2005 SCION TC
4 recalls, 203 complaints - 96 TSBs
10V035000 Feb 3, 2010
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Defect Description
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. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE SOLD BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 1, 2005 AND JUNE 2, 2008 WITHOUT THE REQUISITE LOAD CARRYING CAPA... Read more
Consequence
THIS DOES NOT MEET THE STANDARD REQUIREMENTS.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL MAIL TO CONSUMERS THE CORRECTED LABEL OR THE CUSTOMER WILL HAVE THE OPTION FOR DEALERS TO INSTALL THE LABEL FREE OF CHARGE. DEALERS WILL ALSO CORRECT THE OWNER'S MANUAL. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 27, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GULF STATES TOYOTA AT 713-580-3300.
06V408000 Oct 26, 2006
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE SIDE IMPACT SEAT-BOLSTER AND CURTAIN SIDE AIRBAGS MAY INADVERTENTLY DEPLOY. THIS CONDITION CAN OCCUR IF THE DOOR FOR THAT SIDE OF THE VEHICLE IS CLOSED WITH A HIGH RATE OF FORCE WHILE THE VEHICLE'S IGNITION IS IN THE "ON" POSITION OR WITHIN 90 SECONDS OF TURNING THE IGNITIO... Read more
Consequence
IF THE SIDE IMPACT SEAT-BOLSTER AND CURTAIN SIDE AIRBAGS INADVERTENTLY DEPLOY, THEY COULD CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY IF AN OCCUPANT IS SEATED ON THE SAME SIDE OF THE VEHICLE AS THE DOOR THAT IS CLOSED WITH A HIGH RATE OF FORCE. UNTIL THE REPAIR HAS BEEN PERFORMED, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT A MINIMAL FORCE/... Read more
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TWO SIDE IMPACT AIRBAG SENSORS AND INSTALL A URETHANE PAD IN THE FRONT DOORS, IF NECESSARY, FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 6, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-866-548-1851.
06V096000 Apr 3, 2006
AIR BAGS
Defect Description
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 WERE PRODUCED WITH AN INSUFFICIENT AMOUNT OF THE HEATING AGENTS NECESSARY FOR PROPER AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT. IN THIS CONDIT... Read more
Consequence
THIS MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE OCCUPANT IN THE INVOLVED SEATING POSITION IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SPECIFIC SRS AIR BAG. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 6, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-888-270-9371, SCION AT 1-866-548-1851, OR LEXUS AT 1-800-255-3987.
05V483000 Oct 18, 2005
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
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 UPWARD-TILTED POSITION AT HIGHWAYS SPEEDS, MAY SHATTER AND SEPARATE FROM THE FRAME.
Consequence
PIECES OF THE WIND DEFLECTOR GLASS MAY SEPARATE FROM THE FRAME AND FALL UPON THE VEHICLE OCCUPANTS CAUSING DRIVER DISTRACTION AND/OR INJURY.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A PROTECTIVE LAMINATE TO THE WIND DEFLECTOR TO PREVENT PIECES OF GLASS FROM SEPARATING FROM THE WIND DEFLECTOR FRAME. THE RECALL BEGAN OCTOBER 27, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-866-707-2466.
Complaint Statistics
203 total complaints
34 crashes 4 fires 40 injuries 3 deaths
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY | 32 |
| AIR BAGS | 15 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 15 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 12 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 7 |
| VISIBILITY | 7 |
| TIRES | 7 |
| ENGINE | 7 |
| STRUCTURE | 6 |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD | 5 |
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Sep 10, 2025
Incident date: Sep 7, 2025
took in truck for limited service campaign. Toyota understood toe angle sett premature wear on outside shoulders of the tires. Authorized toyota dealer adjusted front wheel ali based on toyota s inspection criteria, replaced two tires and completed alignment. Alignment failed to resolve problem. Af... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Jun 6, 2023
Incident date: Jun 12, 2019
Started with check engine light for cylinder 5 misfire and engine was running rough with loss of power. Took the truck to dealer and dealer reports compression loss as reason for engine failure. After doing some research there appears to be a major issue with the same engine (2.7 ecoboost) of the sa... Read more
AIR BAGS
Nov 15, 2021
Incident date: Nov 6, 2021
1. I believe my airbags deployed pre-maturely with a soft impact to another vehicle. There was no damage to the other vehicle and no police report needed to be filed. There is a minor damage to my front bumper. 2. The airbags inflated on me, but no medical attention was required. 3. I have not... Read more
Crash
AIR BAGS
Dec 13, 2019
Incident date: Oct 3, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2005 SCION TC. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS ACCELERATING FROM A TRAFFIC LIGHT, HER VEHICLE WAS T-BONED BY ANOTHER VEHICLE THAT RAN A RED LIGHT. THE ENTIRE DRIVER'S SIDE OF THE VEHICLE WAS SMASHED IN AND THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE SIDE CURTAIN AIR BAGS AND D... Read more
Crash
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Sep 4, 2019
Incident date: Sep 4, 2019
GLASS ROOF SHATTERED UNPROVOKED
AIR BAGS
Jul 25, 2019
Incident date: May 18, 2018
TAKATA RECALL?? AIRBAGS FAILED, DURING ACCIDENT. AFTER BEING CUTOFF AND GOING DOWN ROUTE X. LOST CONTROL HIDING CONCRETE. CAR FLIPPED, WAS DRAGGED A FEW FEET'S - NO AIRBAGS. PASSENGER STILL HAS ANXIETY WHEN GETTING INTO VEHICLES-THE ONE THING YOU'D THINK WOULD RESPOND DIDN'T. HOW DO WE EVER GET T... Read more
