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Scion FR-SModel year report

2015 Scion FR-S Problems

Complaints
14filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
32,000miles, 6 complaints with mileage
Recalls
3campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA crash rating
—no overall rating published
EPA fuel economy
28 mpgcombined, 2.0L 4-cyl RWD · 24 city / 33 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2015 Scion FR-S (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 14 consumer complaints for the 2015 Scion FR-S. The part named most often is engine, with 5 complaints (36% of the total), followed by brakes (2) and other or unknown (2). 6 of the complaints include a mileage, and 83% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 32,000 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 1 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns and 74 technical service bulletins for this model year. Engine complaints overlap with 15 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Engine: “Vehicle started to stutter and having a loud knock from engine after sitting for 6 hours on a normal night, normal driving conditions, maintenance kept up including recent oil change... Started to drive the vehicle and it had loud pinging and knocking became louder when I tried to accelerate once getting on the highway and the vehicle started to stutter. I had no check engine lights, no oil lights, nothing. …”

NHTSA complaint #11115259, filed 2018-08, 43,000 miles

Steering: “Steering wheel began clunking and locking up when turning. Had this issue on a previous FRS, Electronic Power Steering Motor Coupler had failed and needed replacement.”

NHTSA complaint #11502375, filed 2023-01

Mileage when problems were reported

83% of the 6 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 21,000 and 43,000 miles.

17%0–1017%10–2550%25–500%50–750%75–10017%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (6 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 32,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

2015201632018320192021202220232025
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2015 Scion FR-S version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
FR-S RWD2.0L 4-cyl6-speed automatic243328$2,950
FR-S RWD2.0L 4-cyl6-speed manual212924$3,400

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2015 Scion FR-S → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 74 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 74 bulletins →

Other model years of the Scion FR-S

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20151432,0003—28—Not enough data
2014559,5902—28—Not enough data
201317968,5504—28Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years)Falling

All Scion FR-S model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2015 Scion FR-S have?

NHTSA recorded 14 consumer complaints for the 2015 Scion FR-S as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2015 Scion FR-S is reported most often?

Engine is named most often, in 5 complaints (36% of the total), followed by brakes with 2.

Has the 2015 Scion FR-S been recalled?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2015 Scion FR-S get?

The EPA rates the 2015 Scion FR-S (FR-S, 2.0L 4-cyl) at 28 mpg combined, 24 city and 33 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,950 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2015 Scion FR-S reported?

Among the 6 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 32,000 miles and the middle half falls between 21,000 and 43,000 miles; 83% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.