When does my car’s factory warranty expire?

By AdminNovember 08, 2022

Disclaimer: This article was last updated November 2022. Please refer to the OEM’s official website, your owner’s manual and/or your owner’s warranty guide to ensure you receive the most accurate and up to date information.

It is important to know whether your vehicle is financially protected should you experience a breakdown. Car repair costs can be very hefty, especially if a critical component malfunctions.

What is a factory warranty?

A factory warranty (also known as a “manufacturer’s warranty” or a “new vehicle warranty”) is a financial protection product that covers the expensive repair costs that can arise when a vehicle breaks down.

Typically, when a new vehicle is purchased from a dealership, it will immediately be covered by a factory warranty. However, the length of the contract and the level of protection offered will depend on which brand, or original equipment manufacturer (OEM) the vehicle was purchased from.

Something to note is that the warranty that comes with the vehicle might not protect you to the same extent as time goes on. This is why you might have heard of terms like “bumper-to-bumper warranty” or “powertrain warranty”. It’s important that we explain these warranty concepts to you first, so you can understand what type of coverage your vehicle may have at this point in time.

What is a bumper-to-bumper warranty?

If you’ve already done some research into car warranties, chances are you’ve also come across the term “bumper-to-bumper warranty,” also known as a “basic warranty”. A bumper-to-bumper warranty is the most comprehensive type of warranty because it covers every possible failure that your vehicle may experience from the front bumper to the rear bumper.

Because they’re highly comprehensive, bumper-to-bumper warranties are typically only available for new vehicles.

What is a powertrain warranty?

After the bumper-to-bumper warranty has expired, the car will still be protected but with less coverage. This is called the ‘powertrain warranty,’ and it helps drivers cover the cost of powertrain repairs. The powertrain warranty protects the essential components that help a car get from point A to point B.

A powertrain warranty usually covers engine, turbo/supercharger, transfer case, front and rear axles, and can include some electric/hybrid components.

Am I covered by a factory warranty?

This article will help Canadian drivers determine the status of their vehicle’s factory warranty by listing the typical warranty details from the following vehicle manufacturers:

Acura
Buick
Cadillac
Chevrolet
Chrysler
Dodge
Ford
Genesis
GMC
Honda
Hyundai
INFINITI
Jeep
Kia
Lexus
Lincoln
Mazda
Nissan
Ram
Subaru
Toyota
Volkswagen
Quick-look at each manufacturer’s warranty overview

When does my Acura Canada warranty expire?

When purchasing an Acura in Canada, your new vehicle will be delivered with several warranties that each cover different components.

Broken down from the shortest to longest term, here are the warranties that you could have on your Acura vehicle depending on its age and number of kilometers on its odometer:

1 year or 20,000 km, whichever occurs first: Genuine Acura Replacement Parts warranty.
4 years or 80,000 km, whichever occurs first: Distributor’s warranty, Emission Control Systems warranty, Surface Corrosion warranty, Audio and Navigation warranty, Battery warranty, Genuine Acura Accessory warranty (exclusions apply).
5 years or 100,000 km, whichever occurs first: Acura No Small Print Warranty, Major Component warranty.
5 years and no distance limit: Rust Perforation warranty.
Lifetime limited warranty: Replacement Muffler (exclusions apply).

Please refer to Acura Canada’s full warranty guide for more information about what is and is not covered as well as some important terms and conditions.

When does my Buick Canada warranty expire?

When purchasing a Buick in Canada, your new vehicle will be delivered with several warranties that each cover different components.

Broken down from the shortest to longest term, here are the warranties that you could have on your Buick vehicle depending on its age and number of kilometers on its odometer:

3 years or 60,000 km, whichever occurs first: Base Warranty, Sheet Metal (Corrosion) Warranty, Emission Control Systems Warranty (for Chevrolet, Buick, and GMC).
5 years or 100,000 km, whichever occurs first: Powertrain Warranty on gas or diesel vehicles.
5 years or 160,000 km, whichever occurs first: Powertrain Component Warranty Coverage on vehicles equipped with a 6.6L Duramax Turbo-Diesel engine or a 3.0L Duramax Turbo-Diesel Engine.
6 years or 120,000 km, whichever occurs first: Restraint System Warranty.
6 years or 160,000 km, whichever occurs first: Sheet Metal (Rust-Through) Perforation.
8 years or 160,000 km, whichever occurs first: Electric Vehicle Propulsion Warranty.

Please refer to Buick Canada’s full warranty guide for more information about what is and is not covered as well as some important terms and conditions.

When does my Cadillac Canada warranty expire?

When purchasing a Cadillac in Canada, your new vehicle will be delivered with several warranties that each cover different components.

Broken down from the shortest to longest term, here are the warranties that you could have on your Cadillac vehicle depending on its age and number of kilometers on its odometer:

4 years or 80,000 km, whichever occurs first: Base Warranty, Sheet Metal (Corrosion) Warranty, Emission Control Systems Component Warranty.
6 years or 110,000 km, whichever occurs first: Powertrain Component Warranty (Includes Diesel Components).
6 years or 120,000 km, whichever occurs first: Restraint System Warranty.
6 years and unlimited km: Sheet Metal (Rust-Through) Perforation Warranty.
8 years or 130,000 km, whichever occurs first: Emission Control Systems Specified Major Emissions Component Warranty.

Please refer to Cadillac Canada’s full warranty guide for more information about what is and is not covered as well as some important terms and conditions.

When does my Chevrolet Canada warranty expire?

When purchasing a Chevrolet in Canada, your new vehicle will be delivered with several warranties that each cover different components.

Broken down from the shortest to longest term, here are the warranties that you could have on your Chevrolet vehicle depending on its age and number of kilometers on its odometer:

3 years or 60,000 km, whichever occurs first: Base Warranty, Sheet Metal (Corrosion) Warranty, Emission Control Systems Warranty (for Chevrolet, Buick, and GMC).
5 years or 100,000 km, whichever occurs first: Powertrain Warranty on gas or diesel vehicles.
5 years or 160,000 km, whichever occurs first: Powertrain Component Warranty Coverage on vehicles equipped with a 6.6L Duramax Turbo-Diesel engine or a 3.0L Duramax Turbo-Diesel Engine.
6 years or 120,000 km, whichever occurs first: Restraint System Warranty.
6 years or 160,000 km, whichever occurs first: Sheet Metal (Rust-Through) Perforation.
8 years or 160,000 km, whichever occurs first: Electric Vehicle Propulsion Warranty.

Please refer to Chevrolet Canada’s full warranty guide for more information about what is and is not covered as well as some important terms and conditions.

When does my Chrysler Canada warranty expire?

When purchasing a Chrysler in Canada, your new vehicle will be delivered with several warranties that each cover different components.

Broken down from the shortest to longest term, here are the warranties that you could have on your Chrysler vehicle depending on its age and number of kilometers on its odometer:

3 years or 60,000 km, whichever occurs first: Basic Warranty.
5 years or 100,000 km, whichever occurs first: Powertrain Warranty.
5 years or 160,000 km, whichever occurs first: Rust-through coverage on all body sheet metal, The Cummins® Turbo Diesel engine is protected by a separate Limited Warranty, covering the engine.

Please refer to Chrysler Canada's owner’s site for more information about your specific make and model, what is and is not covered by your warranty as well as some important terms and conditions.

When does my Dodge Canada warranty expire?

When purchasing a Dodge in Canada, your new vehicle will be delivered with several warranties that each cover different components.

Broken down from the shortest to longest term, here are the warranties that you could have on your Dodge vehicle depending on its age and number of kilometers on its odometer:

3 years or 60,000 km, whichever occurs first: Basic Warranty.
5 years or 100,000 km, whichever occurs first: Powertrain Warranty.
5 years or 160,000 km, whichever occurs first: Rust-through coverage on all body sheet metal, The Cummins® Turbo Diesel engine is protected by a separate Limited Warranty, covering the engine.

Please refer to Dodge Canada's owner’s site for more information about your specific make and model, what is and is not covered by your warranty as well as some important terms and conditions.

When does my Ford Canada warranty expire?

When purchasing a Ford in Canada, your new vehicle will be delivered with several warranties that each cover different components.

Broken down from the shortest to longest term, here are the warranties that you could have on your Ford vehicle depending on its age and number of kilometers on its odometer:

3 years or 36,000 km, whichever comes first: Bumper-to-Bumper Warranty.
5 years or 60,000 km, whichever comes first: Powertrain Warranty, and Safety Restraint System Warranty.
5 years and unlimited km: Corrosion (Perforation only) Warranty.
5 years or 100,000 km, whichever comes first: Diesel Engine Warranty.
8 years or 100,000 km, whichever comes first: Hybrid/Electric Unique Component Warranty.

Please refer to Ford Canada's warranty guide or login to the FordPass App for more information about your specific make and model, what is and is not covered by your warranty as well as some important terms and conditions.

When does my Genesis Canada warranty expire?

When purchasing a Genesis in Canada, your new vehicle will be delivered with several warranties that each cover different components.

Broken down from the shortest to longest term, here are the warranties that you could have on your Genesis vehicle depending on its age and number of kilometers on its odometer:

1 year or 20,000 km, whichever occurs first: Replacements Parts Warranty.
3 years or 60,000 km, whichever occurs first: Replacement Accessories Warranty.
5 years or 100,000 km, whichever occurs first: Comprehensive Limited Warranty, Powertrain Protection, Basic Emissions Coverage.
5 years and unlimited km: Anti-Perforation Warranty.
8 years or 130,000 km, whichever occurs first: Major Emissions Coverage.

Please refer to Genesis Canada’s website for more information about what is and is not covered as well as some important terms and conditions.

When does my GMC Canada warranty expire?

When purchasing a GMC in Canada, your new vehicle will be delivered with several warranties that each cover different components.

Broken down from the shortest to longest term, here are the warranties that you could have on your GMC vehicle depending on its age and number of kilometers on its odometer:

3 years or 60,000 km, whichever occurs first: Base Warranty, Sheet Metal (Corrosion) Warranty, Emission Control Systems Warranty (for Chevrolet, Buick, and GMC).
5 years or 100,000 km, whichever occurs first: Powertrain Warranty on gas or diesel vehicles.
5 years or 160,000 km, whichever occurs first: Powertrain Component Warranty Coverage on vehicles equipped with a 6.6L Duramax Turbo-Diesel engine or a 3.0L Duramax Turbo-Diesel Engine.
6 years or 120,000 km, whichever occurs first: Restraint System Warranty.
6 years or 160,000 km, whichever occurs first: Sheet Metal (Rust-Through) Perforation.
8 years or 160,000 km, whichever occurs first: Electric Vehicle Propulsion Warranty.

Please refer to GMC’s full warranty guide for more information about what is and is not covered as well as some important terms and conditions.

When does my Honda Canada warranty expire?

When purchasing a Honda in Canada, your new vehicle will be delivered with several warranties that each cover different components.

Broken down from the shortest to longest term, here are the warranties that you could have on your Honda vehicle:

3 years or 60,000 km, whichever comes first: Distributor’s Warranty, Emission Systems, Accessories, Audio Components.
3 years and no distance limit: Surface Corrosion, Battery, Roadside Assistance.
5 years or 100,000 km, whichever comes first: Powertrain Warranty.
5 years and no distance limit: Rust Perforation.
8 years or 160,000 km, whichever comes first: Hybrid System.

Please refer to Honda Canada's website for more information about what is and is not covered as well as some important terms and conditions.

When does my Hyundai Canada warranty expire?

When purchasing a Hyundai in Canada, your new vehicle will be delivered with several warranties that each cover different components.

Broken down from the shortest to longest term, here are the warranties that you could have on your Hyundai vehicle:

5 years or 100,000 km, whichever comes first: Comprehensive Limited Warranty, Powertrain Warranty, Emission Warranty.

Please refer to Hyundai Canada's website for more information about what is and is not covered as well as some important terms and conditions.

When does my INFINITI Canada warranty expire?

When purchasing an INFINITI in Canada, your new vehicle will be delivered with several warranties that each cover different components.

Broken down from the shortest to longest term, here are the warranties that you could have on your INFINITI vehicle:

1 year: A/C Refrigerant Charge.
1 year or 20,000 km, whichever comes first: Adjustment Period.
2 years or 40,000 km, whichever comes first: Emission Performance.
4 years or 100,000 km, whichever comes first: Basic Coverage, Corrosion Surface, Emission Control Basic, Battery Original Equipment Only, Genuine INFINITI Accessories.
6 years or 110,000 km, whichever comes first: Powertrain.
7 years and unlimited km: Corrosion Perforation.
8 years or 130,000 km, whichever comes first: Emission OBD Components (specific components only).
10 years and unlimited km: Seat Belts.

Please refer to INFINITI Canada's warranty guide for more information about what is and is not covered as well as some important terms and conditions.

When does my Jeep Canada warranty expire?

When purchasing a Jeep in Canada, your new vehicle will be delivered with several warranties that each cover different components.

Broken down from the shortest to longest term, here are the warranties that you could have on your Jeep vehicle depending on its age and number of kilometers on its odometer:

3 years or 60,000 km, whichever occurs first: Basic Warranty.
5 years or 100,000 km, whichever occurs first: Powertrain Warranty.
5 years or 160,000 km, whichever occurs first: Rust-through coverage on all body sheet metal, The Cummins® Turbo Diesel engine is protected by a separate Limited Warranty, covering the engine.

Please refer to Jeep Canada's owner’s site for more information about your specific make and model, what is and is not covered by your warranty as well as some important terms and conditions.

When does my Kia Canada warranty expire?

When purchasing a Kia in Canada, your new vehicle will be delivered with several warranties that each cover different components.

Broken down from the shortest to longest term, here are the warranties that you could have on your Kia vehicle depending on its age and number of kilometers on its odometer:

1 year or 20,000 km, whichever occurs first: First-year adjustments covering consumable items such as bulbs, wiper blades, fuses, brake pads, etc.
5 years or 100,000 km, whichever occurs first: Worry-free comprehensive warranty covering virtually the entire vehicle, Powertrain Warranty covering the engine, transmission, axles, differentials and driveshafts.
8 years or 130,000 km, whichever occurs first for Major Emission Components that guarantee that the car will conform with government emission regulations.
8 years or 150,000 km, whichever occurs first for Hybrid, Plug-In Hybrid, Electric Vehicle (EV) Components.

Please refer to Kia Canada's warranty manual for more information about what is and is not covered by your warranty as well as some important terms and conditions.

When does my Lexus Canada warranty expire?

When purchasing a Lexus in Canada, your new vehicle will be delivered with several warranties that each cover different components.

Broken down from the shortest to longest term, here are the warranties that you could have on your Lexus vehicle depending on its age and number of kilometers on its odometer:

~1 year or 20,000 km, whichever occurs first: Adjustments (see your specific dealership for details).
2 years or 130,000 km, whichever occurs first: Major Emission Component Performance warranty.
4 years or 80,000 km, whichever occurs first: Comprehensive Coverage Repairs, Emission Control Components.
6 years or 110,000 km, whichever occurs first: Powertrain and Safety Restraints.
6 years and unlimited km: Corrosion Perforation.
8 years or 130,000 km, whichever occurs first: Major Emission Control components.
8 years or 160,000 km, whichever occurs first: Hybrid-related components.
10 years or 240,000 km, whichever occurs first: Hybrid High Voltage battery.

Please refer to Lexus Canada's website for more information about what is and is not covered by your warranty as well as some important terms and conditions.

When does my Lincoln Canada warranty expire?

When purchasing a Lincoln in Canada, your new vehicle will be delivered with several warranties that each cover different components.

Broken down from the shortest to longest term, here are the warranties that you could have on your Lincoln vehicle depending on its age and number of kilometers on its odometer:

4 years or 80,000 km, whichever occurs first: Emissions – Defect/Performance, Basic Coverage.
5 years or 160,000 km, whichever occurs first: Safety Restraint System.
5 years and unlimited km: Corrosion Coverage.
6 years or 110,000 km, whichever occurs first: Powertrain Coverage.
8 years or 130,000 km, whichever occurs first: Certain Emission Parts.
8 years or 160,000 km, whichever occurs first: Hybrid Unique Components.

Please refer to Lincoln Canada's website for more information about what is and is not covered by your warranty as well as some important terms and conditions.

When does my Mazda Canada warranty expire?

When purchasing a Mazda in Canada, your new vehicle will be delivered with several warranties that each cover different components.

Broken down from the shortest to longest term, here are the warranties that you could have on your Mazda vehicle depending on its age and number of kilometers on its odometer:

1 year and unlimited km: Service Adjustment.

2 years or 38,400 km, whichever occurs first: Emission Performance – any related parts.
3 years or 80,000 km, whichever occurs first: Emission Defect – any related parts.
3 years and unlimited km: Basic Coverage.
5 years and unlimited km: Original Equipment Battery, Powertrain, Safety Restraint, Perforation.
8 years or 128,000 km, whichever occurs first: for Emission Defect – specific parts, Emission Performance– specific parts.

Please refer to Mazda Canada's website for more information about what is and is not covered by your warranty as well as some important terms and conditions.

When does my Nissan Canada warranty expire?

When purchasing a Nissan in Canada, your new vehicle will be delivered with several warranties that each cover different components.

