Volkswagen Passat transmission control module price snapshot
- Low
- $30
- Average
- $116
- High
- $340
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Volkswagen Passat transmission control module?
Asking prices from 367 salvage yards in 41 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
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Part overview
About the Volkswagen Passat 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 Passat transmission control module costs $30 to $340, with a median asking price of $101. Based on 2,173 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2012–2023 (12 model years), updated Oct 13, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$100
Grade B (good)$111
Grade C (fair)$90
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$30–$3401,604 listings
Grade BStandard used$41–$340463 listings
Grade CVisible wear$54–$12035 listings
Grade XUngraded$30–$25071 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $30–$340 | 1,604 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $41–$340 | 463 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $54–$120 | 35 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $30–$250 | 71 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$100
Grade B$111
Grade C$90
Ungraded$80
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $30–$340 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Volkswagen Passat transmission control module is listed
We found priced Volkswagen Passat transmission control module listings at 367 salvage yards across 41 states. Texas supplies the most, with 300 listings (14% of the total) from 34 yards. Location matters: yards in Arizona ask a median $77, while Nevada yards ask $120, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | 300 | 34 | $90-11% |
| California | 296 | 35 | $91-10% |
| Florida | 180 | 28 | $107+6% |
| Arizona | 159 | 10 | $77-24% |
| Utah | 153 | 10 | $95-6% |
| Georgia | 137 | 20 | $110+9% |
| Nevada | 111 | 5 | $120+19% |
| Colorado | 108 | 10 | $109+8% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $101 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Volkswagen Passat transmission control module replacement cost?
- Used part
- $101
- Volkswagen Passat median asking price
- Labor
- $95–$300
- 1–2 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $195–$400
- 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
Communication, (interface box, telephone), (front RH floor)46 listingsInterchange 2021–2022$100$40 – $335
Body Control (BCM), (dash LH mounted), ID 5K0937087ASZ8E9 listingsInterchange 2021–2022$136$105 – $193
Model-year comparison
What does a Volkswagen Passat transmission control module cost by year?
2022379 listingsFits 7 years$107$40 – $3402021293 listingsFits 8 years$100$40 – $3402020117 listingsFits 9 years$91$30 – $3232019300 listingsFits 9 years$110$49 – $3102018300 listingsFits 8 years$96$40 – $3202017299 listingsFits 7 years$90$41 – $2602016299 listingsFits 8 years$96$45 – $3232015829 listingsFits 9 years$106$30 – $340
Market analysis
How much does a used Volkswagen Passat transmission control module cost?
Asking prices for a used Volkswagen Passat 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 11% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $100.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, Seat, (under driver seat), (heat control), lists at a $75 median, while Fuel Pump, (fuel pump mounted) commands $137, a 83% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Model year matters too: 2017 units carry the lowest median at $90, while 2019 tops the table at $110. Parts from 2015–2022 are interchangeable, so if the 2017 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 7 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Volkswagen Passat sits 25% below the Mercedes S Class ($135), 6% below the Mercedes E Class ($107), and 30% 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 Passat parts are priced?
01wide ±140%
Grille
$175median
$43$532
02wide ±137%
Front Seat
$170median
$50$515
03wide ±158%
Tail Light
$110median
$35$382
04wide ±154%
Side Mirror
$137median
$30$453
05wide ±238%
Air Bag
$121median
$40$616
06wide ±87%
Steering Wheel
$164median
$40$324
07wide ±156%
Headlight Assembly
$450median
$75$1,480
08wide ±172%
Brake Caliper
$50median
$20$192
09wide ±143%
Steering Column
$131median
$45$420
10wide ±203%
Wheels
$140median
$36$604
11wide ±222%
Door Assembly
$418median
$100$1,960
12wide ±225%
Car Radio
$200median
$40$940
Price comparisons
Compare Volkswagen Passat transmission control module prices
Transmission Control Modulecompare
MercedesSClassvsVolkswagenPassat
Class$135
Passat$101
$34 diff34,385 listings
Transmission Control ModulecompareMercedesEClassvsVolkswagenPassat
Class$107
Passat$101
$6 diff29,876 listings
Transmission Control ModulecompareMercedesGLEClassvsVolkswagenPassat
Class$145
Passat$101
$44 diff26,895 listings
Transmission Control ModulecompareFordF150vsVolkswagenPassat
F150$156
Passat$101
$55 diff23,259 listings
Transmission Control ModulecompareMercedesCClassvsVolkswagenPassat
Class$100
Passat$101
$1 diff19,501 listings
Transmission Control ModulecompareToyotaRAV4vsVolkswagenPassat
RAV4$125
Passat$101
$24 diff17,906 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 ±172%
Volkswagen Atlas
$110median
$31$410
Volkswagenwide ±162%
Volkswagen Golf
$135median
$38$475
Volkswagenwide ±167%
Volkswagen Jetta
$103median
$32$375
Volkswagenwide ±226%
Volkswagen Taos
$115median
$24$544
Volkswagenwide ±203%
Volkswagen Tiguan
$101median
$26$436
Common questions
Volkswagen Passat transmission control module FAQ
How much is a used transmission control module for a Volkswagen Passat?
The median asking price is $101 across 2,173 priced listings from 367 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $100. 2017 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $90.
How much does it cost to replace a Volkswagen Passat transmission control module?
Using a used part, a Volkswagen Passat transmission control module replacement typically runs $195–$400 all-in: the median used transmission control module for this model lists at $101, 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 Passat model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 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 Volkswagen Passat transmission control module years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Volkswagen Passat transmission control module fitments across 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023. Searching all 12 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.