ABS Wheel Speed Sensor Replacement Cost (2026)

Replacing an ABS wheel speed sensor costs about $75–$165 at an independent shop in 2026: sensors list for about $6–$62 for common cars and trucks, and Hyundai’s warranty time for its rear sensor job is 0.7 hour. If the sensor is built into the wheel hub, as on the rear of a 2014 Camry, it becomes a hub job at about $215–$545. Check the wiring first: chafed sensor wires are a common, cheaper cause of an ABS light.

Sources: chain price pages, retailer and manufacturer list prices, official documents (below) · Prices checked 2026-11-09 · By CarWhere Research · Methodology

ABS Wheel Speed Sensor Replacement cost by service type

ServiceParts / fluidLaborTypical shop total
Front sensor, car or SUV$19–$41CR-V / Camry; premium to $3040.7 hrHyundai rear sensor job time$90–$145[1],[2],[3],[4],[5]Sensor list prices + 0.4–0.7 hr × $100–$150/hr
Rear sensor (separate from hub)$6–$62CR-V to F-1500.7 hr$75–$165[1],[3],[4],[5],[6]Sensor list prices + 0.4–0.7 hr × $100–$150/hr
Front sensor, pickup (F-150)$13–$32Up to Motorcraft BRAB5140.7 hr$85–$135[3],[4],[5],[6]Sensor list prices + 0.4–0.7 hr × $100–$150/hr
Sensor built into the hub (Camry rear)$78–$93Hub assembly with sensor1.35–3 hrWheel hub R&R times$215–$545[2],[4],[5],[7],[8],[9]Hub list prices + 1.35–3.0 hr × $100–$150/hr
Wiring inspect / re-route—0.2–0.4 hrFCA Ram 1500$20–$60[4],[5],[10]Labor only: 0.2–0.4 hr × $100–$150/hr

Bolt-in sensor labor uses the one passenger-car time we found: Hyundai pays 0.7 hour for its Santa Fe rear wheel-speed-sensor cover job. Labor varies; it is typically a short job when the sensor bolts in, and longer when it is rusted in. Add a diagnostic scan if the shop needs to find which sensor failed. Before tax, shop-supply and disposal fees. Where we derive a total, labor is hours × $$100–$150 per hour[4],[5]. See the methodology.

DIY vs. shop vs. dealer

WhereCostWhat you get
DIY$5–$60Sensor onlyMost bolt-in sensors are one bolt and a connector; a scan tool that reads ABS codes tells you which wheel. Hub-integrated sensors mean replacing the hub.[1],[6],[7]
Chain / independent shop$75–$165One sensorSensor plus labor at $100–$150/hr. We found no chain that posts a wheel speed sensor price.[4],[5]
Dealer$165–$200Genuine Honda, derivedHonda lists the 2014–16 CR-V left-front sensor at $79.39 MSRP; at dealer labor rates ($125–$175/hr) the job works out as shown.[3],[11],[12],[13]

Don’t assume the sensor is bad. FCA’s guidance for an ABS/ESC light with a wheel-speed code is to inspect the complete sensor wiring circuit from the sensor back to the ABS module and repair the circuit or replace the sensor as required.[14]

What drives the cost

  • Sensor vs. hub: rear sensors on some cars come only with the hub ($78–$93 for a 2014 Camry rear hub with sensor), which adds hours of labor.[7]
  • Brand: front sensors for a 2014 Camry list from $24.79 to $303.99.[2]
  • Tone ring: debris on a magnetic encoder can trigger codes; Stellantis says to clean it, and replace the wheel bearing only if the encoder is damaged.[15]
  • Wiring: on the 2022 Ram 1500, the sensor wire could rub through against the brake hose; FCA pays 0.2–0.4 hour to inspect and re-route it.[10]

When you actually need it

A failed sensor turns on the ABS light and usually disables traction and stability control too. FCA’s 2025 Ram 1500 recall says a lost wheel-speed signal “may disable Electronic Stability Control.”[14],[16]

Water and salt are common causes: Hyundai found salt water entering the rear sensor housing on 2014–16 Santa Fe models, which could temporarily light the ABS and ESC warnings.[3]

If the ABS light is on, see the ABS warning light.

