2013 SCION FR-S

4 recalls, 210 complaints - 206 TSBs

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

Defect Description

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2012-2014 Subaru Impreza, 2012-2013 Impreza Stationwagon, 2013 Subaru BRZ, XV Crosstrek and Toyota Scion FR-S vehicles. The engine valve springs in these vehicles may fracture causing an engine malfunction or a possible engine stall.

Consequence

An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Subaru will notify their owners. Toyota will notify the FR-S owners. Dealers will replace the valve springs, free of charge. The recall began December 26, 2018. Subaru owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614, Toyota owners may contact the Toyota Customer Experience Center at... Read more

165,534 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Subaru of America, Inc.

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH

Defect Description

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 po... Read more

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 recall is G0E.

25,706 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Defect Description

Southeast Toyota is recalling certain model year 2008 and 2010-2013 Toyota Tundra, 2010-2012 Rav4, 2012 Toyota Sequoia, 2010-2011 Toyota Corolla, 2010-2011 Toyota Camry and Camry Hybrid, 2010-2013 Toyota Highlander and Highlander Hybrid, 2010-2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser, 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser, 2010-20... Read more

Consequence

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.

Remedy

Southeast Toyota will notify owners and provide a corrected label with instructions concerning its installation. A small group of the affected vehicles will need additonal remedies which are still being developed. The recall began on May 28, 2013. Owners may contact Southeast Toyota at 1-800-301-... Read more

7,525 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Defect Description

TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2013 SCION FR-S VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM MARCH 22, 2012, THROUGH MAY 14, 2012. THE OWNERS MANUAL CONTAINS AN INACCURATE DESCRIPTION OF THE ACTUAL OPERATION OF THE FRONT PASSENGER OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM. OTHER PORTIONS OF THE OWNERS MANUAL, DESCR... Read more

Consequence

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.

Remedy

TOYOTA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND WILL MAIL CORRECTED INSERTS FOR THE OWNERS MANUALS, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 3, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-866-707-2466.

1,156 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

Complaint Statistics

210 total complaints 1 crashes 3 fires 2 injuries

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
ENGINE	133
POWER TRAIN	21
UNKNOWN OR OTHER	9
STEERING	8
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM	7
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	4
AIR BAGS	3
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING	3
WHEELS	3
SERVICE BRAKES	2

Incident date: Jun 7, 2026

Steering stiffened over several weeks. Then steering wheel would not automatically return to center while turning while driving. Diagnosed by service as a fault with steering column. This is apparently very common in Chevy Bolts.

Incident date: Nov 27, 2025

On 12/20/25, the "lane assist not available" and the "EPC" warning indicators lit up. I was in the car with my 11 year old, we pulled over and looked in the manual to understand EPC, and the manual said it "is possible to continue driving," so we continued. As we entered the freeway the car went int... Read more

Incident date: Sep 22, 2025

The contact owns a 2024 Jeep Wrangler 4XE. The contact was notified of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V741000 (Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. Due to the potential fire risk, the contact called two dealers and inquired if the vehicle could be stored at ... Read more

Incident date: Jan 3, 2025

While driving 2023 Honda Accord at normal speed on rural road, the vehicle began to brake on it's own and driver could not over-ride this. Alarms for multiple failures showed on the dashboard. Car was stopped and would not move. Car was turned off then restarted. Dashboard alarms went away, only sma... Read more

Incident date: Feb 20, 2025

The key pins on the VW flip keys fall our regularly and can leave motorists stranded in unsafe locations. It is however an excellent revenue generator when you consider the cost of replacement keys. I caught my pin in the process of falling our and saw it was a common problem that has not been r... Read more

Incident date: Nov 5, 2024

The contact owns a 2018 Honda Civic. The contact stated that when purchasing the vehicle, while test-driving the vehicle, the contact became aware of an issue with the steering wheel. The contact stated that the steering wheel was shaking and jerking abnormally, and the steering wheel would self-cor... Read more

