Scion FR-S problems and complaints, 2013 to 2015

193 NHTSA owner complaints and 6 recalls across 2 model years, 2013 to 2015. Built from NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, generated October 26, 2026.

193complaints
6recalls
4reported crashes
4reported fires
1reported injuries

Which Scion FR-S years should you avoid?

We cover 2 model years of the Scion FR-S, too few to say which stand out.

NHTSA does not publish sales figures, so these are complaint counts, not a rate per car on the road. A year that sold more cars collects more complaints, and older years have had longer to collect them.

Every model year

Year	Complaints	Recalls	Crashes	Injuries	Our read	Most reported
2015	14	3	1	0	Few red flags	Engine
2013	179	4	3	1	Few red flags	Engine

Recalls (6)

Engine · 18V772000 · Nov 2018 · model year 2013
An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Safety · 16V420000 · Jun 2016 · model year 2015
An incorrect label may lead an owner to overload the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Transmission · 16V075000 · Feb 2016 · model years 2013, 2015
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.
Safety · 14V828000 · Dec 2014 · model year 2015
Accessories that detach from a vehicle may result in a vehicle crash and/or personal injury.
Safety · 13V123000 · Apr 2013 · model year 2013
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.
Safety · 12V255000 · Jun 2012 · model year 2013
IF A USER READS AND FOLLOWS INACCURATE OWNERS MANUAL INFORMATION, THIS COULD LEAD TO AN INCREASED RISK OF INJURY TO A FRONT PASSENGER SEAT OCCUPANT UNDER CERTAIN CRASH CONDITIONS.