Kia Sorento engine computer price snapshot
- Low
- $35
- Average
- $170
- High
- $618
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Kia Sorento engine computer?
Asking prices from 491 salvage yards in 43 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
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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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Part overview
About the Kia Sorento 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 Sorento engine computer costs $35 to $618, with a median asking price of $161. Based on 3,836 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2012–2025 (14 model years), updated Sep 23, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$162
Grade B (good)$166
Grade C (fair)$100
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$40–$6182,669 listings
Grade BStandard used$35–$4201,044 listings
Grade CVisible wear$50–$1206 listings
Grade XUngraded$35–$578117 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $40–$618 | 2,669 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $35–$420 | 1,044 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $50–$120 | 6 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $35–$578 | 117 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$162
Grade B$166
Grade C$100
Ungraded$75
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $35–$618 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Kia Sorento engine computer is listed
We found priced Kia Sorento engine computer listings at 491 salvage yards across 43 states. Illinois supplies the most, with 558 listings (14% of the total) from 34 yards. Location matters: yards in Texas ask a median $110, while Michigan yards ask $200, 82% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 558 | 34 | $164+2% |
| Texas | 487 | 50 | $110-32% |
| Michigan | 455 | 43 | $200+24% |
| California | 369 | 40 | $135-16% |
| Indiana | 320 | 20 | $159-1% |
| Wisconsin | 253 | 27 | $150-7% |
| North Carolina | 138 | 15 | $190+18% |
| Ohio | 128 | 26 | $153-5% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $161 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Kia Sorento engine computer replacement cost?
- Used part
- $161
- Kia Sorento median asking price
- Labor
- $95–$450
- 1–3 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $255–$610
- 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
Sources
- Labor time estimates: Part Price Guide labor database
Fitment matters
Price by trim & variant (2026)
Electronic Control Module, (LH fender), (Sdn, 1.8L), ID 89661-0ZR0244 listingsInterchange 2017–2019$96$61 – $305
Electronic Control Module, (LH fender), (Sdn, 1.8L), ID 89661-0ZR0344 listingsInterchange 2017–2019$96$61 – $305
Electronic Control Module, (LH fender), (Sdn, 1.8L), ID 89661-0ZR1235 listingsInterchange 2017–2019$150$50 – $395
Electronic Control Module, (LH fender), (Sdn, 1.8L), ID 89661-0ZR1335 listingsInterchange 2017–2019$150$50 – $395
Electronic Control Module, (LH fender), (Sdn, 1.8L), ID 89661-0ZQ9222 listingsInterchange 2017–2019$86$50 – $218
Electronic Control Module, (LH fender), (Sdn, 1.8L), ID 89661-0ZQ9322 listingsInterchange 2017–2019$86$50 – $218
Electronic Control Module, (LH fender), (Sdn, 1.8L), ID 89661-0ZQ8211 listingsInterchange 2017–2019$76$55 – $161
Electronic Control Module, (LH fender), (Sdn, 1.8L), ID 89661-0ZQ8311 listingsInterchange 2017–2019$76$55 – $161
Valve Control, (Sdn), (cylinder head mounted), (2ZRFAE engine)5 listingsInterchange 2014–2022$110$110 – $183
Model-year comparison
What does a Kia Sorento engine computer cost by year?
2026448 listingsFits 10 years$106$50 – $395202522 listings$254$85 – $4602024288 listingsFits 5 years$229$40 – $6182023469 listingsFits 4 years$187$56 – $5002022713 listingsFits 4 years$190$40 – $5002021440 listingsFits 4 years$186$56 – $6002020344 listingsFits 2 years$134$35 – $3462019343 listingsFits 4 years$126$55 – $3952018186 listingsFits 8 years$115$42 – $5242017312 listingsFits 7 years$150$45 – $5782016581 listingsFits 7 years$161$40 – $5782015296 listingsFits 7 years$100$45 – $275
Market analysis
How much does a used Kia Sorento engine computer cost?
