--- title: "2020-2025 Subaru Outback Specs" description: "Oil, battery group, tire sizes, wipers, filters, brakes, fluids and service intervals shared across every 2020-2025 Subaru Outback, the BT (6th generation), plus what changed year to year." url: "https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/outback/2020-2025" updated: "2026-08-21" --- # 2020-2025 Subaru Outback Specifications Every maintenance specification shared across the 2020-2025 Subaru Outback: which oil and how much, battery group, factory tire sizes, wiper lengths, service intervals, and the failures recorded against this generation, the BT (6th generation), Mid-size wagon/crossover (Subaru Global Platform). ## Quick facts | Quick fact | Value | | --- | --- | | Engine oil | 0W-20, 4.4 qt (base engine) | | Battery | Group 35 (Q85) | | Tire size | 225/65R17 (base trim) | | Wiper blades | 26" / 18" / 16" rear | | Max towing | 2,700 lbs | | Key fob battery | CR2032 (push-button-start smart key, standard across this generation) | ## 2020-2025 Subaru Outback maintenance guides ### Oil & filter Viscosity, capacity, filter part numbers, change interval [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/outback/2020-2025/oil). ### Battery BCI group size, cold cranking amps, AGM or flooded [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/outback/2020-2025/battery). ### Tires & wheels Factory sizes by trim, pressures, bolt pattern, lug torque [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/outback/2020-2025/tires). ### Wiper blades Driver, passenger and rear blade lengths [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/outback/2020-2025/wipers). ### Air & cabin filters Cabin and engine air filter part numbers, locations, intervals [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/outback/2020-2025/filters). ### Bulbs Headlight, fog and marker bulb types [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/outback/2020-2025/bulbs). ### Brakes Rotor diameters, pad references, service notes [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/outback/2020-2025/brakes). ### Fluids Transmission fluid, coolant, brake fluid and capacities [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/outback/2020-2025/fluids). ### Service schedule What's actually due at every mileage interval [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/outback/2020-2025/service-schedule). ### Problems & reliability Documented failures, recalls, and which years to avoid [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/outback/2020-2025/common-problems). ### Oil light reset Step-by-step maintenance light reset, no tools [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/outback/2020-2025/oil-reset). ### Key fob battery Which coin cell the remote takes [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/outback/2020-2025/key-fob-battery). ### Specs Towing, weight, fuel tank, fuel economy [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/outback/2020-2025/specs). ## Which engines came in the 2020-2025 Subaru Outback? | Engine | Model years | Trims | Oil | Capacity | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 2.5L 4-cylinder (FB25D, direct-injected) | 2020-2025 | Base, Premium, Limited, Touring | 0W-20 | 4.4 qt | | 2.4L Turbo 4-cylinder (FA24F) | 2022-2025 | Wilderness (2022+); Touring XT, Onyx Edition XT, Limited XT (2023+) | 0W-20 | 4.8 qt | ## Year-by-year changes | Years | What changed | | --- | --- | | 2020 | Generation launch on the Subaru Global Platform; direct-injected FB25D replaces the port-injected FB25; 3.6R/EZ36 discontinued; EyeSight standard | | 2022 | Wilderness trim introduced. First Outback to use the turbocharged 2.4L FA24F, plus raised suspension, all-terrain tires, and a full-size spare option | | 2023 | XT trims (Touring XT, Onyx Edition XT, Limited XT) broaden 2.4T availability beyond Wilderness; minor styling refresh | | 2025 | Final model year of this generation before the next redesign; largely a carryover year | ## Model years in this generation - [2020 Outback](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/outback/2020) - [2021 Outback](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/outback/2021) - [2022 Outback](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/outback/2022) - [2023 Outback](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/outback/2023) - [2024 Outback](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/outback/2024) - [2025 Outback](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/outback/2025) For the full nameplate history, see the [Subaru Outback guide](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/outback). ## Sources - [Wikipedia, Subaru FB engine (FB25D direct-injection, 2020 Outback/Legacy)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Subaru_FB_engine) - [AMSOIL lookup, 2022 Outback 2.4L FA24 turbo oil spec/capacity](https://www.amsoil.com/lookup/auto-and-light-truck/2022/subaru/outback/2-4l-4-cyl-engine-code-a-fa24-a-turbo/) - [NHTSA, 19V-664 brake pedal mounting bracket recall (WUL-97)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2019/RCLRPT-19V664-6082.PDF) - [NHTSA, 24V-227 front passenger airbag sensor recall](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2024/RCLRPT-24V227-7296.PDF) - [Out Motorsports, 2022 Outback Wilderness review (260 hp FA24F introduction)](https://www.outmotorsports.com/2021/09/2022-subaru-outback-wilderness-review-off-road/) - [classaction.org, Subaru lawsuit: 2019-2025 vehicles, parasitic battery drain (Taylor v. Subaru)](https://www.classaction.org/news/subaru-lawsuit-says-2019-2025-vehicles-plagued-by-electrical-system-defect-causing-parasitic-battery-drain) - [AutoZone, 2023 Outback wiper blade fitment (26/18/16)](https://www.autozone.com/ignition-tune-up-and-routine-maintenance/wiper-blade-windshield/subaru/outback/2023) - [Edmunds, 2023 Subaru Outback review (XT/Wilderness turbo trim lineup)](https://www.edmunds.com/subaru/outback/2023/) Specifications vary with engine option, production date, and market.