This page covers 2 recalls, 14 owner complaints and EPA fuel economy for the 2015 Scion Fr-S.
24–28 mpg combined
8.4–9.8 L/100km
Minicompact Cars
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 2 tested variants for this model year.
Complaints for the 2015 Scion FR-S center most heavily on the engine, with owners describing a range of internal failures. Multiple owners report sudden loss of power while driving, accompanied by rough running, misfires, and a flashing check engine light. Specific mechanical findings mentioned across reports include failing valve springs, a spark plug that separated from the engine, and coolant mixing with oil, suggesting head or gasket-related damage in at least some cases. A couple of owners report powertrain-related steering loss, describing the wheel going stiff or unresponsive during the same event as the engine failure. On the brake side, a rear caliper malfunction is mentioned, with an owner describing a brake pad separating from the caliper assembly. The complaint set is small at 14 reports, so most of these patterns are backed by only a few accounts, and the brake and powertrain complaints each appear in just two reports.
14
Total Complaints
1
Crash-Related
1
Fire-Related
By System
The 2015 Scion FR-S has 2 recalls, the more serious being an ignition key that can be removed while the automatic transmission is still in gear, leaving the vehicle free to roll away.
This recall only affects models with a traditional ignition key and automatic transmission; push-to-start vehicles are not affected. The load capacity label on certain vehicles may also display incorrect weight figures that do not account for installed accessories, which could lead an owner to overload the vehicle.
At a glance
What can fail
The weight capacity label may show incorrect added weight from installed accessories, causing the vehicle to not meet federal tire and rim safety standards.
What the fix does
A corrected label will be provided and placed over the inaccurate one at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
At a glance
What can fail
On certain 2013-2016 Scion FR-S vehicles with automatic transmission and traditional ignition keys, the ignition key can be removed even when the transmission is not in Park, which prevents proper rollaway protection.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect and correct the ignition key and transmission interlock wiring connections at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
