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Scion FR-S Electrical problems by year

3 complaints filed with NHTSA about the Scion FR-S's electrical system. Dead batteries, warning lights, wiring, alternators, infotainment and electronic module failures.

Electrical complaints by model year

YearElectrical complaintsCrashesInjuriesRecalls
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Latest FR-S electrical complaints

2015 Scion FR-SElectrical systemEngine & cooling

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. Upon inspecting other parts of the motor it was determined the engine bay has coolant inside mixed with oil. The tech mention of engine over heating however the temperature gauge never reached overheating readings. If the engine overheated the temperature gauge failed to alert me...

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while I was driving at any point and expressed this to the service advisor. My vehicle motor failed while I was engaged in driving on the freeway and turn off and on in the middle of flight and travelling at freeway speeds. I originally purchased vehicle at Long Toyota USA in El Monte, CA with zero to 15 miles brand new in 2015 it is less that 10 years and I never experienced a defective motor/engine. Today is October 21, 2022 and my vehicle is still at the Culver City Toyota dealership. When: September 25, 2022, towed vehicle to Culver City Toyota a dealer of Toyota Motor Sales USA Inc Where: Engine/Motor failure occurred in the middle of the 10 freeway at Robertson/Venice exit in Los Angeles, CA. I immediately was able to steer the car to the nearest exit there was a loud pop and then a very loud motor noise was heard. I paid the tow company to take the vehicle to the culver city Toyota to get it fixed. How: While driving. Preferred solution Assistance in replacing engine at no cost due to defects and failures and placing my life at risk while the car was in motion. I am not looking for monetary claims or any gains. I just want my car back fixed I already paid for the spark plugs as i mentioned above but this is a defective motor. All my services have been done through Toyota's trained service technicians I asked all the time for spark plug replacement and they always said it isn't due.

Filed Incident Electrical system · EngineNHTSA 11490358
2013 Scion FR-SElectrical systemEngine & cooling

Valve spring recall was done less than 2k miles ago on this vehicle. It currently has a little over 49,000 miles on it. It is now experiencing severe power loss. When taken into the dealership for evaluation they said it was caused due to sudden timing chain failure, including all the gears and coils related to timing chains, all the way down to a bad ecu. Toyota is refusing to take any responsibility.

Filed Incident Electrical system · EngineNHTSA 11230266
2013 Scion FR-STransmission & drivetrainElectrical systemEngine & cooling

Ignition coil cel came on rarely at high 5-7k rpm gear shifts and first appeared around 25k, now at 37k miles it comes on consistently at high 5-7k rpm shifts. Transmission had to be replaced at 15k miles due to gears grinding with the clutch fully depressed when driving in any speeds. Coolant tank was improperly sealed permitting water to evaporate, I used electric tape to make a seal. Engine did not have a high pitch cricket-like noise upon purchase and within 100 miles and since it has a high pitched noise...

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when idle. Passenger's window switch does not auto scroll upon pressing the 2nd notch about 10% of the time in any condition. Both driver and passenger windows have very distinct 3 inch wide streak marks from scrolling up and down. The center of the interior dashboard has been slightly warped since 15k miles.

Filed Incident Power train · Electrical system · EngineNHTSA 10786552

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