Coverado now makes custom-fit Subaru Outback seat covers for the 2015-2019 and 2020-2025 model years, each cut from 3D laser scans of those exact seats for an OEM-grade fit. If your Outback falls outside those years, there's no custom pattern yet, so a water-resistant universal set is the honest pick. This guide sorts the right set by model year and flags the few fit details worth checking before you order.
Outback owners put their seats through more than the average commuter. Standard all-wheel drive and the car's outdoor reputation mean wet dogs, muddy boots, sandy gear, and ski days are routine, and that's exactly the wear factory cloth and leather handle worst. Protection matters more here than in a car that mostly sees a dry garage.
Subaru Outback Seat Covers by Model Year
Match your model year to the right fit. Custom-fit sets are molded to a specific generation's seats; universal sets size to a range of shapes with straps and hooks and cover any year once you check your own seats.
| Model year | Fit available | Set to choose |
|---|---|---|
| 2020-2025 | Custom-fit | Coverado Outback 2020-2025 full-wrap set |
| 2015-2019 | Custom-fit | Coverado Outback 2015-2019 full-wrap set |
| 2014 and older | Universal only | Coverado SCU003 or SCU046 |
1. Coverado Subaru Outback 2020-2025 Custom Seat Covers
$249.98 · Full Set · 1 color
This is the set to buy if you drive a 2020-2025 Outback. The Subaru Outback 2020-2025 full-wrap set is tailored with 3D laser scanning to fit the Base, Limited, Onyx Edition, Onyx Edition XT, and Wilderness trims, so the premium faux leather hugs the headrests and bolsters without the wrinkling you get from a generic cover. The 360° full wrap covers the sides and backs of the seats, not just the faces. One thing to confirm against your car: this set has no leg rest panel on the driver's side, so it suits the standard driver seat rather than a power leg-extension setup. It comes as a full set in black.
2. Coverado Subaru Outback 2015-2019 Custom Seat Covers
$249.98 · Full Set · 1 color
For the previous generation, the Subaru Outback 2015-2019 full-wrap set is the same custom-fit approach cut for those seats instead. It's laser-scanned for the 2015 through 2019 Limited, Platinum, and Touring trims, with the same 360° full-wrap faux leather that wraps every curve for a factory look. Choose this over a universal set if your Outback is in this window and you want covers that disappear into the interior rather than reading as aftermarket. Like the newer set, it ships as a full set in black. If your car is a base-trim 2015-2019 with simpler seats, the fit still holds, but confirm your seat matches one of the listed trims before ordering.
3. Coverado SCU003 Seat Covers
$119.98-179.98 · Full Set / Front Pair · 30 colors
If your Outback is a 2014 or older, there's no custom pattern, and this is the universal set to start with. The SCU003 covers both front seats plus headrests and is water-resistant, UV-resistant, breathable, and airbag-compatible, which matters if your front seatbacks carry side airbags. The full-set size adds rear-seat coverage, where cargo and pets do the most damage. Because it's universal fit, confirm it clears your rear split and any center armrest before ordering. Coverado lists it in a wide color range and in both full-set and front-pair sizes, so you can match your interior or protect only the front. For anyone comparing generic options, start from the universal seat covers collection and match the position and size to your rows.
4. Coverado SCU046 Seat Covers with Lumbar Support
$119.98-179.99 · Full Set / Front Pair · 10 colors
Pick this leather universal set over the SCU003 if your older Outback racks up long highway miles and comfort ranks above mud resistance. The SCU046 adds integrated lumbar support to cut fatigue on road trips and comes in a classic premium leatherette as a front pair or full set. It's the appearance-and-comfort pick rather than the heavy-abuse pick. If your car mostly hauls wet gear and dogs, the water-resistant SCU003 earns its place first and this becomes a nice-to-have. As with any universal cover, check your seat shape, airbag seams, and headrest posts before you buy, since it isn't cut to one specific Outback generation.
What to Check on Your Outback Before Buying
Custom-fit sets are matched to the listed trims, but on any seat and especially on universal covers, four features decide whether a cover sits right and stays safe.
- Rear bench split and armrest. Confirm how the back seat folds and whether it has a fold-down center armrest or integrated cupholders, so you can still drop one side for cargo.
- Side airbags in the seatback. If your front seatbacks house a side airbag, use only airbag-compatible covers built to deploy through a release seam. Never guess on this one.
- Heated or ventilated seats. Any cover adds a layer; breathable or perforated panels pass more heat than solid leatherette, and a solid cover will cut airflow on ventilated seats.
- Headrest shape. Check whether your headrests are removable and how the posts are spaced, so the headrest covers slip on without forcing.
Once your covers arrive, the fit comes down to seating them tightly. Our walkthrough on how to install seat covers covers the straps, hooks, and tuck points that keep them from shifting.
Picking Material for an Outdoor Car
The feature Outback owners ask about most is moisture protection, and the useful distinction is water-resistant versus waterproof. Water-resistant faux leather repels spills and light wet gear, so a knocked-over bottle or a damp jacket beads on the surface instead of soaking in. That handles daily adventure life for most drivers. If you're regularly loading soaking gear or a dog that comes back from the lake dripping, you want stronger sealed-seam waterproofing.
Faux leather is the practical default here: it wipes clean with a damp cloth, dries fast, and doesn't trap odors the way fabric can. Breathable woven panels help if your seats are heated, since they pass more heat than solid leatherette. Match the material to your top problem, whether that's mud, pet hair, heat transfer, or keeping the original upholstery clean for resale. The seat you're covering also changes the choice: front buckets and a rear bench wear differently, which our breakdown of bucket seat covers vs bench seat covers walks through row by row.
Protecting Resale and Original Upholstery
Outback owners tend to keep their cars through hard use and then trade up, which makes the factory seats worth protecting even on a car you plan to sell. A cover acts as a replaceable first layer: it takes the UV fade, the paw scratches, and the ground-in dirt so the upholstery underneath stays presentable at trade-in. That's a reason to run covers from day one rather than waiting until the seats already show wear, and it applies whether your seats are cloth or leather. For options beyond the Outback picks here, our full range of car seat covers groups sets by position and vehicle type.
FAQ
What are the best seat covers for a Subaru Outback?
For a 2015-2019 or 2020-2025 Outback, Coverado's custom-fit full-wrap set gives the tightest, most factory-like fit. For older Outbacks, a water-resistant universal set like the SCU003 handles mud, pets, and wet gear.
Does Subaru sell seat covers?
Subaru and its dealers offer factory and accessory seat covers for the Outback. Aftermarket brands sell universal and custom-fit alternatives that often cost less and come in more colors and materials.
Where can I buy genuine Subaru seat covers?
Genuine Subaru-branded covers come from Subaru dealers. Coverado's custom-fit and universal Outback sets are sold directly online and ship ready to install once you confirm your model year and trim.
What year to stay away from a Subaru Outback?
Used-car reliability varies by model year and individual history, so check a specific car's maintenance records and recalls rather than ruling out a whole year on reputation alone.
Confirm your Outback's exact year and trim, then pick the custom-fit full-wrap set that matches it, or a universal set if your car predates the custom patterns.