Used Audi A6 transmission control module from a salvage yard

Vehicle-specific price guide

How much is a used Audi A6 transmission control module?

Asking prices from 379 salvage yards in 43 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
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Last updatedOct 17, 2026
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Part overview

About the Audi A6 transmission control module

What the transmission control module does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used transmission control module price guide →

Also known asTCMTransmission ComputerTransmission ModuleTCU
Price summary

A used Audi A6 transmission control module costs $25 to $673, with a median asking price of $116. Based on 3,961 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2009–2024 (16 model years), updated Oct 17, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.

Grade A (excellent)$121
Grade B (good)$156
Grade C (fair)$125

Audi A6 transmission control module price snapshot

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Low
$25
Average
$139
High
$673
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Price by part grade

Grade AClean / low wear$25–$6733,331 listings
Grade BStandard used$35–$456287 listings
Grade CVisible wear$55–$15010 listings
Grade XUngraded$25–$294333 listings

Median by grade

Grade price comparison

Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $25–$673 overall range

Regional supply

Where the Audi A6 transmission control module is listed

We found priced Audi A6 transmission control module listings at 379 salvage yards across 43 states. Florida supplies the most, with 787 listings (20% of the total) from 40 yards. Location matters: yards in California ask a median $75, while Georgia yards ask $197, 163% 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
Florida78740$115-1%
Texas54436$86-26%
California52934$75-35%
Georgia29914$197+70%
South Carolina2958$174+50%
North Carolina23922$135+16%
Tennessee1269$160+38%
Michigan10717$75-35%

States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $116 national median.

Replacement cost

What is the Audi A6 transmission control module replacement cost?

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Used part
$116
Audi A6 median asking price
Labor
$95–$300
1–2 hours at $95–$150/hr
Estimated total
$210–$415
median used part + labor

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

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Fitment matters

Price by trim & variant (2024)

Model-year comparison

What does a Audi A6 transmission control module cost by year?

$77$98$120$141$162201520162017201820192020202120222024
Median asking price by model year · salvage yard listing data

Market analysis

How much does a used Audi A6 transmission control module cost?

Asking prices for a used Audi A6 transmission control module 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 $86, while 2024 tops the table at $154. Parts from 2009–2018 are interchangeable, so if the 2015 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 10 compatible years.

Against comparable vehicles, the Audi A6 sits 14% below the Mercedes S Class ($135), 8% above the Mercedes E Class ($107), and 20% below the Mercedes GLE Class ($145) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.

Buying a used transmission control module: what to check

  1. Match exact part numbers and software flash codes: Verify hardware numbers and firmware revision suffix letters, as valve body solenoid drivers vary between sub-models.
  2. Inspect connector pins for fluid wicking: Check harness plug sockets for fluid intrusion, as failing transmission harness seals push ATF into the TCM pins.
  3. Verify donor axle ratio and tire size match: Ensure donor vehicle axle ratios and tire sizes match to prevent shifting fault codes and limp-mode triggers.
  4. Confirm internal circuit board casing integrity: Check plastic housings for cracked mounting ears, housing cracks, or rattling components inside the module casing.
  5. Perform adaptive shift learn routine after install: Clear existing TCM adaptive tables using a scan tool so the module relearns your transmission's clutch pack wear.

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How much is a used transmission control module for a Audi A6?

The median asking price is $116 across 3,961 priced listings from 379 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $121. 2015 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $86.

How much does it cost to replace a Audi A6 transmission control module?

Using a used part, a Audi A6 transmission control module replacement typically runs $210–$415 all-in: the median used transmission control module for this model lists at $116, and independent-shop labor for transmission control module replacement typically takes 1–2 hours at $95–$150/hr ($95–$300). The labor figure does not include programming and adaptive relearn procedure. Labor is a national part-level estimate, not a quote for your vehicle.

Which Audi A6 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 Audi A6 transmission control module years are interchangeable?

Salvage-yard interchange data links Audi A6 transmission control module fitments across 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024. Searching all 16 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.

Used Audi A6 Transmission Control Module Cost — From $25 to $673