastic that pop back out.
Usually replaced
Torn or missing sections, broken mounting tabs, several long cracks, damaged sensor brackets or mounts.
A body shop decides on a bumper cover after looking behind it: brackets, the energy absorber and the reinforcement bar can be damaged without showing. Dents in metal panels are covered on dent repair cost.
Should you file an insurance claim for bumper damage?
A bumper repair that costs less than or about the same as your deductible pays little or nothing through a claim, while a minor rear hit on a car with parking sensors averaged $1,698 in AAA's study, so compare the bumper quote with your own deductible first.
Read the bumper quote line by line (our line-by-line quote check guide shows what each line should look like). When the repair is well above the deductible, compare what the claim would pay with how your insurer says it could affect your premium before you decide.
Estimating your own bumper damage with our app
The Car Repair Cost app, made by the team behind this guide, prices bumper damage from 1 to 6 photos: it names the damaged parts, says whether the cover looks repairable, and shows a range for each part, labor and paint line. See how the Car Repair Cost app estimates repair costs from photos.
Questions
Does a scuffed bumper need a new cover?
Not usually. Scuffs, scratches and paint transfer are normally sanded, filled and refinished, so no part is bought. Replacement comes up when the plastic is torn, a mounting tab is broken or a sensor mount is damaged.
Why is the paint blended into the fender?
Blending fades new paint into the panel next to it so small color differences don't show. The MOTOR estimating guide allows 50% of that panel's full refinish time for a blend; it should not be billed as a full refinish of the neighboring panel.
Is an aftermarket bumper cover OK?
Many shops use them, but fit and finish vary, and some insurers or lease contracts require dealer parts. A parts retailer's 2026 estimate puts aftermarket covers from $120 to $350 and OEM covers from $300 to $600, part only (PartCatalog). Our own dealer price tables on this page cover OEM parts only.
Why does a bumper with sensors cost so much more?
Sensors, their brackets and the calibration afterward add parts and equipment time. In AAA's study, the sensor-related share of a minor rear hit was $685 of $1,698. Mitchell puts the average calibration at about $600, and CCC found calibrations on 23% of repairable estimates in 2025.
Do the part prices include paint?
No. They are dealer online prices for the bare part. Bumper covers are generally sold unpainted, so a replacement also needs refinish labor and paint materials.
Sources
- Repairer Driven News: Massachusetts advisory board survey, 476 shops (Mar 2026): body labor rate average $68/h, median $65; insurer-paid rates $43–$55/h.
- AAA: Cost of ADAS Repairs (Dec 2023): body labor assumption $75/h; minor rear collision with four sensors $1,698 total ($685 ADAS); minor front collision $11,708 average estimate ($1,541 ADAS); radar unit prices.
- Repairer Driven News: paint and materials survey (Apr 2025): $50 per refinish hour average; 84% of shops that bill per refinish hour charge $40–$60.
- Repairer Driven News: Mitchell 2026 trends (Mar 2026): average calibration about $600 (2025).
- Repairer Driven News: CCC Crash Course, 2025 trends (Dec 2025): calibrations on 23% of repairable appraisals.
- MOTOR/CCC estimating guide, refinish rules (Nov 2022 revision, archived): blend, clear coat and three-stage allowances.
- Dealer parts catalogs: fordpartsgiant.com, gmpartsgiant.com, hondapartsnow.com, hyundaipartsdeal.com, kiapartsnow.com, moparpartsgiant.com, nissanpartsdeal.com, subarupartsdeal.com, toyotapartsdeal.com (seen October 12, 2026).
- Lemonade (insurer consumer guide, Feb 2022), "Bumper Repair, Explained": scratch repair, crack repair, new bumper part, installation and paint ranges, as published.
- AAA (auto club consumer guide, undated, checked Oct 2026), "How Much Does It Cost To Paint a Car?": deep scratches that need filling and sanding, as published.
- PartCatalog (parts retailer estimate, Mar 2026), "Bumper Cover Replacement Cost: OEM vs Aftermarket": OEM vs. aftermarket bumper cover prices, part only.
All figures are from our reference dataset compiled October 12, 2026 from 834 source URLs. Older figures are shown with their year and not adjusted for inflation. All sources →
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