Most common 2014 Scion FR-S problems
Share of the 5 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Scion FR-S complaints by model year
Best FR-S years: 2016, 2014. Years to avoid: 2013, 2015. Compare all years →
2014 Scion FR-S recalls (2)
Electrical system › Ignition
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.
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.
Equipment
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.
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.
What 2014 Scion FR-S owners say
Engine & cooling
Timing chain cover oil leak Oil pan cover oil leak Has been a persistent leak since I purchased the car in 2014. I've learned it's an extremely common issue which the dealership won't warranty. It's been a documented leak since 2015 and over $2500 to fix. Several members on forums/Facebook claim the exact same leak in same location. It's 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 miles . I was told that this is very common incident with Toyota frs 2012 to 2014 models . …
2014 Scion FR-S engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4-cyl | 6-speed automatic | RWD | 24 / 33 / 28 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl | 6-speed manual | RWD | 22 / 30 / 25 |
EPA ratings. Class: Subcompact car.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2014 Scion FR-S a good car?
Based on 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2014 FR-S rates better than average: 53% fewer complaints than a typical year of the FR-S at the same age. It is one of the best FR-S years by this measure. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2014 Scion FR-S?
The engine & cooling — 4 complaints, 80% of all complaints for this model year. Next is the seat belts (1).
How many recalls does the 2014 Scion FR-S have?
There are 2 recalls for the 2014 Scion FR-S, the most recent from February 10, 2016 (ignition). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Scion FR-S?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2016 and 2014. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2013 and 2015. See the full Scion FR-S years comparison.
At what mileage do 2014 Scion FR-S problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 60,000 miles; 25% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.