There are no safety recalls for the 2014 Scion TC, but owners have filed 20 complaints with NHTSA.
2014 Scion TC problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Unknown or Other | 8 | |
| Service Brakes | 8 | |
| Electrical System | 4 | |
| Air Bags | 3 | |
| Steering | 2 | |
| Suspension | 2 | |
| Wheels | 2 | |
| Structure | 1 | |
| Visibility | 1 | |
| Traction Control System | 1 | |
| Electronic Stability Control (ESC) | 1 | |
Most reported parts
- Structure › Body — 1
- Visibility › Sun/Moon Roof Assembly — 1
- Electrical System › Wiring — 1
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 53,000 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 2014 Scion TC complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Unknown or Other · reported Sep 29, 2025
Vehicle is not available for inspection upon request due to the vehicle being in an accident. As a result from the accident, the vehicle was a complete loss and beyond the point of repair. Without pulling the vehicle computer for operation list before accident occurred, it is specifically unknown what component or system failed and or malfunctioned. looking at pictures taken the night of and days after it seems like it was a steering/suspension, or possible wheel malfunction that was unable to keep the car under and in control to be brought to a full stop before the point of impact and…
Unknown or Other · reported Jul 13, 2022
On several occasions the housing around the air conditioner fills with water from condensation, the drainage tube is narrow and clogs, which causes the water to drip out of the housing and into the passenger side interior where it swamps the carpeting from front to back. I know AC normally does not qualify as a safety concern but to my understanding there is electric wiring that runs under the carpet that is certainly not designed to be under an inch of water and then there is the potential for harmful mold to develop from the wet carpet. The dealer will charge to clear the clog but they have…
Service Brakes · at 123,100 miles · reported Apr 22, 2021
The contact owns a 2014 scion tc. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 18e091000 (Service brakes, hydraulic). The contact was driving at 20 MPH, when he depressed the brake pedal but it failed to respond, which resulted in him rear-ending the vehicle in front. No medical treatment was required. A police report was filed. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 123,100.
Service Brakes · at 80,000 miles · reported Mar 6, 2020
I was driving on highway 522 going 60mph at 11:30pm. The highway was smooth and had no bumps then randomly the wheel on the rear passenger side broke off the car and went flying. Police officers and state troopers looked for the wheel and they couldn't find it. Luckily I remembered in drivers ed that when a tire blows out (Even though this situation is a little different) you firmly hold onto the steering wheel and hold it straight. The car then straightened out and stopped once I ran into the railing.
Unknown or Other · at 54,157 miles · reported May 18, 2019
I had an incident of spontaneous glass breakage of the moonroof on my 2014 scion tc. The vehicle was stationary. I was in a parked in a parking lot with the ignition off. I heard a loud explosion sound similar to the sound of a gun shot. The sound came from the glass moonroof located behind the sunroof exploding/shattering. I was not driving and there was no impact that occurred. The event was spontaneous and happened out of nowhere. Being that I was stationary the glass in the middle did not immediately fall in and the outside edges had shattered and where forcefully thrown on to the car and…
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2014 Scion TC have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2014 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 2014 Scion TC?
Owners report unknown or other problems most often (8 reports), followed by service brakes (8). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 53,000 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.