Scion Fr-s problems
The Toyota 86 and the Subaru BRZ are 2+2 sports cars jointly developed by Toyota and Subaru, manufactured at Subaru's Gunma assembly plant.
The 2+2 fastback coupé has a naturally-aspirated boxer engine, front-engined, rear-wheel-drive configuration, 53/47 front/rear weight balance and low centre of gravity; it was inspired by Toyota's earlier AE86, a small, light, front-engine/rear-drive Corolla variant widely popular for Showroom Stock, Group A, Group N, Rally, Club and drift racing.
For the first-generation model, Toyota marketed the sports car as the 86 in Asia, Australia, North America (from August 2016), South Africa, and South America; as the Toyota GT86 in Europe; as the 86 and GT86 in New Zealand; as the Toyota FT86 in Brunei, Nicaragua and Jamaica and as the Scion FR-S (2012–2016) in the United States and Canada.
The second-generation model is marketed by Toyota as the GR86 as part of the Gazoo Racing family.
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Common Scion Fr-s problems
Based on the complaints and issues reported by owners of the Scion FR-S, several common problems have been identified:
- Bad Fuel Pump:
The Toyota 86, which is the same as the Scion FR-S, has a common problem with the high-pressure fuel pump. Owners have reported hearing a chirping noise from the fuel pump, which can lead to premature pump failure. To address this issue, it is recommended to replace the fuel pump promptly.
- Clutch Release Bearing Failure:
Owners of the 2013 Scion FR-S have faced problems with the clutch release bearing, especially in cold weather conditions. Symptoms include gears grinding during clutch depression, high clutch position, and difficult shifting. Failure to replace the clutch release bearing promptly can result in damage to the transmission housing, pressure plate, and shaft.
- Cracked Oil Drain Plug:
The oil drain plug in the Scion FR-S is prone to cracking due to over-torquing. If there is an oil leak from the bottom of the oil pan, it is likely due to a cracked drain plug. Replacing the drain plug is essential to prevent oil loss, which can jeopardize the engine if the oil level drops significantly.
- Bad Valve Springs:
Some FR-S models were equipped with defective valve springs from the factory. If not addressed, weakened valve springs can collide with the pistons, leading to complete engine failure. Symptoms of bad valve springs include misfiring and a loss of power during acceleration. It is crucial to ensure that the car has updated parts installed to prevent this issue.
These common problems highlight the importance of thorough inspection and maintenance when considering purchasing a used Scion FR-S to avoid potential costly repairs and ensure the longevity of the vehicle.
Percentage distribution of complaints by Scion Fr-s years
We have researched Scion problems and analysed all the complaints filed against Scion Fr-s cars and compiled the top 4 most problematic Scion Fr-s model years:
Below you can see the percentage distribution of known problems by Scion Fr-s model years.
Distribution of the number of complaints by Scion Fr-s years
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Scion Fr-s car problems categorized by type of issue
After analysing all complaints related to Scion Fr-s , it was concluded that the most common issues with these cars are:
- Engine problems
- Power train problems
- Unknown or other problems
- Fuel/propulsion system problems
- Steering problems
The graph below shows statistics for all Scion Fr-s vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Distribution of the number of complaints where the accident occurred by Fr-s model years
A total of 3 complaints were registered in which the accident occurred. In the graph you can see the distribution of the number of complaints by model year.
Distribution of the number of complaints with fire by Fr-s model years
There were a total of 4 complaints that resulted in a fire. In the graph you can see the distribution of the number of complaints by model year.
Distribution of the number of complaints with injuries by Fr-s model years
There were a total of 1 complaints that resulted in a injuries. In the graph you can see the distribution of the number of complaints by model year.
The NHTSA has received 194 complaints about various vehicle components related to the Scion Fr-s . Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for Scion Fr-s vehicles.
Latest 25 complaints
Scion Fr-s 2013
- Date Of Incident: 2024-06-15
- Date Complaint: 2024-10-09
- VIN: JF1ZNAA1XD1
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: sometimes the car randomly stalls out during driving. usually off cold starts if i let it warm up for even 5 minutes it still will stall out sometimes. its not super common id say it does it once every 2 days maybe. the car is also misfiring and ive noticed a large loss of power from the car. it started back in june and i just havent really gotten it fixed yet. usually when im driving itll kind of just buffer and a check engine light is thrown on but it ends up going off after a couple drives.
