Kia Forte transmission control module price snapshot
- Low
- $30
- Average
- $126
- High
- $405
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Kia Forte transmission control module?
Asking prices from 536 salvage yards in 44 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
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Part overview
About the Kia Forte 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 Kia Forte transmission control module costs $30 to $405, with a median asking price of $105. Based on 4,070 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2012–2024 (13 model years), updated Sep 20, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$107
Grade B (good)$105
Grade C (fair)$75
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$30–$4053,144 listings
Grade BStandard used$40–$405782 listings
Grade CVisible wear$40–$12523 listings
Grade XUngraded$30–$130121 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $30–$405 | 3,144 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $40–$405 | 782 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $40–$125 | 23 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $30–$130 | 121 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$107
Grade B$105
Grade C$75
Ungraded$65
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $30–$405 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Kia Forte transmission control module is listed
We found priced Kia Forte transmission control module listings at 536 salvage yards across 44 states. Florida supplies the most, with 699 listings (17% of the total) from 44 yards. Location matters: yards in Illinois ask a median $99, while Michigan yards ask $183, 85% 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 | 699 | 44 | $105 |
| Texas | 508 | 52 | $110+5% |
| Illinois | 430 | 32 | $99-6% |
| Michigan | 414 | 44 | $183+74% |
| Indiana | 359 | 23 | $99-6% |
| Georgia | 297 | 24 | $105 |
| North Carolina | 148 | 30 | $101-4% |
| Ohio | 145 | 36 | $99-6% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $105 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Kia Forte transmission control module replacement cost?
- Used part
- $105
- Kia Forte 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
Steering, (motor driven power steering, column mounted)49 listingsInterchange 2022–2024$146$105 – $161
Seat, (under front RH seat), Sedan, heated seats, ID 88B70M600015 listingsInterchange 2020–2024$71$45 – $220
Seat, (under front RH seat), Sedan, ventilated seats, ID 88540M70008 listingsInterchange 2020–2024$71$61 – $71
Seat, (under front RH seat), Sedan, ventilated seats, ID 88540M75006 listingsInterchange 2020–2024$71$61 – $71
Body Control (BCM), Sedan, Canada market, ID 954A0M73403 listingsInterchange 2022–2024$161$125 – $161
Seat, (under front RH seat), Sedan, heated seats, ID 88B70M6500
3 listingsInterchange 2020–2024$66$61 – $71Air Bag, (center console), Hatchback
1 listingsInterchange 2023–2024$221$221 – $221Body Control (BCM), Sedan, Canada market, ID 954A0M7440
1 listingsInterchange 2022–2023$195$195 – $195Transmission, (LH dash), Hatchback
1 listingsInterchange 2022–2023$241$241 – $241Model-year comparison
What does a Kia Forte transmission control module cost by year?
2024429 listingsFits 5 years$111$45 – $3102023443 listingsFits 5 years$126$45 – $4052022427 listingsFits 5 years$111$45 – $3102021543 listingsFits 6 years$104$40 – $2902020367 listingsFits 6 years$109$50 – $3502019186 listingsFits 3 years$104$40 – $2512018449 listingsFits 7 years$96$35 – $4052017753 listingsFits 10 years$104$30 – $3002016992 listingsFits 5 years$99$30 – $3152015981 listingsFits 5 years$99$30 – $310
Market analysis
How much does a used Kia Forte transmission control module cost?
Asking prices for a used Kia Forte 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 43% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $107.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, Seat, (under front RH seat), Sedan, heated seats, ID 88B70M6500, lists at a $66 median, while Transmission, (LH dash), Hatchback commands $241, a 265% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Model year matters too: 2018 units carry the lowest median at $96, while 2023 tops the table at $126. Parts from 2013–2019 are interchangeable, so if the 2018 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 7 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Kia Forte sits 22% below the Mercedes S Class ($135), 2% below the Mercedes E Class ($107), and 28% 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 Kia Forte parts are priced?
01wide ±153%
Side Mirror
$145median
$30$474
02wide ±225%
Tail Light
$150median
$25$699
03wide ±156%
Grille
$140median
$29$465
04wide ±205%
Axle Shaft
$106median
$25$460
05wide ±213%
Wheels
$145median
$25$644
06wide ±290%
Transmission
$456median
$95$2,742
07wide ±214%
Headlight Assembly
$425median
$95$1,911
08wide ±82%
Engine
$2,200median
$1,090$4,706
09wide ±184%
Starter
$77median
$25$309
10wide ±240%
Alternator
$75median
$30$390
11wide ±160%
Radiator
$130median
$40$455
12wide ±136%
AC Compressor
$125median
$35$374
Price comparisons
Compare Kia Forte transmission control module prices
Transmission Control Modulecompare
MercedesSClassvsKiaForte
Class$135
Forte$105
$30 diff36,282 listings
Transmission Control ModulecompareMercedesEClassvsKiaForte
Class$107
Forte$105
$2 diff31,773 listings
Transmission Control ModulecompareMercedesGLEClassvsKiaForte
Class$145
Forte$105
$40 diff28,792 listings
Transmission Control ModulecompareMercedesCClassvsKiaForte
Class$100
Forte$105
$5 diff21,398 listings
Transmission Control ModulecompareToyotaCorollavsKiaForte
Corolla$123
Forte$105
$18 diff18,588 listings
Transmission Control ModulecompareFordF250vsKiaForte
F250$190
Forte$105
$85 diff18,029 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
Kiawide ±163%
Kia K5
$151median
$48$541
Kiawide ±190%
Kia Optima
$110median
$32$450
Kiawide ±134%
Kia Seltos
$150median
$42$445
Kiawide ±192%
Kia Sorento
$142median
$35$580
Kiawide ±206%
Kia Soul
$101median
$27$443
Kiawide ±195%
Kia Sportage
$131median
$40$550
Kiawide ±161%
Kia Telluride
$171median
$34$585
Common questions
Kia Forte transmission control module FAQ
How much is a used transmission control module for a Kia Forte?
The median asking price is $105 across 4,070 priced listings from 536 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $107. 2018 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $96.
How much does it cost to replace a Kia Forte transmission control module?
Using a used part, a Kia Forte transmission control module replacement typically runs $200–$405 all-in: the median used transmission control module for this model lists at $105, 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 Kia Forte 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 Kia Forte transmission control module years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Kia Forte transmission control module fitments across 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024. Searching all 13 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.