NHTSA vehicle safety data
2016 Scion FR-S Recalls & Complaints
The 2016 Scion FR-S has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 3 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Scion dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2016 Scion FR-S. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2016 Scion FR-S owner complaints
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Scion FR-S, describing incidents dated February 1, 2019 to August 28, 2024.
Most-cited components
- Engine 1 complaint
- Fuel/Propulsion System 1 complaint
- Power Train 1 complaint
Newest complaints
ODI #11611888 · Filed
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
ODI #11182719 · Filed
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…
ODI #11181394 · Filed
HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP NOISE AT IDLE COULD BE INDICATIVE OF MALFUNCTION
Incorrect Load Carrying Capacity Label/FMVSS 110
NHTSA #16V420000 · Equipment — Other — Labels · NHTSA notice
Reported June 9, 2016 · Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC
Potentially affected: 4,253 vehicles
Repair completion: 96.52% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Manufacturer campaign SET-16C · Owners notified July 14, 2016 · Vehicles built May 6, 2014 – May 13, 2016 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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."
Safety consequence
An incorrect label may lead an owner to overload the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Incorrect Load Carrying Capacity Label/FMVSS 110
NHTSA #16V236000 · Tires · NHTSA notice
Reported April 22, 2016 · Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC
Potentially affected: 94 vehicles
Repair completion: 60.64% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Manufacturer campaign SET16A · Owners notified June 3, 2016 · Vehicles built January 28, 2016 – March 14, 2016 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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."
Safety consequence
An incorrect label may result in the vehicle being overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Key may be Removed when not in Park/FMVSS 114
NHTSA #16V075000 · Power Train — Automatic Transmission — Park/Neutral Start Interlock Switch · NHTSA notice
Reported February 10, 2016 · Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Potentially affected: 25,706 vehicles
Repair completion: 57.87% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Manufacturer campaign G0E · Owners notified March 7, 2016 · Vehicles built March 12, 2012 – January 14, 2016 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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."
Safety 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.
Manufacturer 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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other Scion FR-S model years
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