2012 Scion IQ recalls and problems

The 2012 Scion IQ has 1 safety recall and 17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Scion dealer.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes / fires

4 / 0

Injuries / deaths

3 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2012 Scion IQ vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2012 Scion IQ recalls

Recall 12V-528: Air Bags

Reported Nov 8, 2012 · 11,153 vehicles affected · Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

Problem: Toyota is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Scion IQ vehicles manufactured July 31, 2011, through October 12, 2012. The cable for the Occupant Classification System (OCS) may become damaged when sliding the passenger seat forward or backward.

Risk: If the cable for the OCS becomes damaged, the front passenger airbags may not deploy or they may deploy inappropriately for the passenger's size and position. This could increase the risk of personal injury during the event of a vehicle crash necessitating airbag deployment.

Fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will install a protective cover on the OCS weight sensor cable. The recall began on December 20, 2013. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.

2012 Scion IQ problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Structure	6
Air Bags	4
Engine	4
Unknown or Other	3
Vehicle Speed Control	2
Steering	1
Power Train	1
Exterior Lighting	1
Seat Belts	1

Most reported parts

Structure › Body — 6

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 30,000 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2012 Scion IQ complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Air Bags · reported Oct 14, 2023

have a 2013 Scion IQ (auto/cvt). I had the 'check engine' and 'trac control' lights come on a few years ago.. I was driving on city streets. All I noticed was that the car didn't respond as it should when I gave it gas. ( nothing drastic ) I ran the codes. It said the gas pedal was the problem. I removed the pedal assembly. (it's easier to unplug it that way. I unplugged it and looked at the inside of the plug. All looked fine. Plugged the pedal back in and all was good then. (I'm sure I avoided a $500 bill ) Same problem just occurred a few years later. I didn't bother running the codes. I…

Air Bags · at 75,189 miles · reported Aug 3, 2023

The contact owns a 2012 Scion iQ. The contact stated that while driving at 45 MPH, another vehicle made a left turn, causing the contact to crash into the other vehicle; however, no air bags deployed. The contact was injured on her back and received medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to the tow yard. The vehicle was deemed totaled by the insurance company. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 75,189.

Vehicle Speed Control · at 160,000 miles · reported Jul 8, 2020

I got into 2 accidents in 3 days while parking into or out of a parking space. The first accident 07/04/2020, my car was parked in a parking lot. I placed the car in reverse and suddenly it accelerated and the brakes failed to work. My vehicle only stopped after crashing into the car behind me. The second accident happen 7/7/2020 while pulling forward into a parking space, the car suddenly accelerated and brakes failed to work again. I crashed into a cement pole which stopped my vehicle. I couldn't figure out why these 2 dangerous accidents occurred? My vehicle was just repaired over a week bc…

Structure · reported Mar 1, 2020

Paint is coming off of car in different places & to much oil consumption even after changing EGR value have to add oil to often.

Structure · at 43,000 miles · reported Jan 31, 2019

The paint is peeling off the entire car. The body shop said it is a factory defect. A quick internet search shows that this is a wide spread issue for this year, make, model & color. Why won't toyota do anything about it?

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2012 Scion IQ have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2012 Scion IQ: 12V-528 (air bags). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2012 Scion IQ?

Owners report structure problems most often (6 reports), followed by air bags (4). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 30,000 miles.

Are Scion recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Scion dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.