2007 SCION TC

2 recalls, 140 complaints - 142 TSBs

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Defect Description

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. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE SOLD WITHOUT THE REQUISITE LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS.

Consequence

A DRIVER MAY OVERLOAD A VEHICLE WHICH MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.

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. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 27, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SOUTHEAST TOYOTA AT 1-800-301-6859.

153,418 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: SOUTHEAST TOYOTA DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

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.

271,417 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: GULF STATES TOYOTA, INC.

Complaint Statistics

140 total complaints 24 crashes 8 fires 35 injuries 9 deaths

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
ENGINE	31
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL	11
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY	10
STRUCTURE:BODY	10
VISIBILITY	7
AIR BAGS	6
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES	6
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	4
STRUCTURE	4
SEAT BELTS	4

Incident date: Jan 1, 2026

The power cable to my battery needed to be replaced from the front to the rear. This seems like the recall NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID: 13V044000 but my car was not listed for it.

Incident date: Jan 1, 2026

1. What component or system failed or malfunctioned? System: Power Train: Automatic Transmission Specific Component: UA80 8-Speed Automatic Transmission (Internal Failure) Available for Inspection: Yes, the vehicle is currently available. 2. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? ... Read more

Incident date: Mar 1, 2014

On 3/30/2025, I drove my 2024 Toyota RAV 4 Adventure about 30 miles in the rain with the wipers on. I then put the car in park, with the wipers still on intermittent setting and the engine still running. After sitting in park like this for approximately 5 minutes, the engine began to shudder, with e... Read more

Incident date: Jun 12, 2019

CAR DRINKING OIL, PISTON RING FINALLY DROPPED. I WAS DRIVING AND MY CAR STARTED A ROUGH IDLE THEN STARTED KNOCKING SO I PULLED OVER. THEY'RE RUNNING TESTS NOW BUT I'M NO DUMMY, THIS IS A PISTON ISSUE. I BROUGHT MY CAR IN DURING THE MANUFACTURER SUGGESTED WINDOW TO GET THIS LOOKED AT ON MULTIPLE OCCA... Read more

Incident date: May 16, 2019

THE ENGINE IN THIS CAR WHICH IS THE 2AZ-FE HAS DEFECTIVE PISTON RINGS WHICH CAUSES THE ENGINE TO BURN AN INSANELY AMOUNT OF OIL. I LITERALLY HAVE TO ADD AT LEAST A QUART OF OIL A WEEK AND I BEEN DOING SO TWO YEARS ALREADY. I BELIEVE THAT'S NOT NORMAL AT ALL. CONTACTED TOYOTA TO NOTIFY THEM ABOUT T... Read more

Incident date: Jan 10, 2018

MY AIR BAGS IN MY SEATS DON'T WORK AT ALL. NEITHER DOES MY AIR BAG IN MY WHEEL. THE TIRES SHAKES WHEN I DRIVE PAST 60 AND THE RIMS ARE NOT SAFE. THIS SHOULD NOT HAPPEN TO MY CHILD WHAT IF SHE GETS IN A ACCIDENT. THE SEAT BELT DOES NOT BUCKLE AND SEAT WILL NOT GO BACK. 95000 MILES AND THIS IS REDICUL... Read more

Incident date: Jan 10, 2018

Incident date: Jan 25, 2019

MY TRUNK RELEASE BROKE RECENTLY (1/25/19) AS I WAS ATTEMPTING TO OPEN THE TRUNK. CONTACTED DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD TOYOTA WAS AWARE OF DEFECTIVE PART AND HAD OFFERED A WARRANTY ENHANCEMENT ON THE TRUNK RELEASE BUT IT EXPIRED IN 2015. I RECEIVED NO NOTIFICATION. CALLED TOYOTA TODAY AND WAS TOLD TH... Read more

Incident date: Sep 1, 2015

HI ALL, IAM THE OWNER OF SCION TC 2007 SINCE 2015 AND USING THIS VEHICLE TO COMMUTE TO WORK AND HOME. I HAVE BEEN EXPERIENCING MASSIVE AMOUNT OF OIL CONSUMPTION RIGHT AFTER I BOUGHT THE CAR. I HAVE TO PUT 1 OR 2 QUART OF SYNTHETIC OIL AFTER EVERY 1500 MILES OR SO, IT COST ME ALOT MORE THAN AVERAGE.... Read more

Incident date: Aug 1, 2012

EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION

Incident date: Jul 7, 2018

VEHICLE BURNING OIL AT INCREASINGLY FAST RATE, LARGE OIL CONSUMPTION. NO OIL LIGHT OR DASHBOARD WARNING. AS I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY MY CAR SHUT DOWN... I PULLED OVER TO THE SHOULDER GOT OUT...MY CAR WAS SMOKING... WITHIN MINUTES MY CAR WAS IN FLAMES.

