2018 Subaru BRZ, Subaru Legacy and others recall: rearview mirrors/devices
Subaru Of America, Inc. reported this safety recall on December 31, 2018. It covers about 71,190 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 71,190
- reported
- Dec 31, 2018
- owners notified
- Feb 5, 2019
- related complaints
- 305
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices
- 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."
- Risk
- Failure to display the rearview image while backing up increases the risk of crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 18V935000
Affected vehicles
- Subaru BRZ 2018 2018
- Subaru Legacy 2018 2018
- Subaru Outback 2018 2018
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 305 complaints about visibility problems.
Questions about recall 18V935000
Is there a recall on the 2018 Subaru BRZ, Subaru Legacy and others rearview mirrors/devices?
Yes. Recall 18V935000, reported on December 31, 2018, covers about 71,190 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 18V935000?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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