There are no safety recalls for the 2011 Scion TC, but owners have filed 29 complaints with NHTSA.
2011 Scion TC problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 6 | |
| Visibility | 4 | |
| Service Brakes | 4 | |
| Structure | 3 | |
| Power Train | 3 | |
| Air Bags | 2 | |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | |
| Engine | 2 | |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | |
| Visibility/Wiper | 2 | |
| Tires | 1 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | |
Most reported parts
- Visibility › Sun/Moon Roof Assembly — 3
- Structure › Body — 2
- Electrical System › Instrument Panel › Speedometer/Odometer — 1
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 29,000 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 2011 Scion TC complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Electrical System · at 183,000 miles · reported Dec 1, 2025
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2011 Scion TC. The contact stated that the vehicle was advertised on Facebook Market place with 183,000 miles. The contact stated that while purchasing the vehicle, it was discovered that the odometer displayed 118,000. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the seller informed the contact that he had discovered there was a mileage discrepancy upon retrieving the Carfax report after purchasing the vehicle from the previous owner. The contact stated that based on the Carfax report, the mileage was 173,822 on February 6, 2024, but the…
Service Brakes · reported Jan 21, 2023
Why did the dealer tell me this recall is not associated with my vin when I keep getting recall UNADDREESSED notices for my vehicle? This is a safety reason and a complete disconnect between dealerships and Toyota manufacture. I need this addressed immediately!
Visibility/Wiper · at 2 miles · reported Oct 18, 2020
Bought this car for my 16 yo. He was driving home last evening with his 9yo brother in the car and they heard a loud pop. He pulled over to investigate the noise and discovered that his sunroof glass had shattered. Thankfully the inner shade was closed. No sign of impact from any type of object and no known prior damage to the sunroof. Just spontaneously shattered while driving down a straight road. Thank goodness my kids were not injured or covered in glass shards from this and it did not cause an accident as the car was in motion at the time.
Exterior Lighting · at 61,100 miles · reported Jun 5, 2020
It's 2020 and I just bought a 2011 scion tc. I took it to an inspection station in the state of maryland so I can have I registered in maryland. My vehicle failed the inspection because it does not have 2 rear reverse lights, it only has one on the driver's side. The passenger side does not have a port or wires for a reverse lights.
Service Brakes · at 15 miles · reported Apr 26, 2020
I just recently bought 2011 scion tc about 3 months ago. Everything was going great and running smooth, then I had to start pushing the brake to the floor, as if it wasnt working. Then one day I was driving and I was turning into a parking lot and as doing so I hit the brakes and I burnt some rubber but basically the front locked up on me and I drifted my back end in, that's when I realized that I wasnt getting my brakes at they're full potential. So I looked under my car after it had been sitting for around 2 hours, I came back to find that I had leaking oil or something under both front…
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2011 Scion TC have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2011 Scion TC as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2011 Scion TC?
Owners report exterior lighting problems most often (6 reports), followed by visibility (4). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 29,000 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.