Fire

Incident date: Jul 7, 2018

Fire

Incident date: Jul 7, 2018

Fire

Incident date: Mar 12, 2017

MY 2007 TC HAS A VERY LARGE OIL CONSUMPTION PROBLEM TO THE POINT OF BETWEEN OIL CHANGES I AM PUTTING IN ABOUT 1.5 QUARTS TO 2 QUARTS. THE VEHICLE NEVER HAS ANY ONBOARD WARNINGS EITHER I DON'T GET A OIL LIGHT OR LOW OIL LIGHT. IT IS SO BAD THAT I HAVE TO CHECK MY OIL DAILY JUST TO MAKE SURE MY ENGINE... Read more

Incident date: Mar 4, 2018

VEHICLE BURNING OIL AT INCREASINGLY FAST RATE, LARGE OIL CONSUMPTION. NO OIL LIGHT OR DASHBOARD WARNING. THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, THIS OIL CONSUMPTION WILL CAUSE THE CAR TO OVERHEAT OR STALL, CAUSING AN ACCIDENT OR FIRE.

Incident date: Mar 4, 2018

Incident date: Oct 1, 2012

REGARDING TAKATA RECALL : HI, I AM IN NEED OF SOME HELP! MY 2007 TOYOTA SCION HAS BEEN BURNING OIL OFTEN WHERE I AM ADDING OIL BEFORE OILL CHANGES ALSO OIL LIGHT NEVER TURNS ON EVEN AT NO OIL. MY CAR HAS BEEN BURNING OVER A QUART OF OIL IN 1,200 MILE FROM DRIVING IT. NOW MY ENGINE LIGHT POPS ... Read more

Incident date: May 5, 2017

MY SCION TC ENGINE CEASED BECAUSE THE ENGINE WAS BURNING OIL EXCESSIVELY. I WAS DRIVING FROM COLLEGE TO HOME WHEN MY CAR START MAKING LOUD NOISE AND I PULLED OVER ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. I HAD CAR TOWED TO THE MECHANIC SHOP AND HE TOLD ME THAT MY ENGINE IS CEASED AND IT COST ME ABOUT $3000 TO REPLA... Read more

Incident date: May 5, 2017

I BOUGHT TOYOTA SCION TC ON APRIL 2016 AND THE ODOMETER READING WAS 77593 MILES. ON MAY 05, 2017 WHILE DRIVING FROM WALMART TO MY COLLEGE CAMPUS, I HEARD LOUD KNOCKING SOUND COMING FROM THE ENGINE. I IMMEDIATELY PULLED OVER THE SIDE AND HAD THE CAR TOWED TO MY APARTMENT BUILDING. THE FOLLOWING FRIDA... Read more

Incident date: Dec 26, 2016

I PURCHASED THE CAR IN OCT, 2015. AROUND DEC 2016 I NOTICED THE CAR WAS BURNING OIL AT AN UNUSUAL RATE. APRIL OF 2017 I REPLACED THE GASKETS AND A WEEK LATER AT ONLY 850 MILES THE ENGINE WAS BONE DRY, NO OIL AT ALL. THE OIL LIGHT DOES NOT COME ON IT WILL ONY FLICKER FOR A SECOND. I HAVE ALMOST BLOWN... Read more

Incident date: Apr 26, 2017

I ALWAYS CHANGE MY OILS REGUARLLY. I CAN NEVER MAKE IT TO MY NEXT OIL CHANGE, HAVING TO TOP OFF THE OIL EVERY OTHER WEEK AT LEAST.

