Key can come out when not in Park (FR-S and 86 automatics)

Added 2026-10-26 · Updated 2026-10-26

Symptoms

On some automatics with a turn key, the key can be pulled out of the ignition while the shifter is not in Park.

Cause

A wiring connection problem in the ignition key / transmission interlock. It covers 2013-16 Scion FR-S automatics with a turn key built Mar 2012 to Jan 2016 (16V-075) and 2017 Toyota 86 automatics built Jul 1 to Aug 11, 2016 (16V-920). Push-button-start and manual cars are excluded. We did not find a matching BRZ recall.

Fix (summary)

Dealers inspect the interlock wiring connections and correct them for free (Toyota campaign G0E). The car could roll away if the key is pulled while not in Park, so get it checked.

Related build entries

• Check recalls and service bulletins before you modify

Other ZN6/ZC6 problems

• Valve spring recall (2013 BRZ and FR-S)
• Low-pressure fuel pump recall (2018-19)
• Rough idle or stalling on early cars (ECU software)
• Oil seepage from the cam plate, cam carriers or timing cover
• High-pitched chirp or cricket noise from the engine
• Creaking clutch pedal

More for this car

• All Toyota 86 / Subaru BRZ / Scion FR-S (ZN6/ZC6, 2013-2020) fitment answers · ZN6/ZC6 common problems
• Newsletter archive: past issues with every new and corrected entry

Sources

• NHTSA recall record 16V-075 (2013-16 FR-S automatic, key interlock) — NHTSA recalls API (regulatory; read 2026-10-26; full page read)
• NHTSA recall record 16V-920 (2017 Toyota 86 automatic, key interlock) — NHTSA recalls API (regulatory; read 2026-10-26; full page read)
• NHTSA recalls by vehicle (queried for 2013-2020 BRZ, FR-S and 86) — NHTSA recalls API (regulatory; read 2026-10-26; full page read)

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