Subaru Outback Generation 5 (2026–present)

Subaru Outback Generation 5 (2026–present) — 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 seventh-generation Subaru Outback was revealed on April 16, 2025. It went on sale in North America in late 2025 for the 2026 model year. The seventh-generation Outback transitioned to a crossover SUV compared to the raised station wagon of its predecessor with a boxier shape, taller roofline, increased use of exterior body cladding, and its platform is not shared with a sedan car (with the discontinuation of the Legacy in 2025).

Subaru said the boxy design was chosen for the Outback to emphasize the increased height of the vehicle and its durability. Evan Lindsey, the Car Line Manager responsible for the Outback's packaging and pricing at Subaru Canada, explained the reasons for the Outback's design: "From a design perspective, there were some restrictions in terms of how tall the profile of the vehicle could be because it had to share its proportions with a sedan...

That's why the lower, sleeker profile of the Outback carried through. However, with this new seventh generation, we're not restricted by those sedan proportions." Lindsey also explained about the Outback was designed to meet various consumer demands, "Within focus groups and design clinics and that sort of thing, there's kind of two camps... There were Outback owners that absolutely loved the design and they said, 'Hey, don't change it'".

The other group claimed the previous Outback did not "look SUV-like enough," according to Lindsey. He further explained, "It's kind of taking those attributes that existing Outback buyers appreciate and enhancing them... But also at the same time from a styling and design perspective, broadening the appeal." The front fascia has split headlights and a larger rectangular grille. The side has squared-off wheel arches opposed to the round shape of its predecessor, standard roof rails however the foldaway crossbars have been omitted, a widen C-pillar design with a body-colored trim piece, and 19-inch alloy wheels are available for the first time in the Outback's history.

The rear features a full-width taillight bar which also incorporates a ruler used to measure objects which is in length, "OUTBACK" badging on the rear hatch, and the Subaru logo is embossed on the black plastic bumper. Inside, there is a 12.1-inch touchscreen infotainment system, a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster with four configurable views, a cloud-based voice assistant system, physical buttons and knobs are used for HVAC system instead of touchscreen-based controls, and the X-Mode system is operated via a button on the steering wheel.

The infotainment system is powered by Google Android Automotive-based operating system, and features a faster processor and wireless capability for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Subaru added sound absorbing materials in the headliner and roof. Compared to its predecessor, wind noise has been reduced by 10% as a result of aerodynamic elements in the body sides and roof rails. Front and rear passenger seats feature "low-fatigue" seats mounted directly to the chassis.

Combined with the taller roofline, this results in increased headroom for the front and rear occupants. Due to the taller figure, the cargo space has a larger maximum cargo space of and a load floor width of . On this version of the Outback, the load floor was raised by . Like its predecessor, the seventh-generation Outback continued to be available with an off-road focused Wilderness model alongside the standard model.

The Wilderness model features 17-inch alloy wheels wrapped in Bridgestone Dueler all terrain tires, anodized copper elements for the foglights, reverse lights and roof rails, black exterior trim, an expanded front bumper, the grille features Subaru lettering instead of the brand's logo, improved tow hooks, round LED hexagonal fog lights, reinforced underbody protection, the roof weight has a static load capacity of (the load capacity drops to when the vehicle is moving), and a maximum towing capacity of .

Source: Wikipedia — Subaru Outback — Seventh generation (BU; 2025), CC BY-SA.

Market by model year

Year Units for sale Median price Vs newest Avg mileage
2026 12,879 $44,580 77% 160 mi
2027 6 $58,090 100% 1 mi

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Recalls & complaints by year (NHTSA)

Year Recalls Complaints Most reported
2026 0 10 Unknown Or Other, Electrical System, Forward Collision Avoidance
2027 0 0 —

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.

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