Does the 2013 Scion FR-S have transmission problems?

NHTSA has 21 owner complaints about the transmission in the 2013 Scion FR-S, 12% of all complaints for this model year. Median mileage at failure is 62,000 miles.

Which Scion FR-S year has the most transmission complaints?

The 2013 Scion FR-S has the most transmission complaints (21), compared with 21 for the 2013.

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

No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2013 Scion FR-S is classified under transmission & powertrain. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

2013 Scion FR-S Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA has 21 owner complaints about transmission problems in the 2013 Scion FR-S, 12% of all 179 complaints for this model year. That is the highest transmission complaint count among 4 FR-S model years. Median mileage at failure: 62,000 miles.

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

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

Does the 2013 Scion FR-S have transmission problems?: NHTSA has 21 owner complaints about the transmission in the 2013 Scion FR-S, 12% of all complaints for this model year. Median mileage at failure is 62,000 miles.
Which Scion FR-S year has the most transmission complaints?: The 2013 Scion FR-S has the most transmission complaints (21), compared with 21 for the 2013.
Is there a transmission recall for the 2013 Scion FR-S?: No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2013 Scion FR-S is classified under transmission & powertrain. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.