Which Subaru Outback years have blind-spot monitoring?
The Subaru Outback offers blind-spot monitoring in 12 of the 12 model years we have trim data for (2015–2026). It first appears in 2015, standard on the 2.5i Limited and 3.6R Limited and optional on the 2.5i Premium. Every trim has it standard from 2026 on.
| Year | Has it? | Which trims |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Standard | Standard on every trim (Limited, Limited XT, Premium, Touring, Touring XT and Wilderness). |
| 2025 | Some trims | Standard on the Limited, Limited XT, Onyx Edition, Onyx Edition XT, Touring, Touring XT and Wilderness. Optional on the Premium (a package, option or drivetrain adds it). Not on the Base. |
| 2024 | Some trims | Standard on the Limited, Limited XT, Onyx Edition, Onyx Edition XT, Touring, Touring XT and Wilderness. Optional on the Premium (a package, option or drivetrain adds it). Not on the Base. |
| 2023 | Some trims | Standard on the Limited, Limited XT, Onyx Edition, Onyx Edition XT, Touring, Touring XT and Wilderness. Optional on the Premium (a package, option or drivetrain adds it). Not on the Base. |
| 2022 | Some trims | Standard on the Limited, Limited XT, Onyx Edition XT, Touring, Touring XT and Wilderness. Optional on the Premium (a package, option or drivetrain adds it). Not on the Base. |
| 2021 | Some trims | Standard on the Limited, Limited XT, Onyx Edition XT, Touring and Touring XT. Optional on the Premium (a package, option or drivetrain adds it). Not on the Base. |
| 2020 | Some trims | Standard on the Limited, Limited XT, Onyx Edition XT, Touring and Touring XT. Optional on the Premium (a package, option or drivetrain adds it). Not on the Base. |
| 2019 | Some trims | Standard on the 2.5i Limited, 2.5i Touring, 3.6R Limited and 3.6R Touring. Optional on the Premium (a package, option or drivetrain adds it). Not on the Base. |
| 2018 | Some trims | Standard on the 2.5i Limited, 2.5i Touring, 3.6R Limited and 3.6R Touring. Optional on the 2.5i Premium (a package, option or drivetrain adds it). Not on the 2.5i. |
| 2017 | Some trims | Standard on the 2.5i Limited, 2.5i Touring, 3.6R Limited and 3.6R Touring. Optional on the 2.5i Premium (a package, option or drivetrain adds it). Not on the 2.5i. |
| 2016 | Some trims | Standard on the 2.5i Limited and 3.6R Limited. Optional on the 2.5i Premium (a package, option or drivetrain adds it). Not on the 2.5i. |
| 2015 | Some trims | Standard on the 2.5i Limited and 3.6R Limited. Optional on the 2.5i Premium (a package, option or drivetrain adds it). Not on the 2.5i. |
"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 Outback
Wireless Apple CarPlayWireless Android AutoApple CarPlay (wired or wireless)Wireless phone chargingAWD or 4WDPower liftgateAdaptive cruise with stop and goLane centering360-degree cameraHeated front seatsHeated second-row seatsVentilated (cooled) seatsHeated steering wheelLeather seatsRemote startSunroof or moonroof