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Is a BMW battery covered under warranty?

I recently purchased my dream car—a BMW 430i xDrive. It’s been amazing so far, but it’s already showing signs that the battery is failing. Would this be covered under the warranty?

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Macy Fouse · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
What a bummer! Fortunately, a BMW’s battery is covered under the Basic New Vehicle Limited Warranty, which addresses any defects in the car’s materials or workmanship for up to four years or 50,000 miles.
This warranty does not cover the battery if it’s been damaged by a collision, weather, or misuse, though. However, if you’re driving an electric BMW, the battery is covered for up to eight years or 80,000 miles.
BMW includes a few warranties with new car purchases:
Warranty
What’s covered
Length of coverage
Basic New Vehicle Limited Warranty
Defects in material or workmanship
4 years/50,000 miles
Powertrain Warranty
Defects in the engine, transmission, or drivetrain
4 years/50,000 miles
Federal Emission Warranty
Emission components
2 years/24,000 miles
Rust Perforation Warranty
Rust damage related to body perforation or damaged materials
12 years/unlimited miles
Even the most robust
car warranty
won’t provide your Bimmer with any protection against collisions, vandalism, or weather damage. You’ll need to purchase quality
BMW car insurance
for that.
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