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NHTSA Recall 20V766000: Display function (back over prevention)

Subaru of America, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 7,741 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Subaru Legacy.

7,741
vehicles potentially affected
2
models affected
2021
owners notified (January 22)
NHTSA campaign20V766000
Manufacturer campaignWRH-20
ComponentBACK OVER PREVENTION › DISPLAY FUNCTION
Report receivedDecember 10, 2020
Owner notificationJanuary 22, 2021
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2020 Legacy and Outback vehicles equipped with "high" grade and "mid" grade multimedia navigation. The August 2020 over-the-air software update may have timed out without completing the installation, corrupting the data, and causing the rearview display to shutoff intermittently. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Safety risk

The intermittent loss of the rearview image reduces the driver's visibility and increases the risk of crash.

Remedy

Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the software and, if necessary, replace the Cockpit Control Module, free of charge. The recall began January 22, 2021. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRH-20.

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 covered by recall 20V766000

Make and modelModel years
Subaru Legacy2020
Subaru Outback2020

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.