The Toyota Scion FR-S is a vehicle built from 2013 to 2016. Worth buying? It scores near the top of what we track at 5.0/5 — and the year you pick matters far more than the badge (best and worst years →).
What the Scion FR-S is
The Toyota Scion FR-S is a vehicle that Toyota built from 2013 to 2016 — 4 model years. Its closest siblings in the Toyota range: Camry, RAV4, Corolla.
Toyota Scion FR-S tire size, oil type & owner specs
The fitment Scion FR-S owners look up most — tires, wheels, oil and batteries. Exact wheel and tire sizes decode from your VIN or the driver's door-jamb placard; the universal items are listed below.
Exact tire, wheel, oil grade, capacity and battery group are added per trim and model year — decode your VIN above for the factory fitment. Universal items shown as-is.
What engines does the Toyota Scion FR-S have? Power & range
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The Scion FR-S by the numbers
What the federal and market records say about the Toyota Scion FR-S. Each line opens the full breakdown by year.
| Topic | Scion FR-S | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Recalls | 3 campaigns | NHTSA, all years |
| Owner complaints | 11 filed | What breaks and when |
| Reliability | 5.0 / 5 | Best and worst years |
| Crash safety | ★★★★★ NHTSA | Frontal, side, rollover |
| Used value | 152 listings | What it sells for now |
Frequently asked questions
What kind of car is the Toyota Scion FR-S?
The Scion FR-S is a vehicle, built from 2013 to 2016.
What is the Toyota Scion FR-S warranty?
New models carry 3 years / 36,000 miles basic cover and 5 years / 60,000 miles on the powertrain. Worth knowing: across our complaint records the typical car reaches the halfway point of its faults at five years, so most repairs land after the basic warranty ends.
Is the Scion FR-S reliable?
It scores 5.0/5 in our data. The honest answer depends on the year far more than the model — see the best and worst years, and when this car starts to break.
How do I check a specific Scion FR-S?
This page describes the model; it cannot tell you whether that car has an open recall or a branded title. Run its VIN against the records — free, and matched to the exact production run.
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