2016 SCION FR-S Recalls (5)

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:
16V236000 on 04/21/2016
Component:
Tires
Manufactured:
01/27/2016 - 03/13/2016
Affected:
94
Defect:
Southeast toyota distributors, llc (set) is recalling certain model year 2016 toyota yaris, rav4, land cruiser and 4runner vehicles, and scion fr-s, im, and tc vehicles manufactured january 28, 2016, to march 14, 2016. 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 result in the vehicle being overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Set will notify owners, and provide them a corrected label to be installed over the inaccurate label, free of charge. the recall began on june 3, 2016. owners may contact set customer service at 1-866-405-4226. set's number for this recall is set16a.
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:
16V236000 on 04/21/2016
Component:
Equipment:other:labels
Manufactured:
01/27/2016 - 03/13/2016
Affected:
94
Defect:
Southeast toyota distributors, llc (set) is recalling certain model year 2016 toyota yaris, rav4, land cruiser and 4runner vehicles, and scion fr-s, im, and tc vehicles manufactured january 28, 2016, to march 14, 2016. 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 result in the vehicle being overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Set will notify owners, and provide them a corrected label to be installed over the inaccurate label, free of charge. the recall began on june 3, 2016. owners may contact set customer service at 1-866-405-4226. set's number for this recall is set16a.
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.

2016 SCION FR-S TSBs (43)

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-SB-0007-15
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
Ssb: 2016 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
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-SB-0003-16
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
Ssb: the 2016 model year fr-s vehicle has a new accessory package known as release series 2.0 that includes an aero kit. to minimize damage to the aero kit's front bumper spoiler during transportation, 2 spacers have been installed on each
Bulletin:
S-SB-0010-15 REV
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
"ssb: pre-delivery service (pds) is a critical step in satisfying your dealership's new car customers. customer feedback indicates the following areas deserve special attention when performing pds: ' careful inspection of the paint for p
Bulletin:
S-SB-0009-15
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
Ssb: 2016 pre-delivery service check sheet
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-0006-15
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
Ssb: 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 cond
Bulletin:
S-SB-0007-15
Component:
356000 equipment adaptive
Summary:
Ssb: 2016 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
Bulletin:
S-SB-0008-15
Component:
353000 equipment:electrical
Summary:
Ssb: some 2016 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 ent
Bulletin:
S-SB-0009-15
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Ssb: pre-delivery service (pds) is a critical step in satisfying your dealership's new car customers. customer feedback indicates the following areas deserve special attention when performing pds: * careful inspection for paint chips/scrat
Bulletin:
S-SB-0010-15
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Ssb: pre-delivery service (pds) is a critical step in satisfying your dealership's new car customers. customer feedback indicates the following areas deserve special attention when performing pds: * careful inspection for paint chips/scrat
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-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-SB-0006-15
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
Ssb: 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 cond
Bulletin:
S-SB-0007-15
Component:
356000 equipment adaptive
Summary:
Ssb: 2016 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
Bulletin:
S-SB-0008-15
Component:
116000 electrical system:ignition
Summary:
Ssb: some 2016 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 ent
Bulletin:
S-SB-0009-15
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Ssb: pre-delivery service (pds) is a critical step in satisfying your dealership's new car customers. customer feedback indicates the following areas deserve special attention when performing pds: ? careful inspection for paint chips/scrat
Bulletin:
S-SB-0010-15
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Ssb: pre-delivery service (pds) is a critical step in satisfying your dealership's new car customers. customer feedback indicates the following areas deserve special attention when performing pds: ? careful inspection for paint chips/scrat
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-0115-18
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
Tsb: some vehicles may display a 22-digit request code when attempting to perform a navigation map update.
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-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-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-0007-15
Component:
356000 equipment adaptive
Summary:
Ssb: 2016 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
Bulletin:
S-SB-0003-16
Component:
021300 suspension:front:shock absorber
Summary:
Ssb: the 2016 model year fr-s vehicle has a new accessory package known as release series 2.0 that includes an aero kit. to minimize damage to the aero kit?s front bumper spoiler during transportation, 2 spacers have been installed on each
Bulletin:
S-SB-0010-15 Rev
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Ssb: pre-delivery service (pds) is a critical step in satisfying your dealership?s new car customers. customer feedback indicates the following areas deserve special attention when performing pds: ? careful inspection of the paint for pa
Bulletin:
S-SB-0009-15
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
Ssb: 2016 pre-delivery service check sheet
Bulletin:
S-TT-0103-16
Component:
021400 suspension:front:macpherson strut
Summary:
Tt: some 2016my release series 2.0 fr-s models may exhibit a rough ride condition while driving over bumps.
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-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
Bulletin:
S-TT-0109-17
Component:
353600 equipment:air conditioner
Summary:
Tt: during previous air conditioning service, leakage prevention agent (a/c stop leak) may have been added to the a/c system. adding stop leak products to the a/c system is not a recommended or approved scion repair process. during a/c serv

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