2016 Scion FR-S Problems: 3 Complaints, 3 Recalls

The worst 2016 Scion FR-S problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

Engine
1
Fuel system
1
Transmission
1

Problems by type

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Engine
1
Fuel system
1
Transmission
1

Recalls 3

Equipment: other: labelsReported June 9, 2016 · 4,253 vehicles affected

What is wrong: 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."
Risk: 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.

Recall number 16V420000 · Recall details

Equipment: other: labelsReported April 22, 2016 · 94 vehicles affected

What is wrong: 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."
Risk: 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.

Recall number 16V236000 · Recall details

Electrical system: ignitionReported February 10, 2016 · 25,706 vehicles affected

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

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Technical service bulletins for the 2016 Scion FR-S 50

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

Dec 11, 2020 Service bulletinTT: HVAC drain tube is found to be blocked/clogged.
Feb 21, 2018 Service bulletinSome vehicles may display a 22-digit request code when attempting to perform a navigation map update.
Feb 6, 2018 Service bulletinIn the event that injector seal repair is required on vehicles equipped with a direct injection fuel...
Jan 3, 2018 Service bulletinTT: In certain cases of leaking air conditioning systems, the root cause of the leak is inadvertently...
Apr 25, 2017 Service bulletinTT: During previous air conditioning service, leakage prevention agent (A/C stop leak) may have been added...
Apr 10, 2017 Service bulletinSome 2013 ? 2016 model year FR-S vehicles equipped with a manual transmission may exhibit an abnormal...
Oct 17, 2016 Service bulletinRevision notice
Oct 10, 2016 Service bulletinSome 2013 ? 2016 model year FR-S vehicles may exhibit a high pitch chirp or squeak noise from the high...
Jul 19, 2016 Service bulletinTt: this document provides some clarification of the timing chain removal and installation.
Jul 18, 2016 Service bulletinTt: customer may complain about an oil leak from the bottom of the oil pan. after a closer inspection you...

See all 50 bulletins for the 2016 Scion FR-S

2016 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	21-24	29-33	24-28

What 2016 Scion FR-S owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Aug 30, 2024 · Engine · WA

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

Filed Feb 27, 2019 · Transmission · NJ

Throw out bearing failing at 48,500 miles. Dealer refused to cover repair. This is a known issue for which there is a dealer tsb with a revised part and better grease that does not dry out. Issue is revealed by squealing sound at start up, which dealer replicated and confirmed issue is bad throw out bearing. Quoted me $850 for the repair. I have not had a clutch issue in 25 years of only driving manual transmission vehicles prior.

Filed Feb 20, 2019 · Fuel system · PR

High pressure fuel pump noise at idle could be indicative of malfunction

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Questions about the 2016 Scion FR-S

Is the 2016 Scion FR-S reliable?

Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 2016 Scion FR-S, fewer than a typical FR-S model year.

What is the 2016 Scion FR-S year score?

The 2016 Scion FR-S scores 91 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 2016 Scion FR-S?

Engine and cooling, with 1 complaint. Next is fuel system (1).

How many recalls does the 2016 Scion FR-S have?

3 recalls, covering equipment and electrical system.

What gas mileage does the 2016 Scion FR-S get?

Official estimates for the 2016 Scion FR-S range from 24 to 28 mpg combined. The most efficient version (2.0L 4-cyl, RWD) gets 21-24 city and 29-33 highway.

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