Seven-year warranty for Hyundais

Hyundai has extended its warranty from five to seven years.

There’s just one catch, you have to get your vehicle serviced by a Hyundai dealer to qualify — otherwise it’s back to five years.

The seven-year warranty still doesn’t match that of sister company Kia, whose seven-year unlimited kilometre warranty has no such requirement and has become an industry benchmark.

However, growing pressure from other brands, some with warranties as long as 10 years, must have finally forced its hand.

Hyundai’s current five-year warranty — the industry’s first five-year warranty — has been in place since 2007.

Hyundai describes the new seven-year unlimited kiometre warranty as a key enhancement that will strengthen the brand’s value proposition and provide long-term peace of mind for owners.

Availability of the extended warranty encompasses the entire Hyundai passenger vehicle portfolio, including SUVs, and covers petrol, diesel, hybrid and EV models.

Importantly for customers who have recently purchased a new Hyundai passenger vehicle, the warranty is backdated to include vehicles first registered from June 1, 2025.

In other news, Hyundai’s iCare program will be replaced by myHyundaiCare.

Hyundai says myHyundaiCare is a step forward in delivering meaningful value to Hyundai customers through smarter, more connected and more customer-centric servicing.

Also changing is its Lifetime Service Plan, renamed Genuine Service Plan, reinforcing Hyundai’s commitment to quality servicing using genuine parts and factory-trained technicians.

Hyundai owners can quote and book their service online instantly.

These changes mark a significant evolution in the aftersales experience and are designed to give customers more confidence, transparency, and support.

“As the first automotive brand in Australia to offer a 5-year unlimited kilometre warranty, we recognise the strategic importance of competitive warranty coverage,” Hyundai’s Don Romano said.

“Over the past few months, we have worked closely with our national dealer council to develop a compelling and highly attractive warranty package that provides further peace of mind for our owners.”

Key Details

Applicable: all new Hyundai passenger vehicles first registered from June 1, 2025 are eligible (excluding STARIA LOAD and vehicles used for a “commercial application”, such as taxi, hire, ride-share)
Service activated: the 7-year warranty is conditional on all scheduled services being completed at an authorised Hyundai dealer from the first service onwards
In addition, each scheduled service must be carried out in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommended schedule at the specified servicing intervals for the duration of the 7-year ‘Extended New Car Warranty’.
High-voltage battery retains 8-year/160,000km coverage (whichever occurs first)
7-year warranty covers key components such as corrosion, paint durability and multimedia system (which are sometimes excluded from competitor brand offerings)
Where an eligible vehicle meets the necessary Hyundai dealer servicing conditions for the 7-year warranty, the complimentary Bluelink subscription is also extended to seven years.
24/7 Australia-wide Premium Roadside Support Plan available for the lifetime of the vehicle when customers continue to service within the Hyundai network
Excludes: commercial vans (STARIA LOAD) which retain 5-year/160,000km warranty (whichever occurs first)
Excludes: vehicles used for “commercial application”
For customers who wish to service their vehicle outside of the Hyundai network, the “standard” 5-year unlimited kilometre warranty still applies