BMW Factory Warranty Explained – What You Get with a New BMW
From track-tested performance to impeccable refinement, BMW is known worldwide as one of the most premier luxury automobile manufacturers. Drivers who crave sophistication, style, and speed continue to choose BMW over the competition. Another advantage that comes from driving a BMW is robust warranty coverage that provides long-lasting confidence and peace of mind behind the wheel. BMW of Sewickley has assembled this informative guide that tells you everything you need to know about the impressive BMW New Vehicle Limited Warranty. It’s yet another reason why a BMW is no ordinary vehicle – it’s the Ultimate Driving Machine.
BMW New Vehicle Warranty Coverage Explained
The BMW New Vehicle Limited Warranty protects you against defects in parts or workmanship related to your vehicle’s components. Additionally, the warranty can be broken down into three subsequent parts:
- Basic New Vehicle Limited Warranty – 4 years / 50,000 miles
- Rust Perforation Warranty – 12 years / Unlimited miles
- Federal Emission Warranty – 2 years / 24,000 miles
Better still, BMW owners will experience the added value and assurance that comes from BMW Ultimate Care – a regularly scheduled maintenance program that covers all scheduled services for a term of up to 3 years / 36,000 miles (whichever comes first). Last but certainly not least, you’ll also receive complimentary roadside assistance for the duration of the BMW New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
How Do I Obtain BMW Warranty Service?
To obtain warranty service coverage, the vehicle must be brought, upon discovery of a defect in material or workmanship, to the workshop of any authorized BMW center in the United States (including Puerto Rico) during normal business hours.
The authorized BMW center will, without charge for parts and labor (including diagnosis), either repair or replace the defective part(s) using new or authorized re-manufactured parts. The decision whether to repair or replace said part(s) is solely the prerogative of BMW NA. Parts for which replacements are made become the property of BMW NA. In all cases, a reasonable time must be allowed for warranty repairs to be completed after the vehicle is received by the authorized BMW center.
Warranty repairs do not constitute an extension of the original limited warranty period for the vehicle or a part thereof.
What’s Not Covered?
- Remote control transmitter battery replacement.
- Damage, including consequential, which results from negligence, misuse/improper operation of the vehicle, improper repair, lack of or improper maintenance, environmental influences, flood, accident or fire damage, road salt corrosion, or the use of improper fuel as described in the Owner’s Manual or contaminated fuel.
- Damage to the engine, transmission or any related component caused by improper shifting of the transmission.
- Damage to the paint finish due to stone chips, nicks, dents, acid rain, industrial fallout, other environmental influences, and normal deterioration, such as fading, discoloration, or loss of luster, improper care/repair of matte paint finishes, as well as damage caused by lack of maintenance, excessive rubbing, the use of improper cleaners, polishes and/or waxes.
- Maintenance services and related part replacements, such as spark plugs and other engine tune-up parts (gasoline engines only), lubricants, fluids, filters, coolant, and refrigerant.
- Modification of the vehicle or installation of any performance accessories or components attached to the vehicle which alters the original engineering and/or operating specifications or which results in damage to the other original components, electrical interference, electrical short, radio static, water leaks and wind noise.
- Tires are warranted by their respective manufacturer
Extend Your Coverage and Add Protection
BMW Extended Warranty options allow you to add additional coverage for up to seven years or 100,000 miles from your vehicle’s initial in-service date. While all plans share the same term lengths, they vary in terms of coverage:
- Platinum Protection – Includes comprehensive coverage for many core components and limited coverage for select parts of your interior and exterior. Available on new, used, and CPO models.
- Gold Protection – Includes comprehensive coverage for many core components and limited coverage for select parts of your electric systems, interior, and exterior. Available on new and used models.
- Powertrain Plus – Offers comprehensive coverage for your transfer case and your induction system, as well as limited coverage for other vehicle components. Available on new and used models.