2010–2014 Subaru Outback Headlight and Bulb Sizes

Which Subaru Outback model years does this cover?

These headlight bulbs specifications apply to every Subaru Outback built from 2010 through 2014 — the BR (4th generation), mid-size wagon/crossover. Nothing in this specification changes between those model years. Pick your year for the engines it offered, what changed that year, and the problems recorded against it.

What changed during the 2010–2014 Subaru Outback

• 2010–2012Generation launch; pre-facelift styling, slightly taller ride height than later years
• 2011Minor changes following the 2010 redesign: XM satellite radio becomes standard and the power liftgate feature expands to more trims
• 2012Premium trim gains a new standard six-speaker stereo along with standard Bluetooth and USB connectivity
• 2013–2014Minor facelift: revised front/rear fascias, updated infotainment options; mechanical specs carry over

What headlight bulb does a 2010–2014 Subaru Outback use?

H11 for the low beam and 9005 (HB3) for the high beam. Trims with factory LED or HID projectors use a sealed assembly instead and are not bulb-serviceable.

Can you put LED bulbs in a 2010–2014 Subaru Outback?

Physically, yes, LED replacements exist in every common base. Whether they work well depends on the housing: a reflector housing designed around a halogen filament scatters LED output into oncoming traffic instead of down the road. Projector housings tolerate the swap far better. Some vehicles also flag the lower current draw as a bulb-out fault.