--- title: "Subaru Outback Wipers: 26\" and 18\"" description: "How the Subaru Outback wiper blades specification changed from 2010 to 2025, compared generation by generation. The Subaru Outback takes a 26-inch driver-side blade and a 18-inch passenger-side blade. The rear wiper is 16 inches. Includes connector type and whether a longer blade will fit." url: "https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/outback/wipers" updated: "2026-08-21" --- # Subaru Outback Wiper Blade Sizes The specification is not the same across every year we cover, the table below shows exactly where it changes. ## Has the Subaru Outback wiper blades specification changed by year? | Model years | Driver | Passenger | Rear | Connector | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [2020-2025](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/outback/2020-2025/wipers) | 26" | 18" | 16" | Rear blade grew from 14-in (BS generation) to 16-in on this platform | | [2015-2019](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/outback/2015-2019/wipers) | 26" | 17" | 14" | Sizes constant across 2015-2019; some fitment charts list 18-in for the passenger side, verify against the old blade before ordering | | [2010-2014](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/outback/2010-2014/wipers) | 26" | 18" | 14" | Some aftermarket fitment charts list a 19-in passenger blade instead of 18-in for this generation. Measure the old blade before ordering. | ## Full specifications by generation The wiper blades on a Subaru Outback is set by its generation, not its model year, so each generation has one page carrying the complete figures, part numbers and fitment notes for every year it covers. - [2020-2025 Subaru Outback Wiper blades](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/outback/2020-2025/wipers) - [2015-2019 Subaru Outback Wiper blades](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/outback/2015-2019/wipers) - [2010-2014 Subaru Outback Wiper blades](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/outback/2010-2014/wipers) ## Subaru Outback wiper blades: common questions ### What size wiper blades does a Subaru Outback take? 26 inches on the driver's side and 18 inches on the passenger's side, plus a 16-inch rear blade. ### Can you fit a longer wiper blade on a Subaru Outback? Going up one inch usually clears, but it is not free: an oversized driver's blade can overlap the passenger blade at the top of the sweep, or run off the edge of the glass and chatter. The factory sizes are chosen to sweep the maximum area without contact. ### What wiper connector does a Subaru Outback use? Rear blade grew from 14-in (BS generation) to 16-in on this platform. Blade packaging lists the connector type. Match it or the adapter will not latch. ## 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. 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