Crash
2 injured
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jul 14, 2019
Incident date: Jul 11, 2019
I PURCHASED A RED 2005 SCION TC FOR MY DAUGHTER IN FEBRUARY, 2019 FROM TOYOTA AUTO NATION IN DAVIE, FL. THEY HAD IT PRICED IN GOOD CONDITION, SO I EXPECTED TO GET SOME USE OUT OF IT. I PAID ALMOST $6,000. MONTH LATER IT OVERHEATED ON THE HIGHWAY (595) AND MY DAUGHTER HAD TO PULL OVER LATE AT NIGHT... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Jul 14, 2019
Incident date: Jul 11, 2019
I PURCHASED A RED 2005 SCION TC FOR MY DAUGHTER IN FEBRUARY, 2019 FROM TOYOTA AUTO NATION IN DAVIE, FL. THEY HAD IT PRICED IN GOOD CONDITION, SO I EXPECTED TO GET SOME USE OUT OF IT. I PAID ALMOST $6,000. MONTH LATER IT OVERHEATED ON THE HIGHWAY (595) AND MY DAUGHTER HAD TO PULL OVER LATE AT NIGHT... Read more
ENGINE
Jul 14, 2019
Incident date: Jul 11, 2019
I PURCHASED A RED 2005 SCION TC FOR MY DAUGHTER IN FEBRUARY, 2019 FROM TOYOTA AUTO NATION IN DAVIE, FL. THEY HAD IT PRICED IN GOOD CONDITION, SO I EXPECTED TO GET SOME USE OUT OF IT. I PAID ALMOST $6,000. MONTH LATER IT OVERHEATED ON THE HIGHWAY (595) AND MY DAUGHTER HAD TO PULL OVER LATE AT NIGHT... Read more
POWER TRAIN
May 29, 2019
Incident date: May 24, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 SCION TC. WHILE THE DRIVER WAS AT A STOP LIGHT, THE CLUTCH PEDAL FAILED AND TRAVELED TO THE FLOORBOARD. PRIOR TO THE FAILURE, THE CLUTCH PEDAL WAS STICKING. THE DRIVER HAD TO PULL THE CLUTCH PEDAL UP WITH HER LEFT FOOT. THE VEHICLE WAS PUSHED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD... Read more
ENGINE
Nov 30, 2018
Incident date: Nov 2, 2018
THE CAR BURNS AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF OIL AND ONLY HAS 163000 MILES.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Nov 27, 2018
Incident date: Nov 24, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2005 SCION TC. WHEN THE CONTACT ENTERED THE VEHICLE, SHE NOTICED A FLICKERING LIGHT AND SMOKE COMING FROM THE CONSOLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CONSOLE AND ROOF OF THE VEHICLE WERE MELTED. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED AND DETERMINED THAT THERE WAS AN ELECTRICAL FIRE. A P... Read more
Fire
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Apr 27, 2018
Incident date: Oct 20, 2017
THE FRAME AND EVERY METAL COMPONENT ON THE UNDERNEATH OF THE CAR INCLUDING THE FRAME RUSTS TERRIBLY. THE REST IS COMPLETELY CORRODING AWAY AND BREAKING OFF. EVEN TH METAL STRAP HOLDING MY GAS TANK ON IS COMPLETELY RUSTED AND IF I PUT N PRESSURE IT CHIPS AWAY. I DIDN'T NOTICE THIS UNTIL I WENT TO ... Read more
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Sep 12, 2017
Incident date: Sep 8, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 SCION TC. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, A BOOMING SOUND WAS HEARD OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE. AFTER STOPPING THE VEHICLE, THE DRIVER DISCOVERED THAT THE GLASS AIR DEFECTOR HAD SHATTERED. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACT... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Aug 8, 2017
Incident date: Aug 5, 2017
MY DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING HOME FROM INDIANA ON THE INTERSTATE WHEN HER MOON ROOF OVER THE BACK SEAT BLEW UP. SHE WAS TRAVELING AT AROUND 72 MPH WHEN SHE HEARD AN EXPLOSION. THANK GOD THERE WERE NO CARS IMMEDIATELY TO HER SIDE AS SHE SWERVED BUT MANAGED TO KEEP CONTROL OF THE CAR. SHE HAD TO CONTINU... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Aug 8, 2017
Incident date: Aug 5, 2017
WHILE DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE 8/5/17, AT APPROX. 70-75 MPH, THE REAR MOON ROOF EXPLODED IN MY DAUGHTERS CAR! THERE WAS A LOUD EXPLOSION LIKE THE CAR HAD BEEN SHOT AT. SHE WAS ABLE TO KEEP CONTROL OF THE CAR AND THEN AFTER LOOKING AROUND AT ALL THE SIDE WINDOWS, THE PASSENGER NOTICED THAT THE MOON... Read more
AIR BAGS
Aug 5, 2017
Incident date: Aug 2, 2017
TAKOTA RECALL. I WAS RECENTLY IN A POTENTIALLY FATAL ACCIDENT AND MY AIRBAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY AND I HIT MY HEAD ON THE STEERING WHEEL PRETTY HARD. I WAS ON THE HIGHWAY AND A DEER BOLTED OUT IN FRONT OF MY CAR AND MY INITIAL REACTION WAS TO AVOID IT AND RAN INTO A TRAFFIC SIGN AND SMACKED THE GUARD RAIL... Read more
Crash
1 injured
ENGINE
Aug 19, 2016
Incident date: Jul 8, 2016
ACCORDING TO TOYOTA SERVICE THE ENGINE HAD A CATASTROPHIC FAILURE LOWER PART OF THE ENGINE DUE TO NO OIL IN THE ENGINE. ACCORDING TO THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT THIS WAS CAUSED BY EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION. THE PROBLEM OCCURRED ON THE HIGHWAY WHILE DRIVING TO WORK. THE CAR STOPPED ON THE MIDDLE OF THE 21... Read more
ENGINE
Aug 8, 2016
Incident date: Aug 1, 2016
2005 SCION TC. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE VIN# NOT INCLUDED IN OIL CONSUMPTION PROGRAM TO REPAIR THE EXISTING OIL PROBLEMS. *SMD
STRUCTURE:BODY
Dec 9, 2015
Incident date: Dec 8, 2015
DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED ON AN APPROXIMATELY 40 DEGREE DRY DAY WITH NO EXTREME WEATHER CONDITIONS. HEARD A SHOTGUN LIKE NOISE AT WHICH POINT THE SUNROOF SHATTERED AND GLASS FELL INTO THE DRIVERS SIDE AND PASSENGER SIDE AREAS. SUNROOF AND WIND SHIELD WERE CLOSED, SCREEN WAS OPEN. PAIN RESULTED IN EAR... Read more
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
Nov 17, 2015
Incident date: Nov 16, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA SCION TC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH, THE SUN ROOF GLASS EXPLODED AND SHATTERED. THE CONTACT DID NOT SUSTAIN ANY INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE ... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID
