2012 Scion TC recalls and problems

The 2012 Scion TC has 1 safety recall and 8 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 2012 Scion TC vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2012 Scion TC recalls

Recall 13V-123: Equipment

Reported Apr 9, 2013 · 7,525 vehicles affected · Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC

Problem: 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 Highlander Hybrid, 2010-2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser, 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser, 2010-2013 Toyota Venza, 2010-2011 Toyota 4Runner, 2010-2013 Toyota Tacoma, 2011-2012 Toyota Sienna, 2012 Toyota Prius, 2013 Scion FR-S, 2011 Scion XD, 2011 Scion XB, and 2012 Scion TC vehicles. These vehicles were sold with labels that were outside the allowable one percent of accuracy of actual weight added. Thus, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) Number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

Risk: An inaccurate label could lead to owners overloading their vehicles and tires. An overloaded vehicle can result in a tire failure which may result in a vehicle crash, personal injury, or property damage.

Fix: Southeast Toyota will notify owners and provide a corrected label with instructions concerning its installation. A small group of the affected vehicles will need additonal remedies which are still being developed. The recall began on May 28, 2013. Owners may contact Southeast Toyota at 1-800-301-6859.

2012 Scion TC problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Visibility	3
Unknown or Other	3
Visibility/Wiper	2
Air Bags	1
Electrical System	1
Structure	1
Service Brakes	1

Most reported parts

Visibility › Sun/Moon Roof Assembly — 3
Structure › Body — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 58,886 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 TC complaints

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

Visibility · at 172,000 miles · reported Jun 18, 2020

I was driving on 60 freeway when my sunroof window exploded/shattered. I'm doing some research and its happening on this make and model frequently. I went to toyota and talked to them regarding if there is recall about it because looks like its a manufacturer defect. I ended up paying for it via my insurance. How can I as a consumer be protected if this a manufacturer defect? It seems they don't have a program about it.

Visibility/Wiper · reported Feb 16, 2017

I was driving to work at 55 MPH. My sunroof was close, air conditioner was on and windows up because it was raining. While driving heard a loud noise thought it was someone that had an impact by other car. When I looked up my sunroof was all of the something gone. I looked in the driveway by my mirror and it was flying like a "freeze biz" for no reason. I try to make a claim with the dealer and they didn't want to cover me. I also made a claim with my insurance company mapfre and told me it wasn't an accident so they didn't cover me. They mvp toyota dealer is charging me $4,359.25 for fixing…

Unknown or Other · at 13,350 miles · reported Jul 24, 2015

On my way home on I-10 there was no traffic near me, windows up sunroof closed AC on, my roommate with me we hear what sounded like a gun shot than a shower of glass. We pulled over to find the glass panel in the roof had shattered there was no impact mark(S) I drove straight to the place I got the car(New) (Philpot motors in nederland tx) where I was told that they had two cars on the lot that did the same thing, but completely refused to do anything about this issue. I called my insur, co. About it and that told me that should be warranty deal. No one had any information to help me, and I…

Visibility · at 58,886 miles · reported Jun 29, 2014

Driving to work in california, partly cloudy, around 60 degrees. All windows up, AC off, sunroof closed and visor shut. I AM driving in the right lane at 65mph when I hear what sounds like a gunshot in my car followed by glass shattering and spraying over my car. I pullover to see that my sunroof had exploded from the inside outward. The whole in my sunroof is about 1ft 6in long and about 8in wide. The glass was shattered all the way around the perimeter of the sunroof and the middle appeared to look like pressure blew out the center. Lucky for me my visor was closed so the glass remains in…

Electrical System · at 31,000 miles · reported Sep 23, 2013

To date, I have had my vehicle repaired three times for the same malfunction. I worked with manufacturing and sales organizations and I have failed to receive substantiation beyond your organization's due diligence that my vehicle is safe for my family. These organizations have failed to diagnose the specific malfunction with my vehicle (Electrical) and subsequently have been gutting my vehicle piece by piece devaluing it.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2012 Scion TC have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2012 Scion TC: 13V-123 (equipment). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

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

Owners report visibility problems most often (3 reports), followed by unknown or other (3). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 58,886 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.