Every 2015 Scion FR-S recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Power Train · NHTSA 16V075000
Oct 2, 2016Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Park/Neutral Start Interlock Switch
- Problem
- 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."
- Risk
- 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.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 16V075000 →Equipment · NHTSA 16V420000
Sep 6, 2016Equipment:Other:Labels
- Problem
- 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."
- Risk
- An incorrect label may lead an owner to overload the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 16V420000 →Equipment · NHTSA 14V828000
Dec 30, 2014Equipment
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- Accessories that detach from a vehicle may result in a vehicle crash and/or personal injury.
- Fix
- SET will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the affected bolts, free of charge. The recall began February 23, 2015. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET's number for this recall is SET-14B.
Full recall details for 14V828000 →
2015 Scion FR-S complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 14 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Scion FR-S, reporting 1 crashes, 1 fires. Scion has issued at least 74 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.
Most-reported components
- Engine5
- Power Train2
- Service Brakes2
- Steering2
- Unknown Or Other2
- Air Bags1
Service bulletins by component
- Equipment (39)
- Engine (15)
- Electrical System (13)
- Power Train (7)
- Engine and Engine Cooling (3)
- Fuel System, Gasoline (3)
Read Scion FR-S owner complaints and bulletins, every year
What people reported
Owners have filed 14 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Scion FR-S. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
Fire
“I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AND MY CAR BROKE DOWN. I ROLLED TO THE SHOULDER AND OPENED THE HOOD TO SEE FLAMES ARE THE ENGINE.”
2015 SCION FR-SMar 14, 2016
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 10849620
“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”
2015 SCION FR-SJun 15, 2025
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11667016
“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.”
2015 SCION FR-SJan 18, 2023
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11502375
“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.”
2015 SCION FR-SOct 21, 2022
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11490358
“I was driving 80 mph in the inner lane of a multi lane highway. Out of no where with no warning lights or sounds the car just lost all power, the steering felt like it locked and the car fell on it's face.”
2015 SCION FR-SAug 8, 2021
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11428249
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