Scion Fr-s 2016
- Date Of Incident: 2024-08-28
- Date Complaint: 2024-08-30
- VIN: JF1ZNAA18G8
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: 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
Scion Fr-s 2013
- Date Of Incident: 2023-11-13
- Date Complaint: 2023-11-14
- VIN: JF1ZNAA17D1
- Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: The fuel pump stopped working. I was driving to work on a busy highway and without any warning my car started slowing down. There were no warning lights or any indication of a problem. I pressed the gas pedal and no response from the motor. I pushed in the clutch and put my 4 ways on and luckily coasted to a spot I could pull off the road at. Once safe and stopped I tried to start the car again and it sputtered and shut off. The car has been running funny on n off for a little bit I didn't think it could be the fuel pump but It seems it was the problem. The pump wasn't inspected by anyone but after replacing it the car was back to normal.
Scion Fr-s 2013
- Date Of Incident: 2023-08-28
- Date Complaint: 2023-08-29
- VIN: JF1ZNAA14D1
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: The contact's son owns a 2013 Toyota Scion FR-S. The contact stated that while her son was driving at an undisclosed speed, he heard a loud screeching sound located at the hood of the vehicle. The vehicle was diagnosed by an independent mechanic that the clutch release bearing failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer nor the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 106,000.
Scion Fr-s 2013
- Date Of Incident: 2023-03-31
- Date Complaint: 2023-05-30
- VIN: JF1ZNAA15D1
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: The engine suffered catastrophic failure 2,988 miles after the J02 Saftey recall was performed by Preston Toyota of New Castle, PA. I was travelling at highway speeds when the engine died and would not turn on. I lost all power brakes and could have wrecked and injured myself, others or worse, caused a fatality. The car was towed to a toyota dealership that confirmed the issue was due to the work performed during the recall on the car. The oil light flashed a few times then shut off and then a few seconds later the engine died.
Scion Fr-s 2013
- Date Of Incident: 2023-04-28
- Date Complaint: 2023-05-21
- VIN: JF1ZNAA15D1
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: Vehicle suffered engine failure in line with previous recalled, and subsequently repaired parts. Both Toyota & Subaru have refused to repair. Vehicle is under 100,000 miles.
Scion Fr-s 2013
- Date Of Incident: 2022-06-10
- Date Complaint: 2023-05-08
- Crash: 1
- VIN: JF1ZNAA19D1
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: Engine stalled won't crank over or run anymore. Mechanic said it was a valve spring issue and vehicle had a recall that entitled engine to be replaced by Toyota.
Scion Fr-s 2013
- Date Of Incident: 2022-11-02
- Date Complaint: 2023-02-02
- VIN: JF1ZNAA10D2
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: The contact owns a 2013 Scion FR-S. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V772000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, where it remained awaiting the parts for the recall repair. The contact stated that once the parts for the repair were available, the mechanic informed her that the manufacturer would not be covering the repairs on the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Scion Fr-s 2013
- Date Of Incident: 2021-10-02
- Date Complaint: 2023-01-18
- VIN: JF1ZNAA14D1
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: Steering locks and binds up and clunks while driving, makes steering. Creates dangerous situations as you cannot steer when this occurs. Diagnosed as a failed electric steering damper, repair performed by owner as dealer quoted over $900 for the repair to replace the entire electric power steering motor. This should be a recall as it affects the steering of the car. This failure occurs so commonly on these cars that owners are repairing it themselves with no manufacturer help. See: https://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=133606
Scion Fr-s 2013
- Date Of Incident: 2022-07-21
- Date Complaint: 2023-01-18
- VIN: JF1ZNAA10D2
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: Engine failure. My safety is compromised by car leaving me stranded at an unpreditable time. Serviced center fixed vehicle twice unsuccecfully because different engine brand but joint partnership. No warning lamps were present before or after failure of engine.
Scion Fr-s 2015
- Date Of Incident: 2020-04-01
- Date Complaint: 2023-01-18
- VIN: JF1ZNAA15F9
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: Steering wheel began clunking and locking up when turning. Had this issue on a previous FRS, Electronic Power Steering Motor Coupler had failed and needed replacement.
Scion Fr-s 2013
- Date Of Incident: 2022-05-23
- Date Complaint: 2022-12-09
- VIN: JF1ZNAA1XD1
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: 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 nearby parking lot. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the valve spring had fractured. The vehicle was repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number 18V772000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The contact stated that 115 miles after the repair there was a knocking noise coming from the engine compartment and the vehicle began to run rough. While driving at highway speeds the vehicle began to feel as if it was decelerating with the accelerator pedal being depressed. The contact had the vehicle towed to the dealer who diagnosed, and the contact was informed that the failure was coming from the bottom of the engine. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was towed back to the residence. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and opened a case. The approximate failure mileage was 115,000.
