Here’s Which Brands Deliver The Best New-Vehicle Warranties For 2025

One of the top reasons to buy a new car, truck or SUV instead of a used one (in addition to everything being, well, new) is having a manufacturer’s warranty that covers the cost of unforeseen repairs during the initial years of ownership.

Having generous warranty coverage on a factory-fresh ride affords added peace-of-mind, especially with motorists suffering surging labor costs compounded by the latest models packing a bevy of costly-to-replace sensors, camera, displays and other high-tech components.

But warranty terms can vary significantly from one brand to another, with longer coverage, needless to say, being better. Some automakers ­have become especially generous with their warranty programs in recent years, both to stand out from the crowd and help bolster consumers’ faith in their respective brands.

A new-car warranty is made up of several different components of coverage, each with its own terms and conditions. Coverage is typically expressed as extending for a set number of years or miles from the original purchase date (for example, 3 years/36,000 miles), whichever comes first.

Comprehensive (also called “full” or “bumper-to-bumper”) coverage applies to parts and labor costs for all eligible repairs. Three or four years coverage is typical, though a few makes extend this to five years.

Powertrain coverage applies specifically to major mechanical components like the engine, transmission and driveshaft, and is usually in effect for anywhere from three to 10 years, depending on the automaker. Be aware that in a few cases, however, one or more models within a given line may come with somewhat different warranty coverage than their showroom siblings.

Not typically covered is the cost of scheduled maintenance, wear-and-tear items like brake pads and windshield wiper blades, and failure caused by abuse or improper maintenance. Of note, select components, most notably tires and dealer-installed accessories, can have separate warranties backed by the original-equipment manufacturers, and come with their own exclusions.

Though body rust is no longer the scourge it once was, automakers’ warranties also include specific coverage against corrosion. However, this applies to body panels that have been completely rusted through, and not to mere paint bubbling. Key emission control hardware, including the catalytic converter, is required by law to be covered for at least 8 years/80,000 miles.

Electric car battery packs are under warranty for at least 8 years/100,000 miles, likewise under federal law. Note that some automakers only cover an EV’s battery pack against total failure, while most will replace it if it reaches a specified capacity percentage while under warranty.

In addition, many manufacturers include roadside assistance programs with value-added features that rival the benefits of auto-club memberships. What’s more, some manufacturers may offer free scheduled maintenance programs, either across the line or on select models for a set period or number of visits as a sales promotion.

The most extensive warranties for 2025 come from Genesis, Hyundai, Kia and Mitsubishi, with all offering 5 years/60,000 miles of comprehensive coverage, 10 years/100,000 on the powertrain and 5 years/unlimited mileage for roadside assistance. This far exceeds coverage afforded by most top-shelf luxury brands.

On the down side, new-vehicle warranties are chock full of exemptions and inclusions, so it pays to check the fine print either at the dealership or via an automaker’s website to get the full story. One of the most important such provisions is that an owner is required to follow the manufacturer’s required maintenance schedule to the letter to maintain coverage. Also be aware that some brands may only some, but not all applicable warranty coverage to a subsequent owner. Kia and Hyundai, for example automatically pass what remains of the five-year comprehensive warranty to a second (or third) owner, but not the extended 10-year powertrain coverage, which remains capped at five years once the vehicle changes hands.

Comparing Automakers’ Warranty Coverage

The list below details the comprehensive, powertrain and roadside assistance coverage for major brands sold in the U.S. for the 2025 model year. Coverage limits are expressed in terms of years/miles driven, whichever comes first. Again, one or more models in a given line may carry specific or additional coverage, and these terms are subject to change without notice.

