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2013-2016 Scion FR-S recall: ignition

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing reported this safety recall on February 10, 2016. It covers about 25,706 vehicles.

vehicles affected
25,706
reported
Feb 10, 2016
owners notified
Mar 7, 2016
related complaints
3

Electrical system: ignition

What is wrong
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."
Risk
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.

Recall number 16V075000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 3 complaints about electrical problems.

2013 Scion FR-S2014 Scion FR-S2015 Scion FR-S2016 Scion FR-S

Questions about recall 16V075000

Is there a recall on the 2013-2016 Scion FR-S ignition?

Yes. Recall 16V075000, reported on February 10, 2016, covers about 25,706 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 16V075000?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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