Used Kia Seltos engine computer from a salvage yard

Vehicle-specific price guide

How much is a used Kia Seltos engine computer?

Asking prices from 299 salvage yards in 37 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
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Last updatedSep 22, 2026
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Part overview

About the Kia Seltos engine computer

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

Also known asECUECMPCMEngine Control ModuleEngine Control UnitPowertrain Control Module
Price summary

A used Kia Seltos engine computer costs $55 to $460, with a median asking price of $186. Based on 653 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2021–2025 (5 model years), updated Sep 22, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.

Grade A (excellent)$186
Grade B (good)$173

Kia Seltos engine computer price snapshot

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Low
$55
Average
$186
High
$460
721 listings observed · 653 priced1mo ago· How we price·

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Condition comparison

Price by part grade

Grade AClean / low wear$55–$460456 listings
Grade BStandard used$65–$395186 listings
Grade XUngraded$75–$25411 listings

Median by grade

Grade price comparison

Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $55–$460 overall range

Regional supply

Where the Kia Seltos engine computer is listed

We found priced Kia Seltos engine computer listings at 299 salvage yards across 37 states. Texas supplies the most, with 128 listings (19% of the total) from 35 yards. Location matters: yards in Indiana ask a median $156, while Tennessee yards ask $218, 40% more for the same part. Shipping usually costs less than that gap for smaller parts, so it can pay to buy out of state.

StateListingsYardsMedian ask
Texas12835$159-15%
Missouri6618$170-9%
Illinois4320$165-11%
Florida3718$186
Georgia339$194+4%
Tennessee3213$218+17%
Michigan2821$216+16%
Indiana2213$156-16%

States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $186 national median.

Replacement cost

What is the Kia Seltos engine computer replacement cost?

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Used part
$186
Kia Seltos median asking price
Labor
$95–$450
1–3 hours at $95–$150/hr
Estimated total
$280–$635
median used part + labor

Labor is a typical independent-shop range for engine computer replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include programming and key relearn procedure. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full engine computer replacement cost breakdown

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Fitment matters

Price by trim & variant (2025)

Other years2024202320222021
Electronic Control Module, 2.0L, AWD21 listings$221$115 – $460
Electronic Control Module, 2.0L, FWD13 listings$337$75 – $450
Electronic Control Module, 1.6L10 listings$200$100 – $350

Model-year comparison

What does a Kia Seltos engine computer cost by year?

$145$167$188$210$23220212022202320242025
Median asking price by model year · salvage yard listing data

Market analysis

How much does a used Kia Seltos engine computer cost?

Asking prices for a used Kia Seltos engine computer are unusually spread out: the top listing asks about 8 times what the cheapest does, so which unit you pick matters more than the median. Condition matters: grade-A units (lowest mileage, best condition) carry roughly a 8% premium over grade-B stock, with grade-A medians at $186.

Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, Electronic Control Module, 1.6L, lists at a $200 median, while Electronic Control Module, 2.0L, FWD commands $337, a 69% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.

Model year matters too: 2021 units carry the lowest median at $161, while 2025 tops the table at $221. Year-level pages linked in the table above break each one down by grade and variant.

Against comparable vehicles, the Kia Seltos sits 66% above the Honda Accord ($112), 68% above the Honda Civic ($111), and 48% above the Hyundai Elantra ($126) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.

Buying a used engine computer: what to check

  1. Match hardware and service numbers: Ensure hardware revision codes and circuit board part numbers match exactly, as pinouts change mid-model year.
  2. Inspect multi-pin connector headers: Check header pins for bending, green copper oxidation, or burnt circuit board traces inside the wiring sockets.
  3. Verify immobilizer programming requirements: Plan for anti-theft security relearn procedures or ECU re-flashing before the replacement computer will start the engine.
  4. Confirm donor transmission and emissions spec: Ensure the donor vehicle used the same transmission type and regional emissions package to prevent fault codes.
  5. Check aluminum casing seals: Inspect housing screws and perimeter rubber gaskets for white oxidation or breaks that indicate past water intrusion.

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How much is a used engine computer for a Kia Seltos?

The median asking price is $186 across 653 priced listings from 299 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $186. 2021 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $161.

How much does it cost to replace a Kia Seltos engine computer?

Using a used part, a Kia Seltos engine computer replacement typically runs $280–$635 all-in: the median used engine computer for this model lists at $186, and independent-shop labor for engine computer replacement typically takes 1–3 hours at $95–$150/hr ($95–$450). The labor figure does not include programming and key relearn procedure. Labor is a national part-level estimate, not a quote for your vehicle.

Which Kia Seltos model years does this price guide cover?

This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.

Which Kia Seltos engine computer years are interchangeable?

Salvage-yard interchange data links Kia Seltos engine computer fitments across 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. Searching all 5 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.

Used Kia Seltos Engine Computer Cost — From $55 to $460