2013 Scion FR-S Technical Service Bulletins

166 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2013 Scion FR-S. TSBs are notes manufacturers send to dealers about repair procedures for issues seen in the field. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault.

• 10200379Jul 7, 2014Electrical system. Immobilizer and Smart Key Reset
• 10132722Jul 7, 2014Equipment. TSB: The Immobilizer and Smart Key Reset is a feature that allows the registration of new keys when all master keys are lost. Once the system is reset, all previously registered keys will be erased. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to reset a vehicle Immobilizer or Smart Key system.
• 10132776Jun 23, 2014Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). TSB: Some 2013 model year FR-S vehicles may exhibit a condition where the outer rear view mirrors vibrate while moving, most visibly at highway speeds. The retaining bolts and mirror housing base have been revised to better ensure the stability of the mirror housing. Follow the procedure in this bulletin to address this condition.
• 10060694Jun 23, 2014Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10132775Jun 16, 2014Equipment, Back-over prevention (rear camera). TSB: Some 2013 ? 2014 model year FR-S vehicles may exhibit multiple concerns from the Outer Weatherstrip (belt molding). The cross section of the weatherstrip has been revised to limit the amount of water passing into the door. If the felt attached to the window stabilizers/guides accumulate water, the vehicle may also make noise from the stabilizers/guides during window operation.
• 10132785Jun 10, 2014Engine cooling. Tech Tip: This document provides some clarification of the timing chain Removal and Installation.
• 10060748Jun 10, 2014Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10132774Jun 6, 2014Other or unknown. TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE-June 6, 2014: This bulletin is now obsolete.
• 10132773Jun 6, 2014Electrical system. TSB: Flash reprogramming allows the ECU software to be updated without replacing the ECU. Flash calibration updates for specific vehicle models/ECUs are released as field-fix procedures described in individual Service Bulletins. This bulletin details the Techstream ECU flash reprogramming process and outlines use of the Technical Information System (TIS) and the Calibration Update Wizard (CUW).
• 10132772Jun 4, 2014Latches, locks and linkages. TSB: The rear combination lights on some 2013 ? 2014 model year FR-S vehicles may exhibit cracking from the upper surface of the lens. This can result from the trunk lid contacting the rear combination light housing if excessive force is applied to the trunk lid when closing.
• 10055506Jun 4, 2014Engine. Some 2013 model year fr-s vehicles may have camshaft position sensor related or engine misfire. 06/04/14
• 10132807May 30, 2014Engine, Back-over prevention (rear camera). TSB: Some 2013 model year FR-S vehicles may exhibit intake and/or exhaust camshaft position sensor related and/or engine misfire DTCs (P0340, P0341, P0345, P0346, P0365, P0366, P0390, P0391, P0301, P0302, P0303, and P0304) due to the camshaft position sensor clearance being out of specification. In addition, some vehicles may also experience rough idle or extended cranking. This bulletin provides inspection and…
• 10132771May 30, 2014Other or unknown. TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE-May 30, 2014: This bulletin is now obsolete.
• 10056059May 30, 2014Engine. Scion: camshaft position sensor clearance is out of specification, causing intake and/or exhaust camshaft position sensor and/or engine to misfire and some vehicles may experience rough idle or extended cranking. Model 2013 fr-s.
• 10061355Apr 23, 2014Body and structure. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10060893Apr 23, 2014Body and structure. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10060892Apr 23, 2014Body and structure. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10133752Apr 16, 2014Equipment. Some 2013 model year FR-s vehicles may exhibit intake and/or exhaust camshaft position sensor related and/or engine misfire DTCs (P0340, P0341, P0345, P0346, P0365, P0366, P0390, P0391, P0301, P0302, P0303, P0304) due to the camshaft position sensor being out of specification. In addition, some vehicles may also experience rough idle or extended cranking.
• 10133695Apr 16, 2014Engine. Some 2013 model year FR-s vehicles may exhibit intake and/or exhaust camshaft position sensor related and/or engine misfire DTCs (P0340, P0341, P0345, P0346, P0365, P0366, P0390, P0391, P0301, P0302, P0303, P0304) due to the camshaft position sensor being out of specification. In addition, some vehicles may also experience rough idle or extended cranking.
• 10060745Mar 6, 2014Tires, Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10131915Feb 14, 2014Back-over prevention (rear camera). Some 2013 model year FR-S vehicles may exhibit intake and/or exhaust camshaft position sensor related and/or engine misfire DTCs (P0340, P0341, P0345, P0346, P0365, P0366, P0390, P0391, P0301, P0302, P0303, and P0304) due to the camshaft position sensor clearance being out of specification. In addition, some vehicles may also experience rough idle or extended cranking. This bulletin provides inspection and repair…
• 10054800Feb 14, 2014Transmission and drivetrain. Scion: due to camshaft position sensor clearance being out of specification, there maybe a rough idling or an extended cranking and engine misfire. Model 2013 fr-s. *pe updated 5/14/14.
• 10131914Feb 11, 2014Equipment. Scion models equipped with the BeSpoke® Premium Audio featuring Aha? require a Special Service Tool (SST) USB drive to update the map, points of interest, Gracenote®, and system software. The SST is used with all vehicles to deliver the update, however a unique Activation Number is required for each vehicle. Activation Numbers are provided in an Activation Card Number (ACN) pamphlet available through the normal…
