https://plaincars.com/make/scion-fr-s New NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for the Scion FR-S. en-us Mon, 21 Sep 2026 07:41:45 GMT https://plaincars.com/make/scion-fr-s https://plaincars.com/make/scion-fr-s#complaint-2159423 Sun, 21 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT I am submitting this complaint to report a serious safety defect involving a complete loss of steering control in my vehicle, 2013 Scion FR-S. While driving and making a turn, the steering system failed entirely, leaving me unable to control the direction of the vehicle. I retained only braking and acceleration capabilities. There where no waring lights or mechanical indicators of potential or pr https://plaincars.com/make/scion-fr-s https://plaincars.com/make/scion-fr-s#complaint-2155173 Mon, 08 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT The car randomly shut off, i started it back up and it has a knock in the engine. Oil is super clean, and changed every 3k miles. I keep up with maintenance on my vehicle. I contacted Toyota and they had a Valve Spring Recall that leads to this very problem but somehow my vehicle isn't covered. I https://plaincars.com/make/scion-fr-s https://plaincars.com/make/scion-fr-s#complaint-2100744 Sun, 15 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT The valve spring for my 2015 FRS completely broke and this was a known issue and recalls for my car and it is available for inspection https://plaincars.com/make/scion-fr-s https://plaincars.com/make/scion-fr-s#complaint-2081914 Thu, 10 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMT The car randomly shut off, i started it back up and it has a knock in the engine. Oil is super clean, and changed every 3k miles. I contacted Toyota and they had a Valve Spring Recall that leads to this very problem but somehow my vehicle isnt covered. https://plaincars.com/make/scion-fr-s https://plaincars.com/make/scion-fr-s#complaint-2067638 Thu, 20 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2013 Scion FR-S. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V772000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The conta https://plaincars.com/make/scion-fr-s https://plaincars.com/make/scion-fr-s#complaint-2044986 Tue, 03 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2013 Scion FR-S. The contact stated that while his daughter was driving 60 MPH, the engine warning light was flashing. The driver pulled to the side of the road, and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The vehicle was then towed to an independent mechanic, where it was determined that there was a fractured engine valve spring. The vehicle was not repaire https://plaincars.com/make/scion-fr-s https://plaincars.com/make/scion-fr-s#complaint-2031261 Wed, 09 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMT sometimes the car randomly stalls out during driving. usually off cold starts if i let it warm up for even 5 minutes it still will stall out sometimes. its not super common id say it does it once every 2 days maybe. the car is also misfiring and ive noticed a large loss of power from the car. it started back in june and i just havent really gotten it fixed yet. usually when im driving itll kind of https://plaincars.com/make/scion-fr-s https://plaincars.com/make/scion-fr-s#complaint-2020997 Fri, 30 Aug 2024 00:00:00 GMT 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 https://plaincars.com/make/scion-fr-s https://plaincars.com/make/scion-fr-s#complaint-1942874 Tue, 14 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMT The fuel pump stopped working. I was driving to work on a busy highway and without any warning my car started slowing down. There were no warning lights or any indication of a problem. I pressed the gas pedal and no response from the motor. I pushed in the clutch and put my 4 ways on and luckily coasted to a spot I could pull off the road at. Once safe and stopped I tried to start the car again an https://plaincars.com/make/scion-fr-s https://plaincars.com/make/scion-fr-s#complaint-1923342 Tue, 29 Aug 2023 00:00:00 GMT The contact's son owns a 2013 Toyota Scion FR-S. The contact stated that while her son was driving at an undisclosed speed, he heard a loud screeching sound located at the hood of the vehicle. The vehicle was diagnosed by an independent mechanic that the clutch release bearing failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer nor the manufacturer were not notified of the f https://plaincars.com/make/scion-fr-s https://plaincars.com/make/scion-fr-s#complaint-1898308 Tue, 30 May 2023 00:00:00 GMT The engine suffered catastrophic failure 2,988 miles after the J02 Saftey recall was performed by Preston Toyota of New Castle, PA. I was travelling at highway speeds when the engine died and would not turn on. I lost all power brakes and could have wrecked and injured myself, others or worse, caused a fatality. The car was towed to a toyota dealership that confirmed the issue was due to the wo https://plaincars.com/make/scion-fr-s https://plaincars.com/make/scion-fr-s#complaint-1896347 Sun, 21 May 2023 00:00:00 GMT Vehicle suffered engine failure in line with previous recalled, and subsequently repaired parts. Both Toyota & Subaru have refused to repair. Vehicle is under 100,000 miles. https://plaincars.com/make/scion-fr-s https://plaincars.com/make/scion-fr-s#complaint-1893352 Mon, 08 May 2023 00:00:00 GMT Engine stalled won't crank over or run anymore. Mechanic said it was a valve spring issue and vehicle had a recall that entitled engine to be replaced by Toyota. https://plaincars.com/make/scion-fr-s https://plaincars.com/make/scion-fr-s#complaint-1870437 Thu, 02 Feb 2023 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2013 Scion FR-S. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V772000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, where it remained awaiting the parts for the recall repair. The contact stated that once the parts for the repair were available, the mechanic informed her that the manufacturer would not be covering the repairs on the vehic https://plaincars.com/make/scion-fr-s https://plaincars.com/make/scion-fr-s#complaint-1866422 Wed, 18 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT Steering locks and binds up and clunks while driving, makes steering. Creates dangerous situations as you cannot steer when this occurs. Diagnosed as a failed electric steering damper, repair performed by owner as dealer quoted over $900 for the repair to replace the entire electric power steering motor. This should be a recall as it affects the steering of the car. This failure occurs so commonly https://plaincars.com/make/scion-fr-s https://plaincars.com/make/scion-fr-s#complaint-1866623 Wed, 18 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT Engine failure. My safety is compromised by car leaving me stranded at an unpreditable time. Serviced center fixed vehicle twice unsuccecfully because different engine brand but joint partnership. No warning lamps were present before or after failure of engine. https://plaincars.com/make/scion-fr-s https://plaincars.com/make/scion-fr-s#complaint-1866423 Wed, 18 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT Steering wheel began clunking and locking up when turning. Had this issue on a previous FRS, Electronic Power Steering Motor Coupler had failed and needed replacement. https://plaincars.com/make/scion-fr-s https://plaincars.com/make/scion-fr-s#complaint-1858428 Fri, 09 Dec 2022 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2013 Scion FR-S. The contact stated there was an abnormal clunking sound coming from the engine compartment. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check oil warning light was illuminated while the vehicle was decelerating. The contact drove into a nearby parking lot. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that th https://plaincars.com/make/scion-fr-s https://plaincars.com/make/scion-fr-s#complaint-1853227 Fri, 11 Nov 2022 00:00:00 GMT Under normal driving conditions, a well maintained 79k car, the joint that holds up cylinder #2 failed, totalling the engine. Thankfully the rod did not kill me. https://plaincars.com/make/scion-fr-s https://plaincars.com/make/scion-fr-s#complaint-1852471 Tue, 08 Nov 2022 00:00:00 GMT It is my belief that the valve spring on the engine broke, even after the recall work had been done. I was getting out of my car and heard, what sounded like, metal under tension popping really loudly. After that the engine made a rattling noise. In hindsight I should have known something was wrong, but I had an oil change at the dealer in 2 days and thought they would hear it. After the oil chang https://plaincars.com/make/scion-fr-s https://plaincars.com/make/scion-fr-s#complaint-1849057 Fri, 21 Oct 2022 00:00:00 GMT Defective engine/motor failure spark plug popped out of engine along with coil. The service technician and service manager were shocked at the spark plug broken internally. I paid for spark plug replacement totaling approximately $1,200. Upon inspecting other parts of the motor it was determined the engine bay has coolant inside mixed with oil. The tech mention of engine over heating however the t https://plaincars.com/make/scion-fr-s https://plaincars.com/make/scion-fr-s#complaint-1849058 Fri, 21 Oct 2022 00:00:00 GMT Defective engine/motor failure spark plug popped out of engine along with coil. The service technician and service manager were shocked at the spark plug broken internally. I paid for spark plug replacement totaling approximately $1,200. Upon inspecting other parts of the motor it was determined the engine bay has coolant inside mixed with oil. The tech mention of engine over heating however the t https://plaincars.com/make/scion-fr-s https://plaincars.com/make/scion-fr-s#complaint-1823201 Sat, 02 Jul 2022 00:00:00 GMT 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 o https://plaincars.com/make/scion-fr-s https://plaincars.com/make/scion-fr-s#complaint-1818334 Fri, 10 Jun 2022 00:00:00 GMT The day before the incident, took the vehicle for an oil change at dealership. Driving in a Interstate 8 under construction and vehicle had engine malfunction turning off and also turned off power steering creating difficulty steering, could have created accident on freeway jeopardize my safety and of others. The engine malfunction started by making a rattling sound and turning off the engine. Sin https://plaincars.com/make/scion-fr-s https://plaincars.com/make/scion-fr-s#complaint-1812723 Sun, 15 May 2022 00:00:00 GMT Was going down the road. To a fast food place. As soon as I turned. A pop happens and the whole car started to shake. All the maintenance was done every 6k miles. Got the car at 32k miles Went to Toyota. And they called and said it was engine failure “mechanical failure” then they called back and said there was no coolant. In my eyes I feel it’s to cover their end to not do a recall. https://plaincars.com/make/scion-fr-s https://plaincars.com/make/scion-fr-s#complaint-1807870 Mon, 18 Apr 2022 00:00:00 GMT 2013 SCION FR-S Valve spring recall notice was received in the mail. Recalled valve spring replacement caused engine to seize twice. The first time the engine seized Tustin Toyota admitted fault, noting issue was from recall fix and repaired the engine at no cost. The second time the engine seized Toyota denied responsibility and wanted to charge $5000 https://plaincars.com/make/scion-fr-s https://plaincars.com/make/scion-fr-s#complaint-1807871 Mon, 18 Apr 2022 00:00:00 GMT 2013 SCION FR-S Valve spring recall notice was received in the mail. Recalled valve spring replacement caused engine to seize twice. The first time the engine seized Tustin Toyota admitted fault, noting issue was from recall fix and repaired the engine at no cost. The second time the engine seized Toyota denied responsibility and wanted to charge $5000 https://plaincars.com/make/scion-fr-s https://plaincars.com/make/scion-fr-s#complaint-1792308 Thu, 03 Feb 2022 00:00:00 GMT After completing the valve spring recall I got my car back and not 200 miles later the engine started to have rod knock. The Toyota dealership told me that there was now metal in my oil pan and I would need a new engine. This is not a unique issue, it has been happening to hundreds of other cars going through this exact recall, for years now. https://plaincars.com/make/scion-fr-s https://plaincars.com/make/scion-fr-s#complaint-1792309 Thu, 03 Feb 2022 00:00:00 GMT After completing the valve spring recall I got my car back and not 200 miles later the engine started to have rod knock. The Toyota dealership told me that there was now metal in my oil pan and I would need a new engine. This is not a unique issue, it has been happening to hundreds of other cars going through this exact recall, for years now. https://plaincars.com/make/scion-fr-s https://plaincars.com/make/scion-fr-s#complaint-1773768 Sat, 16 Oct 2021 00:00:00 GMT My issue is that I was never notified and I just so happened to look up out of curiosity and I’m upset that something bad could have possibly happened.