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Subaru Visibility Recalls Involving Glass, Defrosters, and Backup Cameras
Subaru’s visibility notices include three glass problems alongside separate defroster and rearview camera faults. Certain 2022 Impreza and Outback vehicles have insufficient windshield bonding associated with incorrect paint clearcoat. Certain 2026 Forester and Forester Hybrid vehicles have moonroof glass that may detach because of improper bonding to the sliding frame. Certain 2019 Crosstreks have improperly tempered driver’s side rear-door glass. The electronic issues affect different models: certain 2018 Legacy, Outback, and BRZ vehicles can have a blank camera display because the audio display system fails to initialize, while certain 2023-2025 Solterras can lose defroster and defogger operation during specified HVAC faults.
Warning signs to watch for
- September 2025 Solterra defroster recall: the defroster and defogger may become inoperative, decreasing visibility under certain driving conditions.
- WTZ-85 Legacy/Outback/BRZ camera recall: the camera display remains blank and the rearview image does not display while backing up.
Can you keep driving? What the notices say
The notices do not tell owners to stop driving for WRH-22, covering windshield bonding on certain 2022 Impreza and Outback vehicles, or the September 2025 defroster recall covering certain 2023-2025 Solterras. They also do not tell owners to stop driving for WRF-26 Forester moonroof glass, WTZ-85 Legacy/Outback/BRZ camera display software, or WUG-92 Crosstrek rear-door window glass. None of the listed visibility notices contains a stop-driving instruction, and none contains an instruction to park outside.
What the free repair involves
WRH-22 offers a free vehicle exchange or repurchase. The Solterra notice provides free HVAC ECU software updating, compressor inspection, and replacement if necessary. WRF-26 provides free moonroof adhesion inspection and glass assembly replacement if necessary. WTZ-85 provides free audio display software reprogramming. WUG-92 provides free replacement of the driver’s side rear-door window glass.
Severity at a glance
| Severity | Recalls |
|---|---|
| high | 3 |
| medium | 2 |
Models affected most
Where owners report visibility problems most
NHTSA owner complaints filed under visibility for the Subaru models and years in this guide. Complaints are unverified reports and are not limited to the recalled defects.
| Vehicle | Visibility complaints |
|---|---|
| 2022 Subaru Outback | 281 |
| 2018 Subaru Outback | 274 |
| 2019 Subaru Crosstrek | 124 |
| 2018 Subaru Legacy | 33 |
| 2026 Subaru Forester | 8 |
| 2022 Subaru Impreza | 3 |
| 2024 Subaru Solterra | 1 |
| 2025 Subaru Solterra | 1 |
Every recall in this group
| Date | Recall | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| May 28, 2026 | Subaru Forester Moonroof Glass May Come Loose | high |
| Sep 4, 2025 | Toyota bZ4X and Subaru Solterra Defroster May Fail | high |
| Sep 22, 2022 | Subaru Impreza and Outback Windshields May Detach | high |
| May 30, 2019 | Subaru Crosstrek Rear Window Glass May Shatter | medium |
| Dec 31, 2018 | Subaru Legacy, Outback, BRZ backup camera screen may stay blank | medium |
Common questions
Will Subaru rebond the windshield under the Impreza and Outback recall?
WRH-22 specifies a vehicle exchange or repurchase, free of charge, for certain 2022 Impreza and Outback vehicles. The notice attributes insufficient windshield bonding to incorrect paint clearcoat and does not describe a dealer windshield rebonding remedy.
What does the Solterra defroster recall repair involve?
For affected 2023-2025 Solterra vehicles, the notice specifies an HVAC control ECU software update. Dealers also inspect the electrical compressor and replace it if necessary. Both the software update and the specified compressor work are free of charge.
Which Subaru camera recall describes a blank screen while reversing?
WTZ-85 covers certain 2018 Legacy, Outback, and BRZ vehicles. A software issue can prevent the audio display system from initializing, leaving the camera display blank while backing up. Dealers reprogram the audio system display software free of charge.
A recall applies only to specific vehicles. Check your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.