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ABS control module replacement cost

Use the parts prices, labor hours and local totals to plan for this repair. Confidence B applies to a broad repair category; this is not a shop quote for your specific vehicle.

$1,020 to $1,042parts range
1.09 to 1.61labor hours
0diagnostic hours modeled
per repairprice basis
Animated automotive components representing abs control module replacement

Cost and coverage

How this repair affects warranty value

ABS control module replacement uses $1,020 to $1,042 for parts. At the $147.62 median modeled metro rate, the midpoint repair time plus 0 diagnostic hours adds about $199. The published benchmark and its date are listed separately; this calculation is a planning estimate. Tax and shop supplies are excluded.

Service-contract coverage for this repair has not been verified here. Ask for the quoted agreement's covered-part, failure-cause and exclusion clauses before assuming reimbursement. Ask which authorization, diagnosis and payment-limit rules would apply to this repair.

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Local estimates

Estimated total repair bills by city

These examples combine the same parts benchmark with modeled independent-shop labor rates in four metros.

MetroLabor midpointTotal estimate
Dallas, TX$144/hr$1,155 to $1,306
New York, NY$160/hr$1,170 to $1,334
Los Angeles, CA$165/hr$1,174 to $1,343
Miami, FL$144/hr$1,155 to $1,306

Estimate notes

Programming, hydraulic-unit replacement and diagnosis of wheel-speed sensors can change the invoice. The published national range is not a quote for a particular vehicle. Taxes, fees and related repairs are excluded.

National benchmark: $1,181 to $1,278, with $1,020 to $1,042 in parts and $161 to $237 in labor. Source: RepairPal, updated 2026-09-03. Local totals normalize the published labor range to this site's metro labor model.

Before authorizing a repair

What to check before paying for abs control module replacement

Check what the repair price includes

The estimate is for per repair. Parts cost $1,020 to $1,042; repair labor is modeled at 1.09 to 1.61 hours, plus 0 diagnostic hours at each endpoint and the midpoint.

Programming, hydraulic-unit replacement and diagnosis of wheel-speed sensors can change the invoice. The published national range is not a quote for a particular vehicle. Taxes, fees and related repairs are excluded. Ask the shop to identify which of those items are included before comparing two totals.

Compare the estimate with a shop quote

This repair totals about $1,230 using a $147.62 hourly rate, the median modeled midpoint across our metros. We calculate that amount from our assumptions; it is not an observed average bill for your exact car.

This repair category uses a published RepairPal benchmark. Your engine, how hard the part is to reach and the choice of replacement part can still put a quote outside that range.

Check the cause as well as the component

A contract can list brakes coverage and still exclude the cause of this failure. Ask the administrator about diagnosis, labor-rate limits, connected damage and preauthorization before the shop starts work.

Factory coverage and an open safety recall are separate checks. Use NHTSA's VIN recall lookup to check the individual vehicle; a model-level recall count cannot tell you whether your car is affected.

Ask for these details in writing

  • The diagnosed condition, the part number and the number of assemblies being replaced.
  • Parts type, labor hours or flat-rate charge, diagnosis, fluids, calibration and taxes as separate lines where applicable.
  • What you owe if the repair is declined or a contract claim is denied.
  • The repair warranty and the amount that requires your approval before extra work begins.

The FTC's repair guide recommends a written estimate identifying the condition, parts and labor. Its service-contract guidance explains why authorization, exclusions and reimbursement limits matter.

RepairPal · Source updated 2026-09-03; checked 2026-10-18. Current source prices may differ.

Need to describe a symptom before a diagnosis? Choose the exact vehicle and open the underlying source. Our mechanic-visit guide helps you record when the symptom occurs. A symptom match alone does not justify replacing this part.

Evidence behind the price

What supports the abs control module replacement estimate?

This category has an attached RepairPal benchmark. Its local estimate still uses modeled labor and broad vehicle assumptions.

Published benchmarkAttached

RepairPal, source date 2026-09-03.

Model-specific repair ranges0

0 named model ranges are retained for this repair. A nameplate range does not establish the price for every year or trim.

Local laborModeled

City totals apply our labor assumptions. Diagnosis, parts choice and approved hours still need a vehicle-specific quote.

