2015 SCION FR-S Recalls (4)
- Campaign:
- 14V828000 on 12/29/2014
- Component:
- Equipment
- Manufactured:
- 05/31/2013 - 12/16/2014
- Affected:
- 3,958
- Defect:
- 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.
- Consequence:
- Accessories that detach from a vehicle may result in a vehicle crash and/or personal injury.
- Correction:
- 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.
- Notes:
- Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
- Campaign:
- 16V075000 on 02/09/2016
- Component:
- Power train:automatic transmission:park/neutral start switch
- Manufactured:
- 03/11/2012 - 01/13/2016
- Affected:
- 25,706
- Defect:
- 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."
- Consequence:
- 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.
- Correction:
- 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.
- Notes:
- Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
- Campaign:
- 16V075000 on 02/09/2016
- Component:
- Electrical system:ignition
- Manufactured:
- 03/11/2012 - 01/13/2016
- Affected:
- 25,706
- Defect:
- 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."
- Consequence:
- 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.
- Correction:
- 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.
- Notes:
- Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
- Campaign:
- 16V420000 on 06/08/2016
- Component:
- Equipment:other:labels
- Manufactured:
- 05/05/2014 - 05/12/2016
- Affected:
- 4,253
- Defect:
- 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."
- Consequence:
- An incorrect label may lead an owner to overload the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Correction:
- 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.
- Notes:
- Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
2015 SCION FR-S TSBs (67)
- Bulletin:
- S-SB-0011-14
- Component:
- 355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
- Summary:
- Summary to be provided on a future date.
- Bulletin:
- S-SB-0015-14
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- Summary:
- Summary to be provided on a future date.
- Bulletin:
- S-TT-0080-14
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- Summary:
- Summary to be provided on a future date.
- Bulletin:
- S-SB-0004-14
- Component:
- 111000 electrical system:battery
- Summary:
- Summary to be provided on a future date.
- Bulletin:
- S-SB-0005-14
- Component:
- 350000 equipment
- Summary:
- Summary to be provided on a future date.
- Bulletin:
- S-SB-0006-14
- Component:
- 350000 equipment
- Summary:
- Summary to be provided on a future date.
- Bulletin:
- S-TT-0087-14
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- Summary:
- Summary to be provided on a future date.
- Bulletin:
- S-TT-0082-14
- Component:
- 120000 lighting (pws)
- Summary:
- Summary to be provided on a future date.
- Bulletin:
- S-TT-0073-13
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- Summary:
- Summary to be provided on a future date.
- Bulletin:
- S-SB-0023-14
- Component:
- 355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
- Summary:
- Summary to be provided on a future date.
- Bulletin:
- S-SB-0011-14
- Component:
- 355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
- Summary:
- Summary to be provided on a future date.
- Bulletin:
- S-TT-0106-16
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- Summary:
- Tt: customer may complain about an oil leak from the bottom of the oil pan. after a closer inspection you may find the leak is coming from the oil drain plug itself.
- Bulletin:
- S-TT-0080-14
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- Summary:
- Tt: this document provides some clarification of the timing chain removal and installation.
- Bulletin:
- S-TT-0106-16
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- Summary:
- Tt: customer may complain about an oil leak from the bottom of the oil pan. after a closer inspection you may find the leak is coming from the oil drain plug itself.
- Bulletin:
- S-TT-0080-14 REV
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- Summary:
- Tt: this document provides some clarification of the timing chain removal and installation.
