Subaru Outback Generation 4 (2020–2025)

Subaru Outback Generation 4 (2020–2025) — production years, market prices by model year, NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, and live listings for sale on VehiSales.

Subaru Outback — body generations

Generation Produced Facelift
Generation 2 2010–2014 —
Generation 3 2015–2019 —
Generation 4 2020–2025 —
Generation 5 2026–present —

Vehicles within one generation share the same platform and body style.

Engines used in the Outback

Engine families this model shipped with, by NHTSA VIN build data — each links to every model that shares it.

Engine Years in this model Also used in VIN builds ⓘ
Subaru 2.5L Boxer (FB25/EJ25) 2010–2026 8 models 202
Subaru 2.4L 4-cylinder 2020–2026 5 models 44

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About this generation

The revised Outback was premiered at the New York International Auto Show on April 17, 2019, and went on sale at United States dealerships starting in the third quarter of 2019 for the 2020 model year alongside the Legacy sedan. Changes and features mirror those made to the Legacy, and the raised suspension of the Outback provides a minimum ground clearance of . Subaru, due to the Outback, accounts for more than 80% of the new station wagons sold in the US.

In North America, the engine options, like the Legacy, are the 2.5-litre FB25D flat-four that produces at 5,800 rpm and the turbocharged 2.4-litre FA24F flat-four found on XT models that produces at 5,600 rpm. In the U.S, it comes in Base, Premium, Onyx Edition, Limited and Touring. In Canada, it is available in Convenience, Touring, Outdoor, Limited and Premier. 2021: Steering responsive LED headlights, passenger seatbelt reminder and rear seatbelt reminder features became standard on all trims.

2022: The introduction of the Wilderness model, which sits between the Onyx Edition and Touring trims. Other changes include LED foglights became standard in all trims and the rear air-con vents became standard on the Premium trim. 2023: The Outback line-up received a refresh except for the Wilderness model, with a new front fascia, new headlights and additional front cladding. Inside, it features the latest version STARLINK® Multimedia Plus infotainment system with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto and the first Subaru to integrate What3words (W3W) global location technology into its navigation system.

The EyeSight system added a third wide-angle camera for the Touring trim and the Touring receives a standard LCD Smart Rearview Mirror display. The Onyx trim became available with the base non-turbo engine. 2024: The Wilderness model received an updated front fascia with new LED foglights. Other changes include a heated steering wheel became standard on the Onyx Edition trim. 2025: The Limited trim includes DriverFocus Distraction Mitigation System, a heated steering wheel, a powered sunroof and a STARLINK® 11.6-in Multimedia Navigation system as standard features.

The sixth-generation Outback was marketed outside of North America starting in 2021. The Outback was released in Australia on February 18, 2021, in three trim levels: Base, Sport and Touring, powered by a 2.5-litre FB25D gasoline engine. The 2.4-litre FA24F turbocharged gasoline engine was added to the line-up for the Sport and Touring trim levels, features dual exhaust pipes, unique six-LED foglights and an XT badge.

Thailand was the first ASEAN country to market the sixth-generation Outback on March 23, 2021, in Singapore on April 7, 2021, in the Philippines on August 23, 2021, in Vietnam on November 15, 2021, in Indonesia on August 10, 2023 at the 30th Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show, and Malaysia on September 20, 2024. The sixth-generation Outback was released in the European market in April 2021, in two trim levels: Touring and Field, exclusively powered by a 2.5-litre FB25D gasoline engine.

The sixth-generation Outback was released in Taiwan on April 16, 2021 as a sole variant. The entry-level Lite variant followed at a later date. The sixth-generation Outback was released in South Africa on May 3, 2021, in two trim levels: Field and Touring, with both trims comes with the EyeSight system; it is powered by a 2.5-litre FB25D gasoline engine. The 2.4-litre FA24F turbocharged gasoline engine was added for South Africa in May 2023.

The sixth-generation Outback was released in Japan on October 7, 2021 as the Legacy Outback, in two trim levels: X-BREAK and Limited, both trims comes with the EyeSight system. It is powered exclusively by the 1.8-litre CB18 turbocharged gasoline engine. In September 2023, the Legacy Outback received a few model improvements and the addition of a special edition Limited EX "Active × Black" model.

Source: Wikipedia — Subaru Outback — Sixth generation (BT; 2019), CC BY-SA.

Market by model year

Year Units for sale Median price Vs newest Avg mileage
2020 837 $20,998 62% 69,850 mi
2021 688 $22,868 68% 64,128 mi
2022 913 $24,881 74% 53,853 mi
2023 1,528 $28,332 84% 37,117 mi
2024 1,187 $29,013 86% 32,406 mi
2025 1,600 $33,750 100% 9,618 mi

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Recalls & complaints by year (NHTSA)

Year Recalls Complaints Most reported
2020 6 893 Visibility/Wiper, Electrical System, Unknown Or Other
2021 4 292 Visibility/Wiper, Electrical System, Unknown Or Other
2022 4 458 Visibility/Wiper, Unknown Or Other, Electrical System
2023 2 86 Forward Collision Avoidance, Electrical System, Unknown Or Other
2024 0 88 Unknown Or Other, Visibility/Wiper, Electrical System
2025 0 136 Unknown Or Other, Forward Collision Avoidance, Lane Departure

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.

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