Dec 30, 2014
Incident date: Dec 28, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA SCION TC. WHILE THE TRUNK WAS OPENED, IT FAILED TO REMAIN OPEN AND SLAMMED ONTO THE CONTACT'S BACK. THE CONTACT DID NOT REQUIRE MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED WITH A HYDRAULIC LIFT FAILURE. THE SPECIFICS OF WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED WERE NOT AVA... Read more
1 injured
AIR BAGS
Sep 9, 2014
Incident date: Sep 7, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA SCION TC. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A SALVAGE YARD. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF... Read more
Crash
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
Aug 5, 2014
Incident date: Aug 3, 2014
I WAS DRIVING ALONG GOVERNMENT ST, THE STREETS DOWNTOWN NEEDS MAJOR REPAIRS. BUT I DIDN'T HIT A BUMP IN THE ROAD OR NOTHING TO CAUSE MY GLASS TO BREAK. I DIDN'T EVEN HEAR ANYTHING HIT MY GLASS I HAD THE SUNROOF OPEN WITH MY LITTLE BROTHER AND DOG IN THE CAR WHEN GLASS BEGIN TO FALL ON US. *TR
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Jun 16, 2014
Incident date: Jan 7, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA SCION TC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR WAS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE HORN AND THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS INOPERABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE MODULE WAS DEFECTIVE BUT DID... Read more
AIR BAGS
Jun 16, 2014
Incident date: Jan 7, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA SCION TC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR WAS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE HORN AND THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS INOPERABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE MODULE WAS DEFECTIVE BUT DID... Read more
ENGINE
Apr 25, 2014
Incident date: Mar 7, 2014
I WAS DRIVING AND THE CAR JUST DIED. *TR
AIR BAGS
Apr 21, 2014
Incident date: Feb 17, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA SCION TC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE DRIVERS SIDE AND CAUSED THE CONTACT TO CRASH INTO THE GUARD RAIL ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY AND THE CONTACT SUSTAINED BACK INJURIES.... Read more
Crash
1 injured
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
Apr 5, 2014
Incident date: Apr 5, 2014
WHEN I RETURNED TO MY CAR THAT HAD BEEN PARKED FOR APPROXIMATELY THREE HOURS, I FOUND THAT THE DEFLECTOR WAS RAISED AND THE SUNROOF WAS ENTIRELY SHATTERED. THE "LEGS" OF THE DEFLECTOR APPEARED TO HAVE BROKEN THROUGH THE GLASS, AS THE SUNROOF WAS SEVERELY CRACKED AND BROKEN ALONG EACH OF ITS FOUR ED... Read more
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Apr 5, 2014
Incident date: Apr 5, 2014
WHEN I RETURNED TO MY CAR THAT HAD BEEN PARKED FOR APPROXIMATELY THREE HOURS, I FOUND THAT THE DEFLECTOR WAS RAISED AND THE SUNROOF WAS ENTIRELY SHATTERED. THE "LEGS" OF THE DEFLECTOR APPEARED TO HAVE BROKEN THROUGH THE GLASS, AS THE SUNROOF WAS SEVERELY CRACKED AND BROKEN ALONG EACH OF ITS FOUR ED... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Mar 10, 2014
Incident date: Dec 24, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA SCION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE LOADING ITEMS INTO THE REAR LIFT GATE, THE LIFT GATE FELL AND STRUCK THE CONTACT IN THE FACE. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED A FRACTURED NOSE BRIDGE AND INJURIES TO THE FACE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO INSPECTED THE LIFT GA... Read more
1 injured
TIRES
Jan 13, 2014
Incident date: Jan 12, 2014
NOW FEELING COMPELLED TO DOCUMENT THIS ISSUE ONLY BECAUSE IT IS THE 2ND FAILURE OF THESE TIRES. FAILURE IN THE REAR DRIVERS SIDE TIRE SIDE WALL BUBBLE WAS SEEN AS I ENTERED MY SCION TC 2005 THAT WAS ON 1/30/13 MILEAGE 57786. THAT WOULD MAKE IT 7400 MILES FOR THE FIRST FAILURE. THE ORIGINAL TIRES PUR... Read more
ENGINE
Dec 30, 2013
Incident date: Nov 20, 2013
I DO NOT UNDERSTAND WHY TOYOTA KNOWS THAT THERE IS A DEFECT IN THEIR ENGINES ON THESE CARS BUT THEY WOULD NOT RECALL THEM. THEY RECALLED THE CAMRY WITH THE SAME ENGINE BUT NOT THE SCION TC. THEY REDESIGNED THE ENGINE IN 2007 TO FIX THE DEFECT. THE KNOWN DEFECT IS THE HEAD BOLTS WERE TOO SHORT, CAU... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Dec 19, 2013
Incident date: Dec 17, 2013
05 SCION TC COLLIDED WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE ON THE HIGHWAY. AFTER IMPACT SCION SPUN OUT OF CONTROL AND HIT GUARD RAIL. AIR BAG IN 05 SCION DID NOT DEPLOY, DRIVER OF SCION HAD AN INJURED NECK, BRUISE ON LEFT THIGH AND LUMP ON FOREHEAD FROM HITTING IT IN ON STEERING WHEEL. DRIVER OF SCION WAS TAKEN TO... Read more
Crash
1 injured
AIR BAGS
Dec 19, 2013
Incident date: Dec 17, 2013
05 SCION TC COLLIDED WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE ON THE HIGHWAY. AFTER IMPACT SCION SPUN OUT OF CONTROL AND HIT GUARD RAIL. AIR BAG IN 05 SCION DID NOT DEPLOY, DRIVER OF SCION HAD AN INJURED NECK, BRUISE ON LEFT THIGH AND LUMP ON FOREHEAD FROM HITTING IT IN ON STEERING WHEEL. DRIVER OF SCION WAS TAKEN TO... Read more
Crash
1 injured
STRUCTURE:BODY
Sep 3, 2013
Incident date: Aug 31, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA SCION TC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE ATTEMPTED TO OPEN THE REAR HATCH AND THE HANDLE MECHANISM FRACTURED AND BECAME DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 54,000.
STRUCTURE:BODY
Aug 13, 2013
Incident date: Jan 1, 2011
THE REAR TRUNK HATCH MOLDING PANEL BROKE OFF AND THE ELECTRICAL CORD WITH LATCH RELEASE IS UNSECURED AND DANGLING. IT HAS TO BE SECURED TO CAR WITH TAPE BUT THAT COVERS BRAKE LIGHT. I'VE BEEN PULLED COUNTLESS TIMES HERE IN TEXAS AND MOST TROOPERS INFORM ME THAT IT "IS A SAFETY HAZARD AND UNSAFE". TH... Read more
WHEELS
Jul 31, 2013
Incident date: Jun 10, 2013
FACTORY WHEEL CRACKED AFTER VERY MINOR HIT ON A POTHOLE. *TR
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Jul 19, 2013
Incident date: Jul 19, 2013
I WAS DRIVING BACK FROM WORK GOING AROUND 60 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY, AND HEARD LOUD BANG LIKE A GUNSHOT. FIRST I THOUGHT THAT ONE OF MY TIRES HAS HIT ON SOMETHING AND EXPLODED BUT THEN I FELT SOMETHING FALLING FROM THE ROOF AND I MANAGED TO PULL OVER RIGHT AWAY. WHEN I GOT OUT OF THE CAR I SAW MY MOON... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Jun 14, 2013
Incident date: Jun 7, 2013
WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AT ABOUT 10-15 MPH (GOING VERY SLOWLY BECAUSE IT WAS A DIRT ROAD), I HEARD AN EXTREMELY LOUD POP WHICH SOUNDED LIKE A GUNSHOT. IMMEDIATELY STOPPING TO INSPECT, I DISCOVERED THAT THE MOONROOF HAD SHATTERED COMPLETELY. THE WEBBING OF THE BROKEN GLASS WAS MORE CLEARLY VISI... Read more
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Jun 14, 2013
Incident date: Jun 7, 2013
WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AT ABOUT 10-15 MPH (GOING VERY SLOWLY BECAUSE IT WAS A DIRT ROAD), I HEARD AN EXTREMELY LOUD POP WHICH SOUNDED LIKE A GUNSHOT. IMMEDIATELY STOPPING TO INSPECT, I DISCOVERED THAT THE MOONROOF HAD SHATTERED COMPLETELY. THE WEBBING OF THE BROKEN GLASS WAS MORE CLEARLY VISI... Read more
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
Feb 22, 2013
Incident date: Feb 22, 2013
I LOVE MY SCION HOWEVER I BOUGHT BRAND NEW FROM EXPRESSWAY TOYOTA IN DORCHESTER MA IN 2005 AND WITH ALL THE RECALLS I SEE ON HERE I'VE ONLY DONE ONE, AND THAT THE GLASS WINDSHIELD. EVERY OTHER TIME I GO THE DEALER AND TELL THEM THAT THERE ARE RECALLS, THEY IGNORE ME AND SAY THAT THERE ISN'T . I HA... Read more
TIRES
Feb 22, 2013
Incident date: Feb 22, 2013
I LOVE MY SCION HOWEVER I BOUGHT BRAND NEW FROM EXPRESSWAY TOYOTA IN DORCHESTER MA IN 2005 AND WITH ALL THE RECALLS I SEE ON HERE I'VE ONLY DONE ONE, AND THAT THE GLASS WINDSHIELD. EVERY OTHER TIME I GO THE DEALER AND TELL THEM THAT THERE ARE RECALLS, THEY IGNORE ME AND SAY THAT THERE ISN'T . I HA... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Feb 22, 2013
Incident date: Feb 22, 2013
I LOVE MY SCION HOWEVER I BOUGHT BRAND NEW FROM EXPRESSWAY TOYOTA IN DORCHESTER MA IN 2005 AND WITH ALL THE RECALLS I SEE ON HERE I'VE ONLY DONE ONE, AND THAT THE GLASS WINDSHIELD. EVERY OTHER TIME I GO THE DEALER AND TELL THEM THAT THERE ARE RECALLS, THEY IGNORE ME AND SAY THAT THERE ISN'T . I HA... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Feb 22, 2013
Incident date: Feb 22, 2013
I LOVE MY SCION HOWEVER I BOUGHT BRAND NEW FROM EXPRESSWAY TOYOTA IN DORCHESTER MA IN 2005 AND WITH ALL THE RECALLS I SEE ON HERE I'VE ONLY DONE ONE, AND THAT THE GLASS WINDSHIELD. EVERY OTHER TIME I GO THE DEALER AND TELL THEM THAT THERE ARE RECALLS, THEY IGNORE ME AND SAY THAT THERE ISN'T . I HA... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Feb 7, 2013
Incident date: Feb 4, 2013
MY 2005 TOYOTA SCION TC TURNED OFF WHILE I WAS DRIVING. I PUT VEHICLE IN PARK AND RE STARTED IT. MOMENTS LATER THE BRAKES FAILED AND I TURNED INTO A PLAZA. AT THAT POINT THE STEERING FAILED. I DID NOT KNOW THE VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE UNTIL THIS POINT. I HAD NO CONTROL OF THE CAR SO I REACHED BACK AN... Read more
Fire
ENGINE
Feb 7, 2013
Incident date: Feb 4, 2013
MY 2005 TOYOTA SCION TC TURNED OFF WHILE I WAS DRIVING. I PUT VEHICLE IN PARK AND RE STARTED IT. MOMENTS LATER THE BRAKES FAILED AND I TURNED INTO A PLAZA. AT THAT POINT THE STEERING FAILED. I DID NOT KNOW THE VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE UNTIL THIS POINT. I HAD NO CONTROL OF THE CAR SO I REACHED BACK AN... Read more
Fire
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Jan 21, 2013
Incident date: Jan 18, 2013
I WAS TOLD BY A GA MECHANIC THAT I NEED TO PURCHASE A "VAPOR EMISSIONS CANISTER" FOR MY 2005 SCION TC IN THE AMOUNT OF $520.96 (PARTS & LABOR) I SEE THERE IS A RECALL/TECHNICAL SAFETY BULLETIN ON THIS BELOW BULLETIN NO: S-SB-0030-09 DATE OF BULLETIN: 08/30/2010 SUMMARY DESCRIPTION: S... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Nov 15, 2012
Incident date: Nov 11, 2010
BOTH CATALYTIC CONVERTERS FAILED AND NEED REPLACED. DEALERSHIP ( FORT BEND TOYOTA ) STATED THE FAILURE WAS UNUSUAL AND PREMATURE. DEFECTIVE EQUIPMENT FOR THAT MODEL/ YEAR / AND MILEAGE. *TR
STRUCTURE:BODY
Jun 18, 2012
Incident date: Jun 1, 2012
BACK HATCH DOOR HANDLE GARNISH JUST CAME OFF THE VEHICLES REAR HATCH HANDLE HAS A DESIGN FLAW WHICH MAKES THE PART FAIL. THE REAR HATCH HANDLE IS FASTENED TO THE TRUNK/HATCH WITH PLASTIC CLIPS. WHEN THE RELEASE BUTTON FOR THE HATCH IS PRESSED, IT ONLY UNLOCKS THE HATCH DOOR. IT DOES NOT SPRING... Read more
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EPA Fuel Economy, 2005 SCION TC
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.4L 4-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 20.0 | 27.0 | 23.0 | Regular | $2,650 |