- Bulletin:
- S-TT-0087-14
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- Summary:
- Tt: the scion fr-s repair manual calls for the use three bond 1217g or equivalent (tb 1217h) when performing mechanical engine repairs on the fr-s fa20 engine. toyota fipg 1207b (part# 00295-00103) is not compatible with tb 1217g or its equ
- Bulletin:
- S-SB-0021-15
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- Summary:
- Ssb: some 2015 ' 2016 model year fr-s vehicles may exhibit a condition where the engine idle speed fluctuates (typically 500 ' 1000 rpm) only when the transmission is in the park or neutral shift position. this condition occurs after the ve
- Bulletin:
- S-TT-0087-14
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- Summary:
- Tt: the scion fr-s repair manual calls for the use three bond 1217g or equivalent (tb 1217h) when performing mechanical engine repairs on the fr-s fa20 engine. toyota fipg 1207b (part# 00295-00103) is not compatible with tb 1217g or its equ
- Bulletin:
- S-SB-0023-14
- Component:
- 020000 suspension
- Summary:
- Tsb: the 2015 model year fr-s has a new accessory package known as release series 1.0 that includes a suspension kit. to minimize vehicle damage during transportation, spacers have been installed on the front shock absorber piston shafts to
- Bulletin:
- S-SB-0003-11 Rev
- Component:
- 103700 power train:automatic transmission:torque converter
- Summary:
- Tsb: the purpose of this service bulletin is to provide information regarding the installation of the correct torque converter bolts during automatic transmission/transaxle assembly replacement. incorrect torque converter bolts or missing w
- Bulletin:
- S-SB-0005-11 Rev
- Component:
- 100000 power train
- Summary:
- Tsb: world standard (ws) automatic transmission fluid (atf) was introduced to reduce maintenance costs and increase the mileage between scheduled maintenance checks. here are some important tips when working with atf-ws in toyota vehicles r
- Bulletin:
- S-SB-0010-14
- Component:
- 356000 equipment adaptive
- Summary:
- Tsb: fr-s 2015 pre-delivery service check sheet
- Bulletin:
- S-SB-0011-14 Rev
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Tsb: pre-delivery service (pds) is a critical step in satisfying our new car customers. customer feedback indicates the following areas deserve special attention when performing pds: ? careful inspection for paint chips/scratches and body
- Bulletin:
- S-SB-0024-14
- Component:
- 100000 power train
- Summary:
- Tsb: the purpose of this service bulletin is to provide precautions to follow when installing an automatic transmission/transaxle assembly to avoid mil "on," shifting issues, and/or transmission damage. use the information in this bulletin
- Bulletin:
- S-SB-0025-14
- Component:
- 103000 power train:automatic transmission
- Summary:
- Tsb: the purpose of this service bulletin is to provide information regarding transmission and/or park neutral position switch installation. if the manual shift lever is rotated prior to installing the park neutral position switch, the dete
- Bulletin:
- S-TT-0082-14
- Component:
- 123000 exterior lighting:tail lights
- Summary:
- Tech tip: effective 9/2013 the rear combination light housing gasket were changed to reduce the possibility of insect intrusion into the rear combination light housing. this tech tip is being published as a reference for using current level
- Bulletin:
- S-SB-0012-15
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Ssb: while a vehicle is in inventory, the battery is subject to conditions that can reduce its performance and life. batteries can become discharged due to an extended storage period, temperature, parasitic drain, or while demonstrating veh
- Bulletin:
- S-TT-0094-15
- Component:
- 118000 electrical system: software
- Summary:
- Tt: iphone text messages do not appear on multi media display.
- Bulletin:
- S-SB-0005-15
- Component:
- 353600 equipment:air conditioner
- Summary:
- Ssb: the procedure in this bulletin is a general guideline on how to properly diagnose the air conditioning system after a component failure. refer to the applicable repair manual for vehicle specific repair procedures and parts.
- Bulletin:
- S-SB-0023-11 Rev
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Ssb: when servicing interior electrical switches and components, please note the precautions in this bulletin to avoid damaging electrical components and switches. many lubricants, cleaners, and automotive chemicals contain silicone or othe
- Bulletin:
- S-SB-0004-15
- Component:
- 118000 electrical system: software
- Summary:
- Ssb: some 2013 - 2015 model year scion vehicles equipped with bespoke® premium audio featuring aha (version less than 14.1.0) may exhibit one or more of the following conditions: * when using the navigation route guidance the arrival time
- Bulletin:
- S-SB-0002-15
- Component:
- 162000 structure:body
- Summary:
- Ssb: on some vehicles, when rapgard is removed, the paint may have a stained appearance. these stains appear to be under the clear coat (repainting this area is not necessary). the stain patterns are usually under wrinkles in the rapgard. t
- Bulletin:
- S-TT-0090-15
- Component:
- 353000 equipment:electrical
- Summary:
- Tt: some vehicles equipped with display audio may exhibit a condition where the touch screen is inoperative.
- Bulletin:
- S-SB-0012-15
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Ssb: while a vehicle is in inventory, the battery is subject to conditions that can reduce its performance and life. batteries can become discharged due to an extended storage period, temperature, parasitic drain, or while demonstrating veh
- Bulletin:
- S-TT-0094-15
- Component:
- 353000 equipment:electrical
- Summary:
- Tt: iphone text messages do not appear on multi media display.
- Bulletin:
- S-TT-0090-15
- Component:
- 353000 equipment:electrical
- Summary:
- Tt: some vehicles equipped with display audio may exhibit a condition where the touch screen is inoperative.
- Bulletin:
- S-SB-0002-15
- Component:
- 162000 structure:body
- Summary:
- Ssb: on some vehicles, when rapgard is removed, the paint may have a stained appearance. these stains appear to be under the clear coat (repainting this area is not necessary). the stain patterns are usually under wrinkles in the rapgard. t
- Bulletin:
- S-SB-0023-11 Rev
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Ssb: when servicing interior electrical switches and components, please note the precautions in this bulletin to avoid damaging electrical components and switches. many lubricants, cleaners, and automotive chemicals contain silicone or othe
- Bulletin:
- S-SB-0004-15
- Component:
- 353000 equipment:electrical
- Summary:
- Ssb: some 2013 - 2015 model year scion vehicles equipped with bespoke® premium audio featuring aha(version less than 14.1.0) may exhibit one or more of the following conditions: * when using the navigation route guidance the arrival time a
- Bulletin:
- S-SB-0021-15
- Component:
- 100000 power train
- Summary:
- Ssb: some 2015 - 2016 model year fr-s vehicles may exhibit a condition where the engine idle speed fluctuates (typically 500 - 1000 rpm) only when the transmission is in the park or neutral shift position. this condition occurs after the ve
- Bulletin:
- S-TT-0087-14
- Component:
- 060000 engine and engine cooling
- Summary:
- Tt: the scion fr-s repair manual calls for the use three bond 1217g or equivalent (tb 1217h) when performing mechanical engine repairs on the fr-s fa20 engine. toyota fipg 1207b (part# 00295-00103) is not compatible with tb 1217g or its equ
- Bulletin:
- S-SB-0005-15
- Component:
- 353600 equipment:air conditioner
- Summary:
- Ssb: the procedure in this bulletin is a general guideline on how to properly diagnose the air conditioning system after a component failure. refer to the applicable repair manual for vehicle specific repair procedures and parts.
- Bulletin:
- S-TT-0113-18
- Component:
- 070000 fuel system, gasoline
- Summary:
- Tsb: in the event that injector seal repair is required on vehicles equipped with a direct injection fuel system, a special service tool set is required to properly install the seal onto the injector. as new vehicle configurations have been
- Bulletin:
- S-TT-0113-18
- Component:
- 070000 fuel system, gasoline
- Summary:
- Tsb: in the event that injector seal repair is required on vehicles equipped with a direct injection fuel system, a special service tool set is required to properly install the seal onto the injector. as new vehicle configurations have been
- Bulletin:
- S-SB-0004-14
- Component:
- 350000 equipment
- Summary:
- Long-term or off-site storage requires special care to keep vehicles factory fresh and ready for delivery. the following guidelines should be performed to minimize vehicle component/part degradation due to extended vehicle storage condition
- Bulletin:
- S-SB-0005-14
- Component:
- 356000 equipment adaptive
- Summary:
- 2015 model year vehicles are equipped with driver?s side floor mat retaining clips to secure the floor mat in the correct position. in addition, some models may utilize retaining clips for passenger side floor mats as well. follow the appro
- Bulletin:
- S-SB-0003-14 Rev
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Ssb: scion models equipped with the bespoke® premium audio featuring aha? require a special service tool (sst) usb drive to update the map, points of interest, gracenote®, and system software. the sst is used with all vehicles to deliver th
- Bulletin:
- S-SB-0015-14 Rev
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- Summary:
- Sb: flash reprogramming allows the ecu software to be updated without replacing the ecu. flash calibration updates for specific vehicle models/ecus are released as field-fix procedures described in individual service bulletins. this bulleti
- Bulletin:
- S-TT-0080-14
- Component:
- 355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
- Summary:
- Techtip: condition: this document provides some clarification of the timing chain removal and installation. use this procedure in addition to the repair manual.
- Bulletin:
- S-SB-0017-14
- Component:
- 353100 equipment:electrical:anti-theft devices
- Summary:
- Tsb: the immobilizer and smart key reset is a feature that allows the registration of new keys when all master keys are lost. once the system is reset, all previously registered keys will be erased. follow the procedures in this bulletin to
- Bulletin:
- S-SB-0017-14 Rev
- Component:
- 353100 equipment:electrical:anti-theft devices
- Summary:
- Tsb: the immobilizer and smart key reset is a feature that allows the registration of new keys when all master keys are lost. once the system is reset, all previously registered keys will be erased.
- Bulletin:
- S-TT-0073-13 Rev
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- Summary:
- Tech tip: starting with the 2010 model year, scion began a gradual transition to the use of synthetic 0w20 viscosity engine oil. there are multiple benefits of this oil including: reduced friction and wear on engine surfaces, improved fuel
- Bulletin:
- S-SB-0015-14
- Component:
- 118000 electrical system: software
- Summary:
- Tsb: flash reprogramming allows the ecu software to be updated without replacing the ecu. flash calibration updates for specific vehicle models/ecus are released as field-fix procedures described in individual service bulletins. this bullet
- Bulletin:
- S-TT-0080-14
- Component:
- 060000 engine and engine cooling
- Summary:
- Tech tip: this document provides some clarification of the timing chain removal and installation.
- Bulletin:
- S-SB-0007-16
- Component:
- 072100 fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
- Summary:
- Tsb: some 2013 ? 2016 model year fr-s vehicles may exhibit a high pitch chirp or squeak noise from the high pressure fuel pump assembly when the engine is fully warmed-up and idling. follow the procedure in this bulletin to address this co
- Bulletin:
- S-SB-0021-15 Rev
- Component:
- 355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
- Summary:
- Tsb: revision notice october 14, 2016 rev1: the warranty information section has been updated. any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded.
- Bulletin:
- S-SB-0006-14
- Component:
- 353000 equipment:electrical
- Summary:
- Some 2015 model year vehicles are equipped with a smart key system, which allows the customer to enter and start the vehicle without using a mechanical key. to ensure the system is operating properly, the smart key functions (smart entry an
- Bulletin:
- S-SB-0010-14
- Component:
- 350000 equipment
- Summary:
- Pre-delivery service check sheet
- Bulletin:
- S-SB-0011-14
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- Summary:
- Customer retention and proper maintenance of vehicles has been a major focus for toyota and scion. to help remind customers that regular oil changes are essential to the proper maintenance of their vehicle, dealers are required to begin ins
- Bulletin:
- S-SB-0006-14
- Component:
- 353000 equipment:electrical
- Summary:
- Some 2015 model year vehicles are equipped with a smart key system, which allows the customer to enter and start the vehicle without using a mechanical key. to ensure the system is operating properly, the smart key functions (smart entry an
- Bulletin:
- S-SB-0010-14
- Component:
- 355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
- Summary:
- Pre-delivery service check sheet
- Bulletin:
- S-SB-0011-14
- Component:
- 355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
- Summary:
- Customer retention and proper maintenance of vehicles has been a major focus for toyota and scion. to help remind customers that regular oil changes are essential to the proper maintenance of their vehicle, dealers are required to begin ins
- Bulletin:
- S-TT-0080-14
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- Summary:
- Techtip: condition: this document provides some clarification of the timing chain removal and installation. use this procedure in addition to the repair manual.
- Bulletin:
- S-TT-0106-16
- Component:
- 060000 engine and engine cooling
- Summary:
- Tt: customer may complain about an oil leak from the bottom of the oil pan. after a closer inspection you may find the leak is coming from the oil drain plug itself.
- Bulletin:
- S-SB-0003-14 Rev
- Component:
- 350000 equipment
- Summary:
- Ssb: scion models equipped with the bespoke® premium audio featuring aha? require a special service tool (sst) usb drive to update the map, points of interest, gracenote®, and system software. the sst is used with all vehicles to deliver th
- Bulletin:
- S-SB-0015-14 Rev
- Component:
- 350000 equipment
- Summary:
- Sb: flash reprogramming allows the ecu software to be updated without replacing the ecu. flash calibration updates for specific vehicle models/ecus are released as field-fix procedures described in individual service bulletins. this bulleti
- Bulletin:
- S-SB-0012-17
- Component:
- 100000 power train
- Summary:
- Tsb: some 2013 ? 2016 model year fr-s vehicles equipped with a manual transmission may exhibit an abnormal noise, such as a squeak, grind or groan type noise when the clutch pedal is depressed. applicable warranty: this repair is covered un
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