Audi Q3 transmission control module price snapshot
- Low
- $23
- Average
- $126
- High
- $490
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Audi Q3 transmission control module?
Asking prices from 385 salvage yards in 44 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
12 years of project management and technical operations experience. Reviews price guides for sample size, fitment accuracy, and data freshness.
Part overview
About the Audi Q3 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 Q3 transmission control module costs $23 to $490, with a median asking price of $106. Based on 4,284 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2008–2025 (18 model years), updated Oct 16, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$111
Grade B (good)$103
Grade C (fair)$84
USD
Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$23–$4902,930 listings
Grade BStandard used$35–$4561,179 listings
Grade CVisible wear$65–$1258 listings
Grade XUngraded$25–$300167 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $23–$490 | 2,930 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $35–$456 | 1,179 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $65–$125 | 8 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $25–$300 | 167 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$111
Grade B$103
Grade C$84
Ungraded$75
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $23–$490 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Audi Q3 transmission control module is listed
We found priced Audi Q3 transmission control module listings at 385 salvage yards across 44 states. Texas supplies the most, with 1,073 listings (25% of the total) from 42 yards. Location matters: yards in Arizona ask a median $86, while Oklahoma yards ask $121, 41% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | 1,073 | 42 | $99-7% |
| Florida | 550 | 35 | $105-1% |
| California | 480 | 34 | $98-8% |
| Arizona | 277 | 8 | $86-19% |
| Nevada | 182 | 4 | $86-19% |
| Georgia | 166 | 16 | $111+5% |
| Oklahoma | 132 | 7 | $121+14% |
| Colorado | 126 | 8 | $101-5% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $106 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Audi Q3 transmission control module replacement cost?
- Used part
- $106
- Audi Q3 median asking price
- Labor
- $95–$300
- 1–2 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $200–$405
- 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
Sources
- Labor time estimates: Part Price Guide labor database
Model-year comparison
What does a Audi Q3 transmission control module cost by year?
202541 listings$75$29 – $2882023646 listingsFits 9 years$96$25 – $4052022712 listingsFits 8 years$100$25 – $4052021398 listingsFits 8 years$99$28 – $4002020749 listingsFits 7 years$111$25 – $4562019747 listingsFits 8 years$102$25 – $4052018400 listingsFits 10 years$120$35 – $4052017268 listingsFits 10 years$101$35 – $4052016527 listingsFits 9 years$148$23 – $4902015239 listingsFits 11 years$100$35 – $405
Market analysis
How much does a used Audi Q3 transmission control module cost?
Asking prices for a used Audi Q3 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. Condition matters: grade-A units (lowest mileage, best condition) carry roughly a 32% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $111.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, Non-Interchange search using only Audi Q3, lists at a $59 median, while Non-Interchange search using Audi Q3 and similar models commands $100, a 69% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Model year matters too: 2025 units carry the lowest median at $75, while 2016 tops the table at $148. Year-level pages linked in the table above break each one down by grade and variant.
Against comparable vehicles, the Audi Q3 sits 21% below the Mercedes S Class ($135), 1% below the Mercedes E Class ($107), and 27% 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
- 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.
- Inspect connector pins for fluid wicking: Check harness plug sockets for fluid intrusion, as failing transmission harness seals push ATF into the TCM pins.
- 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.
- Confirm internal circuit board casing integrity: Check plastic housings for cracked mounting ears, housing cracks, or rattling components inside the module casing.
- 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.
Keep browsing this vehicle
What other Audi Q3 parts are priced?
01wide ±214%
Air Bag
$200median
$45$900
02wide ±247%
Side Mirror
$272median
$48$1,393
03wide ±145%
Car Radio
$225median
$65$719
04wide ±134%
Axle Shaft
$116median
$39$350
05wide ±212%
Wheels
$224median
$45$995
06wide ±91%
Tail Light
$245median
$100$547
07wide ±119%
Headlight Assembly
$1,200median
$425$3,290
08wide ±101%
Steering Wheel
$200median
$44$449
09wide ±107%
Front Seat
$221median
$85$556
10wide ±281%
Brake Caliper
$85median
$15$493
11wide ±191%
Transmission
$301median
$83$1,232
12wide ±91%
Door Assembly
$946median
$200$1,922
Price comparisons
Compare Audi Q3 transmission control module prices
Transmission Control Modulecompare
MercedesSClassvsAudiQ3
Class$135
Q3$106
$29 diff36,496 listings
Transmission Control ModulecompareMercedesEClassvsAudiQ3
Class$107
Q3$106
$1 diff31,987 listings
Transmission Control ModulecompareMercedesGLEClassvsAudiQ3
Class$145
Q3$106
$39 diff29,006 listings
Transmission Control ModulecompareFordF150vsAudiQ3
F150$156
Q3$106
$50 diff25,370 listings
Transmission Control ModulecompareMercedesCClassvsAudiQ3
Class$100
Q3$106
$6 diff21,612 listings
Transmission Control ModulecompareToyotaRAV4vsAudiQ3
RAV4$125
Q3$106
$19 diff20,017 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
Acurawide ±183%
Acura ILX
$109median
$35$435
Acurawide ±218%
Acura Integra
$125median
$25$569
Acurawide ±232%
Acura MDX
$111median
$30$544
Acurawide ±203%
Acura RDX
$108median
$35$474
Acurawide ±212%
Acura TLX
$101median
$25$454
Audiwide ±253%
Audi A4
$123median
$22$644
Audiwide ±279%
Audi A6
$116median
$25$673
Audiwide ±260%
Audi Q5
$120median
$20$644
Audiwide ±276%
Audi Q7
$123median
$22$700
BMWwide ±234%
BMW 330i
$141median
$25$686
BMWwide ±219%
BMW 530i
$145median
$32$667
BMWwide ±263%
BMW M3
$110median
$19$598
Common questions
Audi Q3 transmission control module FAQ
How much is a used transmission control module for a Audi Q3?
The median asking price is $106 across 4,284 priced listings from 385 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $111. 2025 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $75.
How much does it cost to replace a Audi Q3 transmission control module?
Using a used part, a Audi Q3 transmission control module replacement typically runs $200–$405 all-in: the median used transmission control module for this model lists at $106, 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 Q3 model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2025, 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 Q3 transmission control module years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Audi Q3 transmission control module fitments across 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. Searching all 18 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.