Tesla Model S engine computer price snapshot
- Low
- $90
- Average
- $411
- High
- $1,316
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Tesla Model S engine computer?
Asking prices from 68 salvage yards in 23 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
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Saurabh Kumar
Co-Founder & CTO, Part Price Guide
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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Ambika Sharma
Co-Founder & COO, Part Price Guide
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Part overview
About the Tesla Model S 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 Tesla Model S engine computer costs $90 to $1,316, with a median asking price of $300. Based on 192 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2015–2024 (10 model years), updated Oct 21, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$272
Grade B (good)$1,199
USD
Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$100–$650142 listings
Grade BStandard used$100–$1,31622 listings
Grade XUngraded$90–$1,00028 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $100–$650 | 142 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $100–$1,316 | 22 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $90–$1,000 | 28 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$272
Grade B$1,199
Ungraded$400
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $90–$1,316 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Tesla Model S engine computer is listed
We found priced Tesla Model S engine computer listings at 68 salvage yards across 23 states. Michigan supplies the most, with 28 listings (14% of the total) from 10 yards. Location matters: yards in Virginia ask a median $100, while Wisconsin yards ask $492, 392% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 28 | 10 | $324+8% |
| California | 26 | 9 | $250-17% |
| Illinois | 16 | 6 | $315+5% |
| Pennsylvania | 16 | 5 | $251-16% |
| North Carolina | 14 | 5 | $330+10% |
| Wisconsin | 10 | 4 | $492+64% |
| Ohio | 10 | 4 | $391+30% |
| Virginia | 10 | 2 | $100-67% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $300 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Tesla Model S engine computer replacement cost?
- Used part
- $300
- Tesla Model S median asking price
- Labor
- $95–$450
- 1–3 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $395–$750
- 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
Model-year comparison
What does a Tesla Model S engine computer cost by year?
20242 listingsNo priced listings yet20232 listingsNo priced listings yet20224 listingsNo priced listings yet202128 listings$1,199$250 – $1,31620208 listings$250$100 – $25020194 listings$1,000$250 – $1,000201816 listings$450$250 – $850201730 listings$500$250 – $6502016100 listings$315$100 – $535201594 listings$185$90 – $450
Market analysis
How much does a used Tesla Model S engine computer cost?
Asking prices for a used Tesla Model S 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.
Model year matters too: 2015 units carry the lowest median at $185, while 2021 tops the table at $1,199. Year-level pages linked in the table above break each one down by grade and variant.
Against comparable vehicles, the Tesla Model S sits 168% above the Honda Accord ($112), 170% above the Honda Civic ($111), and 138% 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.
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What other Tesla Model S parts are priced?
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$218median
$40$881
02wide ±193%
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$2,000median
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03wide ±111%
Brake Caliper
$215median
$45$522
04wide ±168%
Air Bag
$216median
$75$800
05wide ±81%
Tail Light
$250median
$80$483
06wide ±98%
Strut
$321median
$56$684
07wide ±138%
Door Assembly
$600median
$195$1,850
08wide ±111%
Headlight Assembly
$495median
$150$1,250
09wide ±99%
Axle Shaft
$250median
$49$546
10wide ±85%
Fender
$502median
$200$1,058
11wide ±120%
Wheels
$299median
$75$792
12wide ±178%
Center Console
$225median
$50$850
Price comparisons
Compare Tesla Model S engine computer prices
Engine Computercompare
HondaAccordvsTeslaModelS
Accord$112
S$300
$188 diff8,397 listings
Engine ComputercompareHondaCivicvsTeslaModelS
Civic$111
S$300
$189 diff8,232 listings
Engine ComputercompareHyundaiElantravsTeslaModelS
Elantra$126
S$300
$174 diff7,788 listings
Engine ComputercompareHondaPilotvsTeslaModelS
Pilot$125
S$300
$175 diff5,305 listings
Engine ComputercompareHyundaiTucsonvsTeslaModelS
Tucson$156
S$300
$144 diff4,998 listings
Engine ComputercompareToyotaRAV4vsTeslaModelS
RAV4$161
S$300
$139 diff4,348 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
Acurawide ±167%
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
Audiwide ±174%
Audi A4
$175median
$35$644
Audiwide ±122%
Audi A6
$184median
$50$500
Audiwide ±188%
Audi Q3
$200median
$50$800
Audiwide ±211%
Audi Q5
$192median
$39$850
Teslawide ±111%
Tesla Model 3
$250median
$63$618
Teslaspread ±54%
Tesla Model X
$1,787median
$260$2,199
Teslawide ±71%
Tesla Model Y
$295median
$130$550
Common questions
Tesla Model S engine computer FAQ
How much is a used engine computer for a Tesla Model S?
The median asking price is $300 across 192 priced listings from 68 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $272. 2015 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $185.
How much does it cost to replace a Tesla Model S engine computer?
Using a used part, a Tesla Model S engine computer replacement typically runs $395–$750 all-in: the median used engine computer for this model lists at $300, 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 Tesla Model S model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 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 Tesla Model S engine computer years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Tesla Model S engine computer fitments across 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024. Searching all 10 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.