Scion XB recalls and problems
15 recalls and 1,049 owner complaints for 12 model years. Pick your year for full details.
Recalls
15
Complaints
1,049
Crashes reported
102
Fires reported
21
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Scion XB by year
Most reported Scion XB problems
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 341 | |
| Visibility | 218 | |
| Structure | 93 | |
| Engine | 86 | |
| Electrical System | 85 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 73 | |
| Steering | 47 | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 45 | |
| Service Brakes | 35 | |
| Unknown or Other | 24 |
All Scion XB recalls
| Recall | Date | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19V-741 | Oct 17, 2019 | 2008–2012 | Air Bags | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2010-2016 4Runner, 2003-2006 Tundra, 2003-2013 Corolla, 2009-2010 Corolla Matrix, 2004-2005 RAV4, 2002-2007 Sequoia, 2011-2013 Sienna, 2008-2012… |
| 19V-005 | Jan 9, 2019 | 2010–2015 | Air Bags | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Toyota 4Runner, 2014-2015 Scion xB, Lexus IS350C, IS250C, 2014 Toyota Sienna, Lexus IS-F, and 2014-2017 Lexus GX460 vehicles sold, or ever… |
| 18V-024 | Jan 9, 2018 | 2009–2010, 2013 | Air Bags | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2013 Scion xB, Toyota Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Sienna, 4Runner, Lexus IS250, IS350, IS250C, IS350C, IS-F, and GX460 vehicles sold, ever registered… |
| 17V-006 | Jan 9, 2017 | 2008–2009, 2012 | Air Bags | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2012 Toyota 4Runner, Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Sienna, Yaris, Scion xB, Lexus ES350, GX460, IS-F, IS250, IS350, IS250C, IS350C, and Lexus LFA vehicles… |
| 16V-340 | May 23, 2016 | 2008–2011 | Air Bags | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 Scion xB and Lexus IS F, 2009-2011 Toyota Corolla and Corolla Matrix, 2006-2011 Toyota Yaris, Lexus IS250 and Lexus IS350… |
| 15V-689 | Oct 22, 2015 | 2009–2011 | Visibility | Toyota Motor Company (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Tundra, Sequoia, Corolla, Corolla Matrix and Scion xB, 2008-2011 Highlander and Highlander Hybrid, 2007 Camry and Camry Hybrid, 2009 Camry and Camry… |
| 14V-828 | Dec 30, 2014 | 2014–2015 | Equipment | Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Toyota 4Runner, Tacoma, FJ Cruiser, Land Cruiser, RAV4, Scion FRS, and XB vehicles. |
| 13V-123 | Apr 9, 2013 | 2011 | 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… |
| 12V-491 | Oct 10, 2012 | 2008–2009 | Visibility | Toyota is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 Camry, Camry Hybrid, RAV4, Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Tundra, Sequoia, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Yaris, Scion xB, Scion xD and Pontiac Vibe vehicles. |
| 10V-035 | Feb 3, 2010 | 2005–2006, 2008–2010 | 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 | 2006, 2008–2009 | Equipment | Toyota is recalling 27,080 model year 2005 through 2010 passenger cars built from september 1, 2005 to may 4, 2009. |
| 08V-451 | Sep 5, 2008 | 2008–2009 | Structure | Southeast toyota is recalling 67 my 2008-2009 scion xb vehicles equipped with the sports grill option and also several radiator grills sold as parts. |
| 07V-048 | Feb 12, 2007 | 2006–2007 | Vehicle Speed Control | Certain rostra precision controls' speed controls may have a faulty module. |
| 07V-030 | Feb 1, 2007 | 2006–2007 | Vehicle Speed Control | Certain rostra precision controls' speed controls may have a faulty module. |
Frequently asked questions
What is the worst year for the Scion XB?
By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2008 Scion XB has the most reports (339). Check the 2008 page for the problems owners describe.
How many recalls does the Scion XB have?
NHTSA lists 15 safety recalls covering Scion XB model years 2005–2015.
What are the most common Scion XB problems?
Owners report air bags, visibility, structure problems most often.