• 10060887Feb 11, 2014Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10131962Jan 14, 2014Air bags. Scion vehicles are equipped with Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS), including various airbags and in some models, seat belt pre-tensioners, to help reduce the risk of injury in a collision. If a customer expresses any concerns that the SRS airbags or pre-tensioner devices did not perform as expected (including an unintended deployment event), please follow the steps in the recommendations section below.
• 10131954Jan 9, 2014Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Some 2013 model year Scion FR-S vehicles may exhibit a loss of side window Auto initialization and the inability to raise the window after being lowered in freezing conditions. Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) B2316 or B2311 may accompany this condition. This can be caused when the side window is partially or fully frozen in place by the effects of ice and snow thawing and freezing common in many areas of the country.
• 10060885Jan 9, 2014Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10131996Dec 19, 2013Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). The following procedures are recommended during routine maintenance or in the event of a customer concern for wiper performance.
• 10060821Dec 19, 2013Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10132011Dec 17, 2013Equipment. Customers with vehicles equipped with the premium head unit (BeSpoke powered by Zypr) who use an iPhone 4 or 4S that has been updated to iOS7 may experience a blank display when using the BeSpoke application on the head unit.
• 10060822Dec 17, 2013Equipment, Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10060820Dec 17, 2013Body and structure. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10060728Dec 17, 2013Latches, locks and linkages. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10131994Dec 5, 2013Electrical system. Some Scion FR-S vehicles may exhibit an engine RPM drop while idling with the A/C off. The Engine Control Module/ECM (SAE term: Powertrain Control Module/PCM) logic has been revised to address this condition. Use the following repair procedure for ECM (PCM) reprogramming.
• 10054815Dec 5, 2013Engine. Scion: the engine rpm will drop when idling and a/c is off and the logic of the engine control module/ecm, was revised to correct the condition. Model 2013-2014 fr-s.
• 10132073Nov 18, 2013Electrical system. Customers with vehicles equipped with the premium head unit (BeSpoke® powered by Zypr?) who use an iPhone® 4 or 4S that has been updated to iOS 7 may experience a blank display when using the BeSpoke® source on the head unit. Pioneer has revised the 2013 model year ?BeSpoke® powered by Zypr?? head unit software to work with an iPhone 4/4s with iOS 7 to address this condition.
• 10060925Nov 18, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10132070Nov 10, 2013Seats, Air bags. All Scion models may include side airbags as optional equipment. Scion does NOT recommend replacement of original seat covers with non-Scion leather or other seat cover materials on vehicles due to the following: Seat covers NOT recommended by Scion may affect side airbag performance, in general or in part, during an accident. Modifications that negatively affect side airbag performance can result in severe…
• 10054823Nov 5, 2013Equipment. Scion: revision information regarding the replacement of seat covers for vehicles equipped with side airbag and seat covers not recommended by scion will affect side airbag performance. Model 2004-2014 fr-s, iq, tc, xa, xb, xd.
• 10132141Oct 28, 2013Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). The appearance of spots in tempered glass (when viewed at certain angles) is the result of the heat treating and quick quenching process during manufacturing.
• 10060943Oct 28, 2013Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10060942Oct 28, 2013Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10060941Oct 28, 2013Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10132107Oct 24, 2013Exterior lighting. Some 2013 model year FR-S vehicles may exhibit one or both of the following conditions: ? Water intrusion into the rear combination light housing resulting in water droplets forming on the inside of the housing ? Water intrusion into the rear of the vehicle resulting in wet conditions in the cargo area adjacent to the rear combination lights Use the following procedure to address these conditions.
• 10132106Oct 17, 2013Wheels. The front wheel opening extension pad set (right and left front wheel opening extension pads, 4 screw clips) is loaded in the luggage compartment at the assembly plant to avoid damage in transit. Install the front wheel opening extension pads to the vehicle during Pre-Delivery Service (PDS).
• 10132140Oct 15, 2013Engine. The Scion FR-S Repair manual calls for the use Three Bond 1217G or equivalent (TB 1217H) when performing mechanical Engine repairs on the FR-S FA20 Engine. Toyota FIPG 1207B (Part# 00295-00103) is NOT compatible with TB 1217G or its equivalent. See recommendation below to purchase 1217H directly from ThreeBond.
• 10132139Oct 15, 2013Engine, Equipment. The Scion FR-S Repair manual calls for the use Three Bond 1217G or equivalent (TB 1217H) when performing mechanical Engine repairs on the FR-S FA20 Engine. Toyota FIPG 1207B (Part# 00295-00103) is NOT compatible with TB 1217G or its equivalent. Use other sources to obtain this product.
• 10132138Oct 3, 2013Engine. Due to the improved performance and durability of 0w-20 synthetic oil, Scion has extended the oil change intervals to 10,000 miles for vehicles that require this oil (except for FR-S). With this change, the following should be noted
• 10060940Oct 3, 2013Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10132105Oct 1, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. The purpose of this service bulletin is to provide precautions to follow when installing an automatic transmission/transaxle assembly to avoid MIL ?ON,? shifting issues, and/or transmission damage. Use the information in this bulletin when installing an automatic transmission/transaxle assembly.

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