Lexus Extended Warranty Overview

Motor1 Reviews Team Take:

• The Lexus extended warranty costs an average of $456 per year of coverage, which is cheaper than the industry average of $632 per year.
• RepairPal ranks Lexus in seventh place out of 32 car brands for its low average ownership costs.
• Lexus owners on our manufacturer warranty survey from 2024 were satisfied with their coverage.
• Endurance is the best third-party option for Lexus vehicles since it can cover luxury models and has a wide range of plans.

While the Lexus factory warranty is comprehensive, it only lasts 4 years or 50,000 miles, which is one of the main reasons to consider adding an extended warranty. You can get a plan from your Lexus dealer or shop from the best extended car warranty providers as an alternative. Below, we’ll go over the Lexus extended warranty in detail so you can decide if it’s the best option.

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Lexus Extended Warranty

Aside from the coverage provided when you purchase a new vehicle, drivers can pick up a Lexus vehicle service agreement. The three extended warranty plans offered by Lexus come with various levels of coverage for component parts and systems. New Lexus vehicles are eligible for coverage for up to 4 years or 50,000 miles, whichever comes first. Used Lexus vehicles are eligible for coverage at the time of sale for up to 9 model years from the current model year or up to 125,000 miles.

Lexus Extended Warranty Plans

Below, you can compare what each of Lexus’ three plans covers.

Plan Name	Description of Coverage
Platinum	Comprehensive exclusionary coverage for all systems including the engine, transmission, drive axle, electrical, fuel, steering, cooling, hybrid components, suspension, and computer/electronics.
Gold	Covers components in the transmission, hybrid system, drive axle, engine, air conditioning, brakes, cooling, electrical, fuel, steering, suspension, and computer/electronics.
Powertrain	Covers components in the transmission, drive axle, engine, and hybrid system.

Lexus also offers a plan for certified pre-owned (CPO) vehicles called the Lexus L/Certified Vehicle Service Agreement. This offers similar coverage to the Platinum plan and can last up to 5 years/unlimited miles after the factory certified pre-owned warranty of 2 years/unlimited miles expires.

More information about what components are included and excluded in Lexus vehicle service agreements can be found on the Lexus website.

What’s Not Covered by the Lexus Extended Warranty?

The Lexus extended warranty doesn’t cover everything. The Gold and Powertrain plans only cover what’s written on the contract. The Platinum plan covers any breakdown except for a list of exclusions like:

• Batteries
• Brake pads and shoes
• Cosmetic trim and moldings
• Paint
• Bulbs
• Damage from lack of maintenance, accidents, or misuse
• Aftermarket modifications

Lexus Extended Warranty Benefits

In addition to parts and labor covered by each tier of a Lexus Vehicle Service Agreement, Lexus owners can take advantage of benefits such as:

• Roadside assistance: Provides 24/7 assistance with services including flat tire replacement, lockout services, jump starts, and fuel delivery.
• Substitute transportation: Platinum coverage provides rental car reimbursement up to $50 per day for a maximum of five days per occurrence and Gold and Powertrain coverage provide up to $35 per day.
• Travel protection: In the event of a mechanical breakdown more than 150 miles from home, Platinum coverage provides lodging and meal reimbursement up to $100 per day for four days and Gold and Powertrain provide up to $50 per day.

Lexus Extended Warranty Terms and Conditions

You can purchase a Lexus vehicle service agreement from the dealer at any time until the car reaches four years or 50,000 miles. Used cars are eligible for coverage only at the time of vehicle sale. 

If you buy coverage with the purchase of your car, the Lexus dealer can include it in your monthly payments. Know that you’ll pay interest on the plan in this case. It is important to note that you can ask the dealer to keep the two purchases separate so as not to pay additional interest on your warranty. 

You have two deductible options: $0 or a $100 disappearing deductible. The $100 disappearing deductible is waived if you go back to the dealer where you bought the plan.

If you cancel the Lexus vehicle service agreement within 30 days, you’ll receive a full refund minus the $50 processing fee. Any cancellations after that, or once a claim has been paid, will be prorated. You can also transfer a plan to a private buyer if you sell the car.

The Lexus extended warranty covers repairs at Lexus dealerships. While this guarantees you get original components installed by factory-trained technicians, you can’t just go to any mechanic in town.

Lexus Extended Warranty Maintenance Plans

Lexus covers the first two maintenance visits for free. After that, prepaid maintenance can be a good way to make sure your car is taken care of for a number of years. With prepaid maintenance, you also get today’s rates for maintenance which can increase in cost over time. Lexus offers different plans depending on whether you’re a current owner or want to purchase a new or certified pre-owned Lexus.

