Parts for your 2020 Subaru Impreza-Wiper refills

2020 Subaru Impreza Wiper Refills

Wiper refills are relevant and used on the 2020 Subaru Impreza. This is supported by technical references including the Subaru Service Manual for MY2020 Impreza (GK/GT), Body section: Windshield Wiper and Washer System – Wiper Blade and Rubber, the Subaru Electronic Parts Catalogue (Group 84 – Wiper) which lists “Rubber – Wiper” as a service item for the front blades, and AU/NZ fitment catalogues from major suppliers (e.g., Tridon/Trico) that specify front rubber refill inserts for Impreza 10/2016-on. Note: the hatch’s rear wiper is typically serviced as a complete blade assembly rather than a refill, while the sedan has no rear wiper.

On the 2020 Impreza, front wiper refills replace just the rubber insert inside the original blade frame. It’s a simple, cost-effective way to keep the windscreen clear without binning a perfectly good blade body. The driver’s side is generally 650 mm (about 26”) and the passenger side about 400 mm (16”). Choosing the correct profile (narrow/wide back, with the right locking notches) matters so the insert slides and locks properly into the OE rails.

As part of regular servicing, refills should be checked every visit and replaced roughly every 6–12 months in Aussie and Kiwi conditions, sooner if the car lives outside, near the coast, or sees lots of highway bugs. If the blades chatter, smear, leave streaks, or the rubber edge is nicked or glazed, it’s time for new inserts.

• Clean: Wipe the rubber with a damp cloth and a touch of mild car wash or glass cleaner during each wash. Avoid petrol or harsh solvents.
• Inspect: Look for cracking, hardening, or uneven wear. Check the blade frame isn’t bent.
• Replace: Slide out the old insert, transfer the metal rails if required, and slide in the new refill until it locks. Run the washers to bed it in.

Genuine Subaru refills or quality aftermarket graphite-coated natural rubber inserts both work well, stick to the specified lengths and profile. If the car has aftermarket one-piece aero or hybrid blades, refills may not fit—those are usually replaced as complete assemblies. For hatch models, the rear is most often a full blade swap rather than a refill. A fresh, quiet sweep means better visibility, less eye strain, and a safer drive in changeable ANZ weather.

FAQs

What size wiper refills does a 2020 Subaru Impreza use?
The front typically takes 650 mm (driver) and 400 mm (passenger) rubber refills. The hatchback’s rear is generally serviced as a complete 300 mm (approx. 12”) blade rather than a refill, and the sedan has no rear wiper. Always match the insert profile to the OE blade frame.

How often should the wiper refills be replaced?
Every 6–12 months is a good rule of thumb in Australia and New Zealand. Intense UV, salt air, or frequent use can shorten that. Replace sooner if you notice streaking, judder, or cracked edges.

Can aftermarket blades on an Impreza take refills?
Some can, many can’t. One-piece aero and hybrid blades are usually non-refillable and are replaced as complete assemblies. If you’re running the original Subaru blade frames, refills are designed to slide straight in when matched to the correct profile.