Recall 18V935000: 2018 Subaru BRZ, 2018 Subaru Legacy, 2018 Subaru Outback
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Dec 31, 2018
- Vehicles affected
- 71,190
- Models
- 3
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
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 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WTZ-85.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Affected vehicles
- 2018 Subaru BRZ
- 2018 Subaru Legacy
- 2018 Subaru Outback
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 18V935000
- Manufacturer campaign
- WTZ-85
- Manufacturer
- Subaru of America, Inc.
- Owner letters
- Feb 5, 2019
- Components
- Visibility:rearview mirrors/devices (Visibility & Wipers)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology