Scion FR-S

Scion FR-S
Photo: Wikimedia Commons

The Scion FR-S is a compact sports car that began production in 2013, powered by a 2.0-liter four-cylinder petrol engine. The model has been subject to six recalls registered with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration in the United States.

Technical data
ManufacturerSubaru
ProductionFrom 2013
FuelPetrol
Displacement2,000 cc
Cylinders4
DrivetrainRear-wheel drive
Fuel economy (comb.)9 l/100 km
ClassSubcompact car

Engine variants

Different engine versions of the Scion FR-S (from registration data). 2 variants.

Engine variants for Scion FR-S
EngineFuelTransmissionTop speedEconomyModel year
2.0 l · 4-cylPetrolAutomatic8.4 l/100 km2013–2016
2.0 l · 4-cylPetrolManual9.6 l/100 km2013–2016

Source: EPA (US). Fuel economy converted to l/100 km.

Generations

Other Scion models

Recalls & safety

6 in the US-market NHTSA database, which may not apply to European versions for the Scion FR-S. Recalls can flag known weaknesses of the model.

  • EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELSUS · NHTSAModel year 2016

    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."

    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.

    NHTSA campaign 16V420000 · reported 09/06/2016

  • POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCHUS · NHTSAModel year 2016

    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."

    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.

    NHTSA campaign 16V075000 · reported 10/02/2016

  • TIRESUS · NHTSAModel year 2016

    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."

    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.

    NHTSA campaign 16V236000 · reported 22/04/2016

  • EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELSUS · NHTSAModel year 2015

    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."

    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.

    NHTSA campaign 16V420000 · reported 09/06/2016

  • EQUIPMENTUS · NHTSAModel year 2015

    Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Toyota 4Runner, Tacoma, FJ Cruiser, Land Cruiser, RAV4, Scion FRS, and XB vehicles. The affected vehicles may have accessories installed by SET, such as running boards or other items, that were incorrectly installed. The accessory attaching fasteners were not tightened with the proper torque, possibly causing the accessory to detach from the vehicle.

    Remedy: SET will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the affected bolts, free of charge. The recall began February 23, 2015. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET's number for this recall is SET-14B.

    NHTSA campaign 14V828000 · reported 30/12/2014

  • POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCHUS · NHTSAModel year 2015

    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."

    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.

    NHTSA campaign 16V075000 · reported 10/02/2016

Sources: EU Safety Gate (European market) and NHTSA (US market). See all Scion recalls.