• Acura: Comprehensive 4 years/50,000 miles; Powertrain 6/70,000; Roadside Assistance 4/50,000
• Alfa Romeo: Comprehensive 4/50,000; Powertrain 4/50,000; Roadside Assistance 4/unlimited
• Audi: Comprehensive 4/50,000; Powertrain 4/50,000; Roadside Assistance 4/unlimited
• BMW: Comprehensive 4/50,000; Powertrain 4/50,000; Roadside Assistance 4/unlimited
• Buick: Comprehensive 3/36,000; Powertrain 3/36,000; Roadside Assistance 5/60,000
• Cadillac: Comprehensive 5/60,000; Powertrain 5/70,000; Roadside Assistance 6/70
• Chevrolet: Comprehensive 3/36,000; Powertrain 5/60,000; Roadside Assistance 5/60,000
• Chrysler: Comprehensive 3/36,000; Powertrain 5/60,000; Roadside Assistance 5/60,000
• Dodge: Comprehensive 3/36,000; Powertrain 5/60,000; Roadside Assistance 5/60,000
• Fiat: Comprehensive 4/50,000; Powertrain 4/50,000; Roadside Assistance 4/unlimited
• Ford: Comprehensive 3/36,000; Powertrain 5/60,000 (diesels 5/100,000); Roadside Assistance 5/60,000
• Genesis: Comprehensive 5/60,000; Powertrain 10/100,000 Roadside Assistance: 5/unlimited
• GMC: Comprehensive 3/36,000; Powertrain 5/60,000 (diesels 5/100,000); Roadside Assistance 5/60,000
• Honda: Comprehensive 3/36,000; Powertrain 5/60,000; Roadside Assistance 3/36,000
• Hyundai: Comprehensive 5/60,000; Powertrain 10/100,000; Roadside Assistance 5/unlimited
• Infiniti: Comprehensive 4/60,000; Powertrain 6/70,000; Roadside Assistance 4/unlimited
• Jaguar: Comprehensive 5/60,000; Powertrain 5/60,000; Roadside Assistance 5/60,000
• Jeep: Comprehensive 3/36,000; Powertrain 5/60,000; Roadside Assistance 5/60,000
• Kia: Comprehensive 5/60,000; Powertrain 10/100,000; Roadside Assistance 5/unlimited
• Land Rover: Comprehensive 4/50,000; Powertrain 4/50,000; Roadside Assistance 4/50,000
• Lexus: Comprehensive 4/50,000; Powertrain 6/70,000; Roadside Assistance 4/unlimited
• Lincoln: Comprehensive 4/50,000; Powertrain 6/70,000; Roadside Assistance 4/50,000
• Lucid: Comprehensive 4/50,000; Powertrain 8/100,000; Roadside Assistance 5/60,000
• Mazda: Comprehensive 3/36,000; Powertrain 3/36,000; Roadside Assistance 5/60,000
• Mercedes-Benz: Comprehensive 4/50,000; Powertrain 4/50,000; Roadside Assistance 4/50,000
• Mini: Comprehensive 4/50,000; Powertrain 4/50,000; Roadside Assistance 4/unlimited
• Mitsubishi: Comprehensive 5/60,000; Powertrain 10/100,000; Roadside Assistance: 5/unlimited
• Nissan: Comprehensive 3/36,000; Powertrain 5/60,000; Roadside Assistance 3/36,000
• Polestar: Comprehensive 4/50,000; Powertrain 4/50,000; Roadside Assistance 4/unlimited
• Porsche: Comprehensive 4/50,000; Powertrain 4/50,000; Roadside Assistance 4/50,000
• Ram: Comprehensive 3/36,000; Powertrain 3/36,000; Roadside Assistance 5/60,000
• Rivian: Comprehensive 4/50,000-60,000; Powertrain 8/120,000-175,000; Roadside Assistance: 8/unlimited
• Subaru: Comprehensive 3/36,000; Powertrain 5/60,000; Roadside Assistance 3/36,000
• Tesla: Comprehensive 4/60,000; Powertrain 8/100,000-150,000; Roadside Assistance 4/50,000
• Toyota: Comprehensive 3/36,000; Powertrain 4/50,000; Roadside Assistance 3/36,000
• Volkswagen: Comprehensive 4/50,000; Powertrain 5/60,000; Roadside Assistance 3/36,000
• Volvo: Comprehensive 4/50,000; Powertrain 4/50,000; Roadside Assistance 4/unlimited