Incident date: Aug 1, 2016

RECALL ON FAULTY PARTS (PISTONS) CREATING MY CAR TO BURN OIL TO WHERE I HAVE TO ADD OIL ALMOST EVERY 1000 MILES OR GET MY OIL CHANGED. WHEN I TRIED TO CONTACT A TOYOTA DEALER IN REFERENCE TO THE RECALL I RECEIVED A RUNAROUND FOR MONTHS UNTIL THEY TOLD ME MY CAR NO LONGER FELL UNDER THE WARRANTY BEC... Read more

Incident date: Feb 11, 2017

MY 2007 SCION TC, IS EXPERIENCING EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION BELIEVED TO BE FROM DEFECTIVE PISTON RINGS DESIGNED BY THE MANUFACTURER. THIS WILL INEVITABLY LEAD TO ENGINE FAILURE, AND IS ALREADY AN EXTREMELY EXPENSIVE FIX. MY CAR NO LONGER FALLS UNDER THE STANDARD TOYOTA POWERTRAIN WARRANTY (60 MONTHS... Read more

Incident date: Feb 11, 2017

Incident date: Jan 30, 2017

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 SCION TC. WHILE DRIVING AT UNKNOWN SPEEDS, THE BRAKES FAILED AND THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF A TRAILER. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED A SPRAIN AND BRUISES TO THE SHOULDER, NECK, AND HAND, WHICH R... Read more

Crash 1 injured

Incident date: Jan 30, 2017

Crash 1 injured

Incident date: Jan 27, 2017

I HAVE DRIVEN 1270 MILE SINCE MY LAST OIL CHANGE. MY OIL LIGHT DOESN'T COME ON AND STAY ON WHEN THE OIL IS LOW OR EMPTY. IT WILL GIVE A QUICK FLASH. WHEN I CHECKED IT TODAY, 1/27/17 IT WAS 2 1/2 QUARTS LOW. THE CAR ONLY HOLDS 3 QUARTS. WHEN I TOOK IT IN ABOUT 4 WEEKS AGO FOR ITS REGULAR CHANGE THERE... Read more

Incident date: Jan 27, 2017

Incident date: Aug 2, 2016

EXCESSIVE OIL IS BEING LOST IN THE ENGINE.

Incident date: Oct 18, 2016

ENGINE LOCKED UP AND NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. I WAS TOLD THERE WAS NO OIL IN THE ENGINE AT ALL, WHICH SEEMS TO BE DUE TO A DESIGN DEFECT CAUSING NO EXCESSIVE ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION. I WAS DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE AND BARELY MADE IT THE SHOULDER WHEN THE CAR SEIZED UP AND DIED. NO LOW OIL LIGHT EVER CA... Read more

Incident date: Oct 21, 2016

TAKATA RECALL... AS I WAS DRIVING SPEED LIMIT (60-65MPH) ON THE FREEWAY AT AROUND 11:30PM (10/21/16), DRIVING ON THE 2ND LANE. THERE WAS SOME DEBRIS ON THE ROAD AS I HIT A POT HOLE MY REAR PASSENGER TIRE POPS. I INSTANTLY LOSE CONTROL AS I SEE THE SEMI-TRUCK IN THE 3RD LANE (TRUCK LANE). I TRIED ... Read more

Crash 1 injured

Incident date: Apr 16, 2016

OIL CONSUMPTION RECALL REQUIRED MULTIPLE VEHICLES INCLUDING MY 2007 SCION TC ARE PLAGUED THE MANUFACTURING DEFECT WHICH IS CAUSING VEHICLES TO CONSUME EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF OIL. TOYOTA ANNOUNCED AN "ENHANCED WARRANTY" TO REPAIR THE PROBLEM BUT THERE IS LITTLE TO NO PROGRESS FOR THE MAJORITY OF OWNER... Read more

Incident date: May 10, 2016

THE REAR HATCH IS POORLY DESIGNED AND HAS BROKEN OFF UNDER NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR. THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE WITH THIS MODEL VEHICLE AND SHOULD BE COVERED.

