Audi Extended Warranty

Key Points:

• Audi extended warranties can last for up to 10 years/150,000 miles with varying intervals available for purchase at certified dealerships.
• Audi’s Pure Protection plans cost an average of $3,241. Prices depend on your vehicle’s model, year, and mileage.
• Third-party extended warranty companies often offer more coverage options at lower prices.

Among luxury car brands, Audi has a reputation for standout design and technical innovation, plus, of course, it’s renowned quattro^® all-wheel drive. When it comes to warranty coverage, though, Audi falls short of competitors.

That’s a good reason to consider buying an Audi extended warranty or a third-party extended warranty. We’ve looked at both and have compiled the information you need to decide which would work best for you. After doing plenty of research on the best third-party extended car warranty companies, we recommend giving one of our top picks a call for a price quote and a sample contract, which you could compare to Audi’s extended warranty plans.

An extended car warranty refers to mechanical breakdown coverage offered by a vehicle manufacturer. However, this term is often mistakenly used to describe coverage from third-party companies. Independent providers offer similar protection through vehicle service contracts, but we’ve used the terms interchangeably in this article for convenience.

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Audi Pure Protection

Audi offers extended warranties, which it calls Pure Protection, for both new and CPO models. These extended service plans are similar to factory car warranties in that your coverage pays for repairs if a mechanical breakdown occurs due to faulty workmanship.

Audi Extended Warranty Terms And Conditions

Below are the most important terms and conditions to consider when deciding if an Audi extended service contract is right for you.

• Availability: Audi extended warranties for new vehicles must be purchased from a certified dealership before the factory warranty expiration date. Extended coverage for certified pre-owned Audis is only available when you purchase the vehicle.
• Financing: All vehicle service contracts from Audi can be financed with the cost of your vehicle if you purchase the two simultaneously. If you purchase your coverage after your vehicle’s in-service date, you can pay for the warranty in monthly installments.
• Benefits: Audi includes roadside assistance, towing, rental car reimbursement, and trip interruption benefits with all extended warranties.
• Deductible: Three deductible options are available: $0, $100, and $250. The $100 deductible is waived if you take your vehicle to the dealership where you bought the extended warranty.
• Repairs and maintenance: All repairs and replacements must be performed at an Audi dealership. Routine maintenance must be performed as outlined in the vehicle’s owner’s manual to maintain the warranty coverage.
• Transferability: Audi Pure Protection plans are transferable for a $50 fee if you sell your vehicle to a private party.
• Cancelation: Audi vehicle service contracts may be canceled after 30 days for a $50 fee and Audi will issue a prorated refund.

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Audi Extended Warranty Coverage

The Audi vehicle service protection plans for new models start with terms of 4 years/60,000 miles and can extend up to 10 years/150,000 miles. That term is measured from the vehicle’s original in-service date, so you’d get a maximum extra 6 years/100,000 miles of coverage for a new Audi.

Read More: What Do Extended Warranties Cover?

Audi Extended Warranty Plans

Audi offers three extended warranty plans: Powertrain, Gold, and Platinum. Each plan covers specific parts so it’s good to familiarize yourself with the options before purchasing an Audi extended warranty.

What Does An Audi Extended Warranty Cover?

Below, you can compare the specific covered parts for each plan:

The Platinum plan is the only one that covers “high-tech” components, including audio and navigation systems. Check your Audi warranty booklet or with your Audi dealer to clarify other features.

Audi Extended Warranty Added Benefits

For either a new or CPO Audi, the Pure Protection plans come with an array of added benefits:

• 24-hour roadside assistance: Includes battery service, flat tire assistance, fuel or fluid delivery, and lock-out assistance up to $100 per occurrence.
• Towing reimbursement: Pays up to $100 to tow your vehicle to the nearest Audi Dealer or authorized service provider.
• Rental car reimbursement: Pays up to $35 per day for up to 10 days while your Audi is in the repair shop.
• Trip interruption coverage: Pays up to $200 per day for a maximum of five days (total benefit of $1,000 per occurrence) in case of a breakdown more than 100 miles away from home.

Audi Extended Warranty Exclusions

Audi’s Powertrain and Gold warranty contracts list what is covered, but Platinum works differently as an exclusionary plan. While comprehensive, the Audi Platinum plan still carries some exclusions like maintenance items such as spark plugs and wiper blades, as well as trim, upholstery, and body panels. In addition, all Audi plans exclude repairs due to damage from weather, environmental hazards, car accidents, or lack of regular maintenance.

Additional Audi Vehicle Protection Plans

Beyond Audi’s vehicle protection plans, it also offers add-on coverage to protect your vehicle. Below we will review each of Audi’s optional extended warranty plans.

Audi Care Maintenance Plan

Audi Care allows you to purchase coverage for your vehicle’s scheduled maintenance as outlined in the vehicle owner’s manual. Coverage can last for up to 92,000 miles but depends on your vehicle’s current mileage, and costs vary depending on vehicle eligibility.

Theft Protection

Theft Protection plans pay up to $5,000 if your anti-theft devices do not prevent your vehicle from being stolen. Owners must have a tracking decal on the vehicle, which deters theft and aids in recovering the stolen vehicle. Plans can last for up to six years with no mileage restrictions.

Tire And Wheel Protection

If your vehicle’s tires or wheels are damaged by common road hazards such as potholes, nails, or glass, Audi will replace or repair the damaged item as long as the damage is not considered to be cosmetic. Audi considers damage as non-cosmetic if the tire and wheel cannot seal and maintain the factory-recommended air pressure. There is a $50 deductible each time a claim is made, with no limit on the number of claims made. This coverage is transferable to another owner upon the sale of the vehicle for a $50 fee.

Audi owners may purchase cosmetic damage coverage for tires and wheels at an additional cost. Unlike the primary coverage, there is no deductible when you file a cosmetic damage claim. But the automaker does limit the total number of claims to eight repairs.

All tire and wheel plans are available as a stand-alone option but must be purchased when you buy your vehicle or can be bundled with several other protection plans.

Multi-Coverage Protection

Audi allows drivers to combine multiple protection plans for maximum coverage of the vehicle’s exterior and to add coverage for key fob replacements. The multi-coverage plan from Audi includes tire and wheel protection and three other areas of coverage that you cannot purchase individually. Below we will discuss the plans you can bundle with Multi-Coverage Protection.

• Dent Protection: Repairs dents or dings smaller than four inches in diameter located on an accessible area of the body panel. Audi uses a paintless repair process which lowers the cost of dent repair compared to taking your vehicle to a body shop that will most likely sand and paint the affected area(s). Unlike most dent protection plans, Audi will help pay for repairs caused by hail damage, providing up to $1,000 per incident, or it will cover the remainder of your comprehensive insurance coverage deductible.
• Windshield Protection: Front windshields that have chips or cracks of less than six inches are repaired with no deductible. Repairs can be done at your home, work, or dealership, making this plan extremely convenient. Audi does not cover the cost of replacing a windshield or damage caused by environmental factors such as hail, vandalism, or neglect.
• Key Protection: Provides up to $100 if locked out of your vehicle and a maximum of $800 for key fob replacements. This plan also includes home lock-out assistance, which provides locksmith services for up to $100 and includes a maximum of three replacement house keys. 

You can cancel these plans anytime, but remember there is a $50 fee after the first 30 days. Similarly, there is a $50 fee to transfer the policy to a private party.

Guaranteed Asset Protection (GAP)

You may have GAP coverage through an insurance provider. Audi offers GAP Plus, which will pay for up to $1,000 of your auto insurance deductible if your vehicle is declared a total loss after an accident. This plan also provides an additional $1,000 credit that can be used at a dealership for the purchase of your next Audi vehicle.

Lease End Protection

Lease End Protection covers up to $10,000 in excess wear-and-tear damages on your leased Audi. Additionally, the plan forgives up to 500 miles of excess mileage and $150 to cover the replacement of missing parts.

Audi Term Protection

Audi’s Term Protection provides coverage for components that are typically excluded from extended warranties for up to 6 years/72,000 miles. The plan will pay for parts and labor for brake pads, belts, windshield wiper blades, and wheel alignments.

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Audi Extended Warranty Cost

Audi extended warranties cost an average of $3,241. Remember that the cost of your Audi extended warranty varies widely based on your location and model. Below is the average cost we received from multiple dealerships for each of Audi’s Pure Protection plans:

Three deductible options exist for all three of Audi’s new car coverage plans. This is how much you pay out of pocket per covered repair:

• $0 (Expect higher premiums.)
• $100 disappearing (You don’t pay if the selling dealer does the covered repairs.)
• $250 (Expect lower premiums.)

Note that you may not have as many deductible choices for CPO vehicles.

Read More: How Much Do Extended Warranties Cost?

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Is An Audi Extended Warranty Worth It?

An Audi extended warranty is worth it if you expect to pay less for the coverage than you would for repairs out of pocket. You should consider your Audi’s reliability, average repair costs, and if you already have factory warranty coverage to make an informed decision. Below, we will detail all of these factors to help you decide. 

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Audi Reliability

Knowing how Audi stacks up for vehicle dependability should go a long way toward informing your decision to purchase extended warranty coverage and how much to get. 

Audi ranked next to last in the J.D. Power 2024 Vehicle Dependability Study,℠ which surveys new car owners after three years of ownership. Out of 29 automakers, Audi ranked 28th, with 275 problems per 100 vehicles, against the industry average of 190. For context, BMW ranked 9th and Lexus ranked the highest and best. 

A look at Consumer Reports shows a mixed report card for Audi’s reliability. For example, the 2016 Audi A4 was rated at 1 out of 5 (the best score), but the 2017 and 2019 models were rated 5, the worst score. If you’re looking at a new or used Audi, it makes sense to research reliability for that particular model and year. 

Audi Repair Costs

RepairPal is another good resource to consult for Audi reliability. RepairPal pegs Audi’s annual repair cost, including major services and unscheduled repairs, at $987. That’s 50 percent higher than the average across all cars, which is $652. RepairPal ranks Audi 28th out of 32 car brands.

Getting specific, RepairPal says the most common of 244 problems reported for Audis is having the Check Engine light flash indicating vacuum leaks or problems with the oxygen sensor or catalytic converter. The factory warranty from Audi would cover all of those issues, and the mandatory federal emissions warranty would cover the catalytic converter for 8 years/80,000 miles.

Below, are common repairs for Audi vehicles:

Audi Factory Warranty

Before buying an extended warranty, it’s essential to know what coverage you already have. If the factory warranty still covers your vehicle, more coverage may not be worth it. 

New Audi vehicles come with a new vehicle limited warranty. The table below shows what this warranty covers:

Read more: What Do Factory Car Warranties Cover?

Audi CPO Warranty

If the Audi CPO vehicle you buy has any of its original New Vehicle Limited Warranty remaining, you get that coverage. When that warranty expires, the CPO warranty kicks in and lasts until the vehicle is five years from its original in-service date or reaches 70,000 miles, whichever comes first.

So, let’s say you buy a CPO Audi vehicle that’s three years old and has 38,000 miles. You’d get the remaining one year or 12,000 miles of the original warranty coverage, plus one year of Audi CPO warranty coverage with an additional 20,000 miles.

On the other hand, if a CPO Audi vehicle’s original warranty has expired, the 1-year/20,000-mile Audi CPO warranty starts when you buy the vehicle. The Audi CPO limited warranty is transferable if you sell the car, as long as the vehicle was purchased before Aug. 1, 2023.

Audi’s Lackluster Hybrid And EV Coverage

Notably, while Audi offers a couple of plug-in hybrid models and the Q4 e-tron electric SUV, these have the same warranty as the gas-fueled Audis. The hybrid or EV battery is covered for 8 years/100,000 miles, but neither the hybrid nor EV powertrain gets this longer coverage.

Even some mainstream brands do better in this area. Kia, for example, covers its hybrid and electric powertrains for 10 years/100,000 miles. Ford provides 8 years/100,000 miles of coverage on hybrid and electric powertrains.

Audi Warranty Check

To check your warranty, sign up for a myAudi account on the Audi website. You’ll be able to do an Audi warranty check on your own car by vehicle identification number (VIN).

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Audi Extended Warranty Review

Audi offers its own extended warranty plans, but having just three tiers of coverage to choose from limits flexibility. Audi’s extended warranty plans might not be best for everyone. Owners of hybrid or electric vehicles have even fewer coverage options. Given Audi’s reliability history, it may be a good idea to invest in an extended warranty and buying coverage from a reputable third-party provider can help you save money.

Should You Buy An Audi Extended Warranty?

If you’re worried about paying out-of-pocket for vehicle repairs and you plan to keep your Audi past the original factory warranty period, an extended warranty may be a good idea. Buying an Audi-backed extended warranty will guarantee the use of genuine Audi parts during covered repairs, but you’ll have to visit an Audi dealership for that service. Alternatively, an extended warranty from a third-party provider may offer greater flexibility, higher mileage limits, and lower costs. 

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Best Audi Extended Warranty Plans

Our top recommendation for an Audi extended warranty comes from Endurance. The company’s Supreme plan with the Highline add-on is a specialized warranty designed for a variety of luxury models. It’s an exclusionary warranty, so it covers all mechanical breakdowns unless the part or type of damage is explicitly excluded. The Endurance Highline option is available for the following high-performance Audi models:

• RS3
• RS5
• S3
• S4
• S5
• S8

Other Audi models like the A3, A4, and Q3 are eligible for Endurance’s standard plans. Be aware that the Highline option isn’t available for quad-turbo setups or engines with more than eight cylinders.

You can read our extensive reviews of our top three third-party extended warranty companies below:

• Endurance review
• CarShield review
• CARCHEX review

Advantages Of Third-Party Extended Warranties

In our research of the best extended warranty companies, we found that most aftermarket warranty providers offer five or more levels of coverage compared to Audi’s three plans. Also, you can usually find a plan that will cover the vehicle’s high-tech items. Some offer plans specifically for these items. In comparison, Audi only offers this coverage if you purchase the Platinum plan.

Critically, aftermarket warranties allow you to purchase extended coverage even after Audi’s new or CPO warranties have expired. Why lock into an extended warranty until you’re sure you’re going to keep your Audi beyond its manufacturer’s warranty?

Below, we’ve compared Audi’s extended warranty with the options available from one of our top-ranked providers, Carchex.

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Audi Extended Warranties: Our Take

If you are interested in purchasing an Audi extended warranty, there are many different plans available. If you don’t find the coverage you’re looking for in Audi’s extended warranties, consider looking at plans from a few different third-party companies. Extended warranties can save you the cost and stress of unexpected repairs, and might be a good choice for you.

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Extended Warranties For Audi: FAQ

Here are some frequently asked questions about Audi extended warranties:

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