Electrical · critical priority
Brake Light Bulb Replacement Cost & Pricing
Replace a burned-out brake light bulb. Non-functioning brake lights are a safety hazard and a traffic violation in every state.
Typical Brake Light Bulb Replacement cost
$20–$100, with an average estimate of $50 before vehicle-specific adjustments.
What to expect
Difficulty: easy. Typical labor time: 0.25–0.75 hours.
Mechanic's tip
Brake light bulbs are some of the most commonly cited defects during roadside stops. Most are accessible from inside the trunk without tools. Some vehicles combine the brake and tail light in a dual-filament bulb — make sure you get the right bulb number. If both brake lights fail at once, check the brake light fuse or brake light switch before replacing bulbs.