Kia Optima transmission control module price snapshot
- Low
- $32
- Average
- $130
- High
- $450
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Kia Optima transmission control module?
Asking prices from 673 salvage yards in 43 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
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Part overview
About the Kia Optima 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 Optima transmission control module costs $32 to $450, with a median asking price of $110. Based on 5,610 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2011–2020 (10 model years), updated Sep 16, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$110
Grade B (good)$120
Grade C (fair)$75
USD
Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$34–$4504,330 listings
Grade BStandard used$32–$428961 listings
Grade CVisible wear$40–$14053 listings
Grade XUngraded$35–$450266 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $34–$450 | 4,330 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $32–$428 | 961 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $40–$140 | 53 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $35–$450 | 266 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$110
Grade B$120
Grade C$75
Ungraded$75
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $32–$450 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Kia Optima transmission control module is listed
We found priced Kia Optima transmission control module listings at 673 salvage yards across 43 states. Texas supplies the most, with 708 listings (13% of the total) from 55 yards. Location matters: yards in Illinois ask a median $100, while Michigan yards ask $181, 81% 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 | 708 | 55 | $101-8% |
| Michigan | 498 | 48 | $181+65% |
| Illinois | 461 | 34 | $100-9% |
| California | 438 | 43 | $102-7% |
| Indiana | 375 | 34 | $100-9% |
| Florida | 266 | 35 | $110 |
| Missouri | 253 | 29 | $125+14% |
| Georgia | 243 | 23 | $110 |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $110 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Kia Optima transmission control module replacement cost?
- Used part
- $110
- Kia Optima median asking price
- Labor
- $95–$300
- 1–2 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $205–$410
- 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
Body Control (BCM), (RH dash), US built (VIN 5, 1st digit), conventional ignition, Canada market, rain sensor, ID 954A0D550025 listingsInterchange 2019–2020$110$90 – $272
Body Control (BCM), (RH dash), US built (VIN 5, 1st digit), keyless ignition (Smart Key), Canada market, w/o rain sensor; ID 954A0D547022 listingsInterchange 2019–2020$143$95 – $320
Body Control (BCM), (RH dash), US built (VIN 5, 1st digit), keyless ignition (Smart Key), US market, ID 954A0D507022 listingsInterchange 2019–2020$110$85 – $310
Theft-Locking, (keyless entry, RH dash), US market, US built, ID 95480D520021 listingsInterchange 2019–2020$106$40 – $218
Body Control (BCM), (RH dash), US built (VIN 5, 1st digit), keyless ignition (Smart Key), US market, ID 954A0D505014 listingsInterchange 2019–2020$136$75 – $222
Theft-Locking, (keyless entry, RH dash), US market, US built, ID 95480D510014 listingsInterchange 2019–2020$111$75 – $203
Body Control (BCM), (RH dash), US built (VIN 5, 1st digit), conventional ignition, Canada market, w/o rain sensor; ID 954A0D540012 listings$141$65 – $272
Body Control (BCM), (RH dash), US built (VIN 5, 1st digit), conventional ignition, US market11 listingsInterchange 2019–2020$99$79 – $272
Steering, (motor driven power steering, column mounted), US built (VIN 5, 1st digit)10 listingsInterchange 2019–2020$116$34 – $126
Body Control (BCM), (RH dash), US built (VIN 5, 1st digit), conventional ignition, Canada market, w/o rain sensor; ID 954A0D54018 listings$219$82 – $240
Body Control (BCM), (RH dash), US built (VIN 5, 1st digit), keyless ignition (Smart Key), Canada market, rain sensor, ID 954A0D55707 listingsInterchange 2019–2020$146$136 – $242
Cooling Fan, (fan controller, on shroud), US built, ID 25385D52007 listingsInterchange 2016–2020$75$75 – $100
Power Supply, (battery management system, on battery), VIN C (8th digit, hybrid)7 listingsInterchange 2017–2019$275$250 – $428
Transmission, transmission control (1.6L, 7 speed DCT), ID 954402DBN07 listingsInterchange 2019–2020$161$100 – $270
Lamps, (headlamp control, LED adaptive, center dash), ID 92170D5200
