2014 Scion FR-S Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
GoodComplaint Index
33/100
#3 most-complained of 4 FR-S years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2014 Scion FR-S has 5 owner complaints and 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 33 out of 100 — #3 highest of 4 FR-S model years (verdict: Good). The most reported problem area is engine (4 complaints, 80% of the total).
- Complaints
- 5
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes / fires
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 26.5
- 23 city / 31.5 hwy
Top 2014 Scion FR-S problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Engine4 (80%)
- Seat Belts1 (20%)
2014 Scion FR-S recalls
2 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 16V075000Feb 10, 2016Electrical System25,706 vehicles
Electrical system:ignition
Toyota Motor Company (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 Toyota Scion FR-S vehicles manufactured March 13, 2012, to January 14, 2016 and equipped an automatic transmission and ignition key. Vehicles with a push-to-start button are not affected. In the affected vehicles, it may be possible to remove the ignition key without the transmission being in the "Park" position. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention."
Risk: If the key can be removed from the ignition when the transmission is not in the "Park" position, the vehicle could roll away increasing the risk of a crash and occupant or pedestrian injuries.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the ignition key/transmission interlock wiring connections, correcting them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on March 7, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is G0E.
- NHTSA 14V828000Dec 30, 2014Other3,958 vehicles
Equipment
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Toyota 4Runner, Tacoma, FJ Cruiser, Land Cruiser, RAV4, Scion FRS, and XB vehicles. The affected vehicles may have accessories installed by SET, such as running boards or other items, that were incorrectly installed. The accessory attaching fasteners were not tightened with the proper torque, possibly causing the accessory to detach from the vehicle.
Risk: Accessories that detach from a vehicle may result in a vehicle crash and/or personal injury.
Remedy: SET will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the affected bolts, free of charge. The recall began February 23, 2015. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET's number for this recall is SET-14B.
2014 Scion FR-S fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 23 MPG
- Highway
- 31.5 MPG
- Combined
- 26.5 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,025
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Premium
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2014 compared with other FR-S years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2014 Scion FR-S a reliable year?
- Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2014 Scion FR-S ranks #3 of 4 among FR-S model years (Complaint Index 33/100, verdict: Good). It has 5 complaints and 2 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
- What are the most common problems with the 2014 Scion FR-S?
- The most reported problem areas are engine (4 complaints) and seat belts (1 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 59,591 miles.
- Does the 2014 Scion FR-S have any recalls?
- Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2014 Scion FR-S, most recently reported 2016, covering electrical system and other.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2014 Scion FR-S?
- EPA rates the 2014 Scion FR-S at 26.5 MPG combined (23 city / 31.5 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,025. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.