ZN6/ZC6Official recall resource
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Read the official recall notice; opens in a new tabFRS/BRZ/86 · Buyer's guide
2013 FR-S/BRZ Valve-Spring Safety Recall 18V-772 VIN Guide
Certain 2013 Scion FR-S and Subaru BRZ vehicles only; VIN eligibility controls
Official recall resources
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Recall eligibility is determined by VIN. These official documents and manufacturer tools are not seller listings.
ZN6/ZC6Official recall resource
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Check Toyota recall eligibility; opens in a new tabWhat you need to know
The recall covers certain, not all, 2013 FR-S/BRZ vehicles. NHTSA reported 9,467 BRZs and Toyota reported about 25,300 FR-S vehicles in their campaign materials. The official remedy is free for eligible VINs. A model-year match alone does not establish an open recall or incomplete remedy.
OEM numbers
Recall/status page, not a retail part-number page. NHTSA campaign 18V-772Subaru campaign WTY-84Toyota/Scion campaign J02. Remedy is dealer replacement of engine valve springs with improved-design springs for eligible VINs.Supersession
No retail supersession chain. Recall parts and labor are campaign-controlled. Eligibility and completion must be checked by VIN in NHTSA/manufacturer systems.
Fitment
The recall covers certain, not all, 2013 FR-S/BRZ vehicles. NHTSA reported 9,467 BRZs and Toyota reported about 25,300 FR-S vehicles in their campaign materials. The official remedy is free for eligible VINs. A model-year match alone does not establish an open recall or incomplete remedy.
Aftermarket options
No aftermarket substitute is recommended for an open safety recall. Use an authorized Toyota or Subaru dealer and retain the repair order. For a used-car inspection, verify VIN status and service documentation; this page does not diagnose later engine noise or guarantee post-repair condition.
Before you buy
Certain 2013 VINs only. Check NHTSA plus Toyota/Subaru recall systems and confirm with an authorized dealer. Recall completion does not certify the entire engine or replace an independent inspection.
Research and fitment sources
Supersede reviewed 7 unique research sources for this guide. 4 also appear above as a seller or official action and are not repeated here; 3 additional citations follow.
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