2013 Scion FR-S Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 2%of 179 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 33,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the air bags of the 2013 Scion FR-S, 2% of the 179 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 33,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Passenger seat sensor is too sensitive. Placing a weight such as a mobile phone activates the passenger airbags. In the case of an accident this could be dangerous to a passenger or cause additional unnecessary repairs. The vehicle is factory including the seats, electronics, and airbags. This issue has been around since vehicle was purchased. If the engineer is in, this issue is present. Accidentally deployed airbags may cause injury it death.”
NHTSA complaint #11205973, filed 2019-05, 40 miles“The contact owned a 2013 Scion FR-S. While driving approximately 25 MPH, the contact's vehicle crashed into the rear of a second vehicle. During the crash, the vehicle sustained severe damage to the front end; however, the air bag deflated with a four inch hole after deploying. The driver sustained facial and chest injuries, a fractured sternum, and a lumbar spine. Medical attention was received. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed and towed. The manufacturer was notified, but the local dealer was not. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 33,000.”
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Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1 | 7% |
| 2013 | 3 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2013 Scion FR-S
141 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
21 complaintsFuel system
9 complaintsOther or unknown
8 complaintsSteering
7 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaintsWheels
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 Scion FR-S
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology