Audi Q5 transmission control module price snapshot
- Low
- $20
- Average
- $137
- High
- $644
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Audi Q5 transmission control module?
Asking prices from 555 salvage yards in 47 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
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Saurabh Kumar
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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 Audi Q5 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 Q5 transmission control module costs $20 to $644, with a median asking price of $120. Based on 5,577 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2007–2025 (19 model years), updated Oct 21, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$120
Grade B (good)$151
Grade C (fair)$75
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$20–$6444,571 listings
Grade BStandard used$35–$456794 listings
Grade CVisible wear$45–$12018 listings
Grade XUngraded$25–$325194 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $20–$644 | 4,571 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $35–$456 | 794 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $45–$120 | 18 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $25–$325 | 194 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$120
Grade B$151
Grade C$75
Ungraded$75
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $20–$644 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Audi Q5 transmission control module is listed
We found priced Audi Q5 transmission control module listings at 555 salvage yards across 47 states. California supplies the most, with 860 listings (12% of the total) from 42 yards. Location matters: yards in California ask a median $83, while Michigan yards ask $182, 119% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | 860 | 42 | $83-31% |
| Michigan | 809 | 42 | $182+52% |
| Illinois | 499 | 29 | $103-14% |
| Texas | 499 | 31 | $102-15% |
| Florida | 490 | 24 | $148+23% |
| Arizona | 366 | 10 | $86-28% |
| Indiana | 249 | 16 | $100-17% |
| Nevada | 218 | 6 | $120 |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $120 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Audi Q5 transmission control module replacement cost?
- Used part
- $120
- Audi Q5 median asking price
- Labor
- $95–$300
- 1–2 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $215–$420
- 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
Driver Assist, classic style, camera control (RH trunk)48 listingsInterchange 2020–2024$274$55 – $414
Door, classic style, passenger
4 listings$91$50 – $162Transmission, (transmission mounted), classic style, VIN A (5th digit)
4 listings$231$85 – $261Door, classic style, rear door
3 listings$81$81 – $81Door, classic style, driver
2 listings$71$71 – $71Transmission, (transmission mounted), classic style, VIN 2 (5th digit, hybrid)
2 listings$296$256 – $296Transmission, (transmission mounted), classic style, VIN B (5th digit)
1 listings$271$271 – $271Model-year comparison
What does a Audi Q5 transmission control module cost by year?
2025526 listingsFits 9 years$159$28 – $5312023300 listingsFits 9 years$127$40 – $6442022562 listingsFits 8 years$161$20 – $4802021658 listingsFits 8 years$148$20 – $4802020600 listingsFits 8 years$140$20 – $4552019560 listingsFits 9 years$136$29 – $4052018210 listingsFits 8 years$146$35 – $40520171,023 listingsFits 11 years$93$20 – $36920161,011 listingsFits 11 years$93$20 – $36920151,007 listingsFits 10 years$120$20 – $290
Market analysis
How much does a used Audi Q5 transmission control module cost?
Asking prices for a used Audi Q5 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 60% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $120.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, Door, classic style, driver, lists at a $71 median, while Transmission, (transmission mounted), classic style, VIN 2 (5th digit, hybrid) commands $296, a 317% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Model year matters too: 2016 units carry the lowest median at $93, while 2022 tops the table at $161. Parts from 2008–2018 are interchangeable, so if the 2016 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 11 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Audi Q5 sits 11% below the Mercedes S Class ($135), 12% above the Mercedes E Class ($107), and 17% 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 Q5 parts are priced?
01wide ±284%
Wheels
$239median
$40$1,399
02wide ±261%
Car Radio
$121median
$30$661
03wide ±195%
Side Mirror
$446median
$100$1,840
04wide ±205%
Grille
$313median
$65$1,350
05wide ±280%
Brake Caliper
$110median
$20$637
06wide ±145%
Steering Wheel
$265median
$78$847
07wide ±155%
Axle Shaft
$116median
$40$400
08wide ±152%
Air Bag
$211median
$54$694
09wide ±287%
Transmission
$734median
$128$4,344
10wide ±142%
Steering Column
$167median
$45$520
11wide ±196%
Headlight Assembly
$1,123median
$179$4,570
12wide ±146%
Tail Light
$275median
$68$870
Price comparisons
Compare Audi Q5 transmission control module prices
Transmission Control Modulecompare
MercedesSClassvsAudiQ5
Class$135
Q5$120
$15 diff37,789 listings
Transmission Control ModulecompareMercedesEClassvsAudiQ5
Class$107
Q5$120
$13 diff33,280 listings
Transmission Control ModulecompareMercedesGLEClassvsAudiQ5
Class$145
Q5$120
$25 diff30,299 listings
Transmission Control ModulecompareFordF150vsAudiQ5
F150$156
Q5$120
$36 diff26,663 listings
Transmission Control ModulecompareMercedesCClassvsAudiQ5
Class$100
Q5$120
$20 diff22,905 listings
Transmission Control ModulecompareToyotaRAV4vsAudiQ5
RAV4$125
Q5$120
$5 diff21,310 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 ±220%
Audi Q3
$106median
$23$490
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 Q5 transmission control module FAQ
How much is a used transmission control module for a Audi Q5?
The median asking price is $120 across 5,577 priced listings from 555 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $120. 2017 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $93.
How much does it cost to replace a Audi Q5 transmission control module?
Using a used part, a Audi Q5 transmission control module replacement typically runs $215–$420 all-in: the median used transmission control module for this model lists at $120, 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 Q5 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 Q5 transmission control module years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Audi Q5 transmission control module fitments across 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. Searching all 19 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.