Volkswagen Taos transmission control module price snapshot
- Low
- $24
- Average
- $135
- High
- $544
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Volkswagen Taos transmission control module?
Asking prices from 281 salvage yards in 42 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 Volkswagen Taos 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 Taos transmission control module costs $24 to $544, with a median asking price of $115. Based on 1,741 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2017–2025 (9 model years), updated Oct 9, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$123
Grade B (good)$102
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$24–$5441,304 listings
Grade BStandard used$40–$336399 listings
Grade XUngraded$45–$16538 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $24–$544 | 1,304 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $40–$336 | 399 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $45–$165 | 38 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$123
Grade B$102
Ungraded$78
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $24–$544 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Volkswagen Taos transmission control module is listed
We found priced Volkswagen Taos transmission control module listings at 281 salvage yards across 42 states. Illinois supplies the most, with 224 listings (13% of the total) from 23 yards. Location matters: yards in California ask a median $70, while Michigan yards ask $213, 204% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 224 | 23 | $165+43% |
| Texas | 195 | 22 | $98-15% |
| Florida | 168 | 23 | $99-14% |
| Arizona | 160 | 8 | $81-30% |
| California | 99 | 17 | $70-39% |
| Indiana | 79 | 9 | $100-13% |
| Michigan | 79 | 17 | $213+85% |
| Nevada | 71 | 3 | $81-30% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $115 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Volkswagen Taos transmission control module replacement cost?
- Used part
- $115
- Volkswagen Taos median asking price
- Labor
- $95–$300
- 1–2 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $210–$415
- 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 Volkswagen Taos transmission control module cost by year?
Market analysis
How much does a used Volkswagen Taos transmission control module cost?
Asking prices for a used Volkswagen Taos 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 21% premium over grade-B stock, with grade-A medians at $123.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, Fuel Pump, (tank mounted), lists at a $56 median, while Transmission, (8 speed, engine compartment) commands $225, a 302% 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 $91, while 2022 tops the table at $126. Parts from 2017–2025 are interchangeable, so if the 2023 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 9 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Volkswagen Taos sits 15% below the Mercedes S Class ($135), 7% above the Mercedes E Class ($107), and 21% 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 Taos parts are priced?
01wide ±101%
Front Seat
$211median
$75$500
02wide ±72%
Side Mirror
$328median
$129$602
03wide ±131%
Air Bag
$247median
$50$699
04wide ±138%
Wheels
$222median
$50$662
05spread ±54%
Door Assembly
$800median
$485$1,351
06wide ±116%
Center Console
$129median
$50$348
07wide ±120%
Steering Wheel
$180median
$78$511
08wide ±137%
Axle Shaft
$146median
$55$455
09wide ±185%
Starter
$86median
$25$343
10wide ±146%
Rear View Mirror
$103median
$30$330
11wide ±83%
Headlight Assembly
$750median
$295$1,542
12wide ±155%
Car Radio
$166median
$65$580
Price comparisons
Compare Volkswagen Taos transmission control module prices
Transmission Control Modulecompare
MercedesSClassvsVolkswagenTaos
Class$135
Taos$115
$20 diff33,953 listings
Transmission Control ModulecompareMercedesEClassvsVolkswagenTaos
Class$107
Taos$115
$8 diff29,444 listings
Transmission Control ModulecompareMercedesGLEClassvsVolkswagenTaos
Class$145
Taos$115
$30 diff26,463 listings
Transmission Control ModulecompareFordF150vsVolkswagenTaos
F150$156
Taos$115
$41 diff22,827 listings
Transmission Control ModulecompareMercedesCClassvsVolkswagenTaos
Class$100
Taos$115
$15 diff19,069 listings
Transmission Control ModulecompareToyotaRAV4vsVolkswagenTaos
RAV4$125
Taos$115
$10 diff17,474 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 ±153%
Volkswagen Passat
$101median
$30$340
Volkswagenwide ±203%
Volkswagen Tiguan
$101median
$26$436
Common questions
Volkswagen Taos transmission control module FAQ
How much is a used transmission control module for a Volkswagen Taos?
The median asking price is $115 across 1,741 priced listings from 281 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $123. 2023 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $91.
How much does it cost to replace a Volkswagen Taos transmission control module?
Using a used part, a Volkswagen Taos transmission control module replacement typically runs $210–$415 all-in: the median used transmission control module for this model lists at $115, 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 Taos model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Volkswagen Taos transmission control module years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Volkswagen Taos 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.