Which Vehicles Have the Best Warranty Coverage?

Key Points

With the average vehicle price nearing $50,000, new-car warranties are more important than ever, especially as modern vehicles can include advanced driver-assistance systems and complex powertrains.
When shopping, car buyers should pay attention to a warranty’s duration, exceptions and exclusions.
A new-car warranty typically covers four areas: bumper-to-bumper, powertrain, roadside assistance and emissions/high-voltage batteries.

The average price of a new vehicle has been approaching the $50,000 benchmark for several years, according to Cars.com data. As of November 2025, the average listing price of new cars on Cars.com was about $49,700, as it had been for the past couple years. Though there are still plenty of new vehicles available at much lower prices, all consumers should shop with a vehicle’s new-car warranty in mind. That’s particularly true for those who haven’t bought a new car in recent years and are unfamiliar with features like hybrid or electrified powertrains, complex infotainment systems and advanced driver-assistance technology.

Keep in mind, too, that new-vehicle warranties vary a lot from brand to brand and sometimes even among different vehicles in a particular brand’s showroom. Shoppers should pay particular attention to duration, which is the length of the warranty in years or miles, whichever comes first. If you’re financing a new car, you’ll want a warranty that at least covers the length of your loan. As of late 2025, the average length of a loan for a new car was 69.07 months, or nearly six years, according to data company Experian. That exceeds the length of most automakers’ standard bumper-to-bumper warranty programs. However, some vehicles have different durations for different parts of the vehicle.

In addition to duration, consumers should also pay attention to a warranty’s exceptions and exclusions. These are situations that don’t qualify for warranty coverage or that can get a warranty claim denied. For example, a modified vehicle likely won’t be eligible for warranty coverage if the modified systems are part of the problem. Furthermore, a vehicle that has been neglected, abused or is behind on its scheduled maintenance may be denied for warranty coverage. If you don’t take your vehicle to the dealership for maintenance, it’s especially important to keep good records to prove you’re up to date on scheduled procedures. Note that some brands include some scheduled maintenance as a perk of your purchase, though that’s separate from the warranty.

Types of Warranties

Takeaway: A typical new-car warranty covers the vehicle in four primary areas, though each area may get a different duration of coverage.

Bumper-to-Bumper

Sometimes called the basic warranty, this warranty covers the whole vehicle with the exception of normal wear items, such as filters, wiper blades and brake pads. There typically is separate coverage for rust and for tires, which are covered by a tiremaker warranty.

Powertrain

This is coverage, often for more time/miles, just for engine, transmission and drivetrain components. It can also include components in drive systems for electric vehicles and gas-electric hybrids.

Roadside Assistance

Details and duration can vary, but this will get you help if a problem leaves you stranded.

Emissions Equipment and High-Voltage Batteries

These parts and their performance levels are a warranty area subject to federal and state regulations, which can vary depending on the state in which the vehicle is sold. The most expensive component covered by such rules are the high-voltage battery packs in hybrid, plug-in hybrid and all-electric vehicles.

For all-electric vehicles, federal rules require coverage against failure for eight years or 100,000 miles, and some automakers offer longer coverage. But all battery packs lose capacity over time and only some battery warranties also protect against that loss, typically guaranteeing the battery will retain at least 70% or 75% of its original capacity over the years of the warranty. This is an important coverage area since total battery failure is rare but loss of capacity is a given.

For many hybrids and PHEVs that are bought in California and some of the 17 other states following California’s emissions rules, increased high-voltage battery coverage is required for 10 years or 150,000 miles (Toyota and Lexus have already adopted that nationwide). Where specified, this coverage is noted in the list below.

Best Warranties

Takeaways:

The following automakers provide class-leading coverage for new vehicles in terms of both bumper-to-bumper and powertrain protection.
In most cases, the remainder of longer powertrain coverage does not transfer to a second or subsequent owner. If you were to sell a car with longer powertrain coverage, the powertrain coverage drops to the same time and mileage limits as the bumper-to-bumper warranty.

Hyundai, Genesis, Kia

Bumper-to-bumper coverage is for five years or 60,000 miles; powertrain coverage runs for 10 years or 100,000 miles; and roadside assistance extends five years with unlimited mileage (or 60,000 miles for Kia). Genesis also offers additional maintenance and service coverage. The drive battery and drive system components for EVs and hybrids are covered for 10 years or 100,000 miles, with EV battery capacity retention of at least 70%.

Mitsubishi

Bumper-to-bumper coverage runs five years or 60,000 miles. Powertrain coverage is for 10 years or 100,000 miles, including for the powertrain and drive battery for the Outlander Plug-in Hybrid SUV, but there is no provision for loss of battery capacity. Roadside assistance coverage runs for five years with no mileage cap.

Rivian

Bumper-to-bumper and roadside assistance coverage runs for five years or 60,000 miles for quad-motor versions of the make’s vehicles and four years or 50,000 miles for other configurations. Powertrain and battery pack coverage is for eight years or 175,000 miles for quad-motor models; eight years or 150,000 miles for dual-motor models with the Large or Max battery; and eight years or 120,000 miles with the Standard or Standard+ battery. All cover battery capacity retention of at least 70%.

