How many transmission and powertrain complaints does NHTSA have for the 2013 Scion FR-S?

NHTSA lists 21 complaints in this area for the 2013 model year, making up about 12% of all complaints filed for that year.

Is there a recall for the 2013 Scion FR-S transmission?

No related recalls are listed for the Transmission & Powertrain area on the 2013 FR-S.

At what mileage do transmission problems usually show up?

The median mileage at failure across these complaints is 62,000 miles.

Did any of these transmission complaints involve crashes or injuries?

No. NHTSA records zero crashes, fires, or injuries among the 21 complaints in this area.

What kind of transmission issues do owners describe?

Owners describe clutch pedals sticking to the floor, gears locking up in first and reverse, grinding gears, and rough idle behavior with the clutch depressed.

2013 Scion FR-S Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA lists 21 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2013 Scion FR-S, about 12% of all complaints filed for the year. Median mileage at failure was 62,000 miles, with no crashes, fires, or injuries reported, and no related recalls tied to this component.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints: 21; 12% of 179 complaints
All complaints this year: 179
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 62,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical transmission symptoms owners report

Clutch pedal sticks to the floor or the car gets stuck in gear, sometimes with the engine stalling in traffic.
Transmission or gearbox grinds and requires full replacement at low mileage while the clutch is fully depressed.
Cars get locked out of first and reverse gear, needing extra force to shift.
Idle speed hunts up and down with the clutch and brake depressed, often paired with a check engine light.
Owners report burning smells followed by a loss of drive after the clutch fails to engage smoothly.

When 2013 Scion FR-S transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Sep 6, 2012, latest Aug 29, 2023.

21 complaints filed with NHTSA from Sep 2012 to Aug 2023; peak May 2019 (3).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2013 Scion FR-S

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by FR-S model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

201321 (12%)
20140 (0%)
20152 (14%)
20161 (33%)

Frequently asked questions

How many transmission and powertrain complaints does NHTSA have for the 2013 Scion FR-S?: NHTSA lists 21 complaints in this area for the 2013 model year, making up about 12% of all complaints filed for that year.
Is there a recall for the 2013 Scion FR-S transmission?: No related recalls are listed for the Transmission & Powertrain area on the 2013 FR-S.
At what mileage do transmission problems usually show up?: The median mileage at failure across these complaints is 62,000 miles.
Did any of these transmission complaints involve crashes or injuries?: No. NHTSA records zero crashes, fires, or injuries among the 21 complaints in this area.
What kind of transmission issues do owners describe?: Owners describe clutch pedals sticking to the floor, gears locking up in first and reverse, grinding gears, and rough idle behavior with the clutch depressed.