Subaru Warranties: Complete Guide for Your Gasoline or Electric Car

Subaru Warranties: Complete Guide for Your Gasoline or Electric Car


The Subaru Warranty offers you complete protection, whether it's for a gasoline or electric vehicle. Enjoy every ride knowing that your investment is protected against the unexpected.

Subaru designs and builds all of its vehicles to provide customers with the highest standards of quality and reliability. We are proud of our vehicles and we make it a point of honor to stand behind our products with a comprehensive warranty. Namely, you can also track your maintenance history, schedule your next maintenance appointments and reach roadside assistance directly via the MySubaru app.

For all new Subaru vehicles, the comprehensive warranty includes the following:


Subaru New Vehicle Limited Warranty (36-month / 60,000-km)

This warranty covers basic and major components for 36 months or 60,000 km.

Subaru Canada, Inc. guarantees that each component part of every new Subaru vehicle shall be free from defects in material or workmanship for the initial 36 months or 60,000 km, whichever comes first. Warranty coverage begins on the date the vehicle is delivered to the first retail purchaser. If the vehicle was used as a demonstrator before being sold at retail, warranty coverage begins on the date the vehicle was first placed in demonstrator service. Original equipment tires are not included as part of this guarantee; tires are covered by the tire manufacturer’s warranty for defects in material and workmanship.

Subaru Major Component Warranty (60-month / 100,000-km)

This warranty continues to cover major components to 60 months or 100,000 km.

When the Subaru New Vehicle Limited Warranty expires, major components will continue to be covered up to a total of 60 months from the date of initial registration or 100,000 km, whichever comes first. This warranty is free for the original owner of the vehicle and transferable to subsequent owners when they register with Subaru Canada, Inc. If, under normal use and maintenance, a major component requires repair or replacement during this period, the cost of parts and/or labour will be covered in full. The chart below details all major components covered under the Subaru Major Component Warranty (60-month / 100,000-km) following the expiration of the Subaru New Vehicle Limited Warranty (36-month / 60,000-km).

ENGINE
  • Engine block & all internal parts
  • Cylinder heads & valve train
  • Oil pump
  • Oil pan
  • Timing belts/chain or gears & covers & hydraulic tensioner
  • Water pump
  • Flywheel
  • Intake & exhaust manifold
  • Engine mounts
  • Seals & gaskets
  • Turbocharger
  • Intercooler
TRANSMISSION & DIFFERENTIAL
  • Transaxle case & internal parts
  • Differential case & internal parts
  • Torque converter
  • Electronic transmission control units
  • Seals and gaskets
SUSPENSION & AXLE
  • Front & rear control arms & bushings
  • Hubs, bearings & spindles
  • Ball joints
  • Stabilizer & torsion bars, including bushings and links
  • Axle shafts & CV joints (boots included)
  • Propeller shaft
BRAKES
  • ABS components; specifically; wheel speed sensors, magnetic encoders, hydraulic control unit, g-sensor, electronic control unit
  • VDC components
RESTRAINT SYSTEMS
  • Seatbelts
  • Supplemental Restraint System components
FUEL SYSTEM
  • Fuel pump
STEERING
  • Rack & pinion housing & internal parts
  • Power steering pump
  • Steering column assembly
  • Electric Power Steering

Subaru Surface Corrosion Limited Warranty (36-month / 60,000-km)

This warranty covers surface corrosion to visible painted body panels for 36 months or 60,000 km.

The Subaru Surface Corrosion Limited Warranty guarantees that the external, readily visible body panels of every Subaru vehicle will be free from corrosion for a period of 36 months from the date of initial registration or 60,000 km, whichever comes first. If any defect(s) should be found as a result of surface corrosion during the coverage period, and following proper care and maintenance of the vehicle, the cost of repairs to any original body panel(s) will be covered in full.

Subaru Anti-Perforation Limited Warranty (60-month / unlimited-km)

This warranty covers perforation due to the corrosion of body panels for 60 months, regardless of how many kilometres are driven.

Subaru Canada, Inc. guarantees that the body sheet metal panels on every new Subaru vehicle shall be free from perforation (rust-through) due to corrosion for a period of 60 months from the date of initial registration, regardless of how many kilometres are driven. If the vehicle was used as a demonstrator before being sold at retail, warranty coverage begins on the date the vehicle was put into demonstrator service, no kilometre limitation. Any outer body sheet metal panel found, under normal use, to have become perforated (rust-through) due to corrosion will be repaired or replaced, at the option of the manufacturer, without charge to the owner for parts or labour.

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Subaru Emission Control System Limited Warranty (36-month / 60,000-km)

This warranty covers the majority of emissions components for 36 months or 60,000 km.

Subaru Canada, Inc. guarantees that every Subaru vehicle was designed, built and equipped to conform, at the time of sale, to all applicable Canadian emission control regulations. Emission control system parts are guaranteed for a period of 36 months from the date of initial registration or 60,000 km, whichever comes first. Any emissions control system part that causes the vehicle to fail to meet applicable emission control regulations is covered under this warranty.