| 2.4L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 19.0 | 27.0 | 22.0 | Regular | $2,800 |
CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Subcompact Cars)
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.
Technical Service Bulletins, 2005 SCION TC
96 manufacturer communications from 63 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 8 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 7 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 5 |
| 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 5 |
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 5 |
| 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 4 |
| 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 4 |
| 140000 AIR BAGS | 4 |
S-SB-0015-14 Rev
May 26, 2015
350000 EQUIPMENT
SB: Flash reprogramming allows the ECU software to be updated without replacing the ECU. Flash calibration updates for specific vehicle models/ECUs are released as field-fix procedures described in individual Service Bulletins. This bulleti
S-SB-0015-14 Rev
May 26, 2015
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
SB: Flash reprogramming allows the ECU software to be updated without replacing the ECU. Flash calibration updates for specific vehicle models/ECUs are released as field-fix procedures described in individual Service Bulletins. This bulleti
S-SB-0005-15
May 13, 2015
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
SSB: The procedure in this bulletin is a general guideline on how to properly diagnose the air conditioning system after a component failure. Refer to the applicable Repair Manual for vehicle specific repair procedures and parts.
S-SB-0005-15
May 13, 2015
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
SSB: The procedure in this bulletin is a general guideline on how to properly diagnose the air conditioning system after a component failure. Refer to the applicable Repair Manual for vehicle specific repair procedures and parts.
S-SB-0005-15
May 13, 2015
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
SSB: The procedure in this bulletin is a general guideline on how to properly diagnose the air conditioning system after a component failure. Refer to the applicable Repair Manual for vehicle specific repair procedures and parts.
S-SB-0023-11 Rev
Apr 10, 2015
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
SSB: When servicing interior electrical switches and components, please note the precautions in this bulletin to avoid damaging electrical components and switches. Many lubricants, cleaners, and automotive chemicals contain silicone or othe
S-SB-0023-11 Rev
Apr 10, 2015
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SSB: When servicing interior electrical switches and components, please note the precautions in this bulletin to avoid damaging electrical components and switches. Many lubricants, cleaners, and automotive chemicals contain silicone or othe
S-SB-0023-11 Rev
Apr 10, 2015
350000 EQUIPMENT
SSB: When servicing interior electrical switches and components, please note the precautions in this bulletin to avoid damaging electrical components and switches. Many lubricants, cleaners, and automotive chemicals contain silicone or othe
S-SB-0023-11 Rev
Apr 10, 2015
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SSB: When servicing interior electrical switches and components, please note the precautions in this bulletin to avoid damaging electrical components and switches. Many lubricants, cleaners, and automotive chemicals contain silicone or othe
S-SB-0003-11 Rev
Oct 16, 2014
200000 WHEELS
TSB: The purpose of this service bulletin is to provide information regarding the installation of the correct torque converter bolts during automatic transmission/transaxle assembly replacement. Incorrect torque converter bolts or missing w
S-SB-0020-11 Rev
Oct 16, 2014
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE-October 16, 2014: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see S-SB-0024-14.
S-SB-0024-14
Oct 16, 2014
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
TSB: The purpose of this service bulletin is to provide precautions to follow when installing an automatic transmission/transaxle assembly to avoid MIL "ON," shifting issues, and/or transmission damage. Use the information in this bulletin
S-SB-0024-14
Oct 16, 2014
100000 POWER TRAIN
TSB: The purpose of this service bulletin is to provide precautions to follow when installing an automatic transmission/transaxle assembly to avoid MIL "ON," shifting issues, and/or transmission damage. Use the information in this bulletin
S-SB-0003-11 Rev
Oct 16, 2014
103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
TSB: The purpose of this service bulletin is to provide information regarding the installation of the correct torque converter bolts during automatic transmission/transaxle assembly replacement. Incorrect torque converter bolts or missing w
S SB 0024 14A
Oct 16, 2014
100000 POWER TRAIN
Automatic/Continuously Variable Transmission Replacement Precautions
S-SB-0017-14 Rev
Jul 25, 2014
353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES
TSB: The Immobilizer and Smart Key Reset is a feature that allows the registration of new keys when all master keys are lost. Once the system is reset, all previously registered keys will be erased.
