Rear camera image may not display (2018 BRZ)
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What causes "Rear camera image may not display (2018 BRZ)" on the Toyota 86 / Subaru BRZ / Scion FR-S (ZN6/ZC6, 2013-2020), and how is it fixed?
An audio display software issue on some 2018 Subarus, including the BRZ. Fix: Free reprogramming of the audio display software under recall 18V-935 (Subaru WTZ-85).
Symptoms
The audio/display screen does not start up, so no rear camera image appears when reversing.
Cause
An audio display software issue on some 2018 Subarus, including the BRZ.
Fix (summary)
Free reprogramming of the audio display software under recall 18V-935 (Subaru WTZ-85).
Other ZN6/ZC6 problems
- Valve spring recall (2013 BRZ and FR-S)
- Low-pressure fuel pump recall (2018-19)
- Key can come out when not in Park (FR-S and 86 automatics)
- Rough idle or stalling on early cars (ECU software)
- Oil seepage from the cam plate, cam carriers or timing cover
- High-pitched chirp or cricket noise from the engine
More for this car
- All Toyota 86 / Subaru BRZ / Scion FR-S (ZN6/ZC6, 2013-2020) fitment answers · ZN6/ZC6 common problems
- Newsletter archive: past issues with every new and corrected entry
Sources
- NHTSA recall record 18V-935 (2018 BRZ rear camera display) — NHTSA recalls API (regulatory; read 2026-10-26; full page read)
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle (queried for 2013-2020 BRZ, FR-S and 86) — NHTSA recalls API (regulatory; read 2026-10-26; full page read)
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