Subaru Emissions Performance Warranty (36-month / 60,000-km)

This warranty covers the repairs needed to comply with legislated emissions performance standards for 36 months or 60,000 km.

Subaru Canada, Inc. guarantees that every Subaru vehicle is designed and manufactured to pass all federal and provincial emissions performance tests and will continue to do so for a period of 36 months from the date of initial registration or 60,000 km, whichever comes first. If a vehicle fails an emissions performance test during this period, Subaru Canada, Inc. will repair the vehicle to bring it up to the legislated specifications at no cost to the owner, providing the following conditions are met:

  1. The vehicle has been maintained in accordance with the Subaru Canada, Inc. recommended service schedule
  2. The emissions test was performed at an approved and/or licensed test facility
  3. The failure of the emissions test results in a penalty to the owner or loss of use of the vehicle.

Subaru Extended Emissions System Warranty (96-month / 130,000-km)

This warranty continues to cover major components of the emissions control system to 96 months or 130,000 km.

When the Subaru Emission Control System Limited Warranty expires, major components of the emissions control system will continue to be covered up to a total of 96 months from the date of initial registration or 130,000 km, whichever comes first. This warranty covers defects to the: catalytic converter(s), electronic emissions control unit (ECU) / electronic control module (ECM), and on-board emissions diagnostic device(s).

Subaru Parts and Accessories Limited Warranty

This warranty covers Genuine Subaru Parts and Accessories.

Genuine Subaru Parts and Accessories installed by an authorized Subaru dealer before delivery of the new Subaru vehicle will be covered for 36 months or 60,000 km, whichever comes first – includes labour cost to replace. Genuine Subaru Parts and Accessories installed by an authorized Subaru dealer after delivery of the new Subaru vehicle will be covered for 12 months or 20,000 km, whichever comes first – includes labour cost to replace. Genuine Subaru Parts or Accessories installed by someone other than an authorized Subaru Dealer will be covered for the first 180 days from the date of purchase. The warranty covers the cost of the part or accessory only – labour to replace the purchased part or accessory is not covered.

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Subaru Electric Vehicle Warranty Details

Subaru New Vehicle Limited Warranty (36-month / 60,000-km)

This warranty covers basic and major components for 36 months or 60,000 km.

Subaru Canada, Inc. guarantees that each component part of every new Subaru vehicle shall be free from defects in material or workmanship for the initial 36 months or 60,000 km, whichever comes first. Warranty coverage begins on the date the vehicle is delivered to the first retail purchaser. If the vehicle was used as a demonstrator before being sold at retail, warranty coverage begins on the date the vehicle was first placed in demonstrator service. Original equipment tires are not included as part of this guarantee; tires are covered by the tire manufacturer’s warranty for defects in material and workmanship.

Subaru Major Component Warranty (60-month / 100,000-km)

This warranty continues to cover major components to 60 months or 100,000 km.

When the Subaru New Vehicle Limited Warranty expires, major components will continue to be covered up to a total of 60 months from the date of initial registration or 100,000 km, whichever comes first. This warranty is free for the original owner of the vehicle and transferable to subsequent owners when they register with Subaru Canada, Inc. If, under normal use and maintenance, a major component requires repair or replacement during this period, the cost of parts and/or labour will be covered in full. The chart below details all major components covered under the Subaru Major Component Warranty (60-month / 100,000-km) following the expiration of the Subaru New Vehicle Limited Warranty (36-month / 60,000-km).

SUSPENSION & AXLE
  • Front & rear control arms & bushings
  • Hubs, bearings & spindles
  • Ball joints
  • Stabilizer & torsion bars, including bushings and links
  • Axle shafts & CV joints (boots included)
BRAKES
  • ABS components; specifically; wheel speed sensors, magnetic encoders, hydraulic control unit, g-sensor, electronic control unit
RESTRAINT SYSTEMS
  • Seatbelts
  • Supplemental Restraint System components
STEERING
  • Rack & pinion housing & internal parts
  • Power steering pump
  • Steering column assembly
  • Electric Power Steering
ADVANCE DRIVER ASIST
  • SUBARU Safety Sense
  • SUBARU Park Assist
  • SUBARU Advanced Park

Battery and Electric Drive Unit Limited Warranty (96-month / 160,000-km)

This warranty covers battery and electric drive units for 96 months or 160,000 km.

The Subaru Battery and Electric Drive Unit Limited Warranty covers repairs needed to correct defects in materials or workmanship in the following components: high voltage battery pack, AC/DC inverter, DC/DC converter and transmission and electric motor assemblies. These components are covered for 96 months, or 160,000 km, whichever comes first, with retention of 70% or more of the original battery capacity over that period. *Like all the lithium-ion batteries, high voltage battery capacity will decrease over time and with use, thus gradual capacity loss with time and use is expected and considered normal wear. The measurement method used to determine the high voltage battery capacity, and the decision of whether to repair, replace, or provide reconditioned or remanufactured parts, and the condition of any such replaced, reconditioned or remanufactured parts, are at the sole discretion of Subaru Canada Inc .

Subaru Surface Corrosion Limited Warranty (36-month / 60,000-km)

This warranty covers surface corrosion to visible painted body panels for 36 months or 60,000 km.

The Subaru Surface Corrosion Limited Warranty guarantees that the external, readily visible body panels of every Subaru vehicle will be free from corrosion for a period of 36 months from the date of initial registration or 60,000 km, whichever comes first. If any defect(s) should be found as a result of surface corrosion during the coverage period, and following proper care and maintenance of the vehicle, the cost of repairs to any original body panel(s) will be covered in full.

Subaru Anti-Perforation Limited Warranty (60-month / unlimited-km)

This warranty covers perforation due to the corrosion of body panels for 60 months, regardless of how many kilometres are driven.

Subaru Canada, Inc. guarantees that the body sheet metal panels on every new Subaru vehicle shall be free from perforation (rust-through) due to corrosion for a period of 60 months from the date of initial registration, regardless of how many kilometres are driven. If the vehicle was used as a demonstrator before being sold at retail, warranty coverage begins on the date the vehicle was put into demonstrator service, no kilometre limitation. Any outer body sheet metal panel found, under normal use, to have become perforated (rust-through) due to corrosion will be repaired or replaced, at the option of the manufacturer, without charge to the owner for parts or labour.

Subaru Parts and Accessories Limited Warranty

This warranty covers Genuine Subaru Parts and Accessories.

Genuine Subaru Parts and Accessories installed by an authorized Subaru dealer before delivery of the new Subaru vehicle will be covered for 36 months or 60,000 km, whichever comes first – includes labour cost to replace. Genuine Subaru Parts and Accessories installed by an authorized Subaru dealer after delivery of the new Subaru vehicle will be covered for 12 months or 20,000 km, whichever comes first – includes labour cost to replace. Genuine Subaru Parts or Accessories installed by someone other than an authorized Subaru Dealer will be covered for the first 180 days from the date of purchase. The warranty covers the cost of the part or accessory only – labour to replace the purchased part or accessory is not covered.

Subaru Warranty - Electric Vehicles


Subaru Extended Protection Plan: prices and options available

When your new vehicle's limited warranty comes to an end, the Subaru Protection Plan (SPP) takes over. It is the only extended maintenance contract approved by Subaru Canada, designed to meet your specific needs. To find out the prices of the different protection plans, contact Desjardins Subaru near Beauport and L'Ancienne-Lorette. Here is an overview of the different plans available:


1. S.U.R. Powertrain Protection – Basic Plan

Available only for new Subaru vehicles, this plan covers critical components such as the engine, turbocharger, transmission, transfer case and drive axle.

Components Covered:

  • Engine: Cylinder block, cylinder head, pistons, crankshaft, camshaft, water pump, etc.
  • Turbocharger/Supercharger: Housing and internal parts, gaskets and seals.
  • Transmission: Housing and internal parts, torque converter, flywheel, etc.
  • Transfer Case: Housing and internal parts, gaskets and seals.
  • Drive Axle: Axle, locking hubs, drive shafts, etc.
Wheel and tire repair by a specialized Subaru technician.

2. S.U.R. Major Protection Plan – Extended Coverage Plan

This plan offers more extensive coverage, including all Powertrain components as well as additional items such as steering, brakes, fuel distribution and suspension.

Additional Components Covered:

  • Steering: Steering column, rack and pinion, etc.
  • Brakes: Master cylinder, brake calipers, etc.
  • Fuel Delivery: Fuel pump, injectors, etc.
  • Front and Rear Suspension: Shock absorbers, control arms, etc.
  • Restraint Systems: Airbags, seat belts, etc.
Axle repair by a specialized Subaru technician.

3. S.U.R. Complete Protection Plan – Most Comprehensive Plan

This plan is the most comprehensive, providing almost complete coverage for your vehicle, with the exception of a few specified items. It is available for new and certified pre-owned Subaru vehicles.

Additional benefits:

  • Roadside assistance: Subaru S.U.R. 360 program, backed by CAA.
  • Replacement car rental: Daily allowance of up to $45 CAD for repairs lasting more than one day.
  • Resale value: Plan transferable to the new owner if you sell your Subaru.
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Discover the benefits of the protection plan:

This video will present you with the essential information of the protection plans and the benefits they can bring you:


Protection Plan Personalization and Deductible Options

Once you have chosen one of the three Subaru Protection Plans (Powertrain S.U.R., Major S.U.R. and Complete S.U.R.), you can further customize your coverage by determining the deductible amount that seems fair to you ($0, $100 or $250). For any repair covered by your Subaru Protection Plan, you will only pay the deductible (as well as applicable taxes). If the new part is also defective, you will not have to pay any deductible for the repair. Depending on the Subaru vehicle you own, the duration of the Subaru Protection Plan varies from 3 months/5,000 km to 7 years/160,000 km. Your Desjardins Subaru dealer in Quebec City near Lévis can help you determine which plan will best meet your needs.

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