DecodedCarsScion FR-S
4 model years from 2013 to 2016, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.
- Model years
- 2013–2016
- Class
- Minicompact Cars
- Latest engines
- 2.0L 4-cyl
- Best MPG
- 28–28 combined, by year
- Latest rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 7 campaigns, all years
- Most complaints
- 2013 (167)
- Fewest problems
- 2016
The 2016 FR-S in brief
The 2016 Scion FR-S is a minicompact car offered with a 2.0L 4-cyl engine and rear-wheel drive.
It measures about 167 inches long and 70 inches wide on a 101-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 2,758 lb.
EPA rates its most efficient version at 28 MPG combined (24 city / 33 highway), 23% better than the 2016 minicompact car average of 22.7 MPG, for an estimated $2,950 a year in fuel.
NHTSA has not published a 5-Star overall rating for this model year.
It has 3 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the fuel/propulsion system.
The Scion FR-S has 4 model years in our data, from 2013 to 2016.
Its most efficient year was 2016 at 28 MPG combined; across all years the best version ranged from 28 to 28 MPG.
Owners most often report problems with the engine (150), power train (20), unknown or other (10).
Buying used? 2016 has the fewest problems in our data.
2013 has the most recalls (4); all years together count 7 campaigns and 189 owner complaints.
How the 2013 FR-S compares
The 2013 Scion FR-S is a minicompact car offered with a 2.0L 4-cyl engine and rear-wheel drive.
It measures about 167 inches long and 70 inches wide on a 101-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 2,767 lb.
2016 FR-S pros & cons
Full 2016 details →What's good
- Excellent fuel economyUp to 28 MPG combined — 23% better than the average 2016 minicompact car (22.7 MPG).
Watch out for
- Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.
Best and worst years to buy used
2016 FR-S
3 owner complaints · 3 recalls
None of the 2 model years we compared stands out for complaints or recalls.
NHTSA recalls and complaints for 2 model years since 2015; use it alongside a pre-purchase inspection. How we calculate this →
Show all 4 model years side by side
Alternatives to the 2016 FR-S
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Subaru BRZ | 28 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2016 Nissan 370z | 21 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2016 Honda CR-Z | 36 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2016 Fiat 500e | 84 mi | Not rated | 1 |
Most common owner-reported problems
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Scion. How we calculate this →