2014 Scion FR-S Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other FR-S years
- Not enough data 3rd of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Scion FR-S. That ranks 3rd out of 4 FR-S model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (4 complaints, 80%), typically at around 59,000 miles. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
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- 5owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2014 Scion FR-S problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4 | 80% | 59,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 20% | 155,085 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2014 Scion FR-S recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Power train:automatic transmission:park/neutral start interlock switch; electrical system:ignition
Problem: 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."
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 occupant or pedestrian injuries.
Fix: 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.
Equipment
Problem: Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Toyota 4Runner, Tacoma, FJ Cruiser, Land Cruiser, RAV4, Scion FRS, and XB vehicles. The affected vehicles may have accessories installed by SET, such as running boards or other items, that were incorrectly installed. The accessory attaching fasteners were not tightened with the proper torque, possibly causing the accessory to detach from the vehicle.
Risk: Accessories that detach from a vehicle may result in a vehicle crash and/or personal injury.
Fix: SET will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the affected bolts, free of charge. The recall began February 23, 2015. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET's number for this recall is SET-14B.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Timing chain cover oil leak Oil pan cover oil leak Has been a persistent leak since I purchased the car in 2014. Iâve learned itâs an extremely common issue which the dealership wonât warranty. Itâs been a documented leak since 2015 and over $2500 to fix. Several members on forums/Facebook…
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…
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 scion fr-s. The contact stated that the seat belt pretensioner failed to operate correctly as the passenger's and driver's door ajar warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The failure recurred. The manufacturer was not made aware of the…
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…
I was driving on the freeway and my car started to slow down. I pulled off the freeway and my engine konked out/died. Feeling unsafe to drive vehicle i had to have it towed to nearest mechanic. Upon his visual inspection and by starting it up he heard a loud knocking. Then he informed me that it…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2014 Scion FR-S?
Owners most often report engine, seat belts problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2014 Scion FR-S?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2014 Scion FR-S a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other FR-S model years, the 2014 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.