2015 Scion XB recalls and problems

The 2015 Scion XB has 2 safety recalls and 6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Scion dealer.

Recalls
2
Complaints
6
Crashes / fires
2 / 1
Injuries / deaths
2 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2015 Scion XB vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2015 Scion XB recalls

Recall 19V-005: Air Bags

Reported Jan 9, 2019 · 1,299,448 vehicles affected · Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

Problem: 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 registered in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands or "Zone A." Toyota is also recalling certain 2011-2013 Toyota Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Lexus IS250, IS350, 2011-2016 4Runner, 2011-2015 Scion xB, Lexus IS350C, IS250C, 2011-2014 Toyota Sienna, Lexus IS-F, 2011-2017 Lexus GX460, and 2011-2012 Lexus ES350 vehicles ever registered in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia or "Zone B." Toyota is also recalling certain 2010-2013 Toyota Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Lexus IS350, 2010-2016 4Runner, 2010-2013 Lexus IS250, 2010-2015 Scion xB, Lexus IS350C, IS250C, 2010-2017 Lexus GX460, 2010-2014 Lexus IS-F, and 2010-2012 Lexus ES350 vehicles ever registered in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming or "Zone C." These vehicles are equipped with air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, used as original equipment or replacement equipment (such as after a vehicle crash necessitating replacement of the original air bags), that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.

Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Fix: Toyota will notify owners. Depending on the vehicle model, dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, or replace the air bag assembly. The recall began February 15, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are "Zone A" Toyota: G0P, Lexus: GLG; "Zone B" Toyota: G0R, Lexus GLH; "Zone C" Toyota: H0A, and Lexus: HLA.

Recall 14V-828: Equipment

Reported Dec 30, 2014 · 3,958 vehicles affected · Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC

Problem: 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. The affected vehicles may have accessories installed by SET, such as running boards or other items, that were incorrectly installed. The accessory attaching fasteners were not tightened with the proper torque, possibly causing the accessory to detach from the vehicle.

Risk: Accessories that detach from a vehicle may result in a vehicle crash and/or personal injury.

Fix: SET will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the affected bolts, free of charge. The recall began February 23, 2015. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET's number for this recall is SET-14B.

2015 Scion XB problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Service Brakes2
Power Train1
Vehicle Speed Control1
Electrical System1
Air Bags1
Structure1
Engine1

Most reported parts

  • Structure › Body — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 23,428 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 2015 Scion XB complaints

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

Engine · reported Oct 19, 2021
The car is giving problems in the engine, it's consuming way too mucho oil. I found out that there was a recall this Monday oct 18, 2021, and they told me that I can not participate because my car exceeds the miles limit by 6k miles, which I know, but if I knew that, I would've taken the car to a Toyota Dealer earlier. Is it possible to have it repair by some empathy and understanding of not receiving anything on mail or alert whatsoever. Please I beg for help, it's my only vehicle, the one I go to work to. I will loose my job if this don't get fixed because I can't afford to pay an engine…
Service Brakes · at 40,000 miles · reported Dec 17, 2018
The contact owns a 2015 scion xb. While driving 20 MPH, the vehicle failed to come to a complete stop when the brake pedal was depressed. As a result, the vehicle crashed into another vehicle. The air bags deployed. A police report was filed. There were no injuries sustained. The vehicle was towed to the contact's insurance company to determine the condition of the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 40,000.
Electrical System · at 23,428 miles · reported Oct 29, 2017
Last night we went out. The car was parked at an event for a couple hours, then we were headed for dinner when the dashboard lit up, the power steering went out and the car suddenly lost power. Fortunately we were on a low traveled city street and were able to pull off for safety. If we had been on the freeway, I have no doubt that, in the dark, on a saturday night, this incident would have resulted in injury or worse. The pictures of the wiring are attached. Something had eaten them - these wires, due to another incident, have been confirmed as being the edible ones that are causing so many…
Vehicle Speed Control · at 2,200 miles · reported Feb 6, 2016
Twice my car unexpectedly accelerated. The first time, my car was in reverse, and my foot was on the brake. The engine suddenly revved. I put the car in park and turned it off. The second time, I was in drive with my foot on the brake. The engine suddenly revved. I put the car in park and turned it off. Neither time did my car move. I took the car to the dealership. They found nothing wrong. Because I no longer felt safe, I sold the car back to the dealership. The car had approximately 2,200 miles on it. The car cost about $18,000. The dealer bought it back for $12,000.
Power Train · at 4,872 miles · reported Jul 30, 2015
While driving on a limited access highway at highway speed, the passenger bumped the transmission shift control with his leg, moving the vehicle from automatic mode into manual mode, causing the vehicle to shift into 3rd gear, and causing a corresponding abrupt slowdown of the vehicle without actuation of the brake lights to warn following vehicle of the slowdown. A following vehicle had to brake hard to avoid a collision with my scion xb, while I corrected the situation by shifting the transmission control back into automatic mode. I believe there is an insufficient detente mechanism to…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2015 Scion XB have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2015 Scion XB: 19V-005 (air bags), 14V-828 (equipment). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2015 Scion XB?

Owners report service brakes problems most often (2 reports), followed by power train (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 23,428 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.