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2014 Scion FR-S

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2014 FR-S.

Transmission Automatic (S6)

The 2014 Scion FR-S, in this automatic S6 configuration, returns EPA ratings of 24/33/28 mpg and is maintained with 5.7 quarts of 0W-20 API engine oil. Across the model's 20132016 complaint history, the 2014 records just five total owner complaints and two recalls—a steep drop from the 179 complaints logged in 2013 and nearly matching the three seen in 2016, the series low. Engine issues remain the top complaint area, but the low volume places this model year firmly at the more stable end of the FR-S's early production run, meaning a 2014 example carries considerably less statistical risk than its launch-year counterpart.

Model year2016201520142013

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity5.7 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type0W-20 APIOEM · verified
Lug nut torque89 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy24/33/28 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 55D23L · 430 CCA battery, OE oil filter 90915YZZS1. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 55D23L · 430 CCAOEM · verified
Tire sizeP215-45R17OEM · verified
Wheel / rim7 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter90915YZZS1
Engine air filter17801YZZ03
Fuel filterSU00304166 alt SU00301105
Spark plugSU00304931
Front wiper blades8521212470 alt SU00309450
Serpentine beltSU00302202
ThermostatSU00304960 alt SU00311169
Cabin air filter8856837020

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (S6)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length166.9 in
Overall width70.1 in
Overall height56.3 in
Wheelbase101.2 in
Curb weight2813 lb
Track (front / rear)59.8 / 60.6 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)55/45

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined24 / 33 / 28 mpg
DrivetrainRear-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelPremium Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the FR-S of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

6.2–8.1 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 6.20 sec — 2013 Coupe
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2013Coupe 2.0L F-46.20 sec14.80 sec200 hpRWD
2013Coupe 2.0L F-46.20 sec14.80 sec200 hpRWD
2013Coupe 2.0L F-46.40 sec14.90 sec200 hpRWD
2013Coupe 2.0L F-48.10 sec16.30 sec200 hpRWD
2016Coupe 2.0L F-47.10 sec15.40 sec200 hpRWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 5.7 qt of 0W-20 API engine oil, 75W-85 · 75W-90 · GL-5 in the differential, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 89 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 29.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-2-4. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity2.1
Brake FluidDOT 3
Differential Gear Oil75W-85 · 75W-90 · GL-5
Differential Gear Oil Capacity2.45 qt
Engine Oil0W-20 · API
Engine Oil Capacity5.7 qt
Manual Transmission Fluid75W-90 · GL-3

Engine torques

Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts18 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts22 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug29.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts89 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub140 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-2-4
Ignition Timing-5-10, Not adjustable degrees
Ignition Timing Reference RPMIdle rpm

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.0-1.10 lbs
Oil TypeDens Oil 8
Oil Capacity2.4 oz
Standard BCI Group Number55D23L
Standard BCI Cranking Performance430 cca

Service checks

Pressure Test20 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief14-18 psi
Injector Primary Resistance12 @ 68 degreesF Port injection. ohms
Engine Compression167-245 PSI. 29 maximum variation psi.

Brakes

Brake ApplicationWITH SOLID ROTOR / WITH VENTED ROTOR
Torque Caliper to Bracket19 ft-lbs / 49 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle49 ft-lbs / 89 ft-lbs / 59 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.059; Rear: 0.059 in
Minimum Shoe Thickness0.059 in
Brake ApplicationWITH SOLID ROTOR / WITH VENTED ROTOR
Rotor Runout Limit0.002 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From0.394 in / 0.709 in / 0.945 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 8 stages
115 ft. lbs.15 ft. lbs
274 ft. lbs.74 ft. lbs
3In reverse order360 degrees
415 ft. lbs.15 ft. lbs
531 ft. lbs.31 ft. lbs
6100 degrees.100 degrees
7Bolts 1, 2100 degrees
8Bolts 3, 4, 5, 650 degrees

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 7,500 mi; spark plugs every 60,000 mi; coolant every 30,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 30,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 7,500 miDifferential (inspect fluid level) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Floor Mat (inspect) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate) · Windshield Wiper Blade (inspect)
Every 15,000 miBrake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Clutch Assembly (inspect)
Every 22,500 miTransmission Assembly (inspect fluid level)
Every 30,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Brake Hydraulic System (drain, refill & bleed) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System Lines (inspect) · Fuel Line (inspect)
Every 60,000 miSpark Plugs (replace)
Every 75,000 miFuel Filter (replace)
At 137,500 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2014 Scion FR-S represents a dramatic improvement in federal complaint volume over the debut 2013 model, dropping from 179 complaints to just 5, while also seeing a reduction in recalls from 4 to 2 and Technical Service Bulletins from 166 to 107. Across the 2013-2016 generation, complaints and TSBs generally trend downward following the initial 2013 spike, and the 2014 model sits at the absolute bottom of this complaint arc, implying that early production bugs were successfully addressed. For the 2014 model specifically, the minimal complaints are concentrated in the Engine (4) and Seat Belts (1) categories, with zero associated crash or fire complaints, though the data does not specify the root causes for these issues. Because the subsequent 2015 model saw a slight rebound in both complaints (14) and recalls (3), the 2014 model stands out as a statistical sweet spot in the generation's lifecycle. Given its exceptionally low complaint count and favorable position in the generation's trajectory, the 2014 FR-S is a strong used buy, provided you verify the two federal recalls have been completed.

2
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
107
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
5
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 0 a fire
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 5 complaints on record, top 2 components.

Engine4
Seat Belts1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 2 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

14V828000EquipmentReported 30/12/2014

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… 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…

16V075000Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Park/Neutral Start Interlock SwitchReported 10/02/2016

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… 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…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 107 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
S-TT-0117-202020-12-11VisibilityTT: HVAC drain tube is found to be blocked/clogged.
S-S-0003-14_Obso2019-12-20EquipmentTSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE December 20, 2019: This bulletin is no longer applicable and is now…
S-TT-0113-182018-02-06Fuel System, GasolineTSB: In the event that injector seal repair is required on vehicles equipped with a…
S-TT-0113-182018-02-06Fuel System, GasolineTSB: In the event that injector seal repair is required on vehicles equipped with a…
S-SB-0041-132017-12-17Exterior LightingThe rear combination lights on some 2013 ? 2014 model year FR-S vehicles may exhibit…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2014 FR-S take?

5.7 qt of 0W-20 API, per the factory manual.

Does the 2014 FR-S have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the FR-S get?

EPA figures are 24 city / 33 highway / 28 combined mpg.