Kia K5 transmission control module price snapshot
- Low
- $48
- Average
- $167
- High
- $541
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Kia K5 transmission control module?
Asking prices from 427 salvage yards in 45 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 Kia K5 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 K5 transmission control module costs $48 to $541, with a median asking price of $151. Based on 2,701 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2021–2026 (6 model years), updated Oct 30, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$150
Grade B (good)$170
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$48–$5411,517 listings
Grade BStandard used$54–$4971,165 listings
Grade XUngraded$50–$15719 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $48–$541 | 1,517 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $54–$497 | 1,165 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $50–$157 | 19 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$150
Grade B$170
Ungraded$100
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $48–$541 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Kia K5 transmission control module is listed
We found priced Kia K5 transmission control module listings at 427 salvage yards across 45 states. Texas supplies the most, with 693 listings (11% of the total) from 35 yards. Location matters: yards in Florida ask a median $121, while Michigan yards ask $210, 74% 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 | 693 | 35 | $135-11% |
| North Carolina | 517 | 25 | $140-7% |
| Florida | 489 | 24 | $121-20% |
| Michigan | 387 | 28 | $210+39% |
| Georgia | 377 | 16 | $128-15% |
| California | 315 | 18 | $141-7% |
| Ohio | 309 | 21 | $178+18% |
| Tennessee | 291 | 12 | $130-14% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $151 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Kia K5 transmission control module replacement cost?
- Used part
- $151
- Kia K5 median asking price
- Labor
- $95–$300
- 1–2 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $245–$450
- 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, (advanced driver assist systems module, LH dash)13 listingsInterchange 2025–2026$221$125 – $412
Model-year comparison
What does a Kia K5 transmission control module cost by year?
Market analysis
How much does a used Kia K5 transmission control module cost?
Asking prices for a used Kia K5 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.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, Seat, (memory, under front LH seat), lists at a $96 median, while Driver Assist, (advanced driver assist systems module, LH dash) commands $221, a 130% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Model year matters too: 2021 units carry the lowest median at $150, while 2025 tops the table at $171. Parts from 2021–2024 are interchangeable, so if the 2021 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 4 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Kia K5 sits 12% above the Mercedes S Class ($135), 41% above the Mercedes E Class ($107), and 4% above 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 K5 parts are priced?
01wide ±167%
Axle Shaft
$150median
$50$550
02wide ±177%
Side Mirror
$250median
$58$944
03wide ±232%
Car Radio
$287median
$65$1,394
04wide ±234%
Brake Caliper
$100median
$25$493
05wide ±192%
Air Bag
$209median
$40$844
06wide ±128%
Wheels
$171median
$40$477
07wide ±106%
Front Seat
$220median
$85$550
08wide ±175%
Engine Computer
$181median
$40$675
09wide ±115%
Tail Light
$296median
$75$756
10wide ±125%
Grille
$170median
$50$475
11wide ±79%
Door Assembly
$821median
$350$1,643
12wide ±151%
ABS Module
$189median
$45$617
Price comparisons
Compare Kia K5 transmission control module prices
Transmission Control Modulecompare
MercedesSClassvsKiaK5
Class$135
K5$151
$16 diff34,913 listings
Transmission Control ModulecompareMercedesEClassvsKiaK5
Class$107
K5$151
$44 diff30,404 listings
Transmission Control ModulecompareMercedesGLEClassvsKiaK5
Class$145
K5$151
$6 diff27,423 listings
Transmission Control ModulecompareFordF150vsKiaK5
F150$156
K5$151
$5 diff23,787 listings
Transmission Control ModulecompareMercedesCClassvsKiaK5
Class$100
K5$151
$51 diff20,029 listings
Transmission Control ModulecompareToyotaRAV4vsKiaK5
RAV4$125
K5$151
$26 diff18,434 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 ±179%
Kia Forte
$105median
$30$405
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 K5 transmission control module FAQ
How much is a used transmission control module for a Kia K5?
The median asking price is $151 across 2,701 priced listings from 427 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $150. 2023 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $150.
How much does it cost to replace a Kia K5 transmission control module?
Using a used part, a Kia K5 transmission control module replacement typically runs $245–$450 all-in: the median used transmission control module for this model lists at $151, 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 K5 model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Kia K5 transmission control module years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Kia K5 transmission control module fitments across 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026. Searching all 6 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.