Volkswagen Tiguan transmission control module price snapshot
- Low
- $26
- Average
- $128
- High
- $436
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Volkswagen Tiguan transmission control module?
Asking prices from 670 salvage yards in 46 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 Tiguan 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 Tiguan transmission control module costs $26 to $436, with a median asking price of $101. Based on 4,692 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2009–2025 (17 model years), updated Oct 22, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$101
Grade B (good)$110
Grade C (fair)$75
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$26–$4363,259 listings
Grade BStandard used$40–$3451,264 listings
Grade CVisible wear$60–$1206 listings
Grade XUngraded$40–$295163 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $26–$436 | 3,259 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $40–$345 | 1,264 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $60–$120 | 6 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $40–$295 | 163 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$101
Grade B$110
Grade C$75
Ungraded$75
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $26–$436 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Volkswagen Tiguan transmission control module is listed
We found priced Volkswagen Tiguan transmission control module listings at 670 salvage yards across 46 states. Texas supplies the most, with 1,202 listings (21% of the total) from 46 yards. Location matters: yards in California ask a median $81, while Michigan yards ask $193, 138% 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 | 1,202 | 46 | $100-1% |
| California | 489 | 40 | $81-20% |
| Florida | 451 | 38 | $100-1% |
| Arizona | 366 | 9 | $81-20% |
| Illinois | 328 | 29 | $125+24% |
| Michigan | 268 | 44 | $193+91% |
| Nevada | 223 | 5 | $86-15% |
| Indiana | 170 | 18 | $103+2% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $101 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Volkswagen Tiguan transmission control module replacement cost?
- Used part
- $101
- Volkswagen Tiguan 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
Model-year comparison
What does a Volkswagen Tiguan transmission control module cost by year?
2025173 listingsFits 9 years$185$35 – $4362024664 listingsFits 9 years$100$35 – $3362023679 listingsFits 9 years$99$35 – $4052022690 listingsFits 8 years$130$35 – $3752021524 listingsFits 8 years$91$41 – $4052020201 listingsFits 8 years$120$40 – $3202019547 listingsFits 8 years$105$40 – $3152018628 listingsFits 14 years$105$26 – $3352017450 listingsFits 10 years$100$40 – $3352016450 listingsFits 10 years$100$40 – $2702015382 listingsFits 9 years$81$45 – $370
Market analysis
How much does a used Volkswagen Tiguan transmission control module cost?
Asking prices for a used Volkswagen Tiguan 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 35% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $101.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, Network Gateway, (dash mounted), lists at a $110 median, while Transmission, (engine LH compartment), ID 09H927158K commands $354, a 222% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Model year matters too: 2015 units carry the lowest median at $81, while 2025 tops the table at $185. Parts from 2009–2017 are interchangeable, so if the 2015 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 9 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Volkswagen Tiguan 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 Tiguan parts are priced?
01wide ±203%
Air Bag
$140median
$35$603
02wide ±259%
Axle Shaft
$110median
$30$600
03wide ±229%
Transmission
$350median
$89$1,695
04wide ±160%
Fog Light
$89median
$15$300
05wide ±128%
Front Seat
$185median
$74$547
06wide ±263%
Car Radio
$135median
$25$735
07wide ±204%
Wheels
$170median
$40$735
08wide ±290%
Grille
$138median
$25$825
09wide ±150%
Rear Bumper Assembly
$500median
$85$1,580
10wide ±168%
Side Mirror
$273median
$49$965
11wide ±226%
Headlight Assembly
$534median
$90$2,500
12wide ±178%
Starter
$85median
$25$327
Price comparisons
Compare Volkswagen Tiguan transmission control module prices
Transmission Control Modulecompare
MercedesSClassvsVolkswagenTiguan
Class$135
Tiguan$101
$34 diff36,904 listings
Transmission Control ModulecompareMercedesEClassvsVolkswagenTiguan
Class$107
Tiguan$101
$6 diff32,395 listings
Transmission Control ModulecompareMercedesGLEClassvsVolkswagenTiguan
Class$145
Tiguan$101
$44 diff29,414 listings
Transmission Control ModulecompareFordF150vsVolkswagenTiguan
F150$156
Tiguan$101
$55 diff25,778 listings
Transmission Control ModulecompareMercedesCClassvsVolkswagenTiguan
Class$100
Tiguan$101
$1 diff22,020 listings
Transmission Control ModulecompareToyotaRAV4vsVolkswagenTiguan
RAV4$125
Tiguan$101
$24 diff20,425 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 ±226%
Volkswagen Taos
$115median
$24$544
Common questions
Volkswagen Tiguan transmission control module FAQ
How much is a used transmission control module for a Volkswagen Tiguan?
The median asking price is $101 across 4,692 priced listings from 670 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $101. 2015 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $81.
How much does it cost to replace a Volkswagen Tiguan transmission control module?
Using a used part, a Volkswagen Tiguan 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 Tiguan model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2025, 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 Volkswagen Tiguan transmission control module years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Volkswagen Tiguan transmission control module fitments across 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. Searching all 17 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.