Which Subaru Outback years have a heated steering wheel?
The Subaru Outback 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 2.5i Touring and 3.6R Touring. In 2026 it's standard on the Limited, Limited XT, Touring, Touring XT and Wilderness, optional on the Premium.
| Year | Has it? | Which trims |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Some trims | Standard on the Limited, Limited XT, Touring, Touring XT and Wilderness. Optional on the Premium (a package, option or drivetrain adds it). |
| 2025 | Some trims | Standard on the Limited, Limited XT, Onyx Edition, Onyx Edition XT, Touring, Touring XT and Wilderness. Not on the Base and Premium. |
| 2024 | Some trims | Standard on the Limited XT, Onyx Edition, Onyx Edition XT, Touring, Touring XT and Wilderness. Optional on the Limited (a package, option or drivetrain adds it). Not on the Base and Premium. |
| 2023 | Some trims | Standard on the Limited XT, Touring and Touring XT. Optional on the Limited (a package, option or drivetrain adds it). Not on the Base, Onyx Edition, Onyx Edition XT, Premium and Wilderness. |
| 2022 | Some trims | Standard on the Limited XT, Touring and Touring XT. Optional on the Limited (a package, option or drivetrain adds it). Not on the Base, Onyx Edition XT, Premium and Wilderness. |
| 2021 | Some trims | Standard on the Limited XT, Touring and Touring XT. Optional on the Limited (a package, option or drivetrain adds it). Not on the Base, Onyx Edition XT and Premium. |
| 2020 | Some trims | Standard on the Limited XT, Touring and Touring XT. Optional on the Limited (a package, option or drivetrain adds it). Not on the Base, Onyx Edition XT and Premium. |
| 2019 | Some trims | Standard on the 2.5i Touring and 3.6R Touring. Not on the 2.5i Limited, 3.6R Limited, Base and Premium. |
| 2018 | Some trims | Standard on the 2.5i Touring and 3.6R Touring. Not on the 2.5i, 2.5i Limited, 2.5i Premium and 3.6R Limited. |
| 2017 | Some trims | Standard on the 2.5i Touring and 3.6R Touring. Not on the 2.5i, 2.5i Limited, 2.5i Premium and 3.6R Limited. |
| 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 Outback
Wireless Apple CarPlayWireless Android AutoApple CarPlay (wired or wireless)Wireless phone chargingAWD or 4WDPower liftgateAdaptive cruise with stop and goLane centeringBlind-spot monitoring360-degree cameraHeated front seatsHeated second-row seatsVentilated (cooled) seatsLeather seatsRemote startSunroof or moonroof