Scion TC recalls and problems

10 recalls and 693 owner complaints for 12 model years. Pick your year for full details.

Recalls

Complaints

693

Crashes reported

126

Fires reported

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2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005

Scion TC by year

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires	Injuries	Deaths
2016 TC	2	6	1	0	4	0
2015 TC	2	22	4	0	3	0
2014 TC	0	20	6	1	3	0
2013 TC	0	9	2	0	3	0
2012 TC	1	8	1	0	1	0
2011 TC	0	29	1	1	2	0
2010 TC	2	20	2	0	1	0
2009 TC	3	60	15	1	8	1
2008 TC	3	86	15	2	10	1
2007 TC	2	117	21	6	27	9
2006 TC	5	161	33	3	32	5
2005 TC	4	155	25	3	35	2

Most reported Scion TC problems

Problem area	Reports
Visibility	132
Structure	119
Engine	105
Air Bags	88
Unknown or Other	58
Vehicle Speed Control	43
Power Train	29
Service Brakes	24
Tires	24
Electrical System	22

All Scion TC recalls

Recall	Date	Years	Component	Summary
16V-420	Jun 9, 2016	2015–2016	Equipment	Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2016 Toyota Camry and Highlander, 2015-2016 Toyota Tundra, Scion FR-S, and tC vehicles.
16V-236	Apr 22, 2016	2016	Equipment, Tires	Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2016 Toyota Yaris, Rav4, Land Cruiser and 4Runner vehicles, and Scion FR-S, iM, and TC vehicles manufactured January 28, 2016, to March 14, 2016.
15V-228	Apr 17, 2015	2015	Suspension	Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2015 Toyota Scion tC vehicles manufactured December 3, 2014, to January 30, 2015 and equipped with accessory coil springs as part of an…
13V-123	Apr 9, 2013	2012	Equipment	Southeast Toyota is recalling certain model year 2008 and 2010-2013 Toyota Tundra, 2010-2012 Rav4, 2012 Toyota Sequoia, 2010-2011 Toyota Corolla, 2010-2011 Toyota Camry and Camry Hybrid, 2010-2013 Toyota Highlander and…
10V-035	Feb 3, 2010	2005–2010	Equipment	Gulf states toyota is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no.
10V-036	Feb 3, 2010	2006–2010	Equipment	Southeast toyota is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 passenger vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no.
09V-223	Jun 15, 2009	2008–2009	Equipment	Toyota is recalling 27,080 model year 2005 through 2010 passenger cars built from september 1, 2005 to may 4, 2009.
06V-408	Oct 26, 2006	2005–2006	Air Bags	On certain vehicles, the side impact seat-bolster and curtain side airbags may inadvertently deploy.
06V-096	Apr 3, 2006	2005–2006	Air Bags	On certain vehicles, due to improper assembly of the air bag inflator, which is used in the side air bag, the curtain shield air bag, and the knee air bag assembly, some inflators were produced with an insufficient…
05V-483	Oct 18, 2005	2005–2006	Visibility	On certain passenger vehicles equipped with a glass wind deflector, the deflector, if impacted by a projectile, such as road debris, while driving with the wind deflector in the upward-tilted position at highways speeds…

Frequently asked questions

What is the worst year for the Scion TC?

By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2006 Scion TC has the most reports (161). Check the 2006 page for the problems owners describe.

How many recalls does the Scion TC have?

NHTSA lists 10 safety recalls covering Scion TC model years 2005–2010, 2012, 2015–2016.

What are the most common Scion TC problems?

Owners report visibility, structure, engine problems most often.