Scion TC problems by model year

Updated Oct 10, 2026 from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 47 owner complaints and 6 recalls on file for the Scion TC (2005–2016).

Complaints: 47
Recalls: 6
Model years: 12
Worst year: —

Complaints by model year

NHTSA complaints per Scion TC model year. Click a bar for details.

Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.

Every Scion TC model year

Year	Complaints	Crashes	Fires	Injuries	Recalls	Top problem
2016 TC	3	0	0	0	2	Brakes
2015 TC	10	1	0	0	2	Transmission & Drivetrain
2014 TC	6	3	1	2	0	Brakes
2013 TC	2	0	0	0	0	Brakes
2012 TC	2	0	0	0	1	Brakes
2011 TC	5	0	0	0	0	Brakes
2010 TC	4	0	0	0	2	Engine
2009 TC	7	1	0	0	2	Engine
2008 TC	1	0	0	0	2	Engine
2007 TC	2	1	0	0	2	Driver Assistance & Safety Tech
2006 TC	2	0	0	0	2	Body & Structure
2005 TC	3	1	0	0	1	Engine

Most common Scion TC problem areas (all years)

Engine
14 complaints
Brakes
10 complaints
Transmission & Drivetrain
7 complaints
Electrical System
6 complaints
Airbags
4 complaints
Visibility & Wipers
4 complaints
Suspension
3 complaints
Lighting
2 complaints
Wheels & Tires
2 complaints
Steering
1 complaints

Complaint trend

Complaints about the Scion TC received by NHTSA each month.

Scion TC recalls

Recall 16V420000Jun 9, 20164,253 vehiclesModel years 2015–2016
Risk: An incorrect label may lead an owner to overload the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recall 16V236000Apr 22, 201694 vehiclesModel years 2016
Risk: An incorrect label may result in the vehicle being overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recall 15V228000Apr 17, 2015114 vehiclesModel years 2015
Risk: If the rear suspension components were not properly tightened, the rear suspension arms may detach, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recall 13V123000Apr 9, 20137,525 vehiclesModel years 2012
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.
Recall 10V035000Feb 3, 2010271,417 vehiclesModel years 2005–2010
Risk: This does not meet the standard requirements.
Recall 10V036000Feb 3, 2010153,418 vehiclesModel years 2006–2010
Risk: A driver may overload a vehicle which may increase the risk of a crash.

Other Scion models

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology