Volkswagen Atlas transmission control module price snapshot
- Low
- $31
- Average
- $136
- High
- $410
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Volkswagen Atlas transmission control module?
Asking prices from 428 salvage yards in 42 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
Co-Founder & COO, Part Price Guide
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Part overview
About the Volkswagen Atlas 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 Volkswagen Atlas transmission control module costs $31 to $410, with a median asking price of $110. Based on 6,662 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2017–2025 (9 model years), updated Oct 17, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$111
Grade B (good)$110
Grade C (fair)$111
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$31–$4104,307 listings
Grade BStandard used$39–$4052,264 listings
Grade CVisible wear$111–$1111 listings
Grade XUngraded$40–$17090 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $31–$410 | 4,307 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $39–$405 | 2,264 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $111–$111 | 1 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $40–$170 | 90 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$111
Grade B$110
Grade C$111
Ungraded$75
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $31–$410 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Volkswagen Atlas transmission control module is listed
We found priced Volkswagen Atlas transmission control module listings at 428 salvage yards across 42 states. Florida supplies the most, with 1,674 listings (25% of the total) from 39 yards. Location matters: yards in Alabama ask a median $84, while South Carolina yards ask $199, 137% 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 | 1,674 | 39 | $110 |
| Texas | 1,111 | 39 | $100-9% |
| Georgia | 534 | 16 | $110 |
| California | 496 | 31 | $100-9% |
| North Carolina | 290 | 29 | $125+14% |
| South Carolina | 253 | 7 | $199+81% |
| Arizona | 185 | 7 | $86-22% |
| Alabama | 169 | 6 | $84-24% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $110 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Volkswagen Atlas transmission control module replacement cost?
- Used part
- $110
- Volkswagen Atlas 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
Driver Assist, camera control (opt KA6)
1 listingsInterchange 2024–2025$100$100 – $100Model-year comparison
What does a Volkswagen Atlas transmission control module cost by year?
2025595 listingsFits 8 years$141$40 – $4002024596 listingsFits 8 years$126$41 – $3452023835 listingsFits 8 years$101$40 – $40520221,011 listingsFits 8 years$111$31 – $41020211,050 listingsFits 8 years$105$40 – $40520201,042 listingsFits 9 years$105$35 – $40520191,048 listingsFits 9 years$110$35 – $41020181,106 listingsFits 9 years$110$35 – $41020172 listingsNo priced listings yet
Market analysis
How much does a used Volkswagen Atlas transmission control module cost?
Asking prices for a used Volkswagen Atlas 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, Door, door, passenger, lists at a $46 median, while Body Control (BCM), (dash mounted) commands $206, a 348% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Model year matters too: 2023 units carry the lowest median at $101, while 2025 tops the table at $141. Parts from 2017–2024 are interchangeable, so if the 2023 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 8 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Volkswagen Atlas 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 Volkswagen Atlas parts are priced?
01wide ±138%
Wheels
$200median
$50$600
02wide ±145%
Tail Light
$165median
$60$540
03wide ±165%
Axle Shaft
$137median
$40$493
04wide ±207%
Air Bag
$136median
$36$600
05wide ±100%
Rear Bumper Assembly
$650median
$219$1,520
06wide ±140%
Front Seat
$195median
$70$617
07wide ±193%
Grille
$208median
$47$850
08wide ±117%
Side Mirror
$247median
$70$650
09wide ±184%
Car Radio
$163median
$50$650
10wide ±144%
Center Console
$116median
$40$375
11wide ±259%
Brake Caliper
$80median
$25$439
12wide ±157%
Alternator
$115median
$25$385
Price comparisons
Compare Volkswagen Atlas transmission control module prices
Transmission Control Modulecompare
MercedesSClassvsVolkswagenAtlas
Class$135
Atlas$110
$25 diff38,874 listings
Transmission Control ModulecompareMercedesEClassvsVolkswagenAtlas
Class$107
Atlas$110
$3 diff34,365 listings
Transmission Control ModulecompareMercedesGLEClassvsVolkswagenAtlas
Class$145
Atlas$110
$35 diff31,384 listings
Transmission Control ModulecompareFordF150vsVolkswagenAtlas
F150$156
Atlas$110
$46 diff27,748 listings
Transmission Control ModulecompareMercedesCClassvsVolkswagenAtlas
Class$100
Atlas$110
$10 diff23,990 listings
Transmission Control ModulecompareToyotaRAV4vsVolkswagenAtlas
RAV4$125
Atlas$110
$15 diff22,395 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
Volkswagenwide ±162%
Volkswagen Golf
$135median
$38$475
Volkswagenwide ±167%
Volkswagen Jetta
$103median
$32$375
Volkswagenwide ±153%
Volkswagen Passat
$101median
$30$340
Volkswagenwide ±226%
Volkswagen Taos
$115median
$24$544
Volkswagenwide ±203%
Volkswagen Tiguan
$101median
$26$436
Common questions
Volkswagen Atlas transmission control module FAQ
How much is a used transmission control module for a Volkswagen Atlas?
The median asking price is $110 across 6,662 priced listings from 428 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $111. 2023 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $101.
How much does it cost to replace a Volkswagen Atlas transmission control module?
Using a used part, a Volkswagen Atlas 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 Volkswagen Atlas 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 Volkswagen Atlas transmission control module years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Volkswagen Atlas 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.