Hyundai CPO Warranty: Coverage and Plans

Motor1 Reviews Team Take:

• Powertrain coverage for Hyundai certified pre-owned (CPO) vehicles lasts for 10 years or 100,000 miles, whichever comes first. 
• Powertrain coverage is reduced to 5 years/60,000 miles if coverage is transferred to a new owner. This is the same term limit for the bumper-to-bumper CPO warranty.
• Third-party extended warranty companies like Endurance provide more flexibility on coverage terms and costs than Hyundai’s factory warranty or extended coverage.

Affordable purchase prices and low average repair costs make Hyundai a popular brand. To save a bit of money, you might have chosen to go with a used or certified pre-owned (CPO) model. So, is there anything left of Hyundai’s factory warranty for you to depend on?

In this article, we’ll talk about what secondary buyers can get with a Hyundai used car warranty. Unless you’ve purchased a CPO Hyundai, you may not have any coverage left. Either way, you have the option of getting an extended warranty from another provider. We’ve researched the best extended car warranty providers and highlight our top picks below.

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Is Hyundai’s Factory Warranty Transferable?

If you’re buying a used Hyundai, you’ll want to pay attention to how much of the original factory warranty will transfer to you, if any. Fortunately, most of Hyundai’s warranty is transferable, with some limitations.

Here’s what changes from the original warranty:

• The 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty decreases to 5 years/60,000 miles.
• The lifetime hybrid battery warranty for 2012 – 2019 vehicles decreases to 10 years/100,000 miles.
• Roadside assistance coverage and complimentary maintenance are not transferable to a subsequent owner.

Here’s what stays the same:

• Bumper-to-bumper factory warranty*: 5 years/60,000 miles
• Anti-perforation warranty: 7 years/unlimited miles
• Replacement parts limited warranty: 12 months/12,000 miles
• Replacement accessories limited warranty: 1 year/unlimited miles
• Federal emission defect and performance warranty: 5 years/60,000 miles to 8 years/80,000 miles
• California emission control systems warranty: 7 years/70,000 miles or 8 years/80,000 miles
• Hybrid system components warranty: 10 years/100,000 miles
• Hybrid electric battery for 2020 vehicles: 10 years/100,000 miles

Note that coverage differs for hybrid and plug-in hybrid batteries, so be sure to check warranty provisions for these parts before committing to a vehicle or extended warranty purchase.

All of these coverage periods are measured from the original in-service date. So, if you bought a 2016 Hyundai Sonata, everything except the anti-perforation and emissions warranties would have expired by 2022.

Purchasing a used Hyundai does not extend any of the original warranties — unless it’s a certified pre-owned (CPO) vehicle, which we’ll cover in a minute. At the end of the day, Hyundai’s America’s Best Warranty is really only best for the original buyer.

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Hyundai Used Car Warranty on a Hybrid

If you’re buying or selling a hybrid Hyundai, there’s something else you should know. On a standard Hyundai, the transmission is covered under the powertrain warranty, which gets cut short to a 5-year/60,000-mile warranty for a secondary buyer.

However, the transmission for a hybrid vehicle is actually covered under the hybrid system components warranty, which lasts for 10 years/100,000 miles and is fully transferable.

That means a used hybrid Hyundai will have coverage for the transmission, traction motor, housing case, and clutch for 10 years from the in-service date or until the car hits 100,000 miles. The hybrid systems warranty also includes engine parts related to the hybrid battery, plus the oil and water pumps. 

Note that Hyundai’s hybrid systems warranty doesn’t cover non-hybrid engine parts like the cylinder block, gaskets, and timing chain.

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What’s Covered Under a Hyundai CPO Warranty?

When you get a CPO Hyundai, you can take advantage of these perks and more:

• The 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty is maintained from the original in-service date.
• You have access to Hyundai’s roadside assistance and towing for the duration of the powertrain warranty.
• You also get a rental car allowance and travel interruption reimbursement during the powertrain warranty.
• Existing warranties on everything else — bumper-to-bumper, anti-perforation, replacement parts, emissions systems, and hybrid components — are transferred to you.