Related: traction control light, Service StabiliTrak message.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to replace an ABS sensor?

About $75–$165 for one wheel speed sensor at an independent shop, $215–$545 if the sensor is built into the hub, and about $165–$200 at a dealer with a genuine Honda sensor.

Can I drive with a bad wheel speed sensor?

Normal brakes still work, but ABS and usually traction and stability control are disabled, so the car is less safe in an emergency stop or on slippery roads. Get it fixed soon.

How long does it take to replace a wheel speed sensor?

Usually under an hour when the sensor bolts in: Hyundai’s warranty time for its Santa Fe rear sensor job is 0.7 hour. A hub-integrated sensor takes as long as a hub replacement, about 1.35–3.0 hours.

Is it the sensor or the wiring?

Often the wiring. Manufacturer guidance is to inspect the full circuit from the sensor to the ABS module, and to check the tone ring for debris, before replacing parts.

Sources

  1. RockAuto, 2014 Honda CR-V 2.4L ABS wheel speed sensors (catalog), accessed 2026-11-11.
  2. RockAuto, 2014 Toyota Camry 2.5L ABS wheel speed sensors (catalog), accessed 2026-11-11.
  3. Hyundai Motor America (TSB 17-01-009-1, Campaign 949, via NHTSA), 2014–16 Santa Fe / Santa Fe Sport rear wheel speed sensor: water intrusion, sensor cover replacement — labor times (2017-02), accessed 2026-11-11.
  4. Ratchet+Wrench, 2026 Ratchet+Wrench Industry Survey (posted labor rate distribution, p. 13) (2026-06-29), accessed 2026-11-09.
  5. Ratchet+Wrench, Industry Insights: U.S. Auto Repair Shops and Labor Rate Trends (PartsTech 2025 shop survey) (2026-08-19), accessed 2026-11-09.
  6. RockAuto, 2018 Ford F-150 3.5L EcoBoost ABS wheel speed sensors (catalog), accessed 2026-11-11.
  7. RockAuto, 2014 Toyota Camry 2.5L wheel bearing & hub assemblies, incl. rear hubs with ABS sensor (catalog), accessed 2026-11-11.
  8. Volkswagen of America (Safety Recall 40P1 / 19V-879, via NHTSA), Replace front wheel bearing assemblies: labor operation and time units (2019-12-12), accessed 2026-11-09.
  9. Federal-Mogul / MOOG (recall 13E-055 owner notice, via NHTSA), Front wheel bearing unit replacement: estimated repair time (2013), accessed 2026-11-09.
  10. FCA US (Customer Satisfaction Notification ZA1, via NHTSA), 2022 Ram 1500: right-front wheel speed sensor wiring inspection and re-route — labor times (2022-10), accessed 2026-11-11.
  11. Honda Parts Now (Honda dealer parts), Genuine Honda left-front wheel speed sensor 57455-T1E-G01, 2014–16 CR-V (MSRP), accessed 2026-11-11.
  12. Dealership Guy, Reynolds and Reynolds: repair orders, rates increase for shops (Fixed Operation Golden Metrics 2026) (2026-08-17), accessed 2026-11-09.
  13. Reynolds and Reynolds, The Fixed Operations Golden Metrics 2025 (dealer effective labor rate) (2025-08), accessed 2026-11-09.
  14. FCA US (STAR case S2108000188, via NHTSA), ABS/ESC/EPB lamps with right-front wheel speed sensor circuit DTC: inspect the complete sensor wiring circuit (2021-08), accessed 2026-11-11.
  15. Stellantis (STAR case S2523000091, via NHTSA), ABS light with wheel speed sensor DTCs: clean debris from magnetic encoder; replace bearing if damaged (2025-12), accessed 2026-11-11.
  16. FCA US (Safety Recall 97B / 24V-794, via NHTSA), 2025 Ram 1500: damaged front wheel bearing encoder rings, loss of wheel speed signal may disable ESC (2024-11), accessed 2026-11-11.