Volkswagen Certified Pre-Owned Program

Quick Facts

Eligible vehicles: Six model years old and newer Volkswagen vehicles
Limited warranty:
- 2018 and 2019 CPO vehicles: One year or 12,000 miles (whichever occurs first)
- 2020 and newer CPO vehicles: Two years or 20,000 miles (whichever occurs first after the expiration of the new car warranty)
- 2018 and newer CPO electric vehicles (EVs): Three years or 36,000 miles (whichever occurs first after the expiration of the new car warranty)
Powertrain warranty: Concurrent with limited warranty
Roadside assistance: 24/7 for two years from the date of purchase
Additional programs: none

What We Like

Roadside assistance includes trip interruption benefits
Warranty is transferable for some vehicles

What We Don’t

$50 fee per dealer visit for warranty repairs
Warranty is only transferable for 2020 model year and newer CPO vehicles

Volkswagen Certified

Volkswagen has one of the more opaque certified pre-owned programs. Some details remain hazy; others are obscured. The company lumps its Limited warranty and Powertrain warranties together and offers different warranty lengths for various vehicle ages and types. Nowhere on their website nor in their brochure do they fully define the qualifications for certified pre-owned. We’re left to assume that if a vehicle passes VW’s 100-plus-point inspection and is of the appropriate age, it qualifies.

As of Jan. 3, 2024, the company has three warranty terms. 2018 and 2019 vehicles (five and six model years old) get one year or 12,000 miles (whichever comes first). Model year 2020 vehicles qualify for a 2-year/24,000-mile warranty upon purchase or when the applicable new-car warranty expires (whichever happens later). 2018 and newer electric VW models get a 3-year/36,000-mile warranty (whichever comes first). The CPO sale includes 24/7 roadside assistance (provided by a third party) and trip interruption coverage for two years from purchase. Trip interruption applies for a mechanical breakdown over 100 miles from home and is limited to $500 per incident. Any necessary repairs under warranty incur a $50 deductible per service. The warranty is transferable for 2020 and newer vehicles; it is not for older CPO vehicles.

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