repaired · 2017 Q4
Other: labels
Risk. An incorrect label may lead an owner to overload the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
2016 Scion FR-SProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 2016 Scion FR-S, most often about the engine. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 16V-075 the manufacturer reports only 58% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 30, 2024. Updated daily. Photo: Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA, CC BY 2.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2016 Scion FR-S has problems
3 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
1Engine
1Fuel/propulsion system
1Power train
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 0 |
| Power train | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2016 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.
repaired · 2017 Q3
Other: labels
Risk. An incorrect label may result in the vehicle being overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2017 Q2
Electrical system: ignition
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…
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
2016 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.
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
Own a 2016 FR-S?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.