ToyotaCare: what it covers and how long it lasts
ToyotaCare is the no-cost maintenance plan that comes with every new Toyota. It covers the normal factory scheduled maintenance, such as oil and filter changes, tire rotations, and inspections, plus 24-hour roadside assistance. On most 2027 models it lasts 1 year or 10,000 miles, whichever comes first. On 2026 and earlier models it lasts 2 years or 25,000 miles.
On this page (10 sections)
The short answer
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Cost | No cost; comes with the purchase or lease of a new Toyota |
| Covers | Normal factory scheduled maintenance, plus 24-hour roadside assistance |
| Length, 2027 models | 1 year or 10,000 miles (most models) |
| Length, 2026 and earlier | 2 years or 25,000 miles |
| Where | Participating Toyota dealers, in the continental U.S. |
| After it ends | Paid plans, such as ToyotaCare Plus, or pay per visit |
From Toyota’s ToyotaCare brochure (MY27 terms) and toyota.com, checked November 2026. Your dealer has the terms for your car.
What ToyotaCare covers
ToyotaCare covers the normal maintenance listed in your Toyota’s Warranty & Maintenance Guide for the plan period. Toyota’s brochure names the services:
- Engine oil and oil filter change
- Tire rotation
- Multi-point inspection
- Inspect and adjust fluid levels
Toyota recommends service every 6 months or 5,000 miles. Under the 2027 plan, that means up to 2 covered visits: the 5,000-mile and the 10,000-mile service. Some models have a different schedule in their Maintenance Guide. For how the Toyota schedule works after that, see the Toyota maintenance schedule.
How long ToyotaCare lasts
| Vehicle | No-cost maintenance | Roadside assistance |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 model year, most models | 1 year or 10,000 miles | 2 years, unlimited miles |
| 2026 model year and earlier | 2 years or 25,000 miles | 2 years, unlimited miles |
| Prius and plug-in hybrids (2027) | 1 year or 10,000 miles | 3 years, unlimited miles |
| Mirai | 3 years or 35,000 miles | 3 years, unlimited miles |
| bZ, bZ Woodland, bZ4X | 2 years or 25,000 miles on toyota.com; the MY27 battery-electric brochure says 1 year or 10,000 miles, so confirm with your dealer | 3 years, unlimited miles |
Whichever comes first. The clock starts on the date of first use: the day the new car was first delivered or put into service. From Toyota’s MY27 brochures and toyota.com/maintenance-plans, checked November 2026.
The term goes by model year, not by the date you buy. A new 2026 model sold today still gets 2 years or 25,000 miles. Check the model year on your purchase papers, or add your VIN on Toyota’s maintenance plans page.
Roadside assistance
ToyotaCare roadside assistance runs 24 hours a day. The toll-free number is in the brochure and your owner’s materials. It includes:
- Battery jump start
- Lockout help
- Emergency fuel delivery (limited)
- Flat tire service: the flat is replaced with your inflated spare
- Towing to the nearest Toyota dealer, or a Toyota dealer of your choice within 25 miles of the nearest one
- Winching out of a ditch, mud, sand, or snow, if the car is right next to a regularly traveled road
It does not pay for parts or fluids, except the limited emergency fuel. Battery-electric Toyotas add towing when the battery runs out, to a charging station, your home, or a dealer within 25 miles. Roadside assistance works in the continental U.S., Hawaii, and Canada.
What ToyotaCare does not cover
- Repairs. ToyotaCare is a maintenance plan, not a warranty. A part that fails from a defect is a matter for Toyota’s warranty.
- Parts that wear out. Brake pads, tires, wiper blades, and batteries are not on the ToyotaCare list.
- Work outside the plan period. Once the time or miles run out, the next visit is paid.
- Service outside the continental U.S. The maintenance part is valid only in the continental U.S.
- Non-participating shops. Covered visits are done at participating Toyota dealers.
Toyota says to see your dealer for details and exclusions. Ask before the visit whether anything on the work order will be charged.
