CarRecallWatchThe 2014 Scion FR-S has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Engine (4 reports).
2014 Scion FR-S recalls
Ignition Key Can Be Removed Before Car Is in Park, Risking Rollaway
Certain vehicles with an automatic transmission and a traditional ignition key may allow the key to be pulled out of the ignition while the transmission is not in Park.
Most common 2014 Scion FR-S problems
Problem areas named in the 5 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Engine | 4 |
| Seat Belts | 1 |
What owners report
Timing chain cover oil leak Oil pan cover oil leak Has been a persistent leak since I purchased the car in 2014. Iâve learned itâs an extremely common issue which the dealership wonât warranty. Itâs been a documented leak since 2015 and over $2500 to fix. Several members on forums/Facebook claim the exact same leak in same location. Itâs due to poor quality sealant used by manufacturer instead of a gasket. New sealant sold by dealership because original sealant is faulty.
MY TOYOTA SCION FR-S 2014 SUDDENLY STOPPED AND LOST ITS POWER WHILE I WAS DRIVING ALONG A CITY STREET IN FAIRFIELD CA . THE CAR HAS BEEN SERVICED BY THE DEALER SINCE PURCHASE . IT ONLY HAD 33,000 MILES AND I WAS VERY SURPRISE WHAT WENT WRONG . MY SON ROLLED THE VEHICLE TO A SIDE STREET . WE CALLED OUR INSURANCE FOR ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE AND THE CAR WAS TOWED TO TOYOTA DEALERSHIP IN FAIRFIELD CA. THEY WENT ON TO DIAGNOSE AND FOUND THE CAR TO BE OF PEARL CONDITION , WITH PERFECT OIL LEVEL AND QUALITY . THEY SAID IT WAS MOTOR MALFUNCTION . THE VALVE SPRINGS WERE OUT OF PLACE AND CREATED A STRANGE NOISE . THEY RECOMMENDED MOTOR REPLACEMENT WHICH WOULD COST ME $11K FOR A USED ENGINE WITH 51K MILE
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 SCION FR-S. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SEAT BELT PRETENSIONER FAILED TO OPERATE CORRECTLY AS THE PASSENGER'S AND DRIVER'S DOOR AJAR WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 155,085. ## VIN PASSED ## TOYOTA 2014 ##
I WAS GOING HOME FROM WORK (20KM) AND RAMPING DOWN THE HWY EXIT TO THE STOP SIGN, I HEARD A RAPID CLAPPING NOISE UNTIL THE CAR STOPPED TO NEVER START AGAIN. MY LOCAL CAR REPAIR SHOP SAID THAT IT NEEDS A NEW MOTOR. THE CAR ODO IS 90,000KM AND 6YEARS OLD. TOYOTA CANADA BASICALLY SAID THAT THE CAR WAS NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY AND THEY CAN'T DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT. I'M IN MY FIFTIES AND THE CAR HAS AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. I PURCHASE THE CAR JUST TO DRIVE TO WORK AND LOOKING GOOD DOING IT. NOW I CAN'T EVEN FIND A DECENT USED MOTOR.... THE CAR IS SPOTLESS IN A-1 CONDITION. I'M FURIOUS RIGHT NOW. I FILLED THIS COMPLAINT BECAUSE IT MAKES ME FEEL GOOD. I'M A CANADIAN CITIZEN AND CAN'T FILL A US COMP
I WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY AND MY CAR STARTED TO SLOW DOWN. I PULLED OFF THE FREEWAY AND MY ENGINE KONKED OUT/DIED. FEELING UNSAFE TO DRIVE VEHICLE I HAD TO HAVE IT TOWED TO NEAREST MECHANIC. UPON HIS VISUAL INSPECTION AND BY STARTING IT UP HE HEARD A LOUD KNOCKING. THEN HE INFORMED ME THAT IT "POOPED A ROD BEARING" AND THAT I NEED A NEW MOTOR. HE MENTIONED A USED MOTOR GOES FOR $5000. I WAS SHOCKED TO HEAR THAT I NEEDED A NEW MOTOR AT 60,181 MILES. THEREFORE I HAD IT TOWED TO TOYOTA DELEARSHIP IN TUSTIN CALIFORNIA. AFTER RUNNING A DIAGNOSTIC AND DRAINING OIL FROM VEHICLE..THE MECHANIC SAID THERE WAS METAL PIECES IN THE OIL AND THAT THE MOTOR WAS DEFINITELY OIL STARVED. HE QUOTED A NEW ENG
2014 Scion FR-S questions
Does the 2014 Scion FR-S have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2014 Scion FR-S: Ignition Key Can Be Removed Before Car Is in Park, Risking Rollaway; Equipment. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2014 Scion FR-S?
Based on 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine (4), Seat Belts (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2014 Scion FR-S has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.