Incident date: Jun 15, 2024

on mopar recall service done shows it had been serviced and bunch of lies i have never taken my 2021 jeep to get serviced for power steering issue. barely came out 1 week ago and crazy service man at BOGGUS TIPTON JEEP in Brownsville texas named Josh, white male wanted to charge 4500 dollars to repa... Read more

Incident date: Nov 13, 2023

Transmission failed on the freeway December 2021. I was suddenly unable to speed up or accelerate my car. Placed me, my passengers and other people on the freeway at serious risk. Many cars braked suddenly behind me and swerved out the way to prevent a car accident. Dealer at the service center deni... Read more

Incident date: Aug 28, 2023

What component or system failed or malfunctioned. Flexplate cracked at 62037 It is available for inspection upon request. I have the dealer's invoice. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? There was a knocking noise in the motor while i was on the highway with my kids. no Warn... Read more

Incident date: Mar 31, 2023

The contact’s daughter owns a 2021 Toyota Rav4 equipped with Firestone Tires, Tire Line: Destination LE2, Tire Size: 225/65/R17, DOT Number: 8X2Y6 DE8. The contact stated that upon inspecting his daughter’s vehicle, he noticed that the tread all four tires was worn. The contact stated that he us... Read more

Incident date: Apr 28, 2023

Traveling down Interstate 49 in Arkansas. Hit a patch of "chicken byproduct" that was spilled on the highway. My car fishtailed. VSA module out of service. Did a vehicle diagnostic scan on it. Scanner said VSA module malfunctioning. No ABS past 30 mph. Took vehicle to shop. They said VSA m... Read more

Incident date: Jun 10, 2022

This vehicle has 3 major issues that the dealership has not been able to resolve and are as follows: 1) Battery---is not able to hold charge. In early 2022, dealership replaced a new battery, however, the problem still exists. Battery size does not have the charge capacity REQUIRED to start the vehi... Read more

Incident date: Nov 2, 2022

While backing out of garage, the car abruptly and violently braked. The driver was tossed forward. The rear camera showed nothing in the car's path and no alarms had been set off. Visual review confirmed the absence of anything in the path of the automobile. The automobile was purchased new about 7... Read more

1 injured

Incident date: Jul 21, 2022

Since disabling the radar, the car very frequently brake checks on the highway when there are no cars in front of it, due to the reflection off the surface of highways that are very flat. This happens at least every hour or 2 when driving.

Incident date: Oct 2, 2021

I was experiencing what is known as the "death wobble" in my 2016 Ford F250 FX4 truck. The truck only has 56,000 miles but is out of warranty. I recently spent $1326.00 to have the problem repaired. Apparently this is a major problem with these trucks. I have the repair bill but didn't include i... Read more

Incident date: May 23, 2022

The contact owns a 2013 Scion FR-S. The contact stated there was an abnormal clunking sound coming from the engine compartment. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check oil warning light was illuminated while the vehicle was decelerating. The contact drove into a near... Read more

Incident date: Aug 17, 2022

Under normal driving conditions, a well maintained 79k car, the joint that holds up cylinder #2 failed, totalling the engine. Thankfully the rod did not kill me.

Incident date: Oct 3, 2022

It is my belief that the valve spring on the engine broke, even after the recall work had been done. I was getting out of my car and heard, what sounded like, metal under tension popping really loudly. After that the engine made a rattling noise. In hindsight I should have known something was wrong,... Read more

Incident date: Nov 18, 2018

The day before the incident, took the vehicle for an oil change at dealership. Driving in a Interstate 8 under construction and vehicle had engine malfunction turning off and also turned off power steering creating difficulty steering, could have created accident on freeway jeopardize my safety and ... Read more

Incident date: Apr 28, 2022

Was going down the road. To a fast food place. As soon as I turned. A pop happens and the whole car started to shake. All the maintenance was done every 6k miles. Got the car at 32k miles Went to Toyota. And they called and said it was engine failure “mechanical failure” then they called back ... Read more

