Which Subaru Forester years have heated rear seats?
The Subaru Forester offers heated rear seats in 8 of the 12 model years we have trim data for (2015–2026). It first appears in 2019, standard on the Touring. In 2026 it's standard on the Touring and Touring Hybrid, and not available on the Base, Limited, Limited Hybrid, Premium, Premium Hybrid, Sport, Sport Hybrid and Wilderness.
| Year | Has it? | Which trims |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Some trims | Standard on the Touring and Touring Hybrid. Not on the Base, Limited, Limited Hybrid, Premium, Premium Hybrid, Sport, Sport Hybrid and Wilderness. |
| 2025 | Some trims | Standard on the Touring and Touring Hybrid. Not on the Base, Limited, Limited Hybrid, Premium, Premium Hybrid, Sport, Sport Hybrid and Wilderness. |
| 2024 | Some trims | Standard on the Touring. Not on the Base, Limited, Premium, Sport and Wilderness. |
| 2023 | Some trims | Standard on the Touring. Not on the Base, Limited, Premium, Sport and Wilderness. |
| 2022 | Some trims | Standard on the Touring. Not on the Base, Limited, Premium, Sport and Wilderness. |
| 2021 | Some trims | Standard on the Touring. Not on the Base, Limited, Premium and Sport. |
| 2020 | Some trims | Standard on the Touring. Not on the Base, Limited, Premium and Sport. |
| 2019 | Some trims | Standard on the Touring. Not on the Base, Limited, Premium and Sport. |
| 2018 | No | Not available on any trim. |
| 2017 | No | Not available on any trim. |
| 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 heated rear seats
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 centeringBlind-spot monitoring360-degree cameraHeated front seatsVentilated (cooled) seatsHeated steering wheelLeather seatsRemote startSunroof or moonroofPanoramic roof