2016 Scion Fr-S Recalls, Complaints & Specs
3 safety recalls list the 2016 Scion Fr-S, and owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
3 safety recalls for the 2016 Scion Fr-S
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Labels (equipment)
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…
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.
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Labels (equipment) and tires
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…
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…
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Ignition (electrical system) and park/neutral start interlock switch (power train)
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…
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…
3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2016 Scion Fr-S have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA. Complaints peaked in 2019 with 2 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“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”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 30, 2024 · Engine
“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 r”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, February 27, 2019 · Power train
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2016 Scion FR-S. Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 24–28 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 21–24 / 29–33 |
| Fuel | Premium |
| EPA class | Minicompact Cars |
| Engine | 4 cyl, 2 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (S6); Manual 6-spd |
Compare Scion Fr-S model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Scion Fr-S model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 Scion Fr-S | 4 | 179 |
| 2014 Scion Fr-S | 2 | 5 |
| 2015 Scion Fr-S | 3 | 14 |
| 2016 Scion Fr-S | 3 | 3 |
Checking a specific 2016 Scion Fr-S
How do I know if my 2016 Scion Fr-S has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 3 campaigns currently list the 2016 Scion Fr-S; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Scion dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 16V075000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Scion models
- Xb1,048 complaints
- Tc693 complaints
- Xa125 complaints
- Xd117 complaints
- Iq24 complaints
- Ia23 complaints
- Im12 complaints
- Scion3 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.