2013 Scion FR-S problems and complaints
Owners have filed 179 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Scion FR-S. The most-reported areas: Engine (141), Power Train (21), Fuel/Propulsion System (8).
Key takeaways
- 179 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 3 involve a crash, 3 a fire, 1 reported injury.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 141 | 79% |
| Power Train | 21 | 12% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 8 | 4% |
| Unknown Or Other | 8 | 4% |
| Steering | 7 | 4% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 5 | 3% |
| Air Bags | 3 | 2% |
| Wheels | 3 | 2% |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 1% |
| Electrical System | 2 | 1% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 1% |
| Suspension | 1 | 1% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Engine - filed 2026-06-08
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 worked, stopped blowing cold...
Steering - filed 2025-12-21
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 and acceleration capabi...
Engine - filed 2025-12-08
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
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.