Scion FR-S problems by model year

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 72 owner complaints and 7 recalls on file for the Scion FR-S (2013–2016). The 2013 FR-S has the most serious complaints, most often about engine.

Complaints
72
Recalls
7
Model years
4
Worst year
2013

Complaints by model year

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NHTSA complaints per Scion FR-S model year. Click a bar for details.

Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.

Worst Scion FR-S years to buy

Ranked by our severity-weighted complaint score (crashes, fires and injuries count extra — how it works).

  1. 2013 Scion FR-S — 63 complaints, 2 crashes; top problem: Engine

Fewest serious complaints among years at least 3 years old: 2016 (1 complaints).

Every Scion FR-S model year

YearComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesRecallsTop problem
2016 FR-S10003Engine
2015 FR-S40003Engine
2014 FR-S40002Engine
2013 FR-S632004Engine

Most common Scion FR-S problem areas (all years)

  • Engine
    63 complaints
  • Transmission & Drivetrain
    5 complaints
  • Steering
    3 complaints
  • Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    1 complaints
  • Brakes
    1 complaints
  • Seats & Seat Belts
    1 complaints
  • Electrical System
    1 complaints

Complaint trend

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Complaints about the Scion FR-S received by NHTSA each month.

Scion FR-S recalls

  • Recall 18V772000Nov 1, 2018165,534 vehiclesModel years 2013

    Risk: An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 16V420000Jun 9, 20164,253 vehiclesModel years 2015–2016

    Risk: An incorrect label may lead an owner to overload the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 16V236000Apr 22, 201694 vehiclesModel years 2016

    Risk: An incorrect label may result in the vehicle being overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 16V075000Feb 10, 201625,706 vehiclesModel years 2013–2016

    Risk: If the key can be removed from the ignition when the transmission is not in the "Park" position, the vehicle could roll away increasing the risk of a crash and occupant or pedestrian injuries.

  • Recall 14V828000Dec 30, 20143,958 vehiclesModel years 2014–2015

    Risk: Accessories that detach from a vehicle may result in a vehicle crash and/or personal injury.

  • Recall 13V123000Apr 9, 20137,525 vehiclesModel years 2013

    Risk: An inaccurate label could lead to owners overloading their vehicles and tires. An overloaded vehicle can result in a tire failure which may result in a vehicle crash, personal injury, or property damage.

  • Recall 12V255000Jun 5, 20121,156 vehiclesModel years 2013

    Risk: If a user reads and follows inaccurate owner’s manual information, this could lead to an increased risk of injury to a front passenger seat occupant under certain crash conditions.

Other Scion models

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology