2014 Scion Fr-s Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2014 Scion Fr-s.

20132015
Complaints
5
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
—
Recalls
2

Worst 2014 Scion Fr-s Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#14 complaints

Engine Problems

#21 complaints

Seat Belts:Pretensioner

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2014 Scion Fr-s.

Engine Problems
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
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Avg Miles
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Seat Belts:Pretensioner
1
complaints
Crashes
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Fires
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Avg Miles
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Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2014 Scion Fr-s. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.

Recalls for 2014 Scion Fr-s

2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~29,664 vehicles.

16V075000Electrical System:ignition · Power Train:automatic Transmission:park/neutral Start Interlock Switch
~25,706 affected

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."

14V828000Other Equipment
~3,958 affected

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.

Other Scion Fr-s Years

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2014 Scion Fr-s — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2014 Scion Fr-s reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2014 Scion Fr-s has 5 NHTSA complaints, 0 crash-related, and 2 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Engine Problems with 4 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2014 Scion Fr-s?
Top reported problems: Engine Problems (4 complaints); Seat Belts:Pretensioner (1 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
Does the 2014 Scion Fr-s have any recalls?
Yes — 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 29,664 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2014 Scion Fr-s?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Scion Fr-s reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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