Above-Average Warranties

Takeaway: Just below the best, these brands offer better-than-average coverage in one or more areas.

Acura

Bumper-to-bumper and roadside assistance runs four years or 50,000 miles, and powertrain coverage runs six years or 70,000 miles. The high-voltage battery in the now-discontinued ZDX EV is covered for eight years or 100,000 miles.

Cadillac

Bumper-to-bumper coverage is for four years or 50,000 miles, with powertrain and roadside assistance running six years or 70,000 miles. EV batteries (along with EV towing assistance) are covered for eight years or 100,000 miles with battery capacity retention of at least 75%.

Ineos

Bumper-to-bumper and powertrain coverage runs for five years or 60,000 miles.

Infiniti

Bumper-to-bumper coverage is for four years or 60,000 miles, and powertrain coverage is for six years or 70,000 miles. Roadside assistance runs for four years with no mileage cap.

Jaguar

Bumper-to-bumper, powertrain and roadside assistance all run five years or 60,000 miles. EV batteries are covered for eight years or 100,000 miles with 70% battery capacity retention.

Lexus

Bumper-to-bumper coverage is for four years or 50,000 miles, and powertrain coverage is for six years or 70,000 miles. Hybrid system components are covered for eight years or 100,000 miles, and hybrid batteries are covered for 10 years or 150,000 miles. Roadside assistance lasts four years with no mileage cap for the first owner.

Lincoln

Bumper-to-bumper coverage runs four years or 50,000 miles, with powertrain coverage for six years or 70,000 miles and roadside assistance with no caps for the first owner. Hybrid system components and batteries are covered for eight years or 100,000 miles (the battery duration in California and some states following California emissions rules is 10 years/150,000 miles).

Ram

Bumper-to-bumper coverage runs for three years or 36,000 miles. As of the 2026 model year, Ram has extended powertrain warranty coverage to 10 years or 100,000 miles. Ram heavy-duty diesel powertrain and roadside assistance coverage is for five years or 100,000 miles.

Tesla

Bumper-to-bumper and roadside assistance coverage is for four years or 50,000 miles. Coverage for electric drive units and battery packs runs eight years or 150,000 miles on the Model S, Model X and Cybertruck; eight years or 120,000 miles on the Model 3 and Model Y Long Range, Performance and Premium and Model Y Launch Series Long Range All‑Wheel Drive variants; and eight years or 100,000 miles on the Model 3 and Model Y Standard or Rear-Wheel Drive variants. All battery warranties are for capacity retention of at least 70% over the warranty period.

Industry-Average Warranties

Takeaways:

For mainstream brands, industry-average coverage generally means bumper-to-bumper coverage for three years and powertrain backing for five years; premium brands tend to average four years for both.
Most mainstream and premium brands include roadside assistance for a specified period.

Alfa Romeo

This Stellantis luxury brand offers bumper-to-bumper and powertrain coverage for four years or 50,000 miles and roadside assistance for four years with no mileage cap. Tonale PHEV batteries are covered for eight years/100,000 miles.

Audi

This Volkswagen luxury brand offers bumper-to-bumper and powertrain coverage for four years or 50,000 miles and roadside assistance for four years with no mileage limit. Coverage is eight years or 100,000 miles for Audi’s EV and PHEV batteries.

BMW

Bumper-to-bumper and powertrain coverage runs four years or 50,000 miles, and roadside assistance lasts for four years with no mileage cap. High-voltage batteries in EVs and PHEVs are covered for eight years or 100,000 miles (hybrid battery duration in California and some California emissions rules states is 10 years/150,000 miles).

Buick

Bumper-to-bumper coverage is for three years or 36,000 miles, and powertrain coverage and roadside assistance is for five years/60,000 miles.

Chevrolet

Chevy offers bumper-to-bumper coverage for three years or 36,000 miles, and powertrain coverage and roadside assistance for five years or 60,000 miles. EV traction batteries and towing assistance are covered for eight years or 100,000 miles.

Chrysler

Bumper-to-bumper coverage is for three years or 36,000 miles, plus powertrain and roadside assistance coverage for five years or 60,000 miles. High-voltage Pacifica PHEV batteries are covered for eight years or 100,000 miles (10 years or 150,000 miles in California and some California emissions rules states).

Dodge

Bumper-to-bumper coverage runs for three years or 36,000 miles, and powertrain and roadside assistance coverage is for five years or 60,000 miles for gas-powered vehicles, or eight years or 100,000 miles for EVs. EV and PHEV batteries are covered for eight years or 100,000 miles.

Fiat

Bumper-to-bumper coverage is for four years or 50,000 miles, and roadside assistance is for four years with no mileage cap. The 500e’s battery and powertrain are covered for eight years or 100,000 miles.

Ford

Bumper-to-bumper coverage runs three years or 36,000 miles, with powertrain and roadside assistance extending to five years or 60,000 miles; diesel engines are covered for five years or 100,000 miles. Hybrid and EV system components and batteries are covered for eight years or 100,000 miles (hybrid battery duration in California and some California emissions rules states is 10 years or 150,000 miles).