Incident date: Jun 19, 2020

2013 SCION FR-S Valve spring recall notice was received in the mail. Recalled valve spring replacement caused engine to seize twice. The first time the engine seized Tustin Toyota admitted fault, noting issue was from recall fix and repaired the engine at no cost. The second time the engine seized T... Read more

Incident date: Jun 19, 2020

Incident date: Feb 2, 2022

After completing the valve spring recall I got my car back and not 200 miles later the engine started to have rod knock. The Toyota dealership told me that there was now metal in my oil pan and I would need a new engine. This is not a unique issue, it has been happening to hundreds of other cars goi... Read more

Incident date: Feb 2, 2022

Incident date: Oct 16, 2021

My issue is that I was never notified and I just so happened to look up out of curiosity and I’m upset that something bad could have possibly happened.

Incident date: Jul 13, 2021

Toyota of El Cajon performed the J02 recall for engine valve springs on August 13, 2020 at 98, 448 mileage. Toyota of El Cajon performed service oil/filter change, coolant change, and multipoint inspection June 2021 (work order 356309). The engine of my 2013 Scion FR-S malfunctioned with a rod knoc... Read more

Incident date: Jul 3, 2021

I was driving down the road and felt the car lose power. Shortly, after the traction control and check engine light came on. I pulled over and a I slowed the engine died on me. It took several tries and it finally started and I made it home going about 45. The next day I went to town and as I pu... Read more

Incident date: Jul 18, 2021

I started my car and immediately hears a knocking noise and I as drive or stay idled and rev my engine a bit I can hear the knocking noise as well.

Incident date: Jul 18, 2021

I started my car and immediately hears a knocking noise and I as drive or stay idled and rev my engine a bit I can hear the knocking noise as well.

Incident date: Jun 4, 2021

The contact owns a 2013 Scion FR-S. The contact received notification of an unknown recall. The vehicle was then taken to a local dealer and the engine was replaced. The contact then stated while driving the vehicle two months later, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that the check engine warn... Read more

Incident date: May 17, 2021

The contact owns a 2013 SCION FR-S. The contact stated while coming to a complete stop, the vehicle would stall without warning. The contact stated no warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was... Read more

Incident date: Apr 17, 2021

THE VEHICLE WAS ON THE HIGHWAY FOR A ROAD TRIP. DURING THE TRIP THE VEHICLE STARTED SMOKING EXCESSIVELY. UPON PULLING THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE WE INSPECTED THE ENGINE TO SEE A LARGE HOLE IN THE ENGINE BLOCK. THE VEHICLE WAS RENDERED INOPERABLE UPON FURTHER INSPECTION.

Incident date: Mar 20, 2021

I WAS DRIVING ON THE ROAD NEAR MY HOUSE AND THE CAR STARTED MAKING A KNOCKING NOISE SO I PULLED OVER AND CHECKED THE OIL AND IT WAS FINE SO I KEPT DRIVING AND IT STARTED GETTING WORSE SO I HAD TO TOW THE CAR HOME

Incident date: Mar 12, 2020

ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING MAKES A RATTLING NOISE WHICH WITH TIME I BELIEVE IT'S GOING TO LOCK UP WHILE DRIVING

Incident date: Mar 12, 2020

ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING MAKES A RATTLING NOISE WHICH WITH TIME I BELIEVE IT'S GOING TO LOCK UP WHILE DRIVING

Incident date: Feb 17, 2021

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 SCION FR-S. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE MADE AN ABNORMAL SOUND AND STALLED. THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT RESTART AND WAS TOWED BACK TO THE RESIDENCE. THE CONTACT STATED NO WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR AN INDEPEN... Read more

