Tesla Model 3 transmission control module price snapshot
- Low
- $40
- Average
- $276
- High
- $1,310
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Tesla Model 3 transmission control module?
Asking prices from 80 salvage yards in 25 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 Tesla Model 3 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 Tesla Model 3 transmission control module costs $40 to $1,310, with a median asking price of $224. Based on 492 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2017–2025 (9 model years), updated Oct 22, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$255
Grade B (good)$150
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$40–$1,310399 listings
Grade BStandard used$80–$61024 listings
Grade XUngraded$50–$53569 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $40–$1,310 | 399 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $80–$610 | 24 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $50–$535 | 69 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$255
Grade B$150
Ungraded$150
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $40–$1,310 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Tesla Model 3 transmission control module is listed
We found priced Tesla Model 3 transmission control module listings at 80 salvage yards across 25 states. California supplies the most, with 131 listings (15% of the total) from 19 yards. Location matters: yards in California ask a median $125, while North Carolina yards ask $446, 257% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | 131 | 19 | $125-44% |
| Florida | 117 | 5 | $261+17% |
| Michigan | 78 | 6 | $361+61% |
| Kentucky | 76 | 2 | $369+65% |
| Illinois | 66 | 5 | $255+14% |
| Ohio | 66 | 3 | $179-20% |
| Wisconsin | 58 | 7 | $195-13% |
| North Carolina | 44 | 3 | $446+99% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $224 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Tesla Model 3 transmission control module replacement cost?
- Used part
- $224
- Tesla Model 3 median asking price
- Labor
- $95–$300
- 1–2 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $320–$525
- 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 Tesla Model 3 transmission control module cost by year?
Market analysis
How much does a used Tesla Model 3 transmission control module cost?
Asking prices for a used Tesla Model 3 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 70% premium over grade-B stock, with grade-A medians at $255.
Model year matters too: 2017 units carry the lowest median at $110, while 2023 tops the table at $398. Year-level pages linked in the table above break each one down by grade and variant.
Against comparable vehicles, the Tesla Model 3 sits 66% above the Mercedes S Class ($135), 109% above the Mercedes E Class ($107), and 54% 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.
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What other Tesla Model 3 parts are priced?
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03wide ±111%
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$250median
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04wide ±101%
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$200median
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05wide ±99%
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$249median
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06wide ±198%
Engine
$1,475median
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07wide ±82%
Door Assembly
$850median
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08wide ±130%
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$250median
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09wide ±123%
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$237median
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Side Mirror
$416median
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11wide ±110%
Headlight Assembly
$470median
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12wide ±161%
Center Console
$250median
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Price comparisons
Compare Tesla Model 3 transmission control module prices
Transmission Control Modulecompare
MercedesSClassvsTeslaModel3
Class$135
3$224
$89 diff32,704 listings
Transmission Control ModulecompareMercedesEClassvsTeslaModel3
Class$107
3$224
$117 diff28,195 listings
Transmission Control ModulecompareMercedesGLEClassvsTeslaModel3
Class$145
3$224
$79 diff25,214 listings
Transmission Control ModulecompareFordF150vsTeslaModel3
F150$156
3$224
$68 diff21,578 listings
Transmission Control ModulecompareMercedesCClassvsTeslaModel3
Class$100
3$224
$124 diff17,820 listings
Transmission Control ModulecompareToyotaRAV4vsTeslaModel3
RAV4$125
3$224
$99 diff16,225 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
Audiwide ±279%
Audi A6
$116median
$25$673
Audiwide ±220%
Audi Q3
$106median
$23$490
Audiwide ±260%
Audi Q5
$120median
$20$644
Teslawide ±193%
Tesla Model S
$218median
$40$881
Teslawide ±194%
Tesla Model X
$166median
$30$675
Teslawide ±162%
Tesla Model Y
$175median
$49$617
Common questions
Tesla Model 3 transmission control module FAQ
How much is a used transmission control module for a Tesla Model 3?
The median asking price is $224 across 492 priced listings from 80 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $255. 2017 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $110.
How much does it cost to replace a Tesla Model 3 transmission control module?
Using a used part, a Tesla Model 3 transmission control module replacement typically runs $320–$525 all-in: the median used transmission control module for this model lists at $224, 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 Tesla Model 3 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 Tesla Model 3 transmission control module years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Tesla Model 3 transmission control module fitments across 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. 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.