Scion XB problems by model year

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 48 owner complaints and 11 recalls on file for the Scion XB (2005–2015).

Complaints
48
Recalls
11
Model years
11
Worst year
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Complaints by model year

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NHTSA complaints per Scion XB 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 XB model year

YearComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesRecallsTop problem
2015 XB10002Engine
2014 XB31002Engine
2013 XB90102Engine
2012 XB70003Engine
2011 XB30005Body & Structure
2010 XB70107Engine
2009 XB70018Body & Structure
2008 XB30006Electrical System
2007 XB00001—
2006 XB54032Steering
2005 XB32081Airbags

Most common Scion XB problem areas (all years)

  • Engine
    18 complaints
  • Brakes
    7 complaints
  • Electrical System
    7 complaints
  • Body & Structure
    6 complaints
  • Airbags
    5 complaints
  • Steering
    4 complaints
  • Wheels & Tires
    3 complaints
  • Suspension
    2 complaints
  • Seats & Seat Belts
    1 complaints
  • Acceleration & Cruise Control
    1 complaints

Complaint trend

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Complaints about the Scion XB received by NHTSA each month.

Scion XB recalls

  • Recall 19V741000Oct 17, 2019928,220 vehiclesModel years 2008–2012

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

  • Recall 19V005000Jan 9, 20191,299,448 vehiclesModel years 2010–2015

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

  • Recall 18V024000Jan 9, 2018628,018 vehiclesModel years 2009–2013

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

  • Recall 17V006000Jan 9, 2017577,875 vehiclesModel years 2008–2012

    Risk: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

  • Recall 16V340000May 23, 20161,754,517 vehiclesModel years 2008–2011

    Risk: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

  • Recall 15V689000Oct 22, 20151,814,284 vehiclesModel years 2009–2011

    Risk: If the sliding electrical contacts are not protected by lubricant, debris and moisture that get into the switch may cause a short circuit and the switch assembly may overheat and melt, increasing the risk of a fire.

  • Recall 14V828000Dec 30, 20143,958 vehiclesModel years 2014–2015

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

  • Recall 13V123000Apr 9, 20137,525 vehiclesModel years 2011

    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 12V491000Oct 10, 20122,519,424 vehiclesModel years 2008–2009

    Risk: If the switch overheats, it may melt, possibly resulting in a fire.

  • 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