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2014 Scion FR-SProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 5 owner complaints about the 2014 Scion FR-S, most often about the engine. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 16V-075 the manufacturer reports only 58% of affected cars repaired.

2014 Scion FR-S
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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Lowest repair rate 58%Owner complaints50 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage59kEngine, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 2, 2022. Updated daily. Photo: TaurusEmerald, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Complaints by system

Where the 2014 Scion FR-S has problems

5 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Engine40
Seat belts10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

2 recalls

2014 Scion FR-S recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

58%repaired · 2017 Q2

Electrical system: ignition

Recall 16V-075 · Feb 10, 2016 · 25,706 vehicles · 14,877 repaired

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…

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68%repaired · 2016 Q2

Equipment

Recall 14V-828 · Dec 30, 2014 · 3,958 vehicles · 2,689 repaired

Risk. Accessories that detach from a vehicle may result in a vehicle crash and/or personal injury.

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Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Scion.

Best & worst years

2014 vs. every other FR-S year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the FR-S median. How we score

'13'14'15'16
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What FR-S owners report

Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

Timing chain cover oil leak Oil pan cover oil leak Has been a persistent leak since I purchased the car in 2014. I’ve learned it’s an extremely common issue which the dealership won’t warranty. It’s been a documented leak since 2015 and over $2500 to fix. Several members on forums/Facebook claim…
Complaint 11472164 · Jul 2, 2022
MY TOYOTA SCION FR-S 2014 SUDDENLY STOPPED AND LOST ITS POWER WHILE I WAS DRIVING ALONG A CITY STREET IN FAIRFIELD CA. THE CAR HAS BEEN SERVICED BY THE DEALER SINCE PURCHASE. IT ONLY HAD 33,000 MILES AND I WAS VERY SURPRISE WHAT WENT WRONG. MY SON ROLLED THE VEHICLE TO A SIDE STREET. WE CALLED OUR…
Complaint 11413745 · Apr 25, 2021 · 33,000 miles
I WAS GOING HOME FROM WORK (20KM) AND RAMPING DOWN THE HWY EXIT TO THE STOP SIGN, I HEARD A RAPID CLAPPING NOISE UNTIL THE CAR STOPPED TO NEVER START AGAIN. MY LOCAL CAR REPAIR SHOP SAID THAT IT NEEDS A NEW MOTOR. THE CAR ODO IS 90,000KM AND 6YEARS OLD. TOYOTA CANADA BASICALLY SAID THAT THE CAR WAS…
Complaint 11339194 · Jul 13, 2020 · 59,000 miles

Own a 2014 FR-S?

Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.