Which Subaru Forester years have remote start?
The Subaru Forester offers remote start in 8 of the 12 model years we have trim data for (2015–2026). It first appears in 2016, optional on the 2.0XT Premium, 2.0XT Touring, 2.5i, 2.5i Limited, 2.5i Premium and 2.5i Touring. No 2026 trim has it.
| Year | Has it? | Which trims |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | No | Not available on any trim. |
| 2025 | Some trims | Standard on the Limited, Premium, Sport and Touring. Not on the Base, Limited Hybrid, Premium Hybrid, Sport Hybrid, Touring Hybrid and Wilderness. |
| 2024 | Some trims | Standard on the Limited, Premium, Sport, Touring and Wilderness. Not on the Base. |
| 2023 | Some trims | Standard on the Limited, Premium, Sport, Touring and Wilderness. Not on the Base. |
| 2022 | Some trims | Standard on the Limited, Premium, Sport, Touring and Wilderness. Not on the Base. |
| 2021 | Some trims | Standard on the Limited, Premium, Sport and Touring. Not on the Base. |
| 2020 | Some trims | Standard on the Limited, Sport and Touring. Optional on the Premium (a package, option or drivetrain adds it). Not on the Base. |
| 2019 | Some trims | Standard on the Limited, Sport and Touring. Optional on the Premium (a package, option or drivetrain adds it). Not on the Base. |
| 2018 | No | Not available on any trim. |
| 2017 | No | Not available on any trim. |
| 2016 | Optional | Optional on the 2.0XT Premium, 2.0XT Touring, 2.5i, 2.5i Limited, 2.5i Premium and 2.5i Touring (a package, option or drivetrain adds it). |
| 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.
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) seatsHeated steering wheelLeather seatsSunroof or moonroofPanoramic roof