Incident date: Nov 11, 2020

AFTER SEEING NUMEROUS TOYOTA J02 (2018) VALVE TRAIN RECALL CATASTROPHES, I DECLINED THE SERVICE. WHEN THE CA DMV REQUIRED IT FOR REGISTRATION RENEWAL, I WAITED UNTIL THE DEADLINE SO THE TOYOTA MECHANICS WOULD GET MORE PRACTICE ON OTHER CARS BEFORE SERVICING MINE IN JANUARY 2020 WITH 98K MILES ODOMET... Read more

Incident date: Oct 5, 2016

I'LL BE DRIVING AND RPM WILL DIP SO FAST SOMETIME CARS DIES BUT HAPPENS EVERY NOW AND THEN. SOMETIMES IN START UP AND OR JUST JUST A STOP LIGHT

Incident date: Oct 5, 2016

I'LL BE DRIVING AND RPM WILL DIP SO FAST SOMETIME CARS DIES BUT HAPPENS EVERY NOW AND THEN. SOMETIMES IN START UP AND OR JUST JUST A STOP LIGHT

Incident date: Nov 28, 2020

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 SCION FR-S. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE LOSS MOTIVE POWER AND STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT COASTED THE VEHICLE OFF THE HIGHWAY AND DROVE HOME AT A VERY SLOW SPEED. DUE TO THE FAILURE, THE CONTACT HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO EXPRESSWAY... Read more

Incident date: Jun 5, 2020

2013 SCION FR-S HAD A VALVE SPRING RECALL. WHILE DRIVING, AS SOON AS I APPROACHED A STOP SIGN THE ENGINE STALLED. SOON AS I RE-IGNITED THE ENGINE I HEARD A LOUD KNOCKING SOUND. MY VEHICLE WAS ONLY GOING 10-15 MPH WITH THE SOUND OF THE ENGINE GETTING LOUDER. THIS EVENT OCCURRED A YEAR/8000MILES AFTE... Read more

Incident date: Nov 11, 2019

J02 RECALL DONE IN DECEMBER OF LAST YEAR FOR REGISTRATION, DID AN OIL CHANGE AND FOUND METAL SHAVING AND THEN THE ENGINE GAVE OUT IN APRIL. CORPORATE WASN'T ANY HELP, EVEN AFTER FINDING FIPG IN OIL PICK UP. PAID FOR REBUILT, AND THE CAR HAS A ROUGH IDLE ON COLD START. I HAVE TAKEN IT BACK 3 TIMES. T... Read more

Incident date: Oct 21, 2020

ONE YEAR AFTER REQUIRED J02 RECALL, I SPUN A ROD BEARING ON CYLINDER 4. CAR IS WELL MAINTAINED AND THE OIL LEVEL WAS FULL AT TIME OF FAILURE. I WAS TRAVELING AT 70 MILES PER HOUR ON THE HIGHWAY AND THE ENGINE BEGAN TO KNOCK AND DIED SHORTLY AFTER. CAR STALLED AND WOULD NOT RESTART, I HAD TO COAST TO... Read more

Incident date: Aug 10, 2020

ABOUT 6 MONTHS AFTER THE J02 RECALL WORK WAS DONE THE ENGINE DIED COMMUTING IN TRAFFIC WHILE ON THE HWY TRAVELING AT 65 MPH. TOWED TO DEALERSHIP WHERE THEY REPORT A SPUN BEARING DUE TO OIL STARVATION, YET THE CRANKCASE IS FULL WITH OIL (PER THEIR OWN INSPECTION) WITH ABOUT 25% LIFE BEFORE HAVING TO... Read more

Incident date: Oct 9, 2020

MY 2013 FRS TOYOTA SCION ENGINE FAILED DURING A TRIP IN THE HIGHWAY AFTER A TOYOTA DEALER PERFORMED A J02 RECALL. ENGINE START TO FAILED WITH AN ENGINE NOISE; THEN ENGINE STOP AT THE HIGHWAY.AFTER 2,000 MILES AFTER RECALL PERFORMED. ENGINE BROKE TWO TIES THE ENGINE STEERING WHEEL. THE CAR NEVER FEEL... Read more