The Hyundai certified pre-owned program requires vehicles to undergo a 173-point inspection from a Hyundai dealership technician. Each vehicle also comes with a Carfax^® Vehicle History Report™. To be eligible, a used Hyundai needs to be younger than five years old and have less than 60,000 miles on the odometer. 

As with a transferred warranty, a CPO warranty starts from the original in-service date, not the day when you buy the car.

Remember, lifetime warranties on hybrid batteries from 2012 to 2019 reduce to 10 years or 10,000 miles when transferred. Also, you’ll have to pay a $50 deductible each time you have a repair done under the powertrain warranty. But, if the same part fails during the warranty period, you won’t have to pay a deductible to have it repaired again.

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Limitations of a Hyundai Used Car Warranty

Like most other auto manufacturers, Hyundai offers an additional protection plan to add coverage for when your factory warranty expires. However, in most cases, you can only buy a Hyundai extended warranty when you purchase a new or CPO Hyundai. 

While you are able to finance the cost of an extended warranty into your vehicle payments, that’s not always the best thing. That’s because over time you’ll be paying interest on the cost of your coverage plan as well as on your car payments.

Getting a CPO Hyundai can provide peace of mind thanks to Hyundai’s thorough CPO inspection. However, the only real warranty perk is the powertrain warranty. The bumper-to-bumper coverage is much more limited for used cars. For example, if you’re shopping for CPO Hyundai models from 2019, they would only have one more year of bumper-to-bumper coverage in 2024.

Finally, repairs covered under your Hyundai factory warranty or extended protection plan can only be made at the nearest Hyundai dealership. In addition to limiting where you can have repairs done, this could lead to pricier repair bills overall if you end up needing other repairs or services that aren’t covered by your warranty since dealerships tend to be more expensive options.

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Is There a Hyundai CPO Extended Warranty?

Yes, Hyundai has three levels of extended coverage under its Hyundai Protection Plan Vehicle Service Contracts — Platinum, Gold, and Powertrain. Each of these plans applies to both new and CPO Hyundai vehicles and can provide coverage for up to 10 years/120,000 miles from the in-service date. They also all come with benefits like trip interruption and roadside assistance. Here are the general items that each plan covers:

Do You Need an Extended Warranty for Your Hyundai?

According to RepairPal, a site that provides average repair and part replacements costs for many auto manufacturers, Hyundai ranks in fourth place for reliability across 32 different car brands. Hyundai also performs well in the J.D. Power 2023 U.S. Vehicle Dependability Study℠. The manufacturer ranked eighth for reliability, with an average of 170 problems per 100 vehicles. This is below the industry average of 186 issues per 100 cars.

However, even positive reliability scores from both RepairPal and J.D. Power can’t guarantee that your car won’t break down. While CPO Hyundai cars are in good condition and have long factory warranties, they’re also not new cars. The older a car gets, the more likely it is to suffer a mechanical breakdown. 

You’ll get whatever remaining warranty lingers on your CPO Hyundai from the in-service date, so whether or not you may need extended coverage may depend on how old your Hyundai is to begin with. 

A CPO Hyundai that’s four years old will have an expired bumper-to-bumper warranty within a year, but you’ll get to enjoy the benefits of the powertrain warranty for another six years). If you want full mechanical coverage for your Hyundai, getting extended bumper-to-bumper coverage may be a good option for you.

Since Hyundais are reliable vehicles, you may consider paying for costs out of pocket if you’re able. The section below will dive into further detail about that.

Our Manufacturer Extended Warranty Survey

In 2023, our team used Pollfish to survey 1,000 people who had purchased an extended warranty from their car’s manufacturer. Out of this total, 55 had bought a Hyundai extended warranty. Most people were satisfied with their coverage. Here are a few thoughts they shared:

• “It’s good coverage, I only pay a small fee every time my car has to have work done.”
• “I am very satisfied with my warranty coverage. It covers nearly everything. It is easy to read and understand.”
• “I am very satisfied and would do it again if I could with another car.”

