Updated 2026-06-24
Bosch (power tools) Warranty: How Long & How to Claim
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In short: Bosch (power tools)'s standard manufacturer warranty is Current 18V cordless (bought 6/1/2023+): 5 year on tools & chargers, 3 year on batteries. Corded & older 18V tools: 1 year. Some products run longer — see below. You generally don't need to register to be covered; keep your proof of purchase to claim.
| Standard warranty | Current 18V cordless (bought 6/1/2023+): 5 year on tools & chargers, 3 year on batteries. Corded & older 18V tools: 1 year |
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| How to claim | Phone 1-877-267-2499 or 'Start a Repair' online; return the complete product (prepaid) with proof of purchase to a Bosch Factory/Authorized Service Center. |
| Registration | Not needed for most current power-tool coverage (automatic); recommended/required for laser & measuring tools (register within 8 weeks to extend 1yr to 2yr). |
Exceptions & longer terms: 12V Max: 3yr tools/chargers/batteries. Laser & measuring tools: 1yr, extendable to 2yr with registration within 8 weeks. Older 18V tools predate the 5yr policy (1yr).
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How long is the Bosch (power tools) warranty?
Current 18V cordless (bought 6/1/2023+): 5 year on tools & chargers, 3 year on batteries. Corded & older 18V tools: 1 year. Terms vary by product — see the exceptions below.
How do I claim a Bosch (power tools) warranty?
Phone 1-877-267-2499 or 'Start a Repair' online; return the complete product (prepaid) with proof of purchase to a Bosch Factory/Authorized Service Center.
Do I need to register my Bosch (power tools) product?
Not needed for most current power-tool coverage (automatic); recommended/required for laser & measuring tools (register within 8 weeks to extend 1yr to 2yr).
Warranty facts that apply to any brand
- Manufacturer warranty and an extended/retailer 'protection plan' are two different things — the manufacturer warranty is free and covers defects; an extended plan (Geek Squad, Asurion, SquareTrade) is a separate paid service contract sold by a third party, not the maker.
- The Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act and the implied warranty of merchantability protect you beyond the written terms — this federal law preserves an implied warranty that goods work as expected, and a written warranty can't disclaim it while it lasts — baseline protection even after fine-print limits.
- Keep the receipt / proof of purchase — it's what actually proves coverage — almost every brand requires a dated proof of purchase to validate a claim and set the start date; without it a valid claim can be denied.
- Many credit cards add extended-warranty coverage automatically when you pay with the card — Visa, Mastercard and Amex have historically extended the maker's warranty (often by up to a year) at no cost on eligible purchases — check your card's current benefits guide.
- In the US you usually do NOT have to register a product to be covered — registration mainly enables recalls and marketing; some brands (Instant Pot) state in writing that not registering won't reduce your rights. Exceptions exist where registration unlocks an extension (LG, SharkNinja, Bosch lasers).
Source: boschtools.com — product warranty. General info — confirm current terms with Bosch (power tools).