Incident date: Jul 3, 2016

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2007 SCION TC. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE DRIVER OBSERVED FLAMES COMING FROM THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE FLOORBOARD. THE DRIVER PULLED OVER AND EXITED THE VEHICLE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES REPORTED. A FIRE AND A POLICE REPORT... Read more

Fire

Incident date: Jun 12, 2016

I DO 3000 MILE OIL CHANGES REGULARLY I'VE NOTICED BEFORE THE 3000 MILES I'VE NEEDED TO ADD 2 QUARTS OF OIL BEFORE EVERY OIL CHANGE I SEE THIS IS A PROBLEM WITH THE SCION TCS IS THERE A WAY OF FIXING THIS I HAVE 160635 MILES ON THE CAR

Incident date: Jun 17, 2016

I TOOK MY CAR INTO AN AUTO SHOP DUE TO A STRANGE SCRATCHING/TICKING NOISE COMING FROM MY ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THAT IS WHEN I WAS INFORMED THAT MY ENGINE WAS 2 QUARTS LOW ON OIL. I HAD JUST HAD AN OIL CHANGE DONE 1,000 MILES PRIOR, THE MECHANICS TOLD ME THAT MY CAR SHOULDN'T BE BURNING THAT MUCH OIL A... Read more

Incident date: Mar 8, 2016

A RECALL WAS MADE FOR OIL BURNING CONSUMPTION, I BROUGHT THE SCION TC VEHICLE TO HAMER TOYOTA IN MISSION HILLS CALIFORNIA. THEY SAID IT WAS NORMAL FOR THE SCION TO BURN BETWEEN 1.5 TO 2 QUARTS OF OIL WITHIN 1500 MILES OF TRAVEL. I BELIEVE THAT IS WRONG AND INCORRECT. THE CAR IS NOT SUPPOSED TO BURN ... Read more

Incident date: Jun 29, 2015

MY DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING HER CAR DOWN THE HIGHWAY WHEN THE CAR WENT OFF THE ROAD AND ROLLED AT LEAST 3 TIMES HER SEATBELT DID NOT LOCK HER INTO PLACE CAUSING HER TO HIT HER HEAD NUMEROUS TIME DURING THE CRASH. SHE DIED AT THE SCENE OF BLUNT FORCE TRAUMA TO THE HEAD WITH OVER 15 CUTS AND BRUISES TO H... Read more

Crash 4 injured 1 deaths

Incident date: Feb 17, 2016

TAKATA RECALL MY CAR'S ENGINE RECENTLY (TWO DAYS AGO) HAS BEEN MAKING TICKING RATTLING NOISES WHEN I START UP AND BEGIN TO ACCELERATE. TOOK MY 2007 SCION TC IN TO HAVE THE OIL CHECKED AND THEY SAID THE VALVE GASKET COVER WAS DAMAGED AND JUST NEEDED REPLACEMENT. THEY PREFORMED AN OIL CHANGE AND FI... Read more

Incident date: Feb 17, 2016

Incident date: Dec 7, 2015

I WAS UNABLE TO OPEN THE HATCH. WHEN PULLED ON IT FOR THE SECOND TIME IT BROKE OFF.

Incident date: Sep 19, 2015

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA SCION TC. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE AND AN UNKNOWN WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN TO THE DEALER, AN UNKNOWN PART OF THE ENGINE FELL OUT CAUSING O... Read more

Fire

Incident date: Jul 25, 2014

LETTER FROM CONGRESSMAN CARTER ON BEHALF OF CONSTITUENT RE 2007 TOYOTA SCION RECALL. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE HAD AN ENGINE/OIL PROBLEM. THE ENGINE WAS REPLACED IN JULY 2014, DUE TO A ROD BEING THROWN THROUGH THE ENGINE BLOCK. THE CONSUMER THEN RECEIVED A WARRANTY ENHANCEMENT NOTIFICA... Read more

Incident date: Jul 3, 2015

WE PURCHASED A 2007 SCION TC FOR OUR SON. WE HAVE HAD NO PROBLEM WITH THE CAR AND WE WERE UNAWARE OF THE TOYOTA REPORTS ON IT. WE HAVE HAD THE CAR SERVICED AND HAVE RECORDS. HE WAS DRIVING HOME FROM WORK AND WITHOUT WARNING HIS ENGINE BLEW. I LEARNED ABOUT THE OIL CONSUMPTION PROBLEM ON THE CAR ... Read more

Incