What is the Volkswagen Warranty?

At Volkswagen of Des Moines, we know how important having an excellent warranty is for many Des Moines drivers. That’s why we’re proud of that Volkswagen offers one of the top warranties available. With the purchase of a new Volkswagen vehicle, you’ll get added peach of mind thanks to the 4-year/50,000-mile New Vehicle Limited Warranty*. 

Continue reading to learn more about the VW arranty as we answer top questions like how long is a Volkswagen under warranty and how does the Volkswagen warranty compare. If you have any additional questions or want to schedule an appointment, feel free to contact our sales team at your earliest convenience.

What Does the Basic Volkswagen Warranty Cover?

Engine, transmission, front and rear transaxles, and other critical components get covered under the Volkswagen powertrain warranty for 3 years or 60,000 miles. What are the other benefits of the Volkswagen basic warranty? Let’s take a look at the volkswagen warranty and its length below:

• Bumper-to-Bumper Warranty – 4 years/50,000 miles
• Powertrain Warranty – 4 years/50,000 miles
• Battery Warranty – 3 years/36,000 miles
• Parts & Accessories Warranty – 1 year/12,000 miles
• Federal Emission Warranty – Up to 8 years/80,000 miles

What about the Volkswagen Factory Warranty? This has Waukee drivers backed by a 4-year/50,000-mile warranty and covers:

• Mechanical Breakdowns
• Defective Parts

The Volkswagen New Vehicle Limited Warranty is also transferable. So, if you sell your new Volkswagen vehicle, the remaining coverage transfers to subsequent owner/s. And you don’t have to pay a dime!

VW Extended Warranty: Protection Plans

If you’re interested in the Volkswagen Extended Warranty plan, you have three options: Platinum, Gold, and Silver. Each program has a 10-year/150,000-mile warranty coverage. While we don’t have pricing details, below is a look at what’s covered.

• Engine
• Electrical system
• Transmission
• Air conditioning
• Audio
• Computer
• Suspension
• Power windows
• Technology
• Drive axle
• Hybrid/Electric
• Fuel system
• Steering
• Brakes
• CV boots

VW Certified Pre-Owned Warranty: What’s Covered?

If you have a certified pre-owned Volkswagen vehicle, you can also take advantage of great VW CPO warranty coverage. Here are the details on the Volkswagen CPO warranty exclusions and prices below.

• The model Year 2017 and older vehicles – 2-year or 24,000-mile*
• The model Year 2018 and Model Year 2019 vehicles – 1-year or 12,000-mile**
• The model Year 2020 and newer vehicles – 2-year or 24,000-mile***

Learn More About the Volkswagen Warranty Today!

Do you have additional questions about VW extended warranty and powertrain warranty coverage or the VW CPO warranty? We would be glad to discuss the Volkswagen bumper-to-bumper warranty and more. Contact us at Volkswagen of Des Moines today! We’ll help you find the new or CPO Volkswagen that’s right for you and discuss your warranty options. 

*These limited warranties apply to vehicles purchased on or after January 5, 2021. Repairs covered by each limited warranty will be performed at no additional charge after a deductible of $50 per dealer visit. See the owner’s literature or dealer for each warranty’s exclusions and limitations. For CPO TDI Diesel vehicles only: Vehicles also carry a TDI Extended Emissions Warranty (no deductible).

**These limited warranties apply to vehicles purchased on or after January 5, 2021. Repairs covered by each limited warranty will be performed at no additional charge after a deductible of $50 per dealer visit. See the owner’s literature or dealer for each warranty’s exclusions and limitations.

***These limited warranties apply to vehicles purchased on or after January 5, 2021. Repairs covered by each limited warranty will be performed at no additional charge after a deductible of $50 per dealer visit. See the owner’s literature or dealer for each warranty’s exclusions and limitations.