Complaints by model year
Distinct federal complaints filed against each model year of the Scion TC, to date. Hover a bar for the count. Older years have had longer to accumulate filings; the rankings below correct for that.
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
Highest totals within an 8-year windowAll other years
Model years compared
Ranked from the same federal record on an equal exposure window. Click any year for its full file.
Highest complaint totals
- 2005 Scion TC - 127 complaints in its first 8 years (155 to date)
- 2006 Scion TC - 125 complaints in its first 8 years (161 to date)
- 2007 Scion TC - 86 complaints in its first 8 years (117 to date)
Ranked on distinct complaints filed within eight years of the model year, so old and new years get the same exposure window. Not adjusted for sales volume; a best-selling year files more complaints at the same failure rate.
Lowest totals among mature years
- 2009 Scion TC - 47 complaints in its first 8 years (60 to date)
- 2008 Scion TC - 68 complaints in its first 8 years (86 to date)
- 2007 Scion TC - 86 complaints in its first 8 years (117 to date)
Same eight-year window, among model years old enough to have completed it and with at least 25 complaints in it. Model years before 1990 are excluded because the federal file begins in 1995. A low total is not proof of reliability.
What owners report, all years combined
Every model year
| Model year | Complaints to date | Within 8 years | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Scion TC | 6 | 5 | 2 |
| 2015 Scion TC | 22 | 21 | 2 |
| 2014 Scion TC | 20 | 19 | 0 |
| 2013 Scion TC | 9 | 8 | 0 |
| 2012 Scion TC | 8 | 8 | 1 |
| 2011 Scion TC | 29 | 24 | 0 |
| 2010 Scion TC | 20 | 15 | 2 |
| 2009 Scion TC | 60 | 47 | 3 |
| 2008 Scion TC | 86 | 68 | 3 |
| 2007 Scion TC | 117 | 86 | 2 |
| 2006 Scion TC | 161 | 125 | 5 |
| 2005 Scion TC | 155 | 127 | 4 |
Recall campaigns, all years
Every campaign filed against this model, with the model years it covers. Safety-recall remedies are normally provided at no charge. Under US federal law the mandatory free remedy applies when the vehicle was no more than 15 years old at the time the defect was determined; manufacturers often cover older vehicles voluntarily. Canadian rules differ. Confirm eligibility with the manufacturer using the VIN.
| Campaign | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16V420000 | 2015-2016 | Equipment | Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2016 Toyota Camry and Highlander, 2015-2016 Toyota Tundra, Scion FR-S, and tC vehicles. |
| 16V236000 | 2016 | Tires | Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2016 Toyota Yaris, Rav4, Land Cruiser and 4Runner vehicles, and Scion FR-S, iM, and TC vehicles... |
| 15V228000 | 2015 | Suspension | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2015 Toyota Scion tC vehicles manufactured December 3, 2014, to January 30, 2015 and equipped... |
| 13V123000 | 2012 | 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... |
| 10V036000 | 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. |
| 10V035000 | 2005-2010 | 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. |
| 09V223000 | 2008-2009 | Equipment | TOYOTA IS RECALLING 27,080 MODEL YEAR 2005 THROUGH 2010 PASSENGER CARS BUILT FROM SEPTEMBER 1, 2005 TO MAY 4, 2009. |
| 06V408000 | 2005-2006 | Air Bags | ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE SIDE IMPACT SEAT-BOLSTER AND CURTAIN SIDE AIRBAGS MAY INADVERTENTLY DEPLOY. |
| 06V096000 | 2005-2006 | Air Bags | ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, DUE TO IMPROPER ASSEMBLY OF THE AIR BAG INFLATOR, WHICH IS USED IN THE SIDE AIR BAG, THE CURTAIN SHIELD AIR BAG, AND THE KNEE AIR BAG ASSEMBLY, SOME INFLATORS... |
| 05V483000 | 2005-2006 | Visibility | ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A GLASS WIND DEFLECTOR, THE DEFLECTOR, IF IMPACTED BY A PROJECTILE, SUCH AS ROAD DEBRIS, WHILE DRIVING WITH THE WIND DEFLECTOR IN THE... |