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recalls
The Scion FR-S has 7 recalls covering 208,226 vehicles as reported; model year 2013 is covered by the most (4). Owners filed 3 safety complaints in the 12 months to Sep 2026; engine is named most over all years.
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
7
Most for 2013: 4
Units affected
208K
As reported
Overall stars
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Not rated
Complaints, 12 mo
3
-40.0% vs 12 months before
Do-not-drive
0
None
By model year
Which model years are covered by the most recalls, and which get the most complaints
Recalls by model year
How many recalls cover each model year. Hover a year for the count.
Owner complaints
Safety complaints about the Scion FR-S, by the month they were received
Complaints per month
3 in the 12 months to Sep 2026.
Components named most
- Engine151
- Power train24
- Unknown or other10
- Fuel/propulsion system9
- Steering9
- Engine and engine cooling5
- Air bags4
- Complaints
- 201
- Crashes reported
- 4
- Fires reported
- 4
- People injured
- 1
Counts only, as reported by owners and not verified.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the Scion FR-S by component
- Equipment5 · 17K units
- Electrical system1 · 26K units
- Engine and engine cooling1 · 166K units
Scion FR-S recalls
Newest first
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 1, 2018 | Scion FR-S; Subaru BRZ, Impreza, XV Crosstrek (2012-2014): Engine and engine coolingNo. 18V772000 | Crash risk | 165,534 |
| Jun 9, 2016 | Scion FR-S, TC; Toyota Camry, Highlander and 1 more (2015-2016): EquipmentNo. 16V420000 | Crash risk | 4,253 |
| Apr 22, 2016 | Scion FR-S, IM, TC; Toyota 4RUNNER and 3 more (2016): EquipmentNo. 16V236000 | Crash risk | 94 |
| Feb 10, 2016 | Scion FR-S (2013-2016): Electrical systemNo. 16V075000 | Fire | 25,706 |
| Dec 30, 2014 | Scion FR-S, XB; Toyota 4RUNNER, FJ Cruiser and 3 more (2014-2015): EquipmentNo. 14V828000 | Crash risk | 3,958 |
| Apr 9, 2013 | Scion FR-S, TC, XB, XD and 15 more (2008-2013): EquipmentNo. 13V123000 | Crash risk | 7,525 |
| Jun 5, 2012 | Scion FR-S (2013): EquipmentNo. 12V255000 | Crash risk | 1,156 |
Related pages
Questions and answers
Is the 2016 Scion FR-S recalled?
Yes: 3 recalls cover the 2016 Scion FR-S. Check the recall pages below for what is wrong and the free fix; a dealer can tell if a single vehicle still needs the repair.
How many recalls does the Scion FR-S have?
7 recalls cover the Scion FR-S, for 208,226 vehicles as reported. The most common problem is equipment (5 recalls).
What do owners complain about most on the Scion FR-S?
Engine: named in 151 of the 201 safety complaints about the Scion FR-S, then power train (24). One complaint can name several components.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data, updated daily. Models are written as published, so a few versions of one model can be listed under slightly different names.