SUBARU BRZ (2018) recall — Visibility
Subaru recalls 2018 BRZ vehicles with backup camera that fails to display rearview image while reversing, risking crashes. Owners must contact Subaru for free software update.
Use caution until it’s fixed
Failure to display the rearview image while backing up increases the risk of crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Subaru is recalling certain 2018 BRZ vehicles because the backup camera may not display a rearview image while reversing, increasing crash risk. This affects safety compliance with federal vehicle standards. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1225332-subaru-2018-brz-recall-backup-camera-not-displaying.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1225332-subaru-2018-brz-recall-backup-camera-not-displaying · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V935000
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“Subaru 2018 BRZ Recall: Backup Camera Not Displaying.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1225332-subaru-2018-brz-recall-backup-camera-not-displaying. Based on NHTSA recall #18V935000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V935000).
Why it’s dangerous
The software issue prevents the rearview camera from showing a live image while backing up. Without this image, drivers cannot see behind their vehicle, which increases the risk of collisions with objects or other vehicles.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2018 Subaru BRZ vehicles are affected. Drivers using these vehicles without the software update may face reduced visibility when reversing.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2018 Subaru BRZ has a software issue where the backup camera display remains blank. The recall began on February 5, 2019, and affects vehicles with this specific software problem.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Subaru Customer Service
Call 1-844-373-6614 to schedule a free software update for your vehicle.
What NHTSA says to do
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.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The software issue may cause the backup camera display to remain blank while reversing, which fails to comply with federal vehicle safety standards.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected?
Your 2018 Subaru BRZ may be affected if the backup camera display remains blank while reversing. The recall began on February 5, 2019.
What should I do if I own this vehicle?
Contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614 to schedule a free software update for your vehicle.
Contact Subaru
We’ve drafted a message you can send Subaru to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 18V935000 — Subaru Subaru Hello, I own a Subaru that is covered by recall 18V935000 from Subaru. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #18V935000 (December 31, 2018)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 5, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
- GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official NHTSA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.