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Recall 18V-935

Subaru of America, Inc. recalled the 2018 Subaru BRZ and 2 other models: Visibility (rearview mirrors/devices).

At a glance

Campaign number
18V-935
Reported
December 31, 2018
Vehicles affected
71,190 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2018 Legacy, Outback, and BRZ vehicles. In the affected vehicles, a software issue may cause the audio display system to not initialize, resulting in the camera display remaining blank. If this occurs, the rearview image will not display while backing up the vehicle. As a result, the vehicles fail to comply with requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety (FMVSS) number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."

The risk

Failure to display the rearview image while backing up increases the risk of crash.

The fix

Subaru has notified owners, and dealers will reprogram the audio system display software, free of charge. The recall began on February 5, 2019. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-[removed]. Subaru's number for this recall is WTZ-85.

Notes from the manufacturer

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]

Affected vehicles