2015–2016 · 2 model years · 6 recalls

Scion FR-S problems by year

We don't rate the Scion FR-S yet, because we don't have its sales figures. The 2015 has the most owner complaints filed with NHTSA (18). Owners complain most about engine & cooling. Popular years get more complaints, so treat these counts as a guide to what goes wrong, not a ranking.

Most common problems

Engine & cooling6
Steering2
Airbags & seat belts2
Brakes2
Transmission & drivetrain1

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, all years 2015–2016.

Every Scion FR-S year at a glance

Model yearReliabilityComplaintsRecallsBest mpg
2016 FR-SNot rated yet3328
2015 FR-SNot rated yet18328

Reliability compares each year with similar cars from 2015 to 2024, using owner complaints filed with NHTSA per car sold. Complaint counts on their own aren't a score: popular cars get more of them.

Questions people ask

What are the most common Scion FR-S problems?

Owners complain most about engine & cooling, steering, airbags & seat belts.

Which Scion FR-S year has the most recalls?

The 2016, with 3 recalls on record with NHTSA.