Toyota SCION FR-S (2016) Power Train Recall: Key Can Be Removed When Transmission Not
Toyota recalls 2013-2016 SCION FR-S vehicles with automatic transmission where key can be removed without transmission in Park, risking rollaway and crashes. Owners must have ignition key connections checked free of charge.
Use caution until it’s fixed
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.
What happened, in plain English
Toyota is recalling certain 2013-2016 SCION FR-S vehicles with automatic transmission that may allow the ignition key to be removed without the transmission being in Park. This could cause the vehicle to roll away, increasing crash risk for occupants and pedestrians. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1227425-toyota-scion-fr-s-2016-power-train-recall-key-can.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1227425-toyota-scion-fr-s-2016-power-train-recall-key-can · Updated October 9, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #16V075000
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“Toyota SCION FR-S (2016) Power Train Recall: Key Can Be Removed When Transmission Not.” GovInfoNow, updated October 9, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1227425-toyota-scion-fr-s-2016-power-train-recall-key-can. Based on NHTSA recall #16V075000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=16V075000).
Why it’s dangerous
The vehicle may allow the ignition key to be removed without the transmission being in Park. This can cause the vehicle to roll away, potentially leading to crashes and injuries for occupants or pedestrians.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2013-2016 Toyota SCION FR-S vehicles with automatic transmission are affected. Drivers and passengers in these vehicles face the risk of rollaway if the key is removed without the transmission being in Park.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your vehicle has a push-to-start button (not affected). The recall covers 2013-2016 SCION FR-S models with automatic transmission manufactured March 13, 2012, to January 14, 2016.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Toyota Customer Service
Call 1-800-331-4331 to have the ignition key/transmission interlock wiring connections inspected and corrected for free.
Have Ignition Key Connections Checked
Dealers will inspect and correct the ignition key/transmission interlock wiring connections at no cost to ensure the vehicle cannot roll away.
What NHTSA says to do
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.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 7 months.
- Recall began
- NHTSA received the defect report
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #16V075000 (October 2, 2016)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 9, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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