Incident date: Aug 6, 2020

I DROVE MY AUTO TO A NORMAL ERRAND TRIP, THERE WERE NO ISSUES, WARNING LIGHTS, NOISES, NOTHING, NEXT MORNING I GET IN START UP AND IT'S MAKING A CLICKING NOISE WITHIN THE MOTOR, STILL NO WARNING LIGHTS, ALL GAGES ARE READING NORMAL, I SET UP AN APPOINTMENT WITH TOYOTA SERVICE AND THEY TELL ME MY CAR... Read more

Incident date: Aug 17, 2020

BROUGHT MY CAR IN FOR THE J02 RECALL AS MANDATED BY CALIFORNIA DMV. I EXPRESSED CONCERNS OVER THE RECALL REPAIRS BEFORE WORK WAS DONE, DUE TO THE ALARMING NUMBER OF DEALERSHIP ISSUES AND THIS RECALL. THE SERVICE AGENT ASSURED ME THEY UNDERSTOOD THE COMPLEXITY OF THE REPAIR AND THAT THE TECHNICIANS W... Read more

Incident date: Jul 29, 2020

SO I'LL JUST TO GET STRAIGHT TO THE POINT. I HAVE A 2013 SCION FR-S THAT LITERALLY THIS PAST MONDAY I TOOK IN FOR THE RECALL BECAUSE IT WAS REQUIRED FOR ME TO GET MY REGISTRATION. THE DAY I TOOK IT IN WAS JULY 26 2020 WITH 99630 MILES. I RECEIVED IT YESTERDAY AT 5PM FROM THE DEALERSHIP AS THEY TOLD ... Read more

Incident date: Jul 19, 2020

TOOK MY CAR TO THE JOHN ELWAY CROWN TOYOTA FOR THE J02 RECALL. THE DEALERSHIP HAD EXAMINE THE ENGINED AND STATED THAT IT WAS IN GOOD SHAPE AND ABLE TO GO AHEAD WITH THE RECALL. AFTER THE RECALL WAS DONE IT WENT GREAT; HOWEVER LESS THEN TWO MONTHS MY CAR STALLED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE STREET AT NIGHT T... Read more

Incident date: Jul 6, 2020

I'M A OWNER OF A 2013 SCION FRS AND HAD AN ISSUE WITH THE ENGINE AFTER THE RECALL WAS MADE ON APRIL OF 2019. ON JULY 6 I WAS GOING THE SPEED LIMIT FROM LAS CRUSES TO EL PASO TX I WAS GOING 70 AND STARTED HEARING A KNOCKING SOUND COMING FROM THE ENGINE I PULLED UP IMMEDIATELY AND CAR DIDN'T WANT TO S... Read more

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EPA Fuel Economy, 2013 SCION FR-S

Trim / Engine	City MPG	Highway MPG	Combined MPG	Fuel Type	Annual Fuel Cost
2.0L 4-cyl, Automatic (S6) (Rear-Wheel Drive)	24.0	33.0	28.0	Premium	$2,700
2.0L 4-cyl, Manual 6-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive)	22.0	30.0	25.0	Premium	$3,050

CO2 Emissions: 320.0 g/mile (Minicompact Cars)

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.

Technical Service Bulletins, 2013 SCION FR-S

206 manufacturer communications from 105 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
060000 ENGINE (PWS)	35
350000 EQUIPMENT	24
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL	14
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	8
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE	8
280000 BACK OVER PREVENTION	8
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION	8
100000 POWER TRAIN	7

140000 AIR BAGS

DD: Toyota has worked with Carma Project, Inc. on a tagging program for Takata recalls in certain ?Zone A? areas in an effort to increase completions in higher risk locations. Carma uses license plate reading technology to determine if a ve

140000 AIR BAGS

138700 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:ENGINE COOLANT HOSES AND FITTINGS

TT: HVAC drain tube is found to be blocked/clogged.

