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2016 Scion FR-S

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2016 FR-S.

Transmission Automatic (S6)

The 2016 Scion FR-S, offered with an automatic transmission and EPA ratings of 24 city, 33 highway, and 28 combined mpg, stands as the most reliable model year in the FR-S's four-year production run, with only three owner complaints—all related to the engine—and three recalls. This marks a dramatic improvement from the 2013 model's 179 complaints, positioning the 2016 as the most dependable choice for researchers examining the model's history.

Model year2016201520142013

Quick specs

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

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
ThermostatSU00311169 alt SU00304960
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.

7.1 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 7.10 sec — 2016 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 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.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity2.1
Brake FluidDOT 3
Clutch FluidSAE J1703 · DOT 3
Differential Gear Oil75W-80 · GL-5 · 75W-90
Differential Gear Oil Capacity2.43 qt
Engine CoolantUse genuine Toyota Blue coolant premixed
Engine Coolant Capacity7.6-7.9

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 HubInstall a new nut and torque to 140.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)600-700 rpm
Ignition Timing5 degrees
Ignition Timing Acceptable Variance10 degrees

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity0.75-1.00 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Standard BCI Group Number55D23L
Standard BCI Cranking Performance430 cca

Service checks

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 1 stages
115 ft. lbs. Step 2: 74 ft. lbs. Step 3: In reverse order; loosen 360 degrees. Step 4: 15 ft. lbs. Step 5: 31 ft. lbs. Step 6: 100 degrees. Step 7: Bolts 1, 2: 100 degrees. Step 8: Bolts 3, 4, 5, 6: 50 degrees. Lightly lubricate new cylinder head bolt, threads and flanges with engine oil.15 ft. lbs

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 miBody Fasteners (torque) · Differential (inspect fluid level) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Floor Mat (inspect) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
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 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) · Transmission Assembly (drain & refill)
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 2016 Scion FR-S caps a generation-wide arc that began with a turbulent 2013 launch year of 179 complaints, four recalls, and 166 TSBs before correcting dramatically. Following a 2014 drop to five complaints, 2015 saw a moderate uptick to fourteen, yet 2016 brought the trend to its lowest point with just three complaints, three recalls, and fifty TSBs—the smallest federal footprint of the four-year run. That year’s sparse grievances are limited to single entries for engine, power train, and fuel/propulsion systems, with zero crash and zero fire complaints recorded, though the data does not specify underlying causes for these isolated reports. Because the 2016 model sits at the bottom of a clear downward trajectory in both complaints and technical service bulletins, it signals the most mature phase of this generation’s production. On the strength of this federal record, the 2016 FR-S is the strongest model year to buy.

3
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
50
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
3
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 3 complaints on record, top 3 components.

Engine1
Power Train1
Fuel/Propulsion System1

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…

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 50 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
S-TT-0117-202020-12-11VisibilityTT: HVAC drain tube is found to be blocked/clogged.
S-TT-0115-182018-02-21EquipmentTSB: Some vehicles may display a 22-digit request code when attempting to perform 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-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

Does the 2016 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.