GMC

This GM brand offers bumper-to-bumper coverage for three years or 36,000 miles, and powertrain coverage and roadside assistance for five years or 60,000 miles. Duramax diesel and TurboMax gasoline powertrains get five years or 100,000 miles. The batteries for the electric GMC Hummer Pickup and Hummer SUV are covered for eight years or 100,000 miles with at least 75% capacity retention.

Honda

Bumper-to-bumper and roadside assistance coverage runs three years or 36,000 miles, while powertrain coverage lasts five years or 60,000 miles. Hybrid and Prologue EV batteries are covered for eight years or 100,000 miles.

Jeep

Bumper-to-bumper coverage is for three years or 36,000 miles, plus powertrain and roadside assistance coverage for five years or 60,000 miles. EV powertrain components are covered for eight years or 100,000 miles. High-voltage batteries for 4xe PHEV and EV models are covered for eight years or 100,000 miles (10 years or 150,000 miles in California and some California emissions rules states).

Land Rover

Bumper-to-bumper, powertrain and roadside assistance coverage lasts four years or 50,000 miles. PHEV batteries are covered for eight years or 100,000 miles.

Lucid

Bumper-to-bumper and roadside assistance coverage lasts four years or 50,000 miles, while powertrain and EV battery coverage is for eight years or 100,000 miles with at least 70% battery capacity retention.

Mazda

Bumper-to-bumper and roadside assistance coverage runs three years or 36,000 miles, and powertrain coverage lasts five years or 60,000 miles. The PHEV high-voltage batteries are covered for eight years or 100,000 miles with battery capacity retention of at least 70% (hybrid battery duration in California and some California emissions rules states is 10 years or 150,000 miles).

Mercedes-Benz

Mercedes’ bumper-to-bumper, powertrain and roadside assistance coverage is for four years or 50,000 miles. Plug-in hybrid batteries are covered for six years or 62,000 miles (10 years or 150,000 miles in California and some California emissions rules states). Coverage for the batteries in Mercedes-EQ EVs varies, with the EQS Sedan and SUV and EQE Sedan and SUV covered for 10 years or 155,000 miles with battery capacity retention of at least 70%, while the EQB SUV is covered for eight years or 100,000 miles.

Mini

Bumper-to-bumper and powertrain coverage is for four years or 50,000 miles, and roadside assistance coverage is for four years with no mileage cap. High-voltage batteries in Mini EVs and plug-in hybrids are covered for eight years or 100,000 miles.

Nissan

Bumper-to-bumper and roadside assistance coverage is for three years or 36,000 miles, while powertrain coverage, including EVs, runs five years or 60,000 miles. EV batteries are covered for eight years or 100,000 miles with capacity retention of at least nine segments on the vehicle’s 12-segment battery capacity gauge.

Polestar

Bumper-to-bumper coverage for the brand’s vehicles is four years or 50,000 miles, while roadside assistance is provided for four years with no mileage cap. Batteries and electric drive components are covered for eight years or 100,000 miles with battery capacity retention of at least 70%.

Porsche

VW’s performance brand offers bumper-to-bumper, powertrain and roadside assistance coverage for four years or 50,000 miles. Coverage is eight years or 100,000 miles for hybrid and EV batteries; the EV battery coverage also is for 80% capacity retention for three years and 70% for eight years.

Subaru

Bumper-to-bumper coverage and roadside assistance are for three years or 36,000 miles, while powertrain coverage lasts five years or 60,000 miles. Hybrid components, including the battery, are covered for eight years or 100,000 miles. The Solterra EV’s electric drive components and drive battery are covered for eight years or 100,000 miles with battery capacity retention of at least 70%.

Toyota

Bumper-to-bumper coverage runs three years or 36,000 miles, while powertrain coverage lasts five years or 60,000 miles. Roadside assistance is covered for two years with no mileage cap (three years with no cap for EVs). Hybrid-related components are covered for eight years or 100,000 miles, and hybrid batteries are covered for 10 years or 150,000 miles. EV drive components and batteries are covered for eight years or 100,000 miles with battery capacity retention of at least 70%.

Volkswagen

VW provides four years or 50,000 miles of bumper-to-bumper and powertrain coverage, with three years or 36,000 miles of roadside assistance. EV models have battery coverage for eight years or 100,000 miles.

Volvo

Bumper-to-bumper and powertrain coverage is for four years or 50,000 miles. Roadside assistance is covered for four years with no mileage limit, plus unlimited free towing to a Volvo dealer. Hybrid and EV batteries are covered for eight years or 100,000 miles.

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What About Extended Warranties?

An extended warranty picks up where the new-car factory warranty ends, providing coverage for specific major problems on older late-model cars for a limited duration. Your salesperson will likely try to sell you an extended warranty when you purchase your new car, though you can also buy an extended warranty later if you choose. Extended warranties may be offered by the automaker, the dealership or through a third party. These policies are not created equal, so it’s important to decide first if you’d benefit from an extended warranty, then find the product that best suits your needs and budget.

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