Maintenance Plan Option	Term Length	Eligibility	Coverage Details
LexusCare Service (For current owners)	2 years or 4 services from plan purchase	No age or mileage restrictions	4 tire rotations, 4 multi-point inspections, and 2 oil changes plus roadside assistance
LexusCare Service Premium (For current owners)	2 years or 4 services from plan purchase	No age or mileage restrictions	4 tire rotations, 4 multi-point inspections, 2 cabin air filter changes, 2 oil changes, 1 brake fluid change, and 1 engine air filter change plus roadside assistance
New Vehicle Prepaid Maintenance	Up to 5 years/90,000 miles from plan purchase	New vehicles under 18,000 miles for synthetic or 13,000 miles for conventional oil	Covers routine maintenance (oil changes, tire rotations, inspections, and other recommended services) plus milestone services every 15,000 miles
L/Certified Prepaid Maintenance	Up to 3 years/30,000 miles from plan purchase	Within 2 years/ 20,000 miles of CPO purchase	Covers routine maintenance (oil changes, tire rotations, inspections, and other recommended services) plus milestone services every 15,000 miles

LexusCare Service and LexusCare Service Premium cover maintenance for two years or four services, whichever comes first. Since there are no time or mileage restrictions on vehicles, you can purchase the plan again. You could also purchase a LexusCare Service or Service Premium plan after having a New Vehicle or L/Certified plan.

More Lexus Protection Products

Like most auto manufacturers, Lexus offers a few more protection products for different situations.

• Guaranteed Auto Protection (GAP): This option covers the difference between what you owe on a loan and your car’s current value if you total the vehicle.
• Tire & Wheel Protection: This plan repairs or replaces tires damaged by road hazards. It also replaces damaged wheels if they don’t hold a seal with a new tire. You can upgrade to Tire & Wheel Protection Platinum to add paintless dent and windshield repair. Another add-on, Key Replacement Protection, replaces lost or damaged key fobs up to $800.
• Excess Wear & Use Protection: This covers wear like torn seats and body dents when you turn in a leased vehicle. It has a maximum limit of $7,500.

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Lexus Extended Warranty vs. Factory Warranty

When deciding whether to purchase a Lexus extended warranty, you should also consider your Lexus factory plan. This coverage differs if you bought a new or certified pre-owned Lexus.

Lexus New Car Warranty

For all new Lexus models, the manufacturer provides warranty coverage. Lexus factory warranties include a bumper-to-bumper plan, a powertrain warranty, a hybrid warranty, corrosion protection, and a service protection plan. Below is a list of the specific coverage found in your Lexus factory warranty.

• 4-year/50,000-mile basic warranty: This is the company’s bumper-to-bumper warranty. This coverage protects you from repairs related to faulty workmanship or material defects. It also includes wheel balancing and alignment but for only 12 months/12,000 miles.
• 6-year/70,000-mile powertrain warranty: The Lexus powertrain warranty protects the transmission, transaxle, engine, and front- or rear-wheel drive systems.
• 8-year/100,000-mile hybrid warranty: This covers the hybrid battery control module, hybrid control module, and inverter with converter. On 2020 and newer models, the hybrid battery is covered for 10 years/150,000 miles.
• 6-year/unlimited-mile corrosion/perforation warranty: This warranty covers repairs on the original body panels if they rust.
• 12-month/unlimited-mile service parts warranty: This covers defective, originally installed repair or replacement parts.

Lexus Certified Pre-Owned Warranty

Certified pre-owned Lexus vehicles are called L/Certified vehicles. These are lightly used vehicles that receive a thorough inspection and service. After that, L/Certified cars get a bumper-to-bumper warranty for two years and unlimited miles. This coverage begins when the factory warranty expires or when you purchase the L/Certified vehicle, whichever is later.

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Lexus Extended Warranty Cost

Our data shows the Lexus extended warranty costs an average of $456 per year of coverage. This is below the industry average of $632 per year. Total costs ranged from $1,637 to $4,650. Considering Lexus is a luxury vehicle brand, the warranty is a great value. Lexus’ extended warranty tends to be cheaper than plans from European luxury brands like BMW and Mercedes-Benz.

Our team received 18 quotes for different Lexus models, which you can see below. All quotes apply to Platinum coverage.

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What Our Survey Respondents Say About Lexus Warranties

It’s helpful to know what real customers say before buying an extended warranty. In January of 2024, our team surveyed 100 people who had purchased an extended warranty from their car’s manufacturer. Out of the total, 12 respondents bought a Lexus extended warranty. We’ll cover a few takeaways below. 

