Kia Seltos transmission control module price snapshot
- Low
- $42
- Average
- $158
- High
- $445
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Kia Seltos transmission control module?
Asking prices from 400 salvage yards in 41 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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Ambika Sharma
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Part overview
About the Kia Seltos 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 Seltos transmission control module costs $42 to $445, with a median asking price of $150. Based on 2,014 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2018–2026 (9 model years), updated Sep 23, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$151
Grade B (good)$144
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$45–$4301,472 listings
Grade BStandard used$42–$445524 listings
Grade XUngraded$50–$15018 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $45–$430 | 1,472 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $42–$445 | 524 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $50–$150 | 18 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$151
Grade B$144
Ungraded$92
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $42–$445 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Kia Seltos transmission control module is listed
We found priced Kia Seltos transmission control module listings at 400 salvage yards across 41 states. Michigan supplies the most, with 245 listings (12% of the total) from 36 yards. Location matters: yards in Indiana ask a median $117, while Michigan yards ask $182, 56% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 245 | 36 | $182+21% |
| Florida | 161 | 26 | $162+8% |
| Ohio | 131 | 26 | $138-8% |
| Georgia | 129 | 14 | $151+1% |
| Indiana | 111 | 14 | $117-22% |
| Illinois | 93 | 23 | $125-17% |
| North Carolina | 92 | 18 | $171+14% |
| Kentucky | 90 | 17 | $180+20% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $150 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Kia Seltos transmission control module replacement cost?
- Used part
- $150
- Kia Seltos 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
Model-year comparison
What does a Kia Seltos transmission control module cost by year?
Market analysis
How much does a used Kia Seltos transmission control module cost?
Asking prices for a used Kia Seltos 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 5% premium over grade-B stock, with grade-A medians at $151.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, Seat, under front RH seat, heated, lists at a $81 median, while Power Converter, (center dash) commands $245, a 202% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Model year matters too: 2022 units carry the lowest median at $136, while 2024 tops the table at $171. Parts from 2018–2023 are interchangeable, so if the 2022 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 6 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Kia Seltos sits 11% above the Mercedes S Class ($135), 40% above the Mercedes E Class ($107), and 3% 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 Seltos parts are priced?
01wide ±154%
Fog Light
$150median
$32$495
02wide ±107%
Front Seat
$215median
$85$547
03wide ±178%
Axle Shaft
$107median
$25$405
04wide ±109%
Headlight Assembly
$622median
$250$1,610
05wide ±249%
Brake Caliper
$95median
$20$493
06wide ±131%
Center Console
$151median
$50$445
07wide ±155%
Tail Light
$238median
$63$801
08wide ±182%
Air Bag
$165median
$40$640
09wide ±156%
Car Radio
$291median
$85$993
10wide ±188%
Grille
$180median
$34$710
11wide ±113%
Side Mirror
$181median
$50$460
12wide ±63%
Quarter Panel
$600median
$300$1,057
Price comparisons
Compare Kia Seltos transmission control module prices
Transmission Control Modulecompare
MercedesSClassvsKiaSeltos
Class$135
Seltos$150
$15 diff34,226 listings
Transmission Control ModulecompareMercedesEClassvsKiaSeltos
Class$107
Seltos$150
$43 diff29,717 listings
Transmission Control ModulecompareMercedesGLEClassvsKiaSeltos
Class$145
Seltos$150
$5 diff26,736 listings
Transmission Control ModulecompareFordF150vsKiaSeltos
F150$156
Seltos$150
$6 diff23,100 listings
Transmission Control ModulecompareMercedesCClassvsKiaSeltos
Class$100
Seltos$150
$50 diff19,342 listings
Transmission Control ModulecompareToyotaRAV4vsKiaSeltos
RAV4$125
Seltos$150
$25 diff17,747 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 ±190%
Kia Optima
$110median
$32$450
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 Seltos transmission control module FAQ
How much is a used transmission control module for a Kia Seltos?
The median asking price is $150 across 2,014 priced listings from 400 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $151. 2022 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $136.
How much does it cost to replace a Kia Seltos transmission control module?
Using a used part, a Kia Seltos transmission control module replacement typically runs $245–$450 all-in: the median used transmission control module for this model lists at $150, 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 Seltos 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 Seltos transmission control module years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Kia Seltos transmission control module fitments across 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026. Searching all 9 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.