ToyotaCare Plus and other paid plans
Toyota sells prepaid plans that pick up where ToyotaCare stops. The plans on toyota.com depend on your model year:
| Plan | For | What toyota.com says |
|---|---|---|
| ToyotaCare Plus | 2027 models with the 1-year plan | Up to 6 years or 13 services; starts once ToyotaCare expires, with the first service at 15,000 miles |
| ToyotaCare Plus | 2026 and earlier models | Up to 5 years or 75,000 miles from the date of first use |
| ToyotaCare Plus Service Drive | Owned 2026 and earlier vehicles (and an EV version) | Up to 4 years or 45,000 miles from the date of first use |
| Toyota Service Care | Toyotas whose ToyotaCare has expired | Prepaid maintenance with roadside assistance for 2 years, unlimited miles; can be renewed |
From toyota.com/maintenance-plans, checked November 2026. Toyota does not publish prices: dealers sell the plans. Terms and when you can buy each plan can change, so ask your dealer.
Is ToyotaCare Plus worth it? Do the math for your car. Count the visits you would make in the plan period at Toyota’s 6-month or 5,000-mile rhythm, multiply by what your dealer charges for a regular service, and compare that total with the plan price. A plan pays off for a driver who would use every visit at the dealer. It pays off less if you drive little, plan to sell the car early, or use another shop. See oil change cost and tire rotation for typical prices to compare.
When ToyotaCare ends
The maintenance schedule keeps going. Your Toyota still needs service every 6 months or 5,000 miles (or the interval in your guide), and the maintenance required light keeps counting: see Toyota maintenance required light. You can pay per visit at a dealer or at another qualified shop, or buy a plan. Under federal law, using an independent shop for routine maintenance does not by itself void your warranty, but keep the receipts. More: maintenance and your warranty.
Keep a record
Write down each ToyotaCare visit with the date and odometer, even though it cost nothing. The record shows the car was maintained on time, and it tells you when the plan’s miles or months are about to run out. A car maintenance log keeps it in one place.
FAQ
What does ToyotaCare cover?
Normal factory scheduled maintenance for the plan period: oil and filter changes, tire rotations, multi-point inspections, and fluid level checks and top-offs, plus 24-hour roadside assistance. It does not cover repairs or parts that wear out, such as brake pads and tires.
How long does ToyotaCare last?
On most 2027 models, 1 year or 10,000 miles, whichever comes first. On 2026 and earlier models, 2 years or 25,000 miles. The Mirai gets 3 years or 35,000 miles. Roadside assistance runs 2 or 3 years with unlimited miles.
Is ToyotaCare Plus worth it?
It depends on how much you drive and where you service the car. Compare the plan price from your dealer with the cost of the visits you would make in the same period. It makes the most sense if you plan to keep the car and service it at the dealer.
Can I use ToyotaCare at any shop?
No. ToyotaCare visits are done at participating Toyota dealers in the continental U.S. After the plan ends, you can use any qualified shop.
Milealot is an independent site, not affiliated with or endorsed by Toyota Motor North America. Toyota, ToyotaCare, and ToyotaCare Plus are trademarks of their owner and are used here only to name the programs.
Sources
- Toyota, ToyotaCare brochure (MY27 terms: 1 year/10,000 miles, 2026 and earlier 2 years/25,000 miles, Mirai, roadside services and limits, valid areas, 6-month/5,000-mile service, up to 2 services, date of first use) (checked November 12, 2026): toyota.com (PDF)
- Toyota, ToyotaCare brochure for battery-electric vehicles (MY27; 3-year roadside, out-of-charge towing) (checked November 12, 2026): toyota.com (PDF)
- Federal Trade Commission, consumer alert “FTC says companies’ warranty restrictions were illegal” (July 2022; independent shops and the warranty) (checked November 12, 2026): consumer.ftc.gov
- Toyota, ToyotaCare & maintenance plans (ToyotaCare Plus, ToyotaCare Plus Service Drive, Toyota Service Care; Mirai and bZ terms) (checked November 12, 2026): toyota.com