Story by Aayush Rathod
Japanese manufacturers, especially Toyota and Honda, have spent decades building a seemingly unshakable reputation for reliability and low maintenance. For buyers who want something dependable, these Japanese cars are a no-brainer. Hyundai, on the other hand, hasn’t had the time to build that reputation. So, to make up for that, Hyundai offers something most manufacturers don’t: an extensive industry-leading warranty coverage.
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Hyundai is known for delivering the best warranty package in the US, including a decade-long powertrain warranty that is twice as long as what many manufacturers offer. This long warranty shows the automaker’s confidence in its vehicles’ long-term durability. And even if Hyundai models may not be as reliable as some Japanese rivals, this long warranty ensures owners aren’t stuck paying the difference out of pocket.
Hyundai Offers America’s Best Warranty Coverage
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Hyundai offers one of the most extensive warranty packages in the US, which adds to owners’ confidence in its vehicles and makes the ownership experience pretty stress-free. Every new Hyundai vehicle comes with a 10-year/100,000-mile Powertrain Limited Warranty covering engine and transmission components. It’s supported by a 5-year/60,000-mile New Vehicle Warranty that protects a wide range of components, including the air conditioner, audio system, electrical components, and more.
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Hyundai’s 10-year warranty also extends to hybrid and electric Hyundai models, with battery and hybrid/EV system components covered for 10 years/100,000 miles. Hyundai also includes an Anti-Perforation Warranty, 24/7 Roadside Assistance (RSA), and separate coverage for replacement parts, accessories, and emissions components. If you’re looking for more protection, Hyundai also offers Vehicle Service Contracts in multiple plans, plus Guaranteed Asset Protection (GAP) and Prepaid Maintenance. All of these promise to make your long-term Hyundai ownership stress-free and straightforward.
Longer Warranty Coverage Than Other Manufacturers
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When compared to the competition, Hyundai’s warranty coverage stands out as among the most comprehensive in the country. Take Toyota, Honda, and Nissan, which offer a 5-year/60,000-mile powertrain warranty and a 3-year/36,000-mile bumper-to-bumper warranty. While still solid numbers, they don’t match the warranty coverage of their Korean rival, which offers twice as much powertrain protection and a significantly longer limited warranty.
Hyundai’s Powertrain And Vehicle Warranty Coverages Have Your Back
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Where Hyundai’s warranty coverage really shines is its powertrain coverage, and for good reason. It offers a 10-year/100,000-mile Powertrain Limited Warranty, one of the longest in the industry. It protects select engine, transmission, and transaxle components and covers the replacement and repair costs of parts that fail due to defects in materials or factory quality construction under regular use. For 2014 and newer models, this full Hyundai engine warranty applies only to the original owner and their immediate family. Engine warranty for second owners is part of the 5-year/60,000-mile Hyundai bumper-to-bumper warranty.
New Vehicle Limited Warranty
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Speaking of, every new Hyundai vehicle is covered by a 5-year/60,000-mile Hyundai New Vehicle Limited Warranty, which pays for repairs or replacement of any Hyundai-built or installed component that is defective in materials or quality construction. Do note that while Hyundai’s bumper-to-bumper warranty lasts for 5 years, some items covered under it have shorter coverage periods, depending on their expected lifespan. For example, the Hyundai paint warranty is only for 3 years or 36,000 miles, while the air conditioner refrigerant change is covered for 1 year, unlimited miles. Other adjustments and wear items are covered for 1 year or 12,000 miles.
Anti-Perforation Warranty
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If you live in coastal or snowy regions, rust can be a significant concern. Hyundai has your back here with one of the more generous corrosion warranties on the market, with a 7-year/unlimited-mile Anti-Perforation Warranty Coverage. This Hyundai warranty protects against rust-through or rust holes through the body panel from the inside out under normal use. It does not, however, cover surface rust caused by accidents, chips, or the environment.
24-Hour Roadside Assistance
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Even with a strong Hyundai manufacturer warranty, things can still go wrong. Sometimes, Murphy’s Law wins, and you can face flat tires, dead batteries, or lockouts. Hyundai includes a 5-year/unlimited miles of 24/7 Roadside Assistance, starting from the vehicle’s in-service date, for such instances. The RSA coverage includes towing, battery jump-starts, lockout assistance, flat tire changes, and fuel delivery. All is just a call away.
