The 2022 Subaru Outback belongs to the 6th generation (2020-present), built with 2.5L FB25 or the 2.4L FA24 turbo flat-four, both on the Subaru Global Platform. It takes 0W-20 on the 2.5L, 5W-30 on the 2.4L turbo. Oil changes run 6,000 miles or 6 months. This sits in the middle of the generation run, generally the most sorted point in a design before end-of-run cost reductions.
A 2022 Subaru Outback is 4 years old in 2026, which at an average 12,000 miles a year puts it around 48,000 miles - early ownership. Around 48,000 miles a vehicle is typically past its earliest wear items and into its first real round of scheduled service. Costs are still low at this stage, which makes it the cheapest point to stay ahead of whatever this vehicle's own schedule calls for rather than catch up on it later. On that mileage estimate it is already past its 30,000-mile service, which its own schedule lists as: Replace engine air filter, Replace brake fluid (DOT 3), Inspect drive belt, Inspect steering and suspension. The next milestone on its own schedule is 60,000 miles, about a year away at average use, listed as: Replace spark plugs (FB25 and 2.4T iridium), Rear differential fluid change, Inspect valve clearance (FB25).
The fault most worth knowing about on this generation is Infotainment freezing and reboot complaints on early builds of this generation. Owners also report Some FA24 turbo builds had reports of oil starvation under hard use; and Windscreen cracking complaints, expensive because of the EyeSight recalibration. None of these are certainties on any individual vehicle - they are the patterns worth checking for when you buy or when a symptom appears.
Track your 2022 Subaru Outback service history free with the ServiceSage maintenance tracker, or compare it against other model years on the Subaru Outback maintenance schedule hub.
| Interval | Service |
|---|---|
| Every 3,750 mi (severe duty) | Engine oil & filter change, Rotate tires, Inspect fluid levels |
| Every 6,000 mi / 6 months | Engine oil & filter change (0W-20 FB25; 5W-30 2.4T), Rotate tires, Inspect brakes and suspension, Inspect axle boots |
| Every 12,000 mi | Replace cabin air filter, Inspect brake pads and rotors, Check wheel alignment |
| Every 30,000 mi / 30 months | Replace engine air filter, Replace brake fluid (DOT 3), Inspect drive belt, Inspect steering and suspension |
| Every 60,000 mi | Replace spark plugs (FB25 and 2.4T iridium), Rear differential fluid change, CVT fluid drain & fill (recommended despite lifetime label), Inspect valve clearance (FB25) |
| Every 100,000 mi | Inspect Lineartronic CVT fluid and chain, Inspect timing chain and water pump, Inspect PCV valve |
| Every 137,500 mi / 11 years | Engine coolant flush (Subaru Super Coolant blue), Inspect entire cooling system |
The table above is indexed by service interval. This is the same schedule indexed by odometer reading, for when you know your mileage and want the list. If your odometer sits between these figures, work back to the last one you passed and catch up anything skipped.
| Odometer | Service due |
|---|---|
| 30,000 mi (48,000 km) | Engine oil & filter change (0W-20 FB25; 5W-30 2.4T), Rotate tires, Inspect brakes and suspension, Inspect axle boots, Replace engine air filter, Replace brake fluid (DOT 3), Inspect drive belt, Inspect steering and suspension. The every-12,000 mi service runs on its own cycle - the nearest fall at 24,000 and 36,000 miles. |
| 60,000 mi (97,000 km) | Engine oil & filter change (0W-20 FB25; 5W-30 2.4T), Rotate tires, Inspect brakes and suspension, Inspect axle boots, Replace cabin air filter, Inspect brake pads and rotors, Check wheel alignment, Replace engine air filter, Replace brake fluid (DOT 3), Inspect drive belt, Inspect steering and suspension, Replace spark plugs (FB25 and 2.4T iridium), Rear differential fluid change, CVT fluid drain & fill (recommended despite lifetime label), Inspect valve clearance (FB25). |
| 90,000 mi (145,000 km) | Same as the 30,000 mi service. The every-12,000 mi service runs on its own cycle - the nearest fall at 84,000 and 96,000 miles. |
| 100,000 mi (161,000 km) | Inspect Lineartronic CVT fluid and chain, Inspect timing chain and water pump, Inspect PCV valve. The every-6,000 mi service runs on its own cycle - the nearest fall at 96,000 and 102,000 miles. |
| 120,000 mi (193,000 km) | Same as the 60,000 mi service. |
| 150,000 mi (241,000 km) | Same as the 30,000 mi service. The every-12,000 mi service runs on its own cycle - the nearest fall at 144,000 and 156,000 miles. |
| 200,000 mi (322,000 km) | Same as the 100,000 mi service. The every-6,000 mi service runs on its own cycle - the nearest fall at 198,000 and 204,000 miles. |
| Part | Fitment note | Buy |
|---|---|---|
| Mobil 1 0W-20 Full Synthetic (5 qt) | For the 2.5L FB25 | Check price on Amazon |
| Castrol EDGE 5W-30 Advanced Full Synthetic (5 qt) | For the 2.4L FA24 turbo (XT trims) only - not the FB25 | Check price on Amazon |
| Subaru 15208AA15A Oil Filter | Fits the 2.5L FB25 - the 2.4L FA24 turbo uses 15208AA170 instead | Check price on Amazon |
| Subaru Genuine 15208AA170 Oil Filter + Crush Gasket | Fits the 2.4L FA24 turbo (XT trims) only | Check price on Amazon |
| Subaru 16546AA12A Engine Air Filter | Fits 6th gen Outback (2020+), FB25 and FA24 turbo | Check price on Amazon |
| NGK SILZKR8E8GS Iridium Spark Plug (set of 4) | For the 2.4L FA24 turbo (XT trims) only, at 60,000 mi | Check price on Amazon |
| NGK SILZKR7B11 (9723) Laser Iridium Spark Plug (4-pack) | For the 2.5L FB25, every model year - mandatory at 60,000 mi due to the FB25's known fouling history | Check price on Amazon |
| Subaru 72880AJ00A Cabin Air Filter | Fits every Outback 2015-2026 | Check price on Amazon |
| Subaru Genuine Super Coolant Blue Prediluted SOA868V9272 (1 gal) | Use only Subaru Super Coolant blue - do not mix coolant types | Check price on Amazon |
| Subaru High Torque CVT Fluid (HTCVTF-II) | The exact part number differs by transmission (TR580 4-cyl vs TR690 6-cyl/turbo) - confirm against your VIN before buying | Check price on Amazon |
| Valvoline Full Synthetic 75W-90 Gear Oil GL-5 (1 qt) | Rear differential, every model year | Check price on Amazon |
| Subaru Genuine DOT 3 Brake Fluid SOA906V9222 (12 oz) | Time-based change every 30,000 mi or 30 months | Check price on Amazon |
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| Fastener | Torque | Size |
|---|---|---|
| Lug nut | 89 ft-lbs (120 Nm) | 19mm |
| Oil drain plug | 31 ft-lbs (42 Nm) | 14mm |
| Spark plug | 13 ft-lbs (18 Nm) | 14mm |
Maintenance keeps these away, but when the dash does light up these are the codes this vehicle throws most often - each with what it means and what the repair actually costs.