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2015 Scion FR-S recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2015 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 3
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 14
Latest campaign: Jun 9, 2016

Recall summary by component3

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Equipment	2	Jun 9, 2016	16V420000 14V828000
Power train	1	Feb 10, 2016	16V075000

Safety recalls3

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Jun 9, 2016Latest campaign


Jun 9, 201616V420000	Equipment: other labels An incorrect label may lead an owner to overload the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 16V420000 What's wrong 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. Remedy SET will notify owners, and provide a corrected label for placement over the inaccurate label, free of charge. The recall began on July 14, 2016. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. Campaign NHTSA 16V420000 · Jun 9, 2016
Feb 10, 201616V075000	Power train: automatic transmission park/neutral start interlock switch 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… DetailsHide details for campaign 16V075000 What's wrong 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. Campaign NHTSA 16V075000 · Feb 10, 2016
Dec 30, 201414V828000	Equipment Accessories that detach from a vehicle may result in a vehicle crash and/or personal injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 14V828000 What's wrong 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. Campaign NHTSA 14V828000 · Dec 30, 2014

Jun 9, 201616V420000

Equipment: other labels

An incorrect label may lead an owner to overload the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 16V420000

What's wrong: 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.
Remedy: SET will notify owners, and provide a corrected label for placement over the inaccurate label, free of charge. The recall began on July 14, 2016. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226.
Campaign: NHTSA 16V420000 · Jun 9, 2016

Feb 10, 201616V075000

Power train: automatic transmission park/neutral start interlock switch

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…

DetailsHide details for campaign 16V075000

What's wrong: 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.
Campaign: NHTSA 16V075000 · Feb 10, 2016

Dec 30, 201414V828000

Equipment

Accessories that detach from a vehicle may result in a vehicle crash and/or personal injury.

DetailsHide details for campaign 14V828000

What's wrong: 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.
Campaign: NHTSA 14V828000 · Dec 30, 2014

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

Owner complaints by component14

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

14Complaints filed

1Involving a crash

1Involving a fire

0Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Fires
Engine	5	36	0	0
Steering	2	14	0	0
Service brakes	2	14	1	0
Power train	2	14	0	0
Unknown or other	2	14	0	1
Electrical system	1	7	0	0
Seat belts	1	7	0	0
Air bags	1	7	1	0
Suspension	1	7	0	0
Structure	1	7	0	0

An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

Engine
“The valve spring for my 2015 FRS completely broke and this was a known issue and recalls for my car and it is available for inspection”
Filed 06/15/2025 · ODI 11667016
Steering
“Steering wheel began clunking and locking up when turning. Had this issue on a previous FRS, Electronic Power Steering Motor Coupler had failed and needed replacement.”
Filed 01/18/2023 · ODI 11502375
Electrical system
“Defective engine/motor failure spark plug popped out of engine along with coil. The service technician and service manager were shocked at the spark plug broken internally.”
Filed 10/21/2022 · ODI 11490358

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2015 Scion FR-S recall questions

How many recalls does the 2015 Scion FR-S have?

NHTSA lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2015 Scion FR-S. The most recent, 16V420000 (reported June 9, 2016), concerns equipment. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2015 Scion FR-S recalls for?

The largest group is equipment, with 2 campaigns. Others: power train (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2015 Scion FR-S?

Engine is the most-reported component, named in 5 complaints out of 14 filed with NHTSA (36%). Across all complaints, owners reported 1 crash and 1 fire. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2015 Scion FR-S?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

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