Automobile Warranty Coverage
Warranty Summary Years / Kms
- New Car Limited Warranty 4 years / 80,000 km
- No-Charge Scheduled Maintenance 4 years / 80,000 km
- Limited Emissions Control Warranty
- Specific Control Devices 8 years / 130,000 km
- Component Warranty 4 years /80,000 km
- Emissions Performance 2 years /40,000 km
- Limited Rust Perforation Warranty 12 years / Unlimited kms
{Model year 2004 and up} - Limited Rust Perforation Warranty 6 years / Unlimited kms
{Prior to model year 2004} - Roadside Assistance Service 4 years / Unlimited kms
New Car Limited Warranty
BMW Canada Inc. (BMW Canada) warrants to the first retail purchaser, and each subsequent purchaser, of Canadian specification vehicles imported by BMW Canada, or sold through the BMW Canada European Delivery Program to be free of defects in material or workmanship.
The warranty period is for 4 years or 80,000 kilometres, whichever occurs first, and begins on the date of first retail sale, or the date the vehicle is placed in service as a demonstrator or company vehicle, whichever is earlier.
Please contact Sarnia BMW for additional information on coverage and limitations.
Limited Emission Control Warranty
BMW Canada warrants to the first retail purchaser and each subsequent purchaser of Canadian specification vehicles imported by BMW Canada or sold through the European Delivery Program, during the applicable Warranty period, the following:
Emission Components – All emission components, other than the Specific Control Devices and Emission Performance Systems (as such terms are defined herein), to be free of defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 4 years or 80,000 kilometres, whichever occurs first.
Specific Control Devices – The Catalytic Converter, Engine Control Module (DME) and On-Board Diagnostic System (OBD II) (collectively the “Specific Control Devices”) to be free of defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 8 years or 130,000 kilometres, whichever occurs first. For assistance in determining coverage of the specific components of the onboard diagnostic system, please contact your BMW Retailer.
Emission Performance – The following emission performance systems (collectively the “Emission Performance Systems”)** to be free from defects in materials and workmanship which would cause the vehicle to fail to conform to applicable Federal and Provincial regulations at the time the vehicle was manufactured, for a period of 2 years or 40,000 kilometres, whichever occurs first:
- Air Induction System
- Fuel Metering System
- Ignition System
- Positive Crankcase Ventilation System (PVC)
- Evaporative Emission Control System
- Exhaust System
- Engine Emission Control System Sensors/Devices
- On Board Diagnostic System (OBD)
- Secondary Air Injection System
** The specific systems may vary according to model; therefore all of the systems listed above may not be used on your vehicle. For assistance in determining which systems and specific components within these systems apply to your vehicle, please contact your BMW Retailer. This warranty coverage for Emission Performance System applies only in those jurisdictions that have established periodic vehicle emission tests and require the vehicle to pass an emissions test equivalent to that approved by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and:
1. The vehicle has been maintained and operated in accordance with the instructions for proper maintenance and used as set forth in the Owner’s Manual supplied with the vehicle; and
2. The vehicle fails to conform to the applicable emission test; and The failure to conform results or will result in the owner of the vehicle having to bear a penalty or other sanction (including the denial of the right to use the vehicle) if the nonconformity is not remedied within a specific period of time.
3. The above warranties begin on the date of first registration, or the date the vehicle is first placed in service as a demonstrator or company vehicle, whichever is earlier.
Please contact BMW Sarnia for additional information on coverage and limitations.
Limited Rust Perforation Warranty
BMW Canada Inc. warrants to the first retail purchaser, and each subsequent purchaser, that this vehicle shall remain free of defects in materials or workmanship which results in rust “perforation”** of the vehicle body.
**”Perforation” means the rust or corrosion of any components of the automobile body through from the inner surface to the outer surface.
As of model year 2004, the warranty for perforation due to corrosion is for a period of 12 years/unlimited kilometres.
This warranty begins on the date of first registration, or the date the vehicle is first placed in service as a demonstrator or company vehicle, whichever occurs first.
Please contact BMW Sarnia for additional information on coverage and limitations.
Roadside Assistance Service
Even the most reliable and durable automobile may someday need roadside attention. Should this happen, BMW Roadside Assistance is ready to help.
The BMW Roadside Assistance program reflects BMW’s commitment to your complete satisfaction with the BMW ownership experience. It is available for Canadian-version BMWs that are covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty or Certified Series Protection Plan. Assistance extends throughout Canada and the United States, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. This program provides towing, lock-out service and on-site assistance during the original New Vehicle Limited Warranty or Certified Series Protection Plan. Additionally, the program provides for towing your vehicle to the nearest BMW Retailer in the event of an accident; custom trip-routing services (maps and itineraries); and even provides trip interruption benefits for mechanical breakdowns covered under warranty when you are 80 or more kilometres from home.