Which Subaru Forester years have a heated steering wheel?
The Subaru Forester offers a heated steering wheel 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 and 2.5i Touring. In 2026 it's standard on the Limited, Touring and Touring Hybrid, and not available on the Base, Limited Hybrid, Premium, Premium Hybrid, Sport, Sport Hybrid and Wilderness.
| Year | Has it? | Which trims |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Some trims | Standard on the Limited, Touring and Touring Hybrid. Not on the Base, Limited Hybrid, Premium, Premium Hybrid, Sport, Sport Hybrid and Wilderness. |
| 2025 | Some trims | Standard on the Limited, Touring and Touring Hybrid. Not on the Base, Limited Hybrid, Premium, Premium Hybrid, Sport, Sport Hybrid and Wilderness. |
| 2024 | Some trims | Standard on the Touring. Optional on the Limited (a package, option or drivetrain adds it). Not on the Base, Premium, Sport and Wilderness. |
| 2023 | Some trims | Standard on the Touring. Optional on the Limited (a package, option or drivetrain adds it). Not on the Base, Premium, Sport and Wilderness. |
| 2022 | Some trims | Standard on the Touring. Optional on the Limited (a package, option or drivetrain adds it). Not on the Base, Premium, Sport and Wilderness. |
| 2021 | Some trims | Standard on the Touring. Optional on the Limited (a package, option or drivetrain adds it). Not on the Base, Premium and Sport. |
| 2020 | Some trims | Standard on the Touring. Optional on the Limited (a package, option or drivetrain adds it). Not on the Base, Premium and Sport. |
| 2019 | Some trims | Standard on the Touring. Optional on the Limited (a package, option or drivetrain adds it). Not on the Base, Premium and Sport. |
| 2018 | Some trims | Standard on the 2.0XT Touring and 2.5i Touring. Not on the 2.0XT Premium, 2.5i, 2.5i Limited, 2.5i Premium and 2.5i Premium Black Edition. |
| 2017 | Some trims | Standard on the 2.0XT Touring and 2.5i Touring. Not on the 2.0XT Premium, 2.5i, 2.5i Limited and 2.5i Premium. |
| 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 a heated steering wheel
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 seatsHeated second-row seatsVentilated (cooled) seatsLeather seatsRemote startSunroof or moonroofPanoramic roof