Which Subaru Forester years have blind-spot monitoring?
The Subaru Forester offers blind-spot monitoring in 10 of the 12 model years we have trim data for (2015–2026). It first appears in 2017, standard on the 2.0XT Touring, 2.5i Limited and 2.5i Touring and optional on the 2.5i Premium. In 2026 it's standard on the Limited, Limited Hybrid, Premium Hybrid, Sport, Sport Hybrid, Touring, Touring Hybrid and Wilderness, optional on the Premium, and not available on the Base.
| Year | Has it? | Which trims |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Some trims | Standard on the Limited, Limited Hybrid, Premium Hybrid, Sport, Sport Hybrid, Touring, Touring Hybrid and Wilderness. Optional on the Premium (a package, option or drivetrain adds it). Not on the Base. |
| 2025 | Some trims | Standard on the Limited, Limited Hybrid, Premium Hybrid, Sport, Sport Hybrid, Touring, Touring Hybrid and Wilderness. Optional on the Premium (a package, option or drivetrain adds it). Not on the Base. |
| 2024 | Some trims | Standard on the Limited, Sport, Touring and Wilderness. Optional on the Premium (a package, option or drivetrain adds it). Not on the Base. |
| 2023 | Some trims | Standard on the Limited, Sport, Touring and Wilderness. Optional on the Premium (a package, option or drivetrain adds it). Not on the Base. |
| 2022 | Some trims | Standard on the Limited, Sport, Touring and Wilderness. Optional on the Premium (a package, option or drivetrain adds it). Not on the Base. |
| 2021 | Some trims | Standard on the Limited, Sport and Touring. Optional on the Premium (a package, option or drivetrain adds it). Not on the Base. |
| 2020 | Some trims | Standard on the Limited and Touring. Optional on the Premium and Sport (a package, option or drivetrain adds it). Not on the Base. |
| 2019 | Some trims | Standard on the Limited and Touring. Optional on the Premium and Sport (a package, option or drivetrain adds it). Not on the Base. |
| 2018 | Some trims | Standard on the 2.0XT Touring, 2.5i Limited, 2.5i Premium Black Edition and 2.5i Touring. Optional on the 2.5i Premium (a package, option or drivetrain adds it). Not on the 2.0XT Premium and 2.5i. |
| 2017 | Some trims | Standard on the 2.0XT Touring, 2.5i Limited and 2.5i Touring. Optional on the 2.5i Premium (a package, option or drivetrain adds it). Not on the 2.0XT Premium and 2.5i. |
| 2016 | No | Not available on any trim. |
| 2015 | No | Not available on any trim. |
"Optional" means a package, option or drivetrain (FWD or AWD) adds it, so check the window sticker of the car you're buying. Trim data from OpenSpec, the manufacturer's equipment guides and NHTSA's vehicle database; years without trim data aren't listed.
Every model with blind-spot monitoring
More about the Subaru Forester
Wireless Apple CarPlayWireless Android AutoApple CarPlay (wired or wireless)Wireless phone chargingAWD or 4WDPower liftgateHybrid, plug-in hybrid or electricAdaptive cruise with stop and goLane centering360-degree cameraHeated front seatsHeated second-row seatsVentilated (cooled) seatsHeated steering wheelLeather seatsRemote startSunroof or moonroofPanoramic roof