2013 Scion Fr-s reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2013 Scion Fr-s — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 210
- 31 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- ENGINE
- 141 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 4
- see below
- Reported harm
- 3 reported crashes · 1 injury · 3 fires
How this record compares
raw NHTSA counts, not defect ratesComplaint rank
#2,465
of 4,194 vehicle records
Vs Scion median
+26
median 184 across 10 Scion records
Vs 2011-2015
-85
median 295 complaints in 627 records
Top component share
67%
Engine: 141 complaints
What owners report fails — 2013 Scion Fr-s
- ENGINE 141
- POWER TRAIN 21
- FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 8
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER 8
- STEERING 7
4 recalls on record for the 2013 Scion Fr-s
- NHTSA 18V772000 · 2018 · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
- NHTSA 16V075000 · 2016 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION If the key can be removed from the ignition when the transmission is not in the "Park" position, the vehicle could roll
- NHTSA 13V123000 · 2013 · EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS An inaccurate label could lead to owners overloading their vehicles and tires. An overloaded vehicle can result in a tir
- NHTSA 12V255000 · 2012 · EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MAN IF A USER READS AND FOLLOWS INACCURATE OWNERS MANUAL INFORMATION, THIS COULD LEAD TO AN INCREASED RISK OF INJURY TO A F
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Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2013 Scion Fr-s units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2013 Scion Fr-s reliable?
NHTSA has 210 consumer complaints on record for the 2013 Scion Fr-s and 4 recalls. The most-reported problem area is engine (141 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2013 Scion Fr-s units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Scion Fr-s?
Owners most often report problems with: engine (141), power train (21), fuel/propulsion system (8), unknown or other (8). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2013 Scion Fr-s?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.