The Basic New Vehicle Warranty that comes with every BMW includes coverage for the car’s battery among other things. If the battery is defective, you are covered by this guarantee for a free replacement for four years or 50,000 miles.
If the battery is harmed for reasons other than material faults, such as in a car accident, this guarantee will not protect you. In that situation, filing a claim to pay for battery repairs would require collision insurance.
You might be able to get a new battery installed before the Basic New Vehicle warranty expires because the normal BMW battery lasts three to five years.
What about batteries for EVs? Your lithium-ion battery should last a lot longer than a regular car battery. BMW anticipates the high-voltage electric vehicle batteries to last at least 10 years (possibly up to 20 years depending on usage).
Here is a breakdown of BMW’s warranties:
includes factory-recommended maintenance such as brake service, fluid adjustments, wiper blade replacement, and oil changes.
Key Learnings For the first four years or 50,000 miles that your car is on the road, your BMW car battery can be changed without charge if it is defective.
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Whether the battery is indeed defective, I wonder if they will repair it under warranty and if anyone else has had similar issues. I just don’t think I should have to pay for this myself, but I also don’t want to be stuck one morning when I need to get to work and the car won’t start.
Battery problems are, however, covered under warranty. But according to your owner’s manual, repeated travels of under 10 miles can result in net battery drain, which may be something the ECU keeps track of.
The Comprehensive Insured Warranty covers potential mechanical and electrical problems in your BMW, with the exception of the following items:
Batteries, all exhaust parts (aside from the catalytic converter), brake and clutch facings, discs and drums, bulbs and fuses, channels and guides, weather strips and seals, handles, hinges, and check straps, trim, upholstery, and cosmetic finishes, wheels and tyres, wiper blades, and arms, glass, auxiliary drive belts, coolant, and fuel hoses, and all service items that will need to be cleaned or adjusted on a regular basis are all However, up to 100,000 miles from the date of registration, all insured components are covered, even if the failure was brought on by normal wear and tear (wear and tear).
A policy with or without an excess is an option. Any claims you submit under the policy are subject to the excess. Select a surplus of PS0, PS100, or PS250.
Yes. With BMW Insured Warranty, a service called Warranty Assistance is offered for roadside recovery in the UK only.
Please be aware that this service is only available to recover your vehicle to the closest retailer within the UK and does not replace BMW Roadside Assistance’s comprehensive assistance services and benefits offered at home, abroad, or while traveling through the UK, Republic of Ireland, and Continental Europe. All BMW Insured Warranty policies provide with the option to add BMW Roadside Assistance coverage.
For automobiles with less than 100,000 miles on them, comprehensive coverage is offered (at the time of purchasing the warranty). Any vehicle utilized for private hiring or courier services is not covered by the BMW Insured Warranty. This covers the hiring and compensation of taxi or chauffeur services.
You can also contact 0345 641 9790 for further details or to order your policy over the phone. Except for public holidays, lines are available from 08:00 to 18:00 on weekdays and from 9:00 to 13:00 on weekends.
Warranty Assistance will only provide recovery to the closest BMW Center in the event of immobilization more than half a mile from your home address if you decide not to select Roadside Assistance with your BMW Insured Warranty.
The high voltage batteries of all BMW I Performance / PHEV models (Plug-in-Hybrid Electric Vehicles) are covered by BMW’s battery Certificate for up to six years from the date of registration, or up to 60,000 miles, whichever comes first. Your high voltage battery is not covered by the BMW Insured warranty.
BMW’s battery Certificate covers the high voltage batteries of all BMW I vehicles (BMW i3 and BMW i8) for up to eight years or 100,000 miles, whichever comes first.
You are not protected by your BMW Insured Warranty for charging cables. The BMW 3-year warranty covers the common 3-Pin domestic plug (Mode 2) charge cord. BMW offers a 2-year warranty from the date of purchase on the add-on AC Fast or AC Rapid (Mode 3) charge cables.
How long is the BMW battery’s warranty?
Limited Warranty for High-Voltage Lithium-Ion Batteries For eight years or 80,000 miles, BMW guarantees high-voltage lithium-ion batteries in its electric vehicles against manufacturing and material flaws.
What does a BMW warranty cover?
A BMW warranty typically covers:
- Protection from bumper to bumper Bumper-to-bumper warranties from BMW are valid for 4 years or 50,000 miles, whichever comes first. This warranty, which is also known as comprehensive or exclusionary coverage, covers the majority of repairs for mechanical failure caused by subpar materials or workmanship. Instead of offering a separate powertrain warranty, BMW covers the powertrain (engine, transmission, drivetrain, seals, gaskets, and related items) as part of this guarantee.
- Warranty for corrosion
- This guarantee covers rust or corrosion-related sheet metal damage. It has an infinite mileage or 12-year lifespan.
- Governmental emission guarantees
- For two years or 24,000 miles, BMW provides coverage for the majority of emission-related items. A few particular components have an 8-year or 80,000-mile warranty.
- Warranty for California’s emission controls
- Most emission-related items are covered for three years or 50,000 miles if your BMW is registered in California or another state with the similar emission control laws. Specific control devices have a 7-year or 70,000-mile warranty. In these states, the emissions parts on TZEVs (transitional zero-emission vehicles) are warranted for 15 years or 150,000 miles.
- Further itemsa
- Up to the first 2,000 miles, tire alignment, wheel balancing, and wiper blade inserts are all covered.
For the first four years following the vehicle’s first in-service date, BMW of North America additionally offers 24-hour roadside assistance at no additional cost. The duration of roadside support is up to six years if you are a BMW Certified owner. Towing, battery jumpstarts, lockout services, fuel deliveries, tire changes, and trip interruption services are all included in BMW roadside support.
Based on the BMW year, model, and series, you can get more information online about your particular warranty.
What does the BMW warranty not cover?
The new BMW guarantee does not cover components like brake pads and filters that experience typical wear and tear. Additionally, it won’t cover damages brought on by inappropriate use or sun damage.
A battery might be protected by warranty.
My car battery is obviously dying, and I’m sick of having to rely on my neighbor to jump start it. My Toyota Camry’s warranty is no longer in effect. Does the battery fall under my extended warranty?
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Even with a bad car battery, it sounds like you have some excellent neighbors! Unfortunately, the car battery is not covered by an extended warranty.
A dead battery is regarded as wear and tear and is not covered by warranties because a car battery normally only lasts three to five years. The purpose of warranties is to shield you from having to pay for repairs on broken or malfunctioning auto parts.
Items that show wear and tear and are not covered by the warranty include:
- Battery
- Tires
- paint blemishes
- brake linings
While an extended warranty may cover the following parts:
- Air conditioning and heating
- Transmission and engine
- sound system
- gas tank
The bumper to bumper warranty that comes with your car will typically provide initial coverage in the event of a bad battery. If your battery was defective, it would have been obvious by the time your extended warranty began to operate.
Like insurance, an extended warranty functions similarly, and some warranties can even include deductibles. Compare a few warranties before making a purchase to choose the one with the best coverage.
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How can I tell if my BMW is still covered under warranty?
The only reliable approach to determine your vehicle’s factory warranty if you cannot locate the VIN number is to contact or go to your neighborhood dealership. They can tell you exactly what is and is not covered, if anything at all, but they will require the VIN number to dig up the details.
Is there a lifetime warranty for BMW?
As long as you own your car, you are covered. You are covered FOREVER as long as you carry out the routine maintenance specified in your Warranty Forever(r) agreement.
New automobile batteries come with a warranty, right?
Car batteries are often not covered by extended warranties because they are “wear & tear” items like tires, brake pads, and engine oil. Nevertheless, batteries frequently come with their own warranty protection.
What is the duration of a car battery’s warranty?
Most businesses don’t provide long protection for automobile batteries since they view them as subject to typical wear and tear. The battery in your automobile is typically covered by a short bumper-to-bumper warranty. Even though the bumper-to-bumper guarantee is longer, car battery warranties normally last for two years or 24,000 miles.
Depending on the manufacturer, your automobile battery may also be covered by a warranty. The whole terms of your battery warranty are detailed in your contract, which you should review. Look at the battery warranties offered by various automakers and battery suppliers:
Additionally, you should be aware that most extended auto warranties do not cover batteries.