Asking prices for a used Kia Sorento engine computer are unusually spread out: the top listing asks more than ten 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 62% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $162.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, Electronic Control Module, (LH fender), (Sdn, 1.8L), ID 89661-0ZQ82, lists at a $76 median, while Electronic Control Module, (LH fender), (Sdn, 1.8L), ID 89661-0ZR13 commands $150, a 97% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Model year matters too: 2015 units carry the lowest median at $100, while 2025 tops the table at $254. Parts from 2012–2018 are interchangeable, so if the 2015 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 7 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Kia Sorento sits 44% above the Honda Accord ($112), 45% above the Honda Civic ($111), and 28% 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
- Match hardware and service numbers: Ensure hardware revision codes and circuit board part numbers match exactly, as pinouts change mid-model year.
- Inspect multi-pin connector headers: Check header pins for bending, green copper oxidation, or burnt circuit board traces inside the wiring sockets.
- Verify immobilizer programming requirements: Plan for anti-theft security relearn procedures or ECU re-flashing before the replacement computer will start the engine.
- Confirm donor transmission and emissions spec: Ensure the donor vehicle used the same transmission type and regional emissions package to prevent fault codes.
- Check aluminum casing seals: Inspect housing screws and perimeter rubber gaskets for white oxidation or breaks that indicate past water intrusion.
Keep browsing this vehicle
What other Kia Sorento parts are priced?
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Axle Shaft
$126median
$29$623
02wide ±208%
Side Mirror
$225median
$40$974
03wide ±221%
Wheels
$201median
$35$924
04wide ±199%
Tail Light
$215median
$40$895
05wide ±153%
Headlight Assembly
$550median
$159$1,840
06wide ±153%
Grille
$225median
$60$750
07wide ±285%
Transmission
$785median
$131$4,599
08wide ±114%
Engine
$2,824median
$844$7,300
09wide ±165%
AC Compressor
$152median
$35$536
10wide ±169%
Fender
$251median
$50$899
11wide ±264%
Strut
$110median
$25$606
12wide ±268%
Radiator
$163median
$50$925
Price comparisons
Compare Kia Sorento engine computer prices
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HondaPilotvsKiaSorento
Pilot$125
Sorento$161
$36 diff8,949 listings
Engine ComputercompareHyundaiTucsonvsKiaSorento
Tucson$156
Sorento$161
$5 diff8,642 listings
Engine ComputercompareFordF250vsKiaSorento
F250$250
Sorento$161
$89 diff8,001 listings
Engine ComputercompareToyotaRAV4vsKiaSorento
RAV4$161
Sorento$161
$0 diff7,992 listings
Engine ComputercompareHyundaiSantaFevsKiaSorento
Fe$156
Sorento$161
$5 diff7,821 listings
Engine ComputercompareKiaSportagevsKiaSorento
Sportage$159
Sorento$161
$2 diff7,790 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
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Acura ILX
$138median
$40$500
Acurawide ±153%
Acura Integra
$155median
$50$525
Acurawide ±219%
Acura MDX
$135median
$35$625
Acurawide ±162%
Acura RDX
$155median
$42$543
Acurawide ±208%
Acura TLX
$125median
$33$553
Kiawide ±146%
Kia Forte
$138median
$38$440
Kiawide ±175%
Kia K5
$181median
$40$675
Kiawide ±275%
Kia Optima
$103median
$25$591
Kiawide ±109%
Kia Seltos
$186median
$55$460
Kiawide ±197%
Kia Soul
$136median
$35$571
Kiawide ±214%
Kia Sportage
$159median
$30$709
Kiawide ±144%
Kia Telluride
$184median
$49$580
Common questions
Kia Sorento engine computer FAQ
How much is a used engine computer for a Kia Sorento?
The median asking price is $161 across 3,836 priced listings from 491 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $162. 2015 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $100.
How much does it cost to replace a Kia Sorento engine computer?
Using a used part, a Kia Sorento engine computer replacement typically runs $255–$610 all-in: the median used engine computer for this model lists at $161, 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 Sorento model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2026, 2025, 2024, 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 Kia Sorento engine computer years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Kia Sorento engine computer fitments across 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. Searching all 14 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.