What’s the Warranty on a Toyota Battery?

The Toyota New Vehicle Limited Warranty will cover hybrid batteries for eight to ten years. Conventional Toyotas will not be covered against normal wear and tear.
Written by Sarah Gray
Edited by Pat Roache
Conventional Toyota batteries are covered by a New Vehicle Limited Warranty for 36 months or 36,000 miles, while hybrid batteries are covered by a Factory Hybrid Vehicle Warranty for up to 10 years or 150,000 miles. 
  • Toyota batteries are covered by New Vehicle and Hybrid Vehicle Battery warranties.
  • Toyota warranties batteries from 36 months to 10 years depending on the vehicle model and year.
  • Toyota battery warranties do not cover normal wear and tear on conventional batteries.
  • Maintaining your car battery can help it last longer and help you avoid expensive
    car repairs
    .

What’s the warranty on a Toyota battery?

Conventional car batteries are protected by Toyota’s bumper-to-bumper New Vehicle or Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) warranties, which offer:
  • New vehicle coverage for 36 months or 36,000 miles
  • Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) coverage for 12 months or 12,000 miles
  • Protection for defective batteries 
Don’t forget: Bumper-to-bumper warranties do not cover normal wear and tear on batteries or other car parts. 
Toyota hybrid batteries are protected by the Factory Hybrid Vehicle Battery Warranty, which offers coverage for:
  • 8 years or 100,000 miles for Toyota hybrids built before 2020
  • 10 years or 150,000 miles for Toyota hybrids built in 2020 or later
  • 8 years or 100,000 miles for CPO Toyota hybrids, no matter the model year
Key Takeaway: Your Toyota’s hybrid battery has extended warranty coverage. Conventional vehicle batteries are covered if they’re defective but not against normal wear and tear

Signs your Toyota battery needs to be replaced

You may need to
replace your car battery
if it’s underperforming or won’t hold a charge. Look over these common symptoms of a defective battery to be certain:
  • The battery light is on
    : Look for this indicator light on your car’s dashboard.
  • Low or no power to lights or horns: A failing battery will struggle to provide power to your car's electrical equipment. 
  • Engine cranks without starting: One of your battery’s most important functions is to power your starter. A dead or dying battery will not be able to start your car. 
  • Swollen battery case: If your battery’s casing is swollen, your battery is definitely at the end of its life. You should not drive a car with a swollen battery case as it may explode.
  • Leaking battery: If your battery is leaking, it is damaged and needs to be replaced.
The expected lifespan of your battery will depend on the type of Toyota you have, how frequently you drive, and a few other factors. In general, you can expect conventional Toyota batteries to last three to five years and hybrid batteries to last 10 to 15 years.

How to extend the lifespan of a Toyota battery

The best way to maximize the life expectancy of your battery is to follow Toyota’s recommended maintenance schedule. You can also use these tips to get the most out of your battery:
  • Avoid frequent short trips: Your Toyota uses the power generated from your engine to recharge your battery while you drive. Short trips don’t give your car enough time to replace the energy it takes to start the engine.
  • Don’t leave your car unused for long periods: Your car’s battery slowly loses charge over time. If it is left sitting too long, the battery will drain.
  • Double-check that your lights are off: Always make sure your internal and external lights are off when you get out of the car.
  • Scrub your battery terminals:
    Battery maintenance
    includes keeping your battery clear of corrosion and debris. You can use a small brush and baking soda to effectively clean the terminals.
  • Avoid extreme temperatures: Extreme temperatures, especially heat, can be very damaging to your battery.
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