2013 Scion IQ recalls and problems

The 2013 Scion IQ has 1 safety recall and 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Scion dealer.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes / fires

1 / 0

Injuries / deaths

1 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2013 Scion IQ vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2013 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.

2013 Scion IQ problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Engine	5
Air Bags	1
Structure	1
Steering	1

Most reported parts

Structure › Body — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 40,800 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 2013 Scion IQ complaints

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

Engine · at 40,800 miles · reported Oct 27, 2020

Rough idle and engine shutting off while driving. Vehicle is at toyota dealer and diagnostic has been performed. Dealer has determined the cause to be internal carbon deposit in the combustion chambers. Toyota is refusing to cover the repair in their warranty enhancement program zg8 because my VIN wasn't part of the original creation for the program zg8. This is an extremely dangerous issue due to the fact that my engine is unexpectedly shutting off while driving. My vehicle only has 41063 miles on the engine and unfortunately for me the 5 years or 60,000 miles new vehile limited warranty has…

Engine · at 24,250 miles · reported Apr 29, 2019

Recalled for possibility of a valve spring breaking potentially causing the engine to stop working while under driving conditions. Recall notice indicated that the time for repairs was approximately 2 days and this was confirmed by the service department at valdosta toyota when the vehicle was scheduled for repairs. The vehicle was taken tio the dealership on 3-31-19 and dropped off. It was finally finished and picked up on 4-20-19. The reasons that we were given by the dealership for it taking so long for the repairs was that the technician doing the repairs was continually not at work.…

Engine · at 86,000 miles · reported Mar 11, 2018

Excessive oil consumption, starting at 86k miles. Using 7 quarts of oil every 3,000 miles, with a starting capacity of 3.8 quarts. This means I'm doing 2 complete oil changes every 3k miles. Toyota dealership said it was normal for that car to use so much oil. Oil light came on about half way through my last oil change (1700 miles) check the dip stick and it was completely dry.

Air Bags · at 1,758 miles · reported Mar 21, 2014

(See seattle police) inc.# [xxx]) I was crossing dexter ave. N. To make a left turn at crockett st. Immediately I struck a ford explorer going n/b on dexter which had just pulled from the curb about 100' away. My car sustained front end damage and was declared a total wreck. The right front of the explorer sustained unknown damage which was repaired. I sustained four broken ribs and chest injuries (Hospital costs $18k+. Concerned about safety, I purchased the small car primarily because I was told it had 11 air bags and would be safe in an accident. No airbags deployed in the accident. My…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2013 Scion IQ have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2013 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 2013 Scion IQ?

Owners report engine problems most often (5 reports), followed by air bags (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 40,800 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.