BMW 330i transmission control module price snapshot
- Low
- $25
- Average
- $156
- High
- $686
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used BMW 330i transmission control module?
Asking prices from 434 salvage yards in 40 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 BMW 330i 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 BMW 330i transmission control module costs $25 to $686, with a median asking price of $141. Based on 6,752 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2009–2026 (18 model years), updated Oct 17, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$149
Grade B (good)$133
Grade C (fair)$70
USD
Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$25–$6865,723 listings
Grade BStandard used$36–$649720 listings
Grade CVisible wear$36–$10010 listings
Grade XUngraded$25–$300299 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $25–$686 | 5,723 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $36–$649 | 720 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $36–$100 | 10 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $25–$300 | 299 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$149
Grade B$133
Grade C$70
Ungraded$74
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $25–$686 overall range
Regional supply
Where the BMW 330i transmission control module is listed
We found priced BMW 330i transmission control module listings at 434 salvage yards across 40 states. Florida supplies the most, with 1,622 listings (24% of the total) from 42 yards. Location matters: yards in Illinois ask a median $89, while Michigan yards ask $190, 113% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | 1,622 | 42 | $160+13% |
| Michigan | 874 | 40 | $190+35% |
| Illinois | 544 | 30 | $89-37% |
| Texas | 452 | 25 | $90-36% |
| California | 398 | 33 | $100-29% |
| Indiana | 385 | 15 | $139-1% |
| South Carolina | 349 | 8 | $169+20% |
| Georgia | 312 | 18 | $147+4% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $141 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the BMW 330i transmission control module replacement cost?
- Used part
- $141
- BMW 330i median asking price
- Labor
- $95–$300
- 1–2 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $235–$440
- 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
Lamps, (LED headlamps), w/o adaptive headlamps; main module7 listingsInterchange 2019–2022$100$100 – $134
Lamps, (LED headlamps), adaptive headlamps, main module
4 listings$125$73 – $150Information-GPS-TV, (instrument cluster control, RH dash)
2 listings$205$150 – $205Model-year comparison
What does a BMW 330i transmission control module cost by year?
2025357 listingsFits 10 years$146$25 – $4742024849 listingsFits 17 years$162$29 – $6562023849 listingsFits 17 years$162$29 – $6622022910 listingsFits 16 years$111$25 – $6622021566 listingsFits 18 years$111$29 – $6862020412 listingsFits 14 years$150$30 – $50620191,865 listingsFits 17 years$150$30 – $65020181,086 listingsFits 15 years$120$30 – $50120171,014 listingsFits 16 years$104$25 – $473
Market analysis
How much does a used BMW 330i transmission control module cost?
Asking prices for a used BMW 330i 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 113% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $149.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, Driver Assist, park assist, lists at a $51 median, while ABS, Integrated Chassis Management unit commands $246, a 382% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Model year matters too: 2017 units carry the lowest median at $104, while 2023 tops the table at $162. Parts from 2009–2025 are interchangeable, so if the 2017 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 16 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the BMW 330i sits 4% above the Mercedes S Class ($135), 32% above the Mercedes E Class ($107), and 3% 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 BMW 330i parts are priced?
01wide ±155%
Steering Wheel
$261median
$50$857
02wide ±266%
Wheels
$255median
$45$1,400
03wide ±261%
Side Mirror
$250median
$45$1,350
04wide ±302%
Brake Caliper
$193median
$35$1,200
05wide ±265%
Car Radio
$185median
$35$1,014
06wide ±149%
Front Seat
$211median
$70$700
07wide ±200%
Air Bag
$269median
$70$1,144
08wide ±178%
Axle Shaft
$196median
$46$742
09wide ±110%
Tail Light
$209median
$40$500
10wide ±201%
Control Arm
$125median
$25$528
11wide ±123%
Steering Column
$191median
$55$524
12wide ±72%
Headlight Assembly
$1,400median
$561$2,566
Price comparisons
Compare BMW 330i transmission control module prices
Transmission Control Modulecompare
MercedesSClassvsBMW330i
Class$135
330i$141
$6 diff38,964 listings
Transmission Control ModulecompareMercedesEClassvsBMW330i
Class$107
330i$141
$34 diff34,455 listings
Transmission Control ModulecompareMercedesGLEClassvsBMW330i
Class$145
330i$141
$4 diff31,474 listings
Transmission Control ModulecompareFordF150vsBMW330i
F150$156
330i$141
$15 diff27,838 listings
Transmission Control ModulecompareMercedesCClassvsBMW330i
Class$100
330i$141
$41 diff24,080 listings
Transmission Control ModulecompareToyotaRAV4vsBMW330i
RAV4$125
330i$141
$16 diff22,485 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
BMWwide ±219%
BMW 530i
$145median
$32$667
BMWwide ±263%
BMW M3
$110median
$19$598
BMWwide ±274%
BMW X1
$116median
$20$656
BMWwide ±281%
BMW X3
$129median
$24$749
BMWwide ±271%
BMW X5
$136median
$23$760
BMWwide ±233%
BMW X7
$156median
$29$757
Common questions
BMW 330i transmission control module FAQ
How much is a used transmission control module for a BMW 330i?
The median asking price is $141 across 6,752 priced listings from 434 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $149. 2017 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $104.
How much does it cost to replace a BMW 330i transmission control module?
Using a used part, a BMW 330i transmission control module replacement typically runs $235–$440 all-in: the median used transmission control module for this model lists at $141, 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 BMW 330i model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which BMW 330i transmission control module years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links BMW 330i transmission control module fitments across 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026. 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.