Library audit reviewed October 18, 2026. Source dates are retained; the review does not turn assumptions into observed prices.

Documented conditions

What the source records say about this component

13 selected problem files name this component or its manufacturer repair path. The file can describe inspection, software or a smaller repair, so a match does not establish that this complete assembly needs replacement.

Official NHTSA safety recall

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE: recall 21V161000

Genesis G70 · 2019, 2020, 2021

An electrical short circuit inside the ABS module could cause an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.

Affected scope
NHTSA model names: G70. Model years: 2019, 2020, 2021.. NHTSA campaign 21V161000. The complete campaign lists 552 potentially affected units across all listed vehicles.. A make, model and year match does not establish VIN eligibility.
Manufacturer check or remedy
Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the remedy is complete. Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ABS module fuse, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 6, 2021. Owners can contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 007G.
Safety and eligibility limits in this source
  • Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the remedy is complete.
  • Confirm VIN eligibility and current remedy instructions with the manufacturer.
  • The model-year list is not proof that an individual vehicle is affected.
Original sources21V161000 · 2021-03-10Source record reviewed 2026-10-18. Read the full condition and checks →

Official NHTSA safety recall

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP: recall 19V807000

Infiniti QX60 · 2017, 2018, 2019

A brake fluid leak on the circuit board may result in an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire.

Affected scope
NHTSA model names: QX60. Model years: 2017, 2018, 2019.. NHTSA campaign 19V807000. The complete campaign lists 391,479 potentially affected units across all listed vehicles.. A make, model and year match does not establish VIN eligibility.
Manufacturer check or remedy
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ABS actuator, free of charge. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available, currently expected to be during summer 2020. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Note: If the ABS warning light remains illuminated for more than 10 seconds after engine start up, owners are advised to park the vehicle outdoors away from other vehicles or structures and to not drive the vehicle.
Safety and eligibility limits in this source
  • Note: If the ABS warning light remains illuminated for more than 10 seconds after engine start up, owners are advised to park the vehicle outdoors away from other vehicles or structures and to not drive the vehicle.
  • Confirm VIN eligibility and current remedy instructions with the manufacturer.
  • The model-year list is not proof that an individual vehicle is affected.
Original sources19V807000 · 2019-11-08Source record reviewed 2026-10-18. Read the full condition and checks →

Official NHTSA safety recall

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE: recall 21V137000

Kia Sportage · 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021

An engine compartment fire can increase the risk of injury.

Affected scope
NHTSA model names: SPORTAGE. Model years: 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021.. NHTSA campaign 21V137000. The complete campaign lists 379,931 potentially affected units across all listed vehicles.. A make, model and year match does not establish VIN eligibility.
Manufacturer check or remedy
Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures as a precaution until the recall repair is complete. Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace certain fuses in the electrical junction box. Vehicles equipped with an electronic parking brake (EPB) will also receive a HECU software update. Repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on April 30, 2021. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC206.
Safety and eligibility limits in this source
  • Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures as a precaution until the recall repair is complete.
  • Confirm VIN eligibility and current remedy instructions with the manufacturer.
  • The model-year list is not proof that an individual vehicle is affected.
Original sources21V137000 · 2021-03-04Source record reviewed 2026-10-18. Read the full condition and checks →
More matching records (10)

The first 10 additional files are listed here. Use the vehicle profile or current lookup for the full record of your model year.

Check who is responsible before paying

An open recall, a warranty extension and a service bulletin have different eligibility rules. Check your VIN with the manufacturer and confirm any time, mileage or diagnosed-condition limits. A bulletin alone does not promise a free repair. Existing faults generally fall outside a newly purchased service contract.

When a car is unsafeStop safely when control changes, smoke appears or the manual tells you to stop. Do not use a short trip home as a test of whether the fault is serious.Bulletin, recall or warranty?Three official looking documents can describe the same bad part while creating very different rights. The document number, VIN scope and remedy language matter more than what someone called it at the service counter.Describe a car problem“It makes a weird noise” is honest, but it leaves the technician guessing. A few observations about timing and conditions can make an intermittent fault much easier to reproduce.
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