Tesla Model S transmission control module price snapshot
- Low
- $40
- Average
- $247
- High
- $881
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Tesla Model S transmission control module?
Asking prices from 56 salvage yards in 22 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
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Saurabh Kumar
Co-Founder & CTO, Part Price Guide
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 Tesla Model S 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 S transmission control module costs $40 to $881, with a median asking price of $218. Based on 639 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2015–2024 (10 model years), updated Oct 16, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$215
Grade B (good)$349
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$40–$881513 listings
Grade BStandard used$80–$64562 listings
Grade XUngraded$45–$50064 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $40–$881 | 513 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $80–$645 | 62 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $45–$500 | 64 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$215
Grade B$349
Ungraded$100
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $40–$881 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Tesla Model S transmission control module is listed
We found priced Tesla Model S transmission control module listings at 56 salvage yards across 22 states. Florida supplies the most, with 197 listings (29% of the total) from 6 yards. Location matters: yards in New Jersey ask a median $90, while Georgia yards ask $406, 351% 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 | 197 | 6 | $298+37% |
| Michigan | 194 | 12 | $129-41% |
| Kentucky | 48 | 2 | $292+34% |
| North Carolina | 36 | 3 | $221+1% |
| Georgia | 29 | 1 | $406+86% |
| South Carolina | 29 | 2 | $215-1% |
| Iowa | 18 | 1 | $100-54% |
| New Jersey | 18 | 4 | $90-59% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $218 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Tesla Model S transmission control module replacement cost?
- Used part
- $218
- Tesla Model S median asking price
- Labor
- $95–$300
- 1–2 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $315–$520
- 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 S transmission control module cost by year?
Market analysis
How much does a used Tesla Model S transmission control module cost?
Asking prices for a used Tesla Model S 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.
Model year matters too: 2019 units carry the lowest median at $70, while 2020 tops the table at $617. Year-level pages linked in the table above break each one down by grade and variant.
Against comparable vehicles, the Tesla Model S sits 61% above the Mercedes S Class ($135), 104% above the Mercedes E Class ($107), and 50% 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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$216median
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04wide ±81%
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$250median
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$321median
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$600median
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$495median
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$250median
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09wide ±85%
Fender
$502median
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Wheels
$299median
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11wide ±178%
Center Console
$225median
$50$850
12wide ±94%
Steering Column
$243median
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Price comparisons
Compare Tesla Model S transmission control module prices
Transmission Control Modulecompare
MercedesSClassvsTeslaModelS
Class$135
S$218
$83 diff32,851 listings
Transmission Control ModulecompareMercedesEClassvsTeslaModelS
Class$107
S$218
$111 diff28,342 listings
Transmission Control ModulecompareMercedesGLEClassvsTeslaModelS
Class$145
S$218
$73 diff25,361 listings
Transmission Control ModulecompareFordF150vsTeslaModelS
F150$156
S$218
$62 diff21,725 listings
Transmission Control ModulecompareMercedesCClassvsTeslaModelS
Class$100
S$218
$118 diff17,967 listings
Transmission Control ModulecompareToyotaRAV4vsTeslaModelS
RAV4$125
S$218
$93 diff16,372 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 ±283%
Tesla Model 3
$224median
$40$1,310
Teslawide ±194%
Tesla Model X
$166median
$30$675
Teslawide ±162%
Tesla Model Y
$175median
$49$617
Common questions
Tesla Model S transmission control module FAQ
How much is a used transmission control module for a Tesla Model S?
The median asking price is $218 across 639 priced listings from 56 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $215. 2019 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $70.
How much does it cost to replace a Tesla Model S transmission control module?
Using a used part, a Tesla Model S transmission control module replacement typically runs $315–$520 all-in: the median used transmission control module for this model lists at $218, 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 S 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 Tesla Model S transmission control module years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Tesla Model S transmission control module fitments across 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024. 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.