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Electronic control module replacement cost

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

Planning assumption — not a published benchmark. Obtain a written estimate for the diagnosed component.

$350 to $2,200parts range
1 to 5labor hours
1diagnostic hours modeled
single moduleprice basis
Animated automotive components representing electronic control module replacement

Cost and coverage

How this repair affects warranty value

Electronic control module replacement uses $350 to $2,200 for parts. At the $147.62 median modeled metro rate, the midpoint repair time plus 1 diagnostic hour adds about $590. These parts and labor inputs are planning assumptions without a published benchmark. 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. Check whether preauthorization is required and how the diagnosed cause affects payment.

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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$598 to $3,186
New York, NY$160/hr$625 to $3,293
Los Angeles, CA$165/hr$633 to $3,326
Miami, FL$144/hr$598 to $3,187

Estimate notes

Programming and calibration may be required.

Before authorizing a repair

What to check before paying for electronic control module replacement

Check what the repair price includes

The estimate is for single module. Parts cost $350 to $2,200; repair labor is modeled at 1 to 5 hours, plus 1 diagnostic hour at each endpoint and the midpoint.

Programming and calibration may be required. 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 $1,865 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 category has no published national benchmark attached to the current record. Treat its parts and labor figures as broad planning assumptions until a shop prices the exact vehicle.

Check the cause as well as the component

A contract can list electrical and electronic 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.

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 electronic control module replacement estimate?

This category has no attached published benchmark. Its parts and hours are planning inputs that need a written estimate for the actual vehicle.

Published benchmarkNot attached

A modeled range can help plan a budget; it is not a collected repair bill.

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

9 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

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER: recall 19V272000

Mazda Mazda3 · 2016, 2017, 2018

Reduced visibility while driving can increase the risk of crash.

Affected scope
NHTSA model names: MAZDA3. Model years: 2016, 2017, 2018.. NHTSA campaign 19V272000. The complete campaign lists 187,880 potentially affected units across all listed vehicles.. A make, model and year match does not establish VIN eligibility.
Manufacturer check or remedy
Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front body control module with a new module which uses an improved wiper relay design, free of charge. The recall began May 7, 2019. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 3219D.
Safety and eligibility limits in this source
  • Confirm VIN eligibility and current remedy instructions with the manufacturer.
  • The model-year list is not proof that an individual vehicle is affected.
Original sources19V272000 · 2019-04-04Source record reviewed 2026-10-18. Read the full condition and checks →

Official safety recall

AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER: recall 24V251000

Audi A3 · 2023

A deactivated front passenger air bag will not deploy during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Affected scope
NHTSA model names: A3. Model years: 2023.. NHTSA campaign 24V251000. The complete campaign lists 91 potentially affected units across all listed vehicles.. A make, model and year match does not establish VIN eligibility.
Manufacturer check or remedy
Dealers will replace the passenger seat occupant detection system control module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 8, 2024. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69GU.
Safety and eligibility limits in this source
  • Confirm VIN eligibility and current remedy instructions with the manufacturer.
  • The model-year list is not proof that an individual vehicle is affected.
Original sources24V251000 · 2024-04-03Source record reviewed 2026-10-18. Read the full condition and checks →

Official safety recall

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE: recall 16V173000

BMW 7 Series · 2016

In the event of a crash while the air bag module is resetting, the air bags may not deploy, increasing the risk of occupant injury.

Affected scope
NHTSA model names: 740LI, 750LI, 750LXI. Model years: 2016.. NHTSA campaign 16V173000. The complete campaign lists 6,110 potentially affected units across all listed vehicles.. A make, model and year match does not establish VIN eligibility.
Manufacturer check or remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag control module, free of charge. The recall began on July 11, 2016. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Safety and eligibility limits in this source
  • Confirm VIN eligibility and current remedy instructions with the manufacturer.
  • The model-year list is not proof that an individual vehicle is affected.
Original sources16V173000 · 2016-03-25Source record reviewed 2026-10-18. Read the full condition and checks →
More matching records (6)

The first 6 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.

Read an OBD II codeA scan tool can name the condition the vehicle computer detected. It cannot inspect a connector, test fuel pressure or prove that the component named in a generic description has failed.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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