That said, some people weren’t satisfied. Here’s what they said:

• “I wasn’t satisfied at all! It was a hassle. Everything was denied or deemed not necessary for repairs.”
• “I wasn’t really satisfied because it was a fight to get the local dealer to do anything that was needed.”

Hyundai Repair and Replacement Costs

Across all models, Hyundai owners pay an average of $468 per year in repairs and maintenance, according to RepairPal. What you’re likely to pay for regular maintenance and service varies by model. 

Hyundai Santa Fe owners pay about $515 annually to repair their cars. Similarly, Sonata owners pay about $458 per year on repairs, and Elantra owners pay $452. Those are all pretty low costs compared to the average of $652 across all vehicles, but some repairs can cost much more, especially as cars age.

Here are some common part replacement costs for different Hyundai models:

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Our Top Picks for Third-Party Extended Warranties

Third-party extended warranties let you add a range of coverage types to brand-new cars, used cars, and vehicles with high mileage. These plans are commonly called vehicle service contracts, and they have more versatility than factory warranties. Third-party warranties can be a good option whether you’re buying a used Hyundai from a private seller or a CPO Hyundai from a dealership.

There are hundreds of warranty companies out there, and some provide better value than others. In our research, we narrowed down the top companies based on reputation, customer service, coverage, and perks.

Looking at the results, we found that Endurance and Carchex are reputable extended warranty providers. Both of these companies offer money-back guarantees, let you choose your repair shop, and have options for roadside assistance. Both companies also scored well above the industry average of 4.0 when ranked during our research.

Endurance: Best Coverage

We rated Endurance 4.6 out of 5.0 stars and named it as the Best Coverage provider. The company earned these ratings for its six levels of coverage, wide range of deductible options, and history of positive customer experiences.

Endurance is a direct provider, meaning it services its own plans instead of selling plans from other companies. Each plan comes with one free year of Endurance Elite Benefits, which include extra perks like key fob replacement and roadside assistance. 

Explore more of what Endurance has to offer in our in-depth Endurance warranty review.

Carchex: Best for Used Cars

Carchex offers five levels of coverage for brand-new cars to used vehicles with many miles. We rated the provider 4.5 out of 5.0 stars and named it Best for Used Cars because of its coverage options for high-mileage vehicles.

Carchex is endorsed by Edmunds, Kelley Blue Book, and Carfax, and it has an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau (BBB). The BBB studies and ranks the business practices and customer experiences of many companies.

Find coverage information, cost details, and more in our Carchex warranty review.

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Hyundai CPO Warranty: Bottom Line

If you’re buying a used Hyundai less than six model years old, there’s a good chance some of the original factory warranty will transfer to you. If you buy a CPO Hyundai, however, you’re guaranteed some of the best used car warranty coverage in the industry. 

If you’re interested in coverage for a used Hyundai beyond what the factory warranty offers, Hyundai provides three protection plan options that could work for you. Third-party extended warranties are also a smart choice if you’re looking for more versatile coverage, a third-party extended warranty may be a good choice.

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Hyundai Used Car Warranties: FAQ

Here are some frequently asked questions about Hyundai warranties for used cars:

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Methodology

In an effort to provide accurate and unbiased information to consumers, our expert review team collects data from dozens of extended auto warranty companies to formulate rankings of the best providers. Companies receive a score in each of the following categories, as well as an overall weighted score out of 5.0 stars.

• Industry Standing: Warranty providers with a history of strong business practices and endorsements from experts receive the highest scores in this category.
• Coverage: This rating is based on types of extended warranty plans available, coverage terms, and added benefits like roadside assistance.
• Cost: Our research team reviews sample quotes for a variety of plans and vehicles. Companies with lower prices per year of coverage receive the best scores.
• Transparency: This score takes into account contract transparency and the availability of a money-back guarantee.
• Customer Service: We comb through customer reviews and perform our own shopper analysis to get a sense of the responsiveness and helpfulness of each warranty company.

*Data accurate at time of publication.

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