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2015 Scion FR-S

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2015 FR-S.

Transmission Automatic (S6)

The 2015 Scion FR‑S carries a 5.7‑quart oil capacity paired with 0W‑20 API lubricant and is mated to a six‑speed automatic transmission, delivering EPA‑rated 24/33/28 mpg. Its reliability record shows 14 owner complaints and three recalls, a marked improvement from the 179 complaints recorded in the 2013 peak yet still above the 3 complaints logged in the 2016 low point. Thus the 2015 model represents a transitional period in the FR‑S’s reliability history, showing a noticeable drop in complaints while still trailing the best‑year figures.

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
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
Tail / brake / turnTRLYOEM · 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 height50.8 in
Wheelbase101.2 in
Curb weight2758 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
2016Coupe 2.0L F-47.10 sec15.40 sec200 hpRWD
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

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-80 · GL-5 · 75W-90 in the differential, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque the oil drain plug to 29.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2. 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

Brake FluidDOT 3
Differential Gear Oil75W-80 · GL-5 · 75W-90
Differential Gear Oil Capacity2.43-2.50
Engine Oil0W-20 · API
Engine Oil Capacity5.7 qt
Fuel Tank Capacity13.2 gallons
Power Steering FluidEPS

Engine torques

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

Chassis torques

Steering Track (Rod End) Bolts20.0 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub140 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)600-700 rpm
Spark Plug ManufacturerScion
Spark Plug Gap.028 - .032 in
Spark Plug Torque13 ft-lbs
Ignition Timing5 degrees
Ignition Timing Acceptable Variance10 degrees

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity12.00-15.52 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Standard BCI Group Number55D23L
Standard BCI Cranking Performance430 cca

Service checks

Pressure Test20 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief14-18 psi
RPM51-73 @ idle or fuel pump running rpm
Residual Pressure21 min after 5 min , fuel pump off psi
Engine Compression167-245 PSI. 29 maximum variation psi.
Engine Compressionpsi 167-254 max variation 29 psi
Intake Valve Lash0.0039-0.0059 in
Exhaust Valve Lash0.0078-0.0094 in

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront: 19; Rear: 19 /
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 59; Rear: 49 /; Front: 59 Replace; Rear: 49 Replace
ABS Sensor Torque8.5 / NS
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.059; Rear: 0.059 in
Minimum Shoe Thickness0.059 in
Solid Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementRear: .335
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront: .866; Rear: .650
Maximum Rotor RunoutFront: .002; Rear: .002

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 3 stages

Prep Do not reuse old bolts. Coat new bolts with the specified engine oil.

124.0 ft. lbs.24 ft. lbs
290 degrees90 degrees
390 degrees90 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 Master Cylinder (inspect fluid level)
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 2015 Scion FR‑S sits in the middle of a clear decline in federal complaints and recalls across the 20132016 period, dropping from 179 complaints in 2013 to just 14 in 2015, while recalls fell from 4 to 3. Investigations and TSBS counts also fell steadily, with TSBS falling from 166 in 2013 to 74 in 2015. The primary complaint categories for 2015—Engine (4), Power Train (2), Unknown Or Other (2), and Steering (1)—reflect a modest spread of issues, and the single crash and fire complaint indicate a low severity profile. Compared to the 2014 spike of 5 complaints and 2 recalls, the 2015 year shows a further improvement, and the trend continues into 2016 with only 3 complaints. In light of these figures, the 2015 FR‑S appears to be a relatively reliable model year, making it a solid choice for a used purchase.

3
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
74
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
14
Owner complaints
1 involved a crash · 1 a fire
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 14 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Engine4
Power Train2
Unknown Or Other2
Steering1
Electrical System,Engine1
Service Brakes1
Seat Belts1
Air Bags,Service Brakes1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 3 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

16V420000Equipment:Other:LabelsReported 09/06/2016

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… Remedy: 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…

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…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 74 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-TT-0116-192018-01-03EquipmentTT: In certain cases of leaking air conditioning systems, the root cause of the leak is…

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 2015 FR-S take?

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

Does the 2015 FR-S have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 3 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.