2013 Scion FR-S Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 4%of 179 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 70,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2013 Scion FR-S, 4% of the 179 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 70,000 miles.
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.
“When attempting to pump gas, the intake line backs up and triggers the security switch on the gas pump. I was told this is an issue with the charcoal canister. Upon review of some forum posts, it seems like this is a very common issue on the early 2013 FR-S's. Toyota needs to accept accountability for this. The dealership is trying to charge me over $1,700 to fix the issue.”
NHTSA complaint #11234536, filed 2019-07, 70,000 miles“Its a takata recall. The car was making a screeching noise when I first bought it. At first I thought I had to do something with the brakes but then when I was driving it stalled on me and didn't want to work. The engine turned off on me many times when I would turn it on”
NHTSA complaint #11235286, filed 2019-07, 90,280 miles“I have experienced major problems following the valve spring recall on the Scion FR-S. Approximately 1 month following the recall which was completed in march, my vehicle began experiencing a vibration, a loud rattling sound, and an engine knock. I took the vehicle to the dealership that completed the recall to have them inspect it. The dealership tried to give me the run around, ron hubbard toyota in gallatin tn, eventually I fought with them and got them to inspect it. …”
NHTSA complaint #11209393, filed 2019-05, 67,500 miles“I took my car in for a recall repair regarding replacement of the engine valve springs on 1/8/19. The car was ready for pickup two and a half weeks later on 1/25/19. After exactly two months, on march 8th my car began shaking and wobbling while I was driving on the freeway. When the check engine light turned on and I noticed my car began slowing down, I immediately pulled over to the side right side of the highway as the car shut off. After I tried turning it back on, the car would turn off after a couple seconds. I got the car towed back home and contacted toyota. …”
NHTSA complaint #11202565, filed 2019-04, 108,361 miles“My issue is that I was never notified and I just so happened to look up out of curiosity and I’m upset that something bad could have possibly happened.”
NHTSA complaint #11436999, filed 2021-10Related service bulletins
- 10132774Jun 6, 2014TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE-June 6, 2014: This bulletin is now obsolete.
- 10132771May 30, 2014TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE-May 30, 2014: This bulletin is now obsolete.
- 10060915Sep 26, 2012Summary to be provided on a future date.
Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 2 | 14% |
| 2013 | 8 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2013 Scion FR-S
141 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
21 complaintsFuel system
9 complaintsSteering
7 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaintsAir bags
3 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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