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE December 20, 2019: This bulletin is no longer applicable and is now obsolete.

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

TSB: In the event that injector seal repair is required on vehicles equipped with a direct injection fuel system, a Special Service Tool Set is required to properly install the seal onto the injector. As new vehicle configurations have been

350000 EQUIPMENT

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

350000 EQUIPMENT

073200 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS

123000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS

The rear combination lights on some 2013 ? 2014 model year FR-S vehicles may exhibit cracking from the upper surface of the lens. This can result from the trunk lid contacting the rear combination light housing if excessive force is applied

100000 POWER TRAIN

TSB: Some 2013 ? 2016 model year FR-S vehicles equipped with a manual transmission may exhibit an abnormal noise, such as a squeak, grind or groan type noise when the clutch pedal is depressed. APPLICABLE WARRANTY: This repair is covered un

280000 BACK OVER PREVENTION

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 co

072100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

TSB: Supersession Notice. Flash reprogramming allows the ECU software to be updated without replacing the ECU. Flash calibration updates for specific vehicle models/ECUs are released as field-fix procedures described in individual Service

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

TT: THIS DOCUMENT PROVIDES SOME CLARIFICATION OF THE TIMING CHAIN REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION.

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

TT: THIS DOCUMENT PROVIDES SOME CLARIFICATION OF THE TIMING CHAIN REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION.

350000 EQUIPMENT

TT: THIS DOCUMENT PROVIDES SOME CLARIFICATION OF THE TIMING CHAIN REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION.

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

TT: THIS DOCUMENT PROVIDES SOME CLARIFICATION OF THE TIMING CHAIN REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

TT: Customer may complain about an oil leak from the bottom of the oil pan. After a closer inspection you may find the leak is coming from the oil drain plug itself.

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

TT: CUSTOMER MAY COMPLAIN ABOUT AN OIL LEAK FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE OIL PAN. AFTER A CLOSER INSPECTION YOU MAY FIND THE LEAK IS COMING FROM THE OIL DRAIN PLUG ITSELF.

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

TT: CUSTOMER MAY COMPLAIN ABOUT AN OIL LEAK FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE OIL PAN. AFTER A CLOSER INSPECTION YOU MAY FIND THE LEAK IS COMING FROM THE OIL DRAIN PLUG ITSELF.

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

350000 EQUIPMENT

TT: The Scion FR-S Repair manual calls for the use Three Bond 1217G or equivalent (TB 1217H) when performing mechanical Engine repairs on the FR-S FA20 Engine. Toyota FIPG 1207B (Part# 00295-00103) is NOT compatible with TB 1217G or its equ

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

TT: THE SCION FR-S REPAIR MANUAL CALLS FOR THE USE THREE BOND 1217G OR EQUIVALENT (TB 1217H) WHEN PERFORMING MECHANICAL ENGINE REPAIRS ON THE FR-S FA20 ENGINE. TOYOTA FIPG 1207B (PART# 00295-00103) IS NOT COMPATIBLE WITH TB 1217G OR ITS EQU

111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

SSB: While a vehicle is in inventory, the battery is subject to conditions that can reduce its performance and life. Batteries can become discharged due to an extended storage period, temperature, parasitic drain, or while demonstrating veh

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

SB: Flash reprogramming allows the ECU software to be updated without replacing the ECU. Flash calibration updates for specific vehicle models/ECUs are released as field-fix procedures described in individual Service Bulletins. This bulleti

350000 EQUIPMENT

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

SSB: Scion models equipped with the BeSpoke? Premium Audio featuring Aha? require a Special Service Tool (SST) USB drive to update the map, points of interest, Gracenote?, and system software. The SST is used with all vehicles to deliver th

350000 EQUIPMENT

357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

SSB: The procedure in this bulletin is a general guideline on how to properly diagnose the air conditioning system after a component failure. Refer to the applicable Repair Manual for vehicle specific repair procedures and parts.

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

SSB: Some 2013 - 2015 model year Scion vehicles equipped with BeSpoke? Premium Audio featuring Aha(version less than 14.1.0) may exhibit one or more of the following conditions: * When using the navigation route guidance the arrival time a

353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

SSB: Some 2013 - 2015 model year Scion vehicles equipped with BeSpoke? Premium Audio featuring Aha (version less than 14.1.0) may exhibit one or more of the following conditions: * When using the navigation route guidance the arrival time

353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

SSB: Some 2013 - 2015 model year Scion vehicles equipped with BeSpoke? Premium Audio featuring Aha (version less than 14.1.0) may exhibit one or more of the following conditions: * When using the navigation route guidance the arrival time

353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

SSB: Some 2013 - 2015 model year Scion vehicles equipped with BeSpoke? Premium Audio featuring Aha (version less than 14.1.0) may exhibit one or more of the following conditions: * When using the navigation route guidance the arrival time

350000 EQUIPMENT

SSB: When servicing interior electrical switches and components, please note the precautions in this bulletin to avoid damaging electrical components and switches. Many lubricants, cleaners, and automotive chemicals contain silicone or othe

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

TechTip: Condition: This document provides some clarification of the timing chain Removal and Installation. Use this procedure in addition to the Repair Manual.

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

TechTip: Condition: This document provides some clarification of the timing chain Removal and Installation. Use this procedure in addition to the Repair Manual.

350000 EQUIPMENT

TechTip: Condition: This document provides some clarification of the timing chain Removal and Installation. Use this procedure in addition to the Repair Manual.

162000 STRUCTURE:BODY

SSB: On some vehicles, when Rapgard is removed, the paint may have a stained appearance. These stains appear to be under the clear coat (repainting this area is not necessary). The stain patterns are usually under wrinkles in the Rapgard. T

162000 STRUCTURE:BODY

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

350000 EQUIPMENT

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

100000 POWER TRAIN

Automatic/Continuously Variable Transmission Replacement Precautions

103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER

TSB: The purpose of this service bulletin is to provide information regarding the installation of the correct torque converter bolts during automatic transmission/transaxle assembly replacement. Incorrect torque converter bolts or missing w

200000 WHEELS

100000 POWER TRAIN

TSB: World Standard (WS) Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) was introduced to reduce maintenance costs and increase the mileage between scheduled maintenance checks. Here are some important tips when working with ATF-WS in Toyota vehicles r

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

100000 POWER TRAIN

TSB: The purpose of this service bulletin is to provide precautions to follow when installing an automatic transmission/transaxle assembly to avoid MIL "ON," shifting issues, and/or transmission damage. Use the information in this bulletin

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

TSB: The purpose of this service bulletin is to provide information regarding transmission and/or Park Neutral position switch installation. If the manual shift lever is rotated prior to installing the Park Neutral position switch, the dete

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

TSB: The purpose of this bulletin is to assist in the identification and location of serial numbers on 2006 - 2014 model year remanufactured automatic transmissions.

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE-October 16, 2014: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see S-SB-0024-14.

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

TSB: The purpose of this bulletin is to assist in the identification and location of serial numbers on 2006 - 2014 model year automatic transmissions.

120000 LIGHTING (PWS)

SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

123000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS

Tech Tip: Effective 9/2013 the rear combination light housing gasket were changed to reduce the possibility of insect intrusion into the rear combination light housing. This Tech Tip is being published as a reference for using current level

353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES

TSB: The Immobilizer and Smart Key Reset is a feature that allows the registration of new keys when all master keys are lost. Once the system is reset, all previously registered keys will be erased.

