Timing chain cover oil leak Oil pan cover oil leak Has been a persistent leak since I purchased the car in 2014. I’ve learned it’s an extremely common issue which the dealership won’t warranty. It’s been a documented leak since 2015 and over $2500 to fix. Several members on forums/Facebook claim the exact same leak in same location. It’s due to poor quality sealant used by manufacturer instead of a gasket. New sealant sold by dealership because original sealant is faulty.
The worst 2014 Scion FR-S problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Engine4
- Seat belts1
Problems by type
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- Engine4
- Seat belts1
Recalls 2
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 · Recall details
Equipment
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- Accessories that detach from a vehicle may result in a vehicle crash and/or personal injury.
- 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.
Recall number 14V828000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2014 Scion FR-S 107
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- TT: HVAC drain tube is found to be blocked/clogged.
- Obsolete notice
- In the event that injector seal repair is required on vehicles equipped with a direct injection fuel...
- The rear combination lights on some 2013 ? 2014 model year FR-S vehicles may exhibit cracking from the...
- Abnormal noise, such as a squeak, grind or groan type noise when the clutch pedal is depressed
- High pitch chirp or squeak noise from the high pressure Fuel Pump Assembly when the engine is fully...
- Supersession Notice
- Tt: this document provides some clarification of the timing chain removal and installation.
- Tt: customer may complain about an oil leak from the bottom of the oil pan
- TT: Customer may complain about an oil leak from the bottom of the oil pan
2014 Scion FR-S fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4‑cyl | RWD | 22-24 | 30-33 | 25-28 |
What 2014 Scion FR-S owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
My toyota scion fr-s 2014 suddenly stopped and lost its power while I was driving along a city street in fairfield ca . The car has been serviced by the dealer since purchase . It only had 33,000 miles and I was very surprise what went wrong . My son rolled the vehicle to a side street . We called our insurance for roadside assistance and the car was towed to toyota dealership in fairfield ca. They went on to diagnose and found the car to be of pearl condition , with perfect oil level and quality . They said it was motor malfunction . The valve springs were out of place and created a strange noise . They recommended motor replacement which would cost me $11k for a used engine with 51k miles . I was told that this is very common incident with toyota frs 2012 to 2014 models . There was a recall but it was halted because after the recall , most recalled toyota frs still get stalled due to the sealants used . We have several (all toyota ) cars and this car in particular is just used 40 miles a month . Our restaurant is just a mile away from where we live . That is why there is no way we had not taken care of this car . I checked the recalls for this model and make , and there is none ! It happened when we were driving at a speed of 15 on a city side street , just heading straight ahead .
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 scion fr-s. The contact stated that the seat belt pretensioner failed to operate correctly as the passenger's and driver's door ajar warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The failure recurred. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 155,085. ## VIN passed ## toyota 2014 ##
I was going home from work (20km) and ramping down the hwy exit to the stop sign, I heard a rapid clapping noise until the car stopped to never start again. My local car repair shop said that it needs a new motor. The car odo is 90,000km and 6years old. Toyota canada basically said that the car was no longer under warranty and they can't do anything about it. I'm in my fifties and the car has an automatic transmission. I purchase the car just to drive to work and looking good doing it. Now I can't even find a decent used motor.... The car is spotless in a-1 condition. I'm furious right now. I filled this complaint because it makes me feel good. I'm a canadian citizen and can't fill a us complaint thank you
I was driving on the freeway and my car started to slow down. I pulled off the freeway and my engine konked out/died. Feeling unsafe to drive vehicle I had to have it towed to nearest mechanic. Upon his visual inspection and by starting it up he heard a loud knocking. Then he informed me that it "pooped a rod bearing" and that I need a new motor. He mentioned a used motor goes for $5000. I was shocked to hear that I needed a new motor at 60,181 miles. Therefore I had it towed to toyota delearship in tustin california. After running a diagnostic and draining oil from vehicle..the mechanic said there was metal pieces in the oil and that the motor was definitely oil starved. He quoted a new engine installation would be $12,000. I currently owe $16,000 on my 2014 scion frs. I couldn't afford it so I contacted toyota to see if it was under warranty. This is obviously a manufacturer defect being that this doesn't normally happen at 60,000 miles under normal drving conditions and maintenance. Toyota didn't honor my warranty because it was just over 181 miles.
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Questions about the 2014 Scion FR-S
Is the 2014 Scion FR-S reliable?
Owners have filed 5 complaints about the 2014 Scion FR-S, fewer than a typical FR-S model year.
What is the 2014 Scion FR-S year score?
The 2014 Scion FR-S scores 89 out of 100 (good). The score compares it with the other model years of the Scion FR-S: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.
What is the most common problem with the 2014 Scion FR-S?
Engine and cooling, with 4 complaints. Next is seat belts (1).
How many recalls does the 2014 Scion FR-S have?
2 recalls, covering electrical system and equipment.
What gas mileage does the 2014 Scion FR-S get?
Official estimates for the 2014 Scion FR-S range from 25 to 28 mpg combined. The most efficient version (2.0L 4-cyl, RWD) gets 22-24 city and 30-33 highway.
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