NHTSA lists 179 complaints for the 2013 Scion FR-S, 3 of them mention a crash and 3 mention a fire. 1 complaints mention an injury, with 1 injuries and 0 deaths reported.
Data build 2026-10-08.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as SCION FR-S.
Model-generated complaint tags
These labels are model-generated, not NHTSA data.
Failure modes| Label | Count | Share of tagged | Mean confidence |
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| mechanical failure | 115 | 64.2% | 0.85 |
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| loss of control | 38 | 21.2% | 0.81 |
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| electrical electronic | 6 | 3.4% | 0.79 |
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| fluid or fuel leak | 5 | 2.8% | 0.84 |
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| noise or comfort | 5 | 2.8% | 0.70 |
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| restraint or airbag | 4 | 2.2% | 0.87 |
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| fire or overheating | 3 | 1.7% | 0.82 |
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| unclear | 3 | 1.7% | 0.95 |
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Severities| Label | Count | Share of tagged | Mean confidence |
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| moderate | 143 | 79.9% | 0.75 |
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| low | 27 | 15.1% | 0.62 |
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| high | 4 | 2.2% | 0.67 |
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| critical | 3 | 1.7% | 0.75 |
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| none | 2 | 1.1% | 0.67 |
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Model: typesafe/jev-1.13-20260917; schema version: tag-v1. 179 tagged complaints of 179 complaints (100.0%).
Confidence is the model's own probability for the label it chose (0 to 1), not accuracy.
Model-generated labels on tagged complaints only. Model years 2013 and newer are tagged in full; 2012 in part (see tagged_share); earlier model years have no tags. NHTSA's own flags remain separate in the complaints block.
Recalls
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4 recalls.
Date: 2018-11-01. Systems: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
Defect: 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.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2016-02-10. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, POWER TRAIN.
Defect: 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, t (excerpt)
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. (excerpt)
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. (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2013-04-09. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
Defect: Southeast Toyota is recalling certain model year 2008 and 2010-2013 Toyota Tundra, 2010-2012 Rav4, 2012 Toyota Sequoia, 2010-2011 Toyota Corolla, 2010-2011 Toyota Camry and Camry Hybrid, 2010-2013 Toyota Highlander and Highlander Hybrid, 2010-2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser, 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser, 2010-2013 Toyota Venza, 2010-2011 Toyota 4Runner, 2010-2013 Toyota Tacoma, 2011-2012 Toyota Sienna, 2012 To (excerpt)
Consequence: An inaccurate label could lead to owners overloading their vehicles and tires. An overloaded vehicle can result in a tire failure which may result in a vehicle crash, personal injury, or property damage. (excerpt)
Remedy: Southeast Toyota will notify owners and provide a corrected label with instructions concerning its installation. A small group of the affected vehicles will need additonal remedies which are still being developed. The recall began on May 28, 2013. Owners may contact Southeast Toyota at 1-800-301-6859. (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2012-06-05. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
Defect: TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2013 SCION FR-S VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM MARCH 22, 2012, THROUGH MAY 14, 2012. THE OWNERA S MANUAL CONTAINS AN INACCURATE DESCRIPTION OF THE ACTUAL OPERATION OF THE FRONT PASSENGER OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM. OTHER PORTIONS OF THE OWNERA S MANUAL, DESCRIBING THE AIR BAG SYSTEM, REQUIRE CLARIFICATION. AS SUCH, THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH FEDERA (excerpt)
Consequence: IF A USER READS AND FOLLOWS INACCURATE OWNERA S MANUAL INFORMATION, THIS COULD LEAD TO AN INCREASED RISK OF INJURY TO A FRONT PASSENGER SEAT OCCUPANT UNDER CERTAIN CRASH CONDITIONS. (excerpt)
Remedy: TOYOTA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND WILL MAIL CORRECTED INSERTS FOR THE OWNERA S MANUALS, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 3, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-866-707-2466. (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Manufacturer communications
166 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system| System | Count |
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| EQUIPMENT | 52 |
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| ENGINE | 35 |
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| POWER TRAIN | 19 |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 17 |
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| STRUCTURE | 13 |
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| VISIBILITY | 10 |
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| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 9 |
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| BACK OVER PREVENTION | 8 |
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10241390
Date: 2023-07-05. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: AIR BAGS.
DD: Toyota has worked with Carma Project, Inc. on a tagging program for Takata recalls in certain ?Zone A? areas in an effort to increase completions in higher risk locations. Carma uses license plate reading technology to determine if a vehicle may have an open recall. When a vehicle with an open r
10241391
Date: 2023-07-05. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: AIR BAGS.
DD: Toyota has worked with Carma Project, Inc. on a tagging program for Takata recalls in certain ?Zone A? areas in an effort to increase completions in higher risk locations. Carma uses license plate reading technology to determine if a vehicle may have an open recall. When a vehicle with an open r
10185779
Date: 2020-12-11. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: VISIBILITY.
TT: HVAC drain tube is found to be blocked/clogged.
10170191
Date: 2019-12-20. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE December 20, 2019: This bulletin is no longer applicable and is now obsolete.
10129974
Date: 2018-02-06. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE.
TSB: In the event that injector seal repair is required on vehicles equipped with a direct injection fuel system, a Special Service Tool Set is required to properly install the seal onto the injector. As new vehicle configurations have been released, several injector seal tool sets have been distrib
10131756
Date: 2018-02-06. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE.
TSB: In the event that injector seal repair is required on vehicles equipped with a direct injection fuel system, a Special Service Tool Set is required to properly install the seal onto the injector. As new vehicle configurations have been released, several injector seal tool sets have been distrib
10131995
Date: 2017-12-17. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EXTERIOR LIGHTING.
The rear combination lights on some 2013 ? 2014 model year FR-S vehicles may exhibit cracking from the upper surface of the lens. This can result from the trunk lid contacting the rear combination light housing if excessive force is applied to the trunk lid when closing. Follow the Repair Procedure
10142496
Date: 2017-04-10. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: POWER TRAIN.
TSB: Some 2013 ? 2016 model year FR-S vehicles equipped with a manual transmission may exhibit an abnormal noise, such as a squeak, grind or groan type noise when the clutch pedal is depressed. APPLICABLE WARRANTY: This repair is covered under the Toyota Basic Warranty. This warranty is in effect fo
10132854
Date: 2016-10-10. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: BACK OVER PREVENTION, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE.
TSB: Some 2013 ? 2016 model year FR-S vehicles may exhibit a high pitch chirp or squeak noise from the high pressure Fuel Pump Assembly when the engine is fully warmed-up and idling. Follow the procedure in this bulletin to address this condition.
10150418
Date: 2016-09-14. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
TSB: Supersession Notice. Flash reprogramming allows the ECU software to be updated without replacing the ECU. Flash calibration updates for specific vehicle models/ECUs are released as field-fix procedures described in individual Service Bulletins. This bulletin details the Techstream ECU flash r