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

TSB: Some 2013 ? 2014 model year FR-S vehicles may exhibit multiple concerns from the Outer Weatherstrip (belt molding). The cross section of the weatherstrip has been revised to limit the amount of water passing into the door. If the felt

162310 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

Tech Tip: Starting with the 2010 Model Year, Scion began a gradual transition to the use of synthetic 0w20 viscosity engine oil. There are multiple benefits of this oil including: Reduced friction and wear on engine surfaces, Improved fuel

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Immobilizer and Smart Key Reset

353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES

TSB: The Immobilizer and Smart Key Reset is a feature that allows the registration of new keys when all master keys are lost. Once the system is reset, all previously registered keys will be erased. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to

135200 VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR

SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

135200 VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR

TSB: Some 2013 model year FR-S vehicles may exhibit a condition where the outer rear view mirrors vibrate while moving, most visibly at highway speeds. The retaining bolts and mirror housing base have been revised to better ensure the stabi

280000 BACK OVER PREVENTION

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Tech Tip: This document provides some clarification of the timing chain Removal and Installation.

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE-June 6, 2014: This bulletin is now obsolete.

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

TSB: Flash reprogramming allows the ECU software to be updated without replacing the ECU. Flash calibration updates for specific vehicle models/ECUs are released as field-fix procedures described in individual Service Bulletins. This bullet

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

SOME 2013 MODEL YEAR FR-S VEHICLES MAY HAVE CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR RELATED OR ENGINE MISFIRE. 06/04/14 *LJ

175200 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LOCK

TSB: The rear combination lights on some 2013 ? 2014 model year FR-S vehicles may exhibit cracking from the upper surface of the lens. This can result from the trunk lid contacting the rear combination light housing if excessive force is ap

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE-May 30, 2014: This bulletin is now obsolete.

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

TSB: Some 2013 model year FR-S vehicles may exhibit intake and/or exhaust camshaft position sensor related and/or engine misfire DTCs (P0340, P0341, P0345, P0346, P0365, P0366, P0390, P0391, P0301, P0302, P0303, and P0304) due to the camsha

280000 BACK OVER PREVENTION

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

SCION: CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR CLEARANCE IS OUT OF SPECIFICATION, CAUSING INTAKE AND/OR EXHAUST CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR AND/OR ENGINE TO MISFIRE AND SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE ROUGH IDLE OR EXTENDED CRANKING. MODEL 2013 FR-S.

162310 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS

SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

Some 2013 model year FR-s vehicles may exhibit intake and/or exhaust camshaft position sensor related and/or engine misfire DTCs (P0340, P0341, P0345, P0346, P0365, P0366, P0390, P0391, P0301, P0302, P0303, P0304) due to the camshaft positi

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

199000 TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS

SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

194000 TIRES:VALVE

SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

280000 BACK OVER PREVENTION

Some 2013 model year FR-S vehicles may exhibit intake and/or exhaust camshaft position sensor related and/or engine misfire DTCs (P0340, P0341, P0345, P0346, P0365, P0366, P0390, P0391, P0301, P0302, P0303, and P0304) due to the camshaft po

100000 POWER TRAIN

SCION: DUE TO CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR CLEARANCE BEING OUT OF SPECIFICATION, THERE MAYBE A ROUGH IDLING OR AN EXTENDED CRANKING AND ENGINE MISFIRE. MODEL 2013 FR-S. *PE UPDATED 5/14/14. *PE

350000 EQUIPMENT

Scion models equipped with the BeSpoke? Premium Audio featuring Aha? require a Special Service Tool (SST) USB drive to update the map, points of interest, Gracenote?, and system software. The SST is used with all vehicles to deliver the upd

353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

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SCION FR-S - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the SCION FR-S across all model years (2013, 2016).

12 Total Recalls

236 Total Complaints

0 Investigations

3 Reported Crashes

4 Reported Fires

0 Reported Deaths

SCION FR-S - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

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2016	3	3	View
2015	3	18	View
2014	2	5	View
2013 (current)	4	210

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