4 listingsInterchange 2017–2020$131$85 – $178Transmission, oil pump control (2.0L, LH frame rail)
3 listings$144$65 – $150Lamps, (headlamp control, LED adaptive, center dash), ID 92170A82002 listingsInterchange 2017–2020$90$75 – $90
Power Supply, (battery management system, on battery), VIN D (8th digit, plug-in hybrid), ID 37513E6620
2 listings$444$280 – $444Transmission, transmission control (1.6L, 7 speed DCT), ID 954402DBN1
2 listings$141$141 – $141Body Control (BCM), (RH dash), Korea built (VIN K, 1st digit), hybrid, US market
1 listings$100$100 – $100Body Control (BCM), (RH dash), US built (VIN 5, 1st digit), conventional ignition, Canada market, rain sensor, ID 954A0D5501
1 listings$111$111 – $111Body Control (BCM), (RH dash), US built (VIN 5, 1st digit), keyless ignition (Smart Key), Canada market, rain sensor, ID 954A0D5571
1 listings$45$45 – $45Theft-Locking, (keyless entry, RH dash), Canada market, US built
1 listingsInterchange 2019–2020$101$101 – $101Model-year comparison
What does a Kia Optima transmission control module cost by year?
Market analysis
How much does a used Kia Optima transmission control module cost?
Asking prices for a used Kia Optima 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 47% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $110.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, Body Control (BCM), (RH dash), US built (VIN 5, 1st digit), keyless ignition (Smart Key), Canada market, rain sensor, ID 954A0D5571, lists at a $45 median, while Power Supply, (battery management system, on battery), VIN D (8th digit, plug-in hybrid), ID 37513E6620 commands $444, a 887% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Model year matters too: 2015 units carry the lowest median at $100, while 2019 tops the table at $120. Parts from 2011–2016 are interchangeable, so if the 2015 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 6 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Kia Optima sits 19% below the Mercedes S Class ($135), 3% above the Mercedes E Class ($107), and 24% 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 Optima parts are priced?
01wide ±150%
Tail Light
$125median
$25$400
02wide ±228%
Side Mirror
$136median
$30$650
03wide ±230%
Grille
$143median
$30$689
04wide ±250%
Wheels
$115median
$25$600
05wide ±208%
Axle Shaft
$102median
$25$450
06wide ±173%
Headlight Assembly
$450median
$110$1,670
07wide ±291%
Transmission
$400median
$75$2,400
08wide ±148%
Radiator
$100median
$35$330
09wide ±93%
Engine
$3,000median
$450$6,017
10wide ±188%
AC Condenser
$112median
$35$455
11wide ±201%
Strut
$75median
$20$321
12wide ±132%
AC Compressor
$120median
$25$341
Price comparisons
Compare Kia Optima transmission control module prices
Transmission Control Modulecompare
MercedesSClassvsKiaOptima
Class$135
Optima$110
$25 diff37,822 listings
Transmission Control ModulecompareMercedesEClassvsKiaOptima
Class$107
Optima$110
$3 diff33,313 listings
Transmission Control ModulecompareMercedesGLEClassvsKiaOptima
Class$145
Optima$110
$35 diff30,332 listings
Transmission Control ModulecompareMercedesCClassvsKiaOptima
Class$100
Optima$110
$10 diff22,938 listings
Transmission Control ModulecompareToyotaCorollavsKiaOptima
Corolla$123
Optima$110
$13 diff20,128 listings
Transmission Control ModulecompareFordF250vsKiaOptima
F250$190
Optima$110
$80 diff19,569 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 ±163%
Kia K5
$151median
$48$541
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 Optima transmission control module FAQ
How much is a used transmission control module for a Kia Optima?
The median asking price is $110 across 5,610 priced listings from 673 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $110. 2016 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $100.
How much does it cost to replace a Kia Optima transmission control module?
Using a used part, a Kia Optima transmission control module replacement typically runs $205–$410 all-in: the median used transmission control module for this model lists at $110, 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 Optima model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Kia Optima transmission control module years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Kia Optima transmission control module fitments across 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020. Searching all 10 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.