Subaru’s Roadside Assistance is the standard, limited coverage provided with every Subaru model year 2000 or newer. Coverage includes towing, jump-starts and fuel delivery for free, but only for the life of your factory warranty. Otherwise, you’ll pay $79.95 for Subaru Roadside Assistance Plus.
What’s included with Subaru Roadside Assistance?
Enjoy 24/7 service with Subaru Roadside Assistance that extends to anyone living with you and college students up to age 21 who live away from home. Services include coverage of up to $100 for:
Towing. Tows your car to the nearest closest Subaru authorized retailer.
Battery jump starts. Provides charges for your dead or flagging battery roadside
Spare tire installation. Helps install a spare tire if yours goes flat.
Fuel delivery. Delivers up to two gallons of gas and other minor fluids to get you moving.
Home or vehicle lockouts. Leverage the help of a locksmith to get into your home or on the road.
Which cars are covered by Subaru Roadside Assistance?
Roadside assistance is provided free with your factory warranty limited to three years or 36,000 miles on cars sold by authorized Subaru dealers. Use of your car for hired shuttle or taxi may invalidate your warranty and coverage.
Subaru models 2000 and later are available for roadside assistance:
Ascent
BRZ
Crosstrek
Forester
Impreza
Legacy
Outback
WRX
How much does it cost?
Coverage is free if it falls within your factory warranty period. After your warranty expires, Subaru Roadside Assistance Plus will costs you $79.95 a year.
Roadside assistance covers the cost of an eligible event for up to $100, limited to four service calls annually. You’re responsible for any costs that exceed $100.
How do I contact Subaru Roadside Assistance?
Get in touch with Subaru Roadside Assistance in three ways:
Call 800-815-1050 24/7
Engage Subaru Starlink for subscribed cars
Contact help through the MySubaru app
What information do I need to call for roadside help?
When you call for assistance, a representative will ask you to confirm that you’re safe before requiring your:
Name and membership number
Location of your vehicle
Description of the issue you need help with
VIN and vehicle description
License plate number
Subaru vs. insurance roadside assistance
Here’s how Subaru stacks up against roadside assistance offered through car insurance policies.
Company
Cost
Battery
Flat tire
Towing
Lockout
Gas delivery
AAA
$52–$129 a year, depending on region
Yes
Yes
Up to 100 miles
Up to $100
Yes to nearest station
Progressive
$16 a year
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
State Farm
$3–$4 a month with insurance
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Geico
$14+ a year
Yes
Yes
Up to 100 miles
Up to $100
Yes
Alternatives to Subaru roadside assistance
Bottom line
Subaru’s free roadside assistance provides basic coverage across your new car’s factory warranty. After that, you must upgrade your plan at a cost or forego roadside coverage.
Many car insurance policies bundle or offer similar roadside protection for a fee. To find the best fit with your needs and budget, compare car insurers and policy benefits.
Frequently asked questions about Subaru Roadside Assistance
Yes. Coverage pays for up to $100 in towing costs to the closest qualified repair facility or destination of your choice per call. If you ask for your car to be towed to a service center that’s not authorized by Subaru, you may pay full costs out of pocket.
The paid plan extends the free services provided under your warranty to include:
An encoded key tag to reduce the risk of losing your keys
Customized trip routing and maps
Bail bond services for motor vehicle offenses that can reimburse you for up to $200
Message relay to let your family members know when you’re having trouble or to arrange for pickup
Roslyn McKenna Ayers is insurance manager at ValuePenguin and a former publisher at Finder, specializing in home and auto coverage. Her expertise and analysis has been featured on Bankrate, MSN and Reader's Digest. She holds a BA in writing and communications from Maryville College.
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