- The 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."
- The risk
- An incorrect label may lead an owner to overload the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The 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.
Vehicle safety record
2016 Scion FR-S Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 2016 Scion FR-S with NHTSA, most often about the transmission & drivetrain (1) and the engine & cooling (1). It is covered by 3 recalls, the latest in June 2016 for the labels. For comparison, the 2015 has 14.
NHTSA data checked
BFewer problems than a typical FR-S year, for its age
#295 most complained-about 2016 vehicle
- Complaints
- 3
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2016 Scion FR-S problems
Share of all 3 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
2016 Scion FR-S recalls 3
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- 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."
- The risk
- An incorrect label may result in the vehicle being overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- 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 number for this recall is SET16A.
- The 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."
- The 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.
- The 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.
What owners say
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3 complaints about the 2016 Scion FR-S
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
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
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 revealed by squealing sound at start up, which dealer replicated and confirmed issue is bad throw out bearing. Quoted me $850 for the repair. I have not had a clutch issue in 25 years of only driving manual transmission vehicles prior.
High pressure fuel pump noise at idle could be indicative of malfunction
Scion FR-S: every year compared
All FR-S years2016 Scion FR-S vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Scion FR-S | 3 | 3 | B | |
| 2016 Dodge Charger | 182 | 6 | F | Compare |
| 2016 Chevrolet Camaro | 141 | 1 | F | Compare |
| 2016 Chevrolet Corvette | 105 | 2 | F | Compare |
| 2016 Dodge Challenger | 78 | 2 | C | Compare |
| 2016 Subaru WRX | 34 | 3 | C | Compare |
| 2016 Mazda MX-5 | 34 | 3 | F | Compare |
| 2016 Subaru BRZ | 3 | 0 | B | Compare |
| 2016 Nissan 370Z | 3 | 0 | A | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2016 Scion FR-S
Does the 2016 Scion FR-S have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2016 Scion FR-S: labels (June 2016); tires (April 2016); park / neutral start interlock switch (February 2016). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Scion FR-S?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the transmission & drivetrain (1), engine & cooling (1), fuel system (1).
How many complaints has the 2016 Scion FR-S had?
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on February 20, 2019 and the latest on August 30, 2024. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2016 Scion FR-S a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 67 out of 100 (grade B: fewer problems than a typical Scion FR-S year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Scion FR-S years have the most complaints?
2013 (180), 2015 (14), 2014 (5). See every Scion FR-S year compared.
What should I do if my 2016 Scion FR-S has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data