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Which Subaru Outback years have remote start?

The Subaru Outback offers remote start in 6 of the 12 model years we have trim data for (2015–2026). It first appears in 2015, optional on the 2.5i, 2.5i Limited, 2.5i Premium and 3.6R Limited. Every trim has it standard from 2026 on.

YearHas it?Which trims
2026 StandardStandard on every trim (Limited, Limited XT, Premium, Touring, Touring XT and Wilderness).
2025 Some trimsStandard on the Limited, Limited XT, Onyx Edition, Onyx Edition XT, Premium, Touring, Touring XT and Wilderness. Not on the Base.
2024 Some trimsStandard on the Limited, Limited XT, Onyx Edition, Onyx Edition XT, Touring, Touring XT and Wilderness. Not on the Base and Premium.
2023 NoNot available on any trim.
2022 Some trimsStandard on the Limited, Limited XT, Onyx Edition XT and Wilderness. Not on the Base, Premium, Touring and Touring XT.
2021 NoNot available on any trim.
2020 Some trimsStandard 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 NoNot available on any trim.
2018 NoNot available on any trim.
2017 NoNot available on any trim.
2016 NoNot available on any trim.
2015 OptionalOptional on the 2.5i, 2.5i Limited, 2.5i Premium and 3.6R Limited (a package, option or drivetrain adds it).

"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 remote start

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) seatsHeated steering wheelLeather seatsSunroof or moonroof