Broken down from the shortest to longest term, here are the warranties that you could have on your Nissan vehicle depending on its age and number of kilometers on its odometer:

1 year only: A/C Refrigerant Charge.
1 year or 20,000 km, whichever occurs first: Adjustment Period, Parts Replacement.
2 years or 40,000 km, whichever occurs first: Emission Performance.
3 years or 60,000 km, whichever occurs first: Basic Coverage, Corrosion Surface, Emission Control Basic, Battery Original Equipment Only, Accessories Dealer Installed.
5 years or 100,000 km, whichever occurs first: Powertrain, Supplemental Restraint System (SRS).
5 years and unlimited km for Corrosion Perforation.
10 years and unlimited km for Seat Belts.

Please refer to Nissan Canada's warranty guide for more information about what is and is not covered by your warranty as well as some important terms and conditions.

When does my Ram Canada warranty expire?

When purchasing a Ram in Canada, your new vehicle will be delivered with several warranties that each cover different components.

Broken down from the shortest to longest term, here are the warranties that you could have on your Ram vehicle depending on its age and number of kilometers on its odometer:

3 years or 60,000 km, whichever occurs first: Basic Warranty.
5 years or 100,000 km, whichever occurs first: Powertrain Warranty.
5 years or 160,000 km, whichever occurs first: Rust-through coverage on all body sheet metal, The Cummins® Turbo Diesel engine is protected by a separate Limited Warranty, covering the engine.

Please refer to Ram Canada's owner’s site for more information about your specific make and model, what is and is not covered by your warranty as well as some important terms and conditions.

When does my Subaru Canada warranty expire?

When purchasing a Subaru in Canada, your new vehicle will be delivered with several warranties that each cover different components.

Broken down from the shortest to longest term, here are the warranties that you could have on your Subaru vehicle depending on its age and number of kilometers on its odometer:

3 years or 60,000 km, whichever occurs first: Subaru New Vehicle Limited Warranty, Subaru Surface Corrosion Limited Warranty, Subaru Emission Control System Limited Warranty and Subaru Emission Performance Warranty, Subaru Parts and Accessories Limited Warranty (see terms and conditions).
5 years or 100,000 km, whichever occurs first: Subaru Major Component Warranty.
5 years and unlimited km: Subaru Anti-Perforation Limited Warranty.
9 years or 130,000 km, whichever occurs first: Subaru Extended Emissions System Warranty.

Please refer to Subaru Canada's website for more information about your specific make and model, what is and is not covered by your warranty as well as some important terms and conditions.

When does my Toyota Canada warranty expire?

When purchasing a Toyota in Canada, your new vehicle will be delivered with several warranties that each cover different components.

Broken down from the shortest to longest term, here are the warranties that you could have on your Toyota vehicle depending on its age and number of kilometers on its odometer:

3 years or 60,000 km, whichever occurs first: Basic Warranty.
5 years or 100,000 km, whichever occurs first: Powertrain Warranty.
8 years or 160,000 km, whichever occurs first: Hybrid-Related Component Coverage.
10 years or 240,000 km, whichever occurs first: Hybrid Battery.

Please refer to Toyota Canada's website for more information about your specific make and model, what is and is not covered by your warranty as well as some important terms and conditions.

When does my Volkswagen Canada warranty expire?

When purchasing a Volkswagen (VW) in Canada, your new vehicle will be delivered with several warranties that each cover different components.

Broken down from the shortest to longest term, here are the warranties that you could have on your VW vehicle depending on its age and number of kilometers on its odometer:

1 year or 20,000 km, whichever occurs first: Adjustments.
4 years or 80,000 km, whichever occurs first: New-vehicle Limited Warranty (wear & tear items).
5 years or 100,000 km, whichever occurs first: Powertrain Warranty.
7 years and unlimited km: Corrosion Perforation Warranty Period.

Please refer to VW Canada's website for more information about your specific make and model, what is and is not covered by your warranty as well as some important terms and conditions.

Quick-look at each manufacturer's bumper-to-bumper and powertrain warranty periods:

Table with factory warranty periods for some automotive brands in Canada.

No more factory warranty? No problem.

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Disclaimer: The information in this article is a general summary of the length of factory warranty terms as posted on the OEM’s website as of November 2022, which is subject to change. Please refer to the OEM’s official website, your owner’s manual and/or your owner’s warranty guide to ensure you receive the most accurate and up to date information.

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