2016 SCION FR-S — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
3
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
24
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2016 SCION FR-S
The 2016 SCION FR-S has received a total of 3 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 5 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS, TIRES. 24 technical service bulletins have been issued by Toyota Motor Corporation for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine (1 complaint), Fuelpropulsion System (1 complaint), and Power Train (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2016 SCION FR-S
NHTSA has recorded 5 recalls for the 2016 SCION FR-S, potentially affecting up to 55,853 vehicles.
Recall 16V420000 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
| 4,253 vehicles affected
Defect: Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2016 Toyota Camry and Highlander, 2015-2016 Toyota Tundra, Scion FR-S, and tC vehicles. The Load Carrying Capacity Modification Label may not reflect the correct added weight of the installed accessories. As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire...
Consequence: An incorrect label may lead an owner to overload the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: SET will notify owners, and provide a corrected label for placement over the inaccurate label, free of charge. The recall began on July 14, 2016. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226.
View full details →Recall 16V236000 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
| 94 vehicles affected
Defect: Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2016 Toyota Yaris, Rav4, Land Cruiser and 4Runner vehicles, and Scion FR-S, iM, and TC vehicles manufactured January 28, 2016, to March 14, 2016. The Load Carrying Capacity Modification Label may not reflect the correct added weight of the installed accessories. As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with...
Consequence: An incorrect label may result in the vehicle being overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: SET will notify owners, and provide them a corrected label to be installed over the inaccurate label, free of charge. The recall began on June 3, 2016. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET's number for this recall...
View full details →Recall 16V236000 — TIRES
| 94 vehicles affected
Defect: Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2016 Toyota Yaris, Rav4, Land Cruiser and 4Runner vehicles, and Scion FR-S, iM, and TC vehicles manufactured January 28, 2016, to March 14, 2016. The Load Carrying Capacity Modification Label may not reflect the correct added weight of the installed accessories. As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with...
Consequence: An incorrect label may result in the vehicle being overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: SET will notify owners, and provide them a corrected label to be installed over the inaccurate label, free of charge. The recall began on June 3, 2016. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET's number for this recall...
View full details →Recall 16V075000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
| 25,706 vehicles affected
Defect: Toyota Motor Company (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 Toyota Scion FR-S vehicles manufactured March 13, 2012, to January 14, 2016 and equipped an automatic transmission and ignition key. Vehicles with a push-to-start button are not affected. In the affected vehicles, it may be possible to remove the ignition key without the transmission being in the "Park" position. As...
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the ignition key/transmission interlock wiring connections, correcting them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on March 7, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this...
View full details →Recall 16V075000 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH
| 25,706 vehicles affected
Defect: Toyota Motor Company (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 Toyota Scion FR-S vehicles manufactured March 13, 2012, to January 14, 2016 and equipped an automatic transmission and ignition key. Vehicles with a push-to-start button are not affected. In the affected vehicles, it may be possible to remove the ignition key without the transmission being in the "Park" position. As...
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the ignition key/transmission interlock wiring connections, correcting them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on March 7, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2016 SCION FR-S
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2016 SCION FR-S. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuelpropulsion System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
There was a recall on the power train system for the 2016 Scion frs models and mines just failed. I was never notified about this recall. Can the recall be reopened
THROW OUT BEARING FAILING AT 48,500 MILES. DEALER REFUSED TO COVER REPAIR. THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE FOR WHICH THERE IS A DEALER TSB WITH A REVISED PART AND BETTER GREASE THAT DOES NOT DRY OUT. ISSUE IS REVEALED BY SQUEALING SOUND AT START UP, WHICH DEALER REPLICATED AND CONFIRMED ISSUE IS BAD THROW OUT BEARING. QUOTED ME $850 FOR THE REPAIR. I HAVE NOT HAD A CLUTCH ISSUE IN 25 YEARS OF ONLY DRIVING MANUAL TRANSMISSION VEHICLES PRIOR.
HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP NOISE AT IDLE COULD BE INDICATIVE OF MALFUNCTION
Safety Rating for the 2016 SCION FR-S
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2016 SCION FR-S in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2016 SCION FR-S
Toyota Motor Corporation has issued 24 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2016 SCION FR-S. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
S-TT-0115-18 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
TSB: Some vehicles may display a 22-digit request code when attempting to perform a navigation map update.
S-SB-0007-16 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
TSB: Some 2013 ? 2016 model year FR-S vehicles may exhibit a high pitch chirp or squeak noise from the high pressure Fuel Pump Assembly when the engine is fully warmed-up and idling. Follow the procedure in this bulletin to address this condition.
S-TT-0080-14 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
TT: THIS DOCUMENT PROVIDES SOME CLARIFICATION OF THE TIMING CHAIN REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION.
S-TT-0103-16 — SUSPENSION:FRONT:MACPHERSON STRUT
TT: Some 2016MY Release Series 2.0 FR-S models may exhibit a rough ride condition while driving over bumps.
S TT 0103 16 — EQUIPMENT
Vehicle Rides Rough Due to Spacers Not Removed from Front Struts During Pre-Delivery Service(PDS)
S TT 0103 16 — SUSPENSION
Vehicle Rides Rough Due to Spacers Not Removed from Front Struts During Pre-Delivery Service(PDS)
S-SB-0010-15 REV — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
"SSB: PRE-DELIVERY SERVICE (PDS) IS A CRITICAL STEP IN SATISFYING YOUR DEALERSHIPS NEW CAR CUSTOMERS. CUSTOMER FEEDBACK INDICATES THE FOLLOWING AREAS DESERVE SPECIAL ATTENTION WHEN PERFORMING PDS: CAREFUL INSPECTION OF THE PAINT FOR PAINT CHIPS/SCRATCHES AND BODY DENTS/DINGS. PROPER OPERATION OF ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES (INCLUDING INTERIOR LIGHT, CLOCK, AND...
S-SB-0010-15 REV — EQUIPMENT
"SSB: PRE-DELIVERY SERVICE (PDS) IS A CRITICAL STEP IN SATISFYING YOUR DEALERSHIPS NEW CAR CUSTOMERS. CUSTOMER FEEDBACK INDICATES THE FOLLOWING AREAS DESERVE SPECIAL ATTENTION WHEN PERFORMING PDS: CAREFUL INSPECTION OF THE PAINT FOR PAINT CHIPS/SCRATCHES AND BODY DENTS/DINGS. PROPER OPERATION OF ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES (INCLUDING INTERIOR LIGHT, CLOCK, AND...
S-SB-0009-15 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
SSB: 2016 PRE-DELIVERY SERVICE CHECK SHEET
S-SB-0009-15 — EQUIPMENT
SSB: 2016 PRE-DELIVERY SERVICE CHECK SHEET
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2016 SCION FR-S
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the SCION FR-S
- 2013 SCION FR-S — 209 complaints
- 2014 SCION FR-S — 5 complaints
- 2015 SCION FR-S — 18 complaints
- 2016 SCION FR-S (current)