2016 Scion Fr-s Problems
Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2016 Scion Fr-s.
Worst 2016 Scion Fr-s Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Engine Problems
Fuel System
Transmission / Drivetrain
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2016 Scion Fr-s.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Problems | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2016 Scion Fr-s
3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~30,053 vehicles.
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."
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."
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."
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2016 Scion Fr-s — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2016 Scion Fr-s reliable?
What are common problems with the 2016 Scion Fr-s?
Does the 2016 Scion Fr-s have any recalls?
Should I buy a 2016 Scion Fr-s?
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
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