The 2013 Scion Fr-S has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 199,921 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 210 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING18V7720002018-11-01165,534 affected
Defect
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2012-2014 Subaru Impreza, 2012-2013 Impreza Stationwagon, 2013 Subaru BRZ, XV Crosstrek and Toyota Scion FR-S vehicles. The engine valve springs in these vehicles may fracture causing an engine malfunction or a possible engine stall.
Consequence
An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Subaru will notify their owners. Toyota will notify the FR-S owners. Dealers will replace the valve springs, free of charge. The recall began December 26, 2018. Subaru owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614, Toyota owners may contact the Toyota Customer Experience Center at 1-888-270-9371. …
POWER TRAIN16V0750002016-02-1025,706 affected
Defect
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…
Consequence
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.
Remedy
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.
EQUIPMENT13V1230002013-04-097,525 affected
Defect
Southeast Toyota is recalling certain model year 2008 and 2010-2013 Toyota Tundra, 2010-2012 Rav4, 2012 Toyota Sequoia, 2010-2011 Toyota Corolla, 2010-2011 Toyota Camry and Camry Hybrid, 2010-2013 Toyota Highlander and Highlander Hybrid, 2010-2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser, 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser, 2010-2013 Toyota Venza,…
Consequence
An inaccurate label could lead to owners overloading their vehicles and tires. An overloaded vehicle can result in a tire failure which may result in a vehicle crash, personal injury, or property damage.
Remedy
Southeast Toyota will notify owners and provide a corrected label with instructions concerning its installation. A small group of the affected vehicles will need additonal remedies which are still being developed. The recall began on May 28, 2013. Owners may contact Southeast Toyota at 1-800-301-6859.
EQUIPMENT12V2550002012-06-051,156 affected
Defect
TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2013 SCION FR-S VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM MARCH 22, 2012, THROUGH MAY 14, 2012. THE OWNERÂ’S MANUAL CONTAINS AN INACCURATE DESCRIPTION OF THE ACTUAL OPERATION OF THE FRONT PASSENGER OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM. OTHER PORTIONS OF THE OWNERÂ’S MANUAL, DESCRIBING THE AIR BAG…
Consequence
IF A USER READS AND FOLLOWS INACCURATE OWNERÂ’S MANUAL INFORMATION, THIS COULD LEAD TO AN INCREASED RISK OF INJURY TO A FRONT PASSENGER SEAT OCCUPANT UNDER CERTAIN CRASH CONDITIONS.
Remedy
TOYOTA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND WILL MAIL CORRECTED INSERTS FOR THE OWNERÂ’S MANUALS, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 3, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-866-707-2466.
Complaints by component
ENGINE
141
1crashes2fires
POWER TRAIN
21
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
8
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
8
STEERING
7
1crashes
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
5
AIR BAGS
3
1crashes1injuries
WHEELS
3
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2
SERVICE BRAKES
2
1fires
Total complaints210
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“On approximately may 27, 2026 I delivered my 2013 scion fr-s (approx. 105,000 miles) to an authorized toyota dealer for safety recall j02 (nhtsa 18v-772, engine valve spring replacement). I picked it up on june 3, 2026. Immediately the engine ran sluggish and the air conditioning, which had…”
“I am submitting this complaint to report a serious safety defect involving a complete loss of steering control in my vehicle, 2013 scion fr-s. While driving and making a turn, the steering system failed entirely, leaving me unable to control the direction of the vehicle. I retained only braking…”
“The car randomly shut off, I started it back up and it has a knock in the engine. Oil is super clean, and changed every 3k miles. I keep up with maintenance on my vehicle. I contacted toyota and they had a valve spring recall that leads to this very problem but somehow my vehicle isn't covered. I”
“The contact owns a 2013 scion fr-s. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 18v772000 (engine and engine cooling); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall…”
“The car randomly shut off, I started it back up and it has a knock in the engine. Oil is super clean, and changed every 3k miles. I contacted toyota and they had a valve spring recall that leads to this very problem but somehow my vehicle isnt covered.”
“The contact owns a 2013 scion fr-s. The contact stated that while his daughter was driving 60 mph, the engine warning light was flashing. The driver pulled to the side of the road, and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The vehicle was then towed to an independent…”
“Sometimes the car randomly stalls out during driving. Usually off cold starts if I let it warm up for even 5 minutes it still will stall out sometimes. Its not super common id say it does it once every 2 days maybe. The car is also misfiring and ive noticed a large loss of power from the car. It…”
“The fuel pump stopped working. I was driving to work on a busy highway and without any warning my car started slowing down. There were no warning lights or any indication of a problem. I pressed the gas pedal and no response from the motor. I pushed in the clutch and put my 4 ways on and luckily…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2013 Scion Fr-S as of
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