Toyota 86 / Subaru BRZ / Scion FR-S (ZN6/ZC6, 2013-2020): First steps mods
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What are the best first steps mods for the Toyota 86 / Subaru BRZ / Scion FR-S (ZN6/ZC6, 2013-2020)?
It depends on the car’s condition and how you use it. These are the 1 first steps build entry we have sourced for this car: Check recalls and service bulletins before you modify (Confirmed). Each lists caveats, related problems and sources so you can match it to your goal.
Check recalls and service bulletins before you modify Confirmed
Before spending on parts, run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup. The 2013 valve-spring recall and the 2018-19 fuel-pump recall can both stall the car, and older FR-S and 86 automatics have a key-interlock recall. Dealers also have bulletins for oil seepage, a harmless DI-pump chirp and a creaky clutch pedal, which are worth raising while the car is in for recall work.
Caveats: Recall eligibility is by VIN and build date, not just model year. Bulletins are not free repairs outside warranty.
Related issues: Valve spring recall (2013 BRZ and FR-S), Low-pressure fuel pump recall (2018-19), Key can come out when not in Park (FR-S and 86 automatics), Oil seepage from the cam plate, cam carriers or timing cover, High-pitched chirp or cricket noise from the engine, Creaking clutch pedal
Sources (6)
- Part 573 Safety Recall Report 18V-772 (valve springs) — Manufacturer filing hosted by NHTSA (regulatory; read 2026-10-26; full page read)
- Part 573 Safety Recall Report 21V-587 (low-pressure fuel pump) — Manufacturer filing hosted by NHTSA (regulatory; read 2026-10-26; full page read)
- NHTSA recall record 16V-075 (2013-16 FR-S automatic, key interlock) — NHTSA recalls API (regulatory; read 2026-10-26; full page read)
- Subaru service bulletin 02-136-12R: Oil Seepage Diagnosis and Repair Procedures (2013-20MY BRZ; rev. 06/29/23) — Subaru of America (bulletin hosted by NHTSA) (mfr spec; read 2026-10-26; full page read)
- Subaru service bulletin 09-54-12R: High-Pitched Chirp, Squeak or Cricket Sound from the Engine (2013-19MY BRZ; rev. 11/16/18) — Subaru of America (bulletin hosted by NHTSA) (mfr spec; read 2026-10-26; full page read)
- Subaru service bulletin 12-190-15R: Elimination of Creaking Sound from Clutch Pedal Assembly (2013-16MY BRZ, 2015-16 WRX/STI) — Subaru of America (bulletin hosted by NHTSA) (mfr spec; read 2026-10-26; full page read)
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- Newsletter archive: past issues with every new and corrected entry
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