A Complete Guide To The 2025 Volkswagen Warranty Coverage
Planning to buy a new sedan or an SUV but need to understand its Volkswagen warranty coverage first? DARCARS Volkswagen of Silver Spring has the inside scoop.
Volkswagen Warranty Highlights
- A multi-coverage VW New Car Warranty is complimentary on all new VW vehicles.1,2,3
- Electric models come with an eight-year or 100,000-mile VW Battery Warranty.4
- 2018 and 2019 VW models were eligible for one year or 12,000 miles of New Vehicle Warranty coverage.5
- Model years 2017 and older came with a two-year or 24,000-mile New Vehicle VW Warranty.5
- Your Volkswagen New Car Warranty, EV VW Battery Warranty, Limited Corrosion Perforation Warranty, and Carefree Coverage are transferable to secondary owners.
Volkswagen New Vehicle Limited Warranty: 4 Years or 50,000 Miles1 of Security
Imagine you've just become the proud owner or lessee of a new Volkswagen Taos. Warranty coverage is automatically yours! The same rule applies for your new Volkswagen Atlas warranty, VW Tiguan warranty, and any other new model's coverages. The Volkswagen New Car Warranty is an umbrella protection that includes:
- Four-year, 50,000-mile Volkswagen Bumper-to-Bumper Warranty for powertrains, transmissions, driveshafts, wheels, and axles1
- One-year or 12,000-mile key fob battery coverage1
- One-year or 12,000-mile brake coverage1
- Three-year or 36,000-mile halogen or xenon bulb coverage1
- One-year or 12,000-mile non-halogen or xenon bulb coverage1
- Repairs to correct workmanship or production defects1
Volkswagen Carefree Coverage: 2 Years or 20,000 Miles2 of Service
This Volkswagen warranty is also complimentary with every new VW purchase. Carefree Maintenance Coverage gives you two years or 20,000 miles of manufacturer-recommended maintenance intervals at our Silver Spring (or any other) dealership.2
Volkswagen Roadside Assistance: 3 Years or 36,000 Miles3 of 24/7 Support
Roadside Assistance offers battery jump-start, flat tire, emergency fuel or fluid, lockout, towing, extrication, and trip interruption service.3 You can also purchase a Volkswagen Drive Easy Protection Plan for rental car reimbursement.1
VW Battery Warranty: 8 Years or 100,000 Miles4 of EV Confidence
High-voltage batteries in new VW electric vehicles like the VW ID. Buzz receive this warranty, which protects against material or workmanship defects and net capacity loss below 70%.4
Limited Corrosion Perforation Warranty: 7 Years or 100,000 Miles1 of Peace
The VW Corrosion Perforation Warranty covers the repair or replacement of body sheet-metal panels that have been perforated by rust from the inside out on models like the Volkswagen Taos.1
Federal Emissions Control System Defect Warranty: 2 Years or 24,000 Miles1 of Eco-Friendly Insurance
This Volkswagen warranty ensures your model was designed, built, and equipped in accordance with U.S. EPA regulations and is free from defects in the manufacturer's material and workmanship that would cause the vehicle to fall below EPA standards.1
Shop DARCARS Volkswagen of Silver Spring for Volkswagen Warranty Guarantees
No matter which VW model has caught your attention, DARCARS Volkswagen of Silver Spring can explain all its warranty information and guide you toward our best Volkswagen lease deals. Explore our most popular vehicles below to get started!
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the Volkswagen warranty?
Volkswagen warranty protections vary in length. For example, Volkswagen Bumper-to-Bumper Warranty is a four-year, 50,000-mile coverage, while Volkswagen Roadside Assistance gives you three years or 36,000 miles3 of support.
Is the alternator covered under the Volkswagen warranty?
The 2025 VW warranty literature does not specify alternators as included components in the Volkswagen New Car Warranty. However, powertrains, transmissions, driveshafts, wheels, and axles are covered.1
Are Volkswagen warranties transferable?
Yes, most Volkswagen warranties are transferable, including the Volkswagen New Car Warranty, EV VW Battery Warranty, Limited Corrosion Perforation Warranty, and Carefree Coverage.
Does Volkswagen have a rust warranty?
Yes, the seven-year/100,000-mile Volkswagen Corrosion Perforation Warranty covers the repair or replacement of body sheet metal panels that have been perforated by rust from the inside out.1
Does the Volkswagen warranty cover the battery?
Yes, six- or 12-volt original equipment batteries are covered for three years or 36,000 miles, 1 while the EV VW Battery Warranty is good for eight years or 100,000 miles.4
Featured Customer Review
Taylor Gordon,
3/05/2025
We had a great experience at DARCARS Volkswagen of Silver Spring. Yachir was friendly, helpful, informative, and authentic. We have visited several dealerships and wanted to do our business with Yachir and Daiko. 10/10!!!