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HighNHTSA·18V935000·Announced 2018-12-31

Subaru Recalls 2018 Models for Rearview Camera Software Defect

Subaru is recalling 2018 Legacy, Outback, and BRZ vehicles because a software issue may prevent the rearview camera from displaying an image while backing up.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product where the failure to display the rearview image increases the risk of a crash, but no specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Subaru of America, Inc. is recalling certain 2018 Legacy, Outback, and BRZ vehicles due to a software issue in the audio display system. This defect may cause the system to fail to initialize, resulting in a blank camera display. Consequently, the rearview image will not appear while the vehicle is being backed up.

The recall affects 71,190 vehicles. The defect causes the vehicles to fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rearview Mirrors." The failure to display the rearview image while backing up increases the risk of a crash.

Dealers will reprogram the audio system display software free of charge to correct the issue. The recall began on February 5, 2019. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
SUBARU OUTBACK, LEGACY, BRZ
Brand
SUBARU
Manufacturer
Subaru of America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Sedan / Crossover / Coupe
Hazard
Affected units
71,190

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (3)

  • OUTBACK
  • LEGACY
  • BRZ

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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