How Much Did You Pay for the Extended Warranty?

Data from our survey shows Lexus extended warranties are affordable compared to other options, which lines up with what we found in researching quotes. The vast majority of respondents paid below $3,000 for a plan and a third paid below $1,000. No respondent paid over $4,000 for a Lexus extended warranty.

• Under $1,000: 33%
• $1,000 to $2,000: 25%
• $2,000 to $3,000: 33%
• $3,000 to $4,000: 8%
• $4,000 to $5,000: 0%
• Over $5,000: 0%

How Satisfied Are You With Warranty Coverage?

Respondents were satisfied overall with their Lexus extended warranties. Here are a few of their thoughts:

• I am happy with the duration and price.
• I am very satisfied with the warranty coverage.
• I’m very satisfied with the great price and great reliability.
• I enjoy the plan very much. It’s affordable and gives me peace of mind.

Have You Ever Submitted a Claim?

Only one respondent had submitted a claim with their warranty plan. They said the process was “so easy and not confusing. The repair shop took care of all the details.”

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Should You Buy a Lexus Extended Warranty?

Lexus’ extended warranty is affordable on average, but so are repairs. Ratings from J.D. Power and RepairPal show breakdowns are generally affordable. Lexus repairs are even cheaper on average than repairs for many non-luxury brands. The bottom line is to find a good price on an extended warranty since repair costs are manageable without one.

Reliability of Lexus Vehicles

Each year, J.D. Power ranks auto manufacturers on reliability of three-year-old vehicles. This can be a good indicator of ownership costs you can expect. Generally speaking, the more reliable a vehicle is, the less likely an extended warranty will pay out its full value in repairs.

RepairPal is another good source of industry data. The company publishes average repair cost data for many parts and vehicles. It also ranks cars and brands based on this information.

J.D. Power Reliability Ratings

Lexus took first place in the J.D. Power 2024 U.S. Vehicle Dependability Study℠. In other words, Lexus owners had the fewest problems in three-year-old vehicles compared to any other manufacturer. Lexus owners reported 135 problems per 100 vehicles while the industry average was 190 problems. 

RepairPal Reliability Ratings

RepairPal has a similar assessment of Lexus. The site ranks Lexus in seventh place out of 32 car brands for its reliability. According to RepairPal, Lexus owners pay an average of $551 per year for repairs and maintenance, which is cheaper than the industry average of $652.

RepairPal data shows Lexus owners visit repair shops slightly more often than the industry average but there’s a lower chance for the repair to be severe. Below, you can compare Lexus’ ratings to the industry.

Category	Lexus Ranking	Industry Average
Cost of ownership	$551	$652
Repair frequency	0.5 times per year	0.4 times per year
Repair severity*	8%	12%
Overall reliability ranking	4.0 out of 5.0 (7th among 32 car brands)	3.4 out of 5.0

*Repair severity refers to the probability that a repair will cost three-times the average annual repair cost for all models. 

Cost of Lexus Repairs

Below are a few Lexus repair costs according to RepairPal.

Lexus Model	Vehicle Component	Average Repair Cost
ES 350	Active suspension system control module replacement	$793 – $822
ES 350	Catalytic converter replacement	$1,660 – $1,689
RX 350	Spark plug replacement	$387 – $458
RX 350	Knock sensor replacement	$472 – $545
RX 350	Radiator replacement	$884 – $998

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Lexus Extended Warranty vs. a Third-Party Warranty

Lexus’ Platinum, Gold, and Powertrain plans offer good coverage options with factory-trained technicians doing repairs. However, they have some limitations. You can’t go to any repair shop you’d like, and the plans may not last as long as other options. It’s a good idea to compare plans from third-party providers when you shop. Below are a few pros and cons of each.

Our Experience Buying Third-Party Warranties

We recently purchased warranties from four providers to get more insight into the process. We bought plans over the phone from autopom!, Carchex, CarShield, and Endurance, while we bought a plan online from Olive. Below is a summary of our experience buying third-party warranties.

Third-Party Company	Plan	Price	Coverage Terms	Our Buying Experience
Autopom!	Exclusionary (comprehensive)	$125.75 per month for 24 months	4 years/ unlimited miles	The salesperson was incredibly friendly and helpful.
Carchex	Titanium (comprehensive)	$150 per month	Month-to-month	Quote may change based on the salesperson. Discounts vary based on how much you can haggle with them.
CarShield**	Diamond (comprehensive)	$150 per month	Month-to-month	Reps were  generally friendly and helpful.
Endurance	Secure Plus (mid-level)	$93.17 per month for 30 months	2.5 years/40,000 miles	Easy experience overall.
Olive	Powertrain	$60.23 for 36 months	3 years/185,000 maximum miles	100% online purchase was easy to do in under an hour.

