2013 Scion FR-S Engine Problems
NHTSA has 147 owner complaints about engine problems in the 2013 Scion FR-S, 82% of all 179 complaints for this model year. That is the highest engine complaint count among 4 FR-S model years. These complaints report 1 crash and 2 fires. Median mileage at failure: 75,445 miles.
- Engine complaints
- 147
- 82% of 179
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 2
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 75,445 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
When 2013 Scion FR-S engine complaints were filed
First complaint Sep 6, 2012, latest Jun 8, 2026.
Engine recalls for the 2013 Scion FR-S
- NHTSA 18V772000Nov 1, 2018Engine165,534 vehicles
Engine and engine cooling:engine
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2012-2014 Subaru Impreza, 2012-2013 Impreza Stationwagon, 2013 Subaru BRZ, XV Crosstrek and Toyota Scion FR-S vehicles. The engine valve springs in these vehicles may fracture causing an engine malfunction or a possible engine stall.
Risk: An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Subaru will notify their owners. Toyota will notify the FR-S owners. Dealers will replace the valve springs, free of charge. The recall began December 26, 2018. Subaru owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614, Toyota owners may contact the Toyota Customer Experience Center at 1-888-270-9371. Subaru's number for this recall is WTY-84.
Engine complaints by FR-S model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
- 2013147 (82%)
- 20144 (80%)
- 20155 (36%)
- 20161 (33%)
Frequently asked questions
- Does the 2013 Scion FR-S have engine problems?
- NHTSA has 147 owner complaints about the engine in the 2013 Scion FR-S, 82% of all complaints for this model year, including 1 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 75,445 miles.
- Which Scion FR-S year has the most engine complaints?
- The 2013 Scion FR-S has the most engine complaints (147), compared with 147 for the 2013.
- Is there a engine recall for the 2013 Scion FR-S?
- Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for the 2013 Scion FR-S concerns the engine: 18V772000.