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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 18V935📅 Jan 31, 2019

2018 Subaru BRZ & 2018 Subaru Legacy + 1 more recall: windows, wipers & mirrors

⚠️ What's 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 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WTZ-85.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
18V935000
Manufacturer recall #
WTZ-85
Manufacturer
Subaru of America, Inc.
Vehicles affected
71,190
Component
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES
Owner phone
1-844-373-6614
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Feb 5, 2019
Built
Jul 7, 2017 – Jul 23, 2018
Recall started by
MFR
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.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 18V935 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 18V935?

2018 Subaru BRZ & 2018 Subaru Legacy + 1 more. 71,190 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Subaru dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-844-373-6614.