S-SB-0017-14
Jul 7, 2014
353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES
TSB: The Immobilizer and Smart Key Reset is a feature that allows the registration of new keys when all master keys are lost. Once the system is reset, all previously registered keys will be erased. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to
S SB 0017 14A
Jul 7, 2014
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Immobilizer and Smart Key Reset
S-SB-0015-14
Jun 6, 2014
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
TSB: Flash reprogramming allows the ECU software to be updated without replacing the ECU. Flash calibration updates for specific vehicle models/ECUs are released as field-fix procedures described in individual Service Bulletins. This bullet
S-SB-0003-10 Rev
Jun 6, 2014
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE-June 6, 2014: This bulletin is now obsolete.
S-TT-0059-13
Jan 14, 2014
140000 AIR BAGS
Scion vehicles are equipped with Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS), including various airbags and in some models, seat belt pre-tensioners, to help reduce the risk of injury in a collision. If a customer expresses any concerns that the S
S-SB-0042-13
Dec 19, 2013
130000 VISIBILITY/WIPER (PWS)
The following procedures are recommended during routine maintenance or in the event of a customer concern for wiper performance.
S-SB-0042-13
Dec 19, 2013
130000 VISIBILITY/WIPER (PWS)
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
S-SB-0037-11 Rev
Nov 10, 2013
140000 AIR BAGS
All Scion models may include side airbags as optional equipment. Scion does NOT recommend replacement of original seat covers with non-Scion leather or other seat cover materials on vehicles due to the following: Seat covers NOT recommend
S-SB-0037-11 Rev
Nov 10, 2013
220000 SEATS
All Scion models may include side airbags as optional equipment. Scion does NOT recommend replacement of original seat covers with non-Scion leather or other seat cover materials on vehicles due to the following: Seat covers NOT recommend
S-TT-0075-13
Oct 28, 2013
132000 VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
The appearance of spots in tempered glass (when viewed at certain angles) is the result of the heat treating and quick quenching process during manufacturing.
S-TT-0075-13
Oct 28, 2013
130000 VISIBILITY
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
S-SB-0020-11
Oct 1, 2013
100000 POWER TRAIN
The purpose of this service bulletin is to provide precautions to follow when installing an automatic transmission/transaxle assembly to avoid MIL ?ON,? shifting issues, and/or transmission damage. Use the information in this bulletin when
S-SB-0020-11
Oct 1, 2013
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
The purpose of this service bulletin is to provide precautions to follow when installing an automatic transmission/transaxle assembly to avoid MIL ?ON,? shifting issues, and/or transmission damage. Use the information in this bulletin when
S-TT-0069-13
Sep 13, 2013
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
To receive satellite radio functions after the initial trial period has expired, the customer must enter into a contract with XM Satellite Radio Inc. After entering into a contract, registration of an 8-digit XM Radio ID is required. This 8
S-TT-0069-13
Sep 13, 2013
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
S-TT-0069-13
Aug 27, 2013
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
S-SB-0001-10 Rev
Jul 31, 2013
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Some 2005 ? 2010 model year tC vehicles may exhibit a condition where the back door garnish becomes loose, and in some cases continued usage of the loose garnish may result in breakage. Please follow the procedure contained in this bulletin
S-TT-0032-11 Rev
Jul 3, 2013
350000 EQUIPMENT
Prior to tire rotation use the quick reference chart below to verify the size of the lug nut and the lug nut torque specifications. The quick reference chart is applicable to current generation vehicles only.
S-TT-0032-11 Rev
Jul 3, 2013
190000 TIRES
Prior to tire rotation use the quick reference chart below to verify the size of the lug nut and the lug nut torque specifications. The quick reference chart is applicable to current generation vehicles only.
S-TT-0032-11 Rev
May 22, 2013
190000 TIRES
Please refer to the following recommendations for the best practices for vehicle tire rotations.
S-SB-0019-13
May 16, 2013
350000 EQUIPMENT
California (CA), Federal (FED), and 50 State Certified emission control underhood labels (emission labels) may be obtained through your dealership?s Parts Department utilizing standard replacement parts ordering procedures. Follow the guide
S-SB-0019-13
May 16, 2013
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
S-SB-0036-08 Rev
Apr 2, 2013
131000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
If a creak, tick, or rattle noise is heard at the top of the windshield, the source of the noise may be the two windshield stoppers bonded to the top of the windshield. This bulletin provides the recommended repair procedure to eliminate th
S-SB-0036-08 Rev
Apr 2, 2013
280000 BACK OVER PREVENTION
If a creak, tick, or rattle noise is heard at the top of the windshield, the source of the noise may be the two windshield stoppers bonded to the top of the windshield. This bulletin provides the recommended repair procedure to eliminate th
TC-13-007
Mar 13, 2013
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
TOYOTA: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, A WARRANTY ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM IS EXTENDED TO COVER BACK DOOR GARNISH THAT LOOSEN OR CAN BREAK WITH CONTINUOUS USAGE. MODELS 2005-2010 TC, 2004-2006 XB.
ZTW Region Lette
Mar 13, 2013
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
In our continuing efforts to ensure the best in customer satisfaction, Toyota is announcing a Warranty Enhancement Program to extend the warranty coverage for the Back Door Garnish on 2005 to certain 2010 Model Year Scion tC and 2004 to 200
ZTW Region Lette
Mar 13, 2013
160000 STRUCTURE
In our continuing efforts to ensure the best in customer satisfaction, Toyota is announcing a Warranty Enhancement Program to extend the warranty coverage for the Back Door Garnish on 2005 to certain 2010 Model Year Scion tC and 2004 to 200
POL13-01
Mar 13, 2013
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
ZTW Dealer Lette
Mar 13, 2013
160000 STRUCTURE
In our continuing efforts to ensure the best in customer satisfaction, Toyota is announcing a Warranty Enhancement Program to extend the warranty coverage for the Back Door Garnish on 2005 to certain 2010 Model Year Scion tC and 2004 to 200
ZTW Dealer Lette
Mar 13, 2013
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
In our continuing efforts to ensure the best in customer satisfaction, Toyota is announcing a Warranty Enhancement Program to extend the warranty coverage for the Back Door Garnish on 2005 to certain 2010 Model Year Scion tC and 2004 to 200
ZTW WEP
Mar 13, 2013
160000 STRUCTURE
Scion has received some reports where the Back Dorr Garnish may loosen. In certain cases, continued usage of the loose garnish could result in breakage of the Back Door Garnish
S-SB-0001-10 Rev
Mar 12, 2013
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Some 2005 ? 2010 model year tC vehicles may exhibit a condition where the back door garnish becomes loose, and in some cases continued usage of the loose garnish may result in breakage. Please follow the procedure contained in this bulletin
S-SB-0003-10 Rev
Jan 23, 2013
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Flash reprogramming allows the ECU software to be updated without replacing the ECU. Flash calibration updates for specific vehicle models/ECUs are released as field-fix procedures described in individual Service Bulletins. This bulletin de
S-SB-0023-11 Rev
Jan 16, 2013
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
When servicing interior electrical switches and components, please note the precautions in this bulletin to avoid damaging electrical components and switches. Many lubricants, cleaners, and automotive chemicals contain silicone or other co
S-TT-0059-13
Jan 16, 2013
140000 AIR BAGS
Scion vehicles are equipped with SRS, including various airbags and in some models, seat belt pre-tensioners, to help reduce the risk of injury in a collision. If a customer expresses any concerns that the SRS airbags or pretensioner devic
S-SB-0025-12
Oct 15, 2012
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Some 2005 ? 2012 model year vehicles equipped with the 2AZ-FE engine may exhibit an intermittent MIL ?ON? condition with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P0335 (Crankshaft Position Sensor ?A? Circuit) stored. The intake camshaft gear assembly
S-SB-0020-11
Jul 31, 2011
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
SSB-0015-11
Jun 1, 2011
142000 AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
TOYOTA: 2005-2009 SCION TC. THE AIRBAG LIGHT IS ON WITH A STORED TROUBLE CODE. THERE IS A WIRE HARNESS PROBLEM. *RM
SSB-0015-11
Jun 1, 2011
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TOYOTA: 2005-2009 SCION TC. THE AIRBAG LIGHT IS ON WITH A STORED TROUBLE CODE. THERE IS A WIRE HARNESS PROBLEM. *RM
S-SB-0004-11
Mar 2, 2011
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
TOYOTA: THERE MAY BE DAMAGED CYLINDER HEAD BOLTS THREADS. THERE IS A PROCESS TO REPAIR THEM. 2005-2007 TC. *RM
SSB-0035-10
Dec 14, 2010
220000 SEATS
TOYOTA SCION: DRIVERS SEAT TRACK SLIDE LOCK WILL BE INOPERATIVE AFTER USING THE REAR SEAT USING THE SEAT SLIDE MEMORY LEVER. THIS IS CAUSED BY DEBRIS ENTERING THE SEAT TRACK ASSEMBLY. *RM
S-SB-003-10
Feb 4, 2010
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
SSB-0003-10
Feb 4, 2010
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
SCION: TECHSTREAM ECU FLASH REPROGRAMMING PROCEDURE. FLASH REPROGRAMMING ALLOWS THE ECU SOFTWARE TO BE UPDATED WITHOUT REPLACING THE ECU. FLASH CALIBRATION UPDATES FOR SPECIFIC VEHICLE MODELS/ECUS ARE RELEASED AS FIELD FIX PROCEDURES DES
SSB-0003-10
Feb 4, 2010
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
SCION: TECHSTREAM ECU FLASH REPROGRAMMING PROCEDURE. FLASH REPROGRAMMING ALLOWS THE ECU SOFTWARE TO BE UPDATED WITHOUT REPLACING THE ECU. FLASH CALIBRATION UPDATES FOR SPECIFIC VEHICLE MODELS/ECUS ARE RELEASED AS FIELD FIX PROCEDURES DES
S-SB-001-10
Jan 6, 2010
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
S-SB-0031-09
Jun 12, 2009
017400 STEERING:LINKAGES:ROD:RELAY:CONNECTING
SCION: SOME TC AND XD AND XB VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CONDITION WITH MULTIPLE WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED, VEHICLE NOT SHIFTING FROM PARK T DRIVE, AND/OR OTHER ACCESSORIES BECOMING INOPERATIVE AFTER THE VEHICLE HAS COLD SOAKED IN SUB-FREEZING
S-SB-0030-09
Jun 2, 2009
071110 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
SCION: SOME TC VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A MIL ON CONDITION WITH ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING DTCS: P0455, P0441 OR P0456. *PE
00307
Apr 26, 2007
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
TECHSTREAM ECU FLASH REPROGRAMMING PROCEDURE. *KB
01607
Apr 6, 2007
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
2AZ-FE ENGINE BLOCK. *KB
06003
Mar 28, 2006
140000 AIR BAGS
SPECIAL SERVICE CAMPAIGN (SSC) - 60B (SAFETY RECALL) (SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) AIRBAG REPLACEMENT). DUE TO IMPROPER ASSEMBLY OF THE AIRBAG INFLATOR, WHICH IS INCORPORATED INTO THE SRS AIRBAG ASSEMBLY (SIDE AIRBAG, CURTAIN SIDE
01505
Dec 8, 2005
162900 STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
SLIDING ROOF REPLACEMENT PARTS. *TT
01105
Oct 13, 2005
073200 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS
CLOGGED OR BLOCKED FUEL INJECTORS. FUEL INJECTOR CLEANING. ALL 1990 - 2006 TOYOTA AND SCION MODELS EQUIPPED WITH PORT ELECTRONIC FUEL INJECTION (EFI). *TT
03205
Aug 1, 2005
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
EXCESSIVE SULFUR DIOXIDE ODOR. *TT
02204
Dec 9, 2004
150000 SEAT BELTS
TOYOTA AND SCION CUSTOMERS WHO FIND IT NECESSARY TO INCREASE THE LENGTH OF THEIR SEAT BELTS MAY OBTAIN SEAT BELT EXTENDERS AT NO COST THROUGH THEIR LOCAL DEALER. 03 - 05 TOYOTA VARIOUS MODELS. *NM
04904
Nov 19, 2004
071100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
DIFFICULTY ADDING FUEL TO THEIR VEHICLES. AN IMPROVED FUEL TANK AND FUEL TANK FILLER INLET PIPE HAVE BEEN DEVELOPED TO CORRECT THIS CONDITION. *NM
01804
Oct 21, 2004
152000 SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER
DIFFICULT TO FOLD DOWN THE REAR SEATBACK DUE TO INTERFERENCE WITH THE SEAT BELTS. *NM
00704
Oct 15, 2004
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
MANUAL TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER LOOSE. *TT
01204
Oct 14, 2004
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ENTERING VIN DURING ECM (PCM) REPLACEMENT AND/OR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0630. *TT
00504
Oct 7, 2004
199000 TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
TIRE PRESSURE WARNING SYSTEM INFORMATION AND RE-INITIALIZATION. *TT
00704
Sep 27, 2004
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
VSE SUBWOOFER GAIN CONTROL ADJUSTMENT. *JB
00804
Sep 27, 2004
350000 EQUIPMENT
BAZOOKA BASS TUBE HARDWARE CONTACT CONDITION. *JB
00704
Sep 23, 2004
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
A/C COOLING PERFORMANCE. 2004-2005 TOYOTA SCION XB. *JB
00604
Sep 23, 2004
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
A/C DOES NOT BLOW COLD ENOUGH AIR. *MR
00504
Sep 9, 2004
010000 STEERING
VSC STEERING ANGLE SENSOR INITIALIZATION DURING PRE-DELIVERY SERVICE OR AFTER REPAIR. *TT
03904
Sep 8, 2004
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON, DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0325. *NM
03504
Aug 23, 2004
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0031 AND/OR P2238. *TT
0404
Aug 23, 2004
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
WARRANTY COVERAGE FOR 2005 MODEL-YEAR VEHICLES. *TT
02804
Aug 10, 2004
134000 VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
INITIALIZATION OF MOON ROOF. SCION XA. *TT
08102004
Aug 10, 2004
350000 EQUIPMENT
NEW SCANTOOL SOFTWARE, PRODUCTION VERSION 11.0A, IS NOW AVAILABLE ON TIS. SCANTOOL SUPPORT FOR 2005 MODEL YEAR VEHICLES. *TT
00404
Aug 9, 2004
350000 EQUIPMENT
ASHTRAY INSTALLATION. *TT
02104
Jul 20, 2004
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
DOME FUSE INSTALLATION DURING PRE-DELIVERY SERVICE. *TT
01804
Jul 16, 2004
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
FRONT LICENSE PLATE MOUNTING BRACKET INSTALLATION. *TT
02004
Jul 16, 2004
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
FRONT WHEEL OPENING EXTENSION PAD INSTALLATION. *TT UPDATED TO INCLUDE SCION XA 2006. *TT
01404
Jun 7, 2004
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
PRE-DELIVERY SERVICE (PDS). *MJ UPDATE. *TT
01004
May 17, 2004
171100 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
INITIALIZATION OF BACK DOOR. *TT
00904
May 17, 2004
134000 VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
INITIALIZATION OF MOON ROOF. SCION TX. *TT
00804
May 17, 2004
133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
INITIALIZATION OF POWER WINDOW. *TT
00704
May 17, 2004
199000 TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
INITIALIZATION OF TIRE PRESSURE WARNING SYSTEM. TOYOTA SCION TC 2005. *TT UPDATE. *TT
00202
May 31, 2002
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
PAINT STAINS UNDER RAPGARD. (ALL TOYOTA 2002-2005 MODELS). *JB ALL '02 - '06 TOYOTA & ALL '04 - '06 SCIONS. *TT
00501
Nov 16, 2001
010000 STEERING
REPAIR MANUAL SUPPLEMENT: VEHICLE PULLING TO ONE SIDE. TOYOTA ALL MODEL YEARS. *MJ 2002 - 2007 MODEL YEARS. TOYOTA/SCION MODELS. *TT
NHTSA Safety Investigations, SCION TC
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
PE06024
Opened: Jul 7, 2006 , Closed: Dec 6, 2006
GLASS MOONROOF SHATTERS
ODI'S INVESTIGATION DISCLOSES THAT THE SUBJECT VEHICLES SUSTAIN MOONROOF SHATTERING AND/OR DAMAGE AT RATES COMPARABLE TO THOSE FOR MOST OTHER SIMILARLY EQUIPPED VEHICLES.THIS REVIEW ALSO DISCLOSES THAT SUCH INCIDENTS OCCUR IN MOST VEHICLES WITH MOONROOFS AND THAT WHILE TEMPERED GLASS PANELS COMMONLY... Read more
EA05013
Opened: Aug 26, 2005 , Closed: Oct 26, 2005
SUN/MOON ROOF WIND DEFLECTOR BREAKAGE
THE MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED NHTSA BY LETTER DATED OCTOBER 17, 2005, THAT A SAFETY RECALL HAS BEEN INITIATED.NHTSA HAS ASSIGNED NO.05V-483 TO THE RECALL.THE CORRECTIVE ACTION WILL CONSIST OF INSTALLING A PLASTIC FILM TO THE INSIDE SURFACE OF THE WIND DEFLECTOR GLASS.THE CORRECTIVE ACTION WILL BE PERFOR... Read more
PE05021
Opened: Apr 28, 2005 , Closed: Aug 26, 2005
SUN/MOON ROOF WIND DEFLECTOR BREAKAGE
THE MANUFACTURER STATES THAT THERE ARE NO INDICATIONS OF DEFICIENCIES IN THE DESIGN, MANUFACTURE, OR ASSEMBLY OF THE WIND DEFLECTOR THAT MAY ACCOUNT FOR THE INCIDENTS REPORTED.THE MANUFACTURER ALSO BELIEVES THAT IMPACT OF AIRBORNE ROAD DEBRIS WITH THE WIND DEFLECTOR IS THE PROBABLE CAUSE FOR THE INC... Read more
SCION TC - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the SCION TC across all model years (2005, 2016).
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Total Recalls
874
Total Complaints
3
Investigations
169
Reported Crashes
21
Reported Fires
20
Reported Deaths
SCION TC - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.