EV And Hybrid Vehicles Are Covered For A Decade
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One of the biggest concerns new buyers have about hybrid and electric vehicles is the longevity of batteries and the complexity of electric drivetrains, which can be pretty expensive to repair. Hyundai offers an extensive 10-year/100,000-mile warranty for all hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and fully electric models. This warranty covers the battery and system components, including the hybrid and electric batteries, hybrid starter and generator, hybrid power control unit, and automatic transmission and traction motor.
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The warranty benefits both the original owner and subsequent owners. Hyundai also guarantees that the batteries will not degrade below 70 percent of their original capacity during the warranty period. Combined with Hyundai’s already strong powertrain and limited warranties, this decade-long hybrid/EV coverage helps build confidence in these newer, more complex, and expensive-to-repair powertrains.
Hyundai Extends That Warranty To Accessories And Emissions Parts
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Along with the strong powertrain and new-car warranty coverage, Hyundai also protects you against premature failure of parts, accessories, or emissions-related components. This coverage ensures you are not left paying for expensive repair bills if these parts fail prematurely. Given how heavily modern vehicles rely on electronics, sensors, and emissions hardware, this coverage becomes even more important for keeping long-term costs down.
Replacement Parts And Accessories Limited Warranty
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Hyundai covers its genuine parts and accessories against defects in materials or quality construction under warranty. So, genuine Hyundai parts or accessories installed on or before the vehicle’s first date of use are covered under the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Those purchased and installed by an authorized Hyundai dealer after the vehicle’s first use are covered for 12 months/12,000 miles. Parts or accessories purchased from a Hyundai dealer but installed elsewhere are covered by a 12-month/unlimited-mileage warranty.
Federal Emission Defect And Performance Warranty
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Hyundai also protects the major emissions parts that help keep its vehicles compliant with federal regulations. These items include the catalytic converter, engine control module, and the OBD-II diagnostic system, which are covered for 8 years/80,000 miles. Hyundai will repair or replace these parts if they cause the car to fail EPA-approved inspection and maintenance programs. All other emissions-related parts are covered under the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
California Emissions Control Systems Warranty
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For vehicles built to meet California’s stricter emissions standards, Hyundai offers additional protection. These models get a 7-year/70,000-mile warranty covering specific emissions-related components required for cars built to California spec. This applies to Hyundais sold in California, Maine, Maryland, Connecticut, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Oregon, Rhode Island, Pennsylvania, Vermont, and Washington.
There’s Also A Hyundai Protection Plan For Added Protection
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To ensure owners feel protected and confident in their Hyundai vehicles, the automaker also extends service protection through the Hyundai Protection Plan, which includes a Vehicle Service Contract, Guaranteed Asset Protection (GAP), and Prepaid Maintenance. These plans take care of everything from timely maintenance as per the Owner’s Manual to extended mechanical repairs that may occur along the way for up to a decade, depending on the plan you pick.
Vehicle Service Contract
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Hyundai’s extended warranty plans start with the Vehicle Service Contract, which builds upon the industry-leading 10-year Powertrain Warranty. This contract gives you peace of mind with comprehensive mechanical repair protection, including parts, labor, and RSA, for up to 10 years/150,000 miles. Get this, and you don’t have to pay anything at the time of repair, apart from the prescribed deductible. Hyundai says this cost can also be rolled into your auto-financing plan.
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Hyundai offers three plans under the Vehicle Service Contract, all of which include nationwide service at all Hyundai dealers, 24/7 RSA, and towing to your nearest Hyundai service provider. They also offer rental car reimbursement of up to $35 per day for 10 days, trip interruption coverage of up to $200 per day for up to 5 days, and transferable coverage if you decide to sell your vehicle to someone else, if required.Related video: Why these car brands are the closest thing to “drive forever” reliability (ExoticCar PlayPlace)
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The base Hyundai Powertrain plan covers only the engine, transmission, and transaxle, while the Gold plan covers repairs for climate control, suspension, the fuel system, and the electrical system. The top-tier Platinum system adds steering, brakes, CV boots, navigation, audio, and other high-tech systems to whatever the lower-tier plans offer.
Guaranteed Asset Protection, Prepaid Maintenance, And Platinum Vehicle Protection
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Hyundai also offers Guaranteed Asset Protection, which waives some or all remaining balance between what your insurer pays and what you owe on your finance agreement if your car is declared total loss due to an accident, natural disaster, or theft. Then there’s Prepaid Maintenance, which lets you keep your car running smoothly while minimizing maintenance costs. Finally, Hyundai’s extended warranty, known as Platinum Vehicle Protection, helps maintain your car’s looks by covering common issues such as flat tires, dents, windshield damage, and lost keys.
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