2016 SCION FR-S Complaints and Recall Information
The 2016 SCION FR-S has 0 complaints and 5 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owner reports mostly concern issues related to labels and ignition system concerns. No direct user complaints have been recorded for this model year.
There are 5 recalls addressing various components, including the ignition system, label inaccuracies, and tire information. These recalls cover transmission and electrical safety as well as compliance with tire and load labeling standards.
Recalls- Ignition system. NHTSA recall 16V075000 affected 25,706 vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission and ignition key. It allows removal of the ignition key without the transmission being in "Park," increasing the risk of vehicle rollaway and crash. Dealers will inspect and correct ignition key and transmission interlock wiring connections free of charge. The recall began March 7, 2016.
- Park/neutral start interlock switch. Included in recall 16V075000 for 25,706 vehicles. The defect involves the potential to remove the key without placing the transmission in "Park," risking rollaway accidents. Repair involves inspection and correction of wiring connections at no cost. Notification started March 7, 2016.
- Load carrying capacity labels. Recall 16V420000 covers 4,253 vehicles with missing or incorrect label information about accessory weights. The inaccurate labels violate Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 110. An overlay with corrected labels will be provided free of charge. Recall began July 14, 2016.
- Load carrying capacity labels. Recall 16V236000 includes 94 vehicles with incorrect accessory weight labels affecting compliance with FMVSS 110. The fix involves supplying corrected labels for installation over existing ones at no charge. Notification commenced June 3, 2016.
- Tire information. Also part of recall 16V236000 for 94 vehicles. The incorrect labels may cause overloading and increased crash risk. Owners receive corrected labels free of charge. Recall began June 3, 2016.
Owners dealing with repeated repairs or unresolved recall issues should consider their rights under state lemon laws. Legal counsel familiar with consumer protection and lemon law may assist in evaluating potential claims involving safety defects or persistent problems with the vehicle.
2016 SCION FR-S Summary
2016
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
3
Total Recalls
30053
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2016 SCION FR-S
25706 vehicles affected
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH
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.
2016 SCION FR-S
94 vehicles affected
TIRES
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2016 Toyota Yaris, Rav4, Land Cruiser and 4Runner vehicles, and Scion FR-S, iM, and TC vehicles manufactured January 28, 2016, to March 14, 2016. The Load Carrying Capacity Modification Label may not reflect the correct added weight of the installed accessories. As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims for Passenger Cars."
Risk: An incorrect label may result in the vehicle being overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash.
2016 SCION FR-S
4253 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2016 Toyota Camry and Highlander, 2015-2016 Toyota Tundra, Scion FR-S, and tC vehicles. The Load Carrying Capacity Modification Label may not reflect the correct added weight of the installed accessories. As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims for Passenger Cars."
Risk: An incorrect label may lead an owner to overload the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Complaints
No complaints found.