2013 Scion FR-S problems and complaints
Owners have filed 180 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Scion FR-S. The most-reported areas: Engine (141), Power Train (21), Unknown Or Other (9).
Key takeaways
- 180 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 4 involve a crash, 3 a fire, 2 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 141 | 78% |
| Power Train | 21 | 12% |
| Unknown Or Other | 9 | 5% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 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%.
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- Battery
- Engine oil
- Oil filter
- Engine air filter
- Cabin air filter
- Wiper blades
- Headlight bulb
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Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Unknown Or Other - filed 2026-10-31
PETITION FOR RULEMAKING Request for Federal Automotive Safety Review — Brake Pedal Obstruction by Loose Objects To: Administrator, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) From: [XXX] Subject: Request to Investigate Brake Pedal Obstruction and Establish an Obstruction-Resistant Braking Safety Standard Dea...
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...
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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.