Yamaha warranty for pianos & keyboards
The short version
Yamaha covers pianos & keyboards in full for 5 years, with no partial coverage after that. That full coverage is the same as most of the 3 brands we compared, which typically cover 5 years in full. You don't need to register to get this coverage.
From Yamaha's published warranty, checked October 2026.
What's covered
Full coverage: everything, parts and laborPartial coverage: some parts only, you usually pay labor
Purchase5 yrs10 yrs+Full: 5 yearsNo partial coverage
- Full coverageWhole instrument (Clavinova)5 years
Varies by model line
Yamaha words its warranty differently for some lines. This page shows the least generous one.
- Digital pianos and keyboardsFull: 5 years. No partial coverage
- Acoustic pianosFull: 10 years. No partial coverage
The fine print, decoded
What it leaves out
- Accidental breaks and misuse
- Normal wear and tear
- Power problems
Good to know before you buy
- Covers the original owner only, bought from an authorized Yamaha dealer.
- Portable keyboards and other models have different, usually shorter, coverage.
- Power surges and lightning damage are not covered.
- Coverage applies only in the 50 US states and DC.
- Start with the dealer you bought from.
How other brands compare for pianos & keyboards
Compare all 3 brandsWhere you buy it matters
How long stores give you to return it
Longest return window first, for pianos & keyboards.
- WalmartMost items90 days
- Guitar CenterMost items45 days
- SweetwaterMost items30 days from delivery
From each store's published return policy, using its rule for pianos & keyboards where it has one. Member and holiday extensions aren't counted. Check yours before you buy.
Other things Yamaha makes
- Band Instruments65/100Full: 5 years. No partial coverage.
- Drums & Percussion65/100Full: 5 years. No partial coverage.
- Generators43/100Full: 3 years. No partial coverage.
- Guitars & Basses45/100Full: None. Partial to lifetime.
- Headphones & Earbuds21/100Full: 1 year. No partial coverage.
- Speakers & Soundbars32/100Full: 2 years. No partial coverage.
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