Scion Fr-s 2013
- Date Of Incident: 2022-08-17
- Date Complaint: 2022-11-11
- VIN: JF1ZNAA15D1
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: 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.
Scion Fr-s 2013
- Date Of Incident: 2022-10-03
- Date Complaint: 2022-11-08
- VIN: JF1ZNAA19D2
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: 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, but I had an oil change at the dealer in 2 days and thought they would hear it. After the oil change they didn't say anything so I felt it was ok. On my way home from work the following day, less than 40 miles after the oil change, the car suddenly completely shut off while I was driving home on the highway. What saved my life was that I was getting off the highway in the right lane and was able to roll the car slightly off the highway. Had this been in any other lane I might have been in an accident. Trying to restart the car on the side of the road it had a terrible knocking noise and sounded like something was spinning freely. I had it towed to the dealer as they had just changed the oil thinking that was it. They "looked" at it a couple days later and said it was a spun bearing and that it was normal wear and tear. The car only has 103,000 miles on it and was driven normally, with regular maintenance. Upon retrieving the car the tow truck driver stated that's not normal to happen, and I noticed the car was in the same place as where I had it towed originally. The dealer never actually inspected or looked at the car and just made the spun bearing assessment without trying to start it, as the battery was dead from trying to restart on the highway. No one has since touched the car, and some research online shows that I am not the only person this has happened to. The recall stated that the valve springs could break while driving and the car would suddenly shut off with no warning. This is exactly what happened, while driving on the highway home. According to the dealer it is a spun bearing but that is not what it sounds like at all. It definitely sounds like a rod.
Scion Fr-s 2015
- Date Of Incident: 2022-09-25
- Date Complaint: 2022-10-21
- VIN: JF1ZNAA10F8
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
- Summary: Defective engine/motor failure spark plug popped out of engine along with coil. The service technician and service manager were shocked at the spark plug broken internally. I paid for spark plug replacement totaling approximately $1,200. Upon inspecting other parts of the motor it was determined the engine bay has coolant inside mixed with oil. The tech mention of engine over heating however the temperature gauge never reached overheating readings. If the engine overheated the temperature gauge failed to alert me while I was driving at any point and expressed this to the service advisor. My vehicle motor failed while I was engaged in driving on the freeway and turn off and on in the middle of flight and travelling at freeway speeds. I originally purchased vehicle at Long Toyota USA in El Monte, CA with zero to 15 miles brand new in 2015 it is less that 10 years and I never experienced a defective motor/engine. Today is October 21, 2022 and my vehicle is still at the Culver City Toyota dealership. When: September 25, 2022, towed vehicle to Culver City Toyota a dealer of Toyota Motor Sales USA Inc Where: Engine/Motor failure occurred in the middle of the 10 freeway at Robertson/Venice exit in Los Angeles, CA. I immediately was able to steer the car to the nearest exit there was a loud pop and then a very loud motor noise was heard. I paid the tow company to take the vehicle to the culver city Toyota to get it fixed. How: While driving. Preferred solution Assistance in replacing engine at no cost due to defects and failures and placing my life at risk while the car was in motion. I am not looking for monetary claims or any gains. I just want my car back fixed I already paid for the spark plugs as i mentioned above but this is a defective motor. All my services have been done through Toyota's trained service technicians I asked all the time for spark plug replacement and they always said it isn't due.
Latest 5 recalls Scion Fr-s
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 12 recalls for different components of the Scion Fr-s.You can explore the year of the Volkswagen Jetta you are interested in by selecting it from the list.
- Model: Scion Fr-s 2013
- Report Received Date: 2018-11-01
- Manufacturer: Subaru of America, Inc.
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
- Summary: 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 1-888-270-9371. Subaru's number for this recall is WTY-84.
- Model: Scion Fr-s 2016
- Report Received Date: 2016-06-09
- Manufacturer: Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC
- Components: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
- Summary: 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 Selection and Rims for Passenger Cars."
- 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.
- Model: Scion Fr-s 2015
- Report Received Date: 2016-06-09
- Manufacturer: Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC
- Components: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
- Summary: 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 Selection and Rims for Passenger Cars."
- 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.
- Model: Scion Fr-s 2016
- Report Received Date: 2016-04-22
- Manufacturer: Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC
- Components: TIRES
- Summary: 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 the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims for Passenger Cars."
- 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 is SET16A.
- Model: Scion Fr-s 2016
- Report Received Date: 2016-02-10
- Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
- Components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH
- Summary: 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 such, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention."
- 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.
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