Safety Recall NHTSA · 18V935000 Reported December 31, 2018

Camera image may not display/fmvss 111

Subaru Of America, Inc. · Visibility · 71,190 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
18V935000
Manufacturer Campaign
WTZ-85
Component
Visibility
Vehicles Affected
71,190
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
December 31, 2018
Completion Rate
97.78

Defect Summary

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."

Safety Consequence

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

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Subaru Of America, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 18V935000 or campaign WTZ-85.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 18V935000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 18V935000?

NHTSA recall 18V935000 was issued by Subaru Of America, Inc. on December 31, 2018. It addresses: Camera image may not display/fmvss 111. The recall affects approximately 71,190 vehicles, with the defect involving the Visibility component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Subaru Of America, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 18V935000 or the manufacturer campaign number WTZ-85. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.