*All quotes apply to a 2021 Honda CR-V with 60,000 miles.

**Editor’s Note: On July 31, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission announced that CarShield will pay $10 million to settle FTC charges that its advertisements and telemarketing for vehicle service contracts are deceptive and misleading, and that many purchasers found that repairs were not covered.

What Our Survey Data Says About Buying Third-Party Warranties

We surveyed 1,000 people who had bought a third-party extended warranty in the second quarter of 2024. Below are some takeaways from our survey.

Who Is Your Extended Warranty Provider?

Considering third-party plans only, CarShield was the most popular provider in our survey.

• CarShield: 33%
• Endurance: 8%
• EasyCare Warranty: 7%
• CARCHEX: 7%
• American Dream Auto Protect: 4%
• Omega Auto Care: 4%

Why Did You Buy an Extended Warranty?

Many respondents purchased plans because the dealership recommended one or their existing coverage had expired.

• My existing warranty coverage expired: 23%
• I anticipated my car’s repair needs: 10%
• I saw an ad for extended car warranty coverage: 10%
• The dealership recommended a warranty for my car: 29%
• I want to maintain my car’s resale value: 15%
• I recently paid for a major repair: 3%
• Other: 2%

How Much Did You Pay for the Warranty?

About half of the respondents paid between $1,000 and $3,000 for their warranty. Only 11% paid under $1,000.

• Less than $1000: 11%
• Between $1000 and $1,500: 19%
• Between $1,500 and $2,000: 13%
• Between $2,000 and $2,500: 12%
• Between $2,500 and $3,000: 14%
• Between $3,000 and $3,500: 13%
• Between $3,500 and $4,000: 8%
• Between $4,000 and $4,500: 7%
• Over $4,500: 5%

Quotes From Our Survey

We asked respondents to describe their experiences. Here are a few examples: 

• My claim was processed and approved very quickly. The customer service is very knowledgeable and approachable.
• They made the process really easy and explained it to me well.
• They offered what I needed at a price I could afford.
• They were upfront about the payments and what it covered and what I would have to pay out of pocket for what they did not cover.

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Best Third-Party Vehicle Service Contract Options

While the Lexus warranty has its perks, we recommend our top pick for warranty coverage, Endurance, which won our Best Coverage award in our 2024 industry review. See the tables below to learn more about the company and to see how the Lexus warranty stacks up next to Endurance. 

Endurance vs. Lexus Extended Warranty

See how Endurance compares to Lexus warranty side by side: 

	Endurance	Lexus
Plan options	6	3
Maximum mileage	Unlimited	Unspecified
Maximum age	20 years	Unspecified
When to buy	Anytime	Before 4 years/50,000 miles
Choice of repair shop	Any mechanic certified by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE®)	Lexus dealerships
Maintenance coverage	Advantage plan covers oil changes, brake pads, cooling system maintenance and more	Offered separately
Benefits	Roadside assistance, trip interruption, rental car plus Elite benefits like key fob replacement, and tire repair for one year	Roadside assistance, substitute transportation, and travel protection

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Lexus Extended Warranty: Bottom Line

At the end of the day, a Lexus vehicle service contract can be a good option considering the company’s plans are affordable. However, as your car ages, you might want to look at third-party options that offer more flexibility.

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Lexus Extended Warranty: FAQ

Below are commonly asked questions about the Lexus extended warranty: 

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Methodology

In an effort to provide accurate and unbiased information to consumers, our expert review team collects data from dozens of extended auto warranty companies to formulate rankings of the best providers. Companies receive a score in each of the following categories, as well as an overall weighted score out of 5.0 stars.

• Industry Standing: Warranty providers with a history of strong business practices and endorsements from experts receive the highest scores in this category.
• Coverage: This rating is based on types of extended warranty plans available, coverage terms, and added benefits like roadside assistance.
• Cost: Our research team reviews sample quotes for a variety of plans and vehicles. Companies with lower prices per year of coverage receive the best scores.
• Transparency: This score takes into account contract transparency and the availability of a money-back guarantee.
• Customer Service: We comb through customer reviews and perform our own shopper analysis to get a sense of the responsiveness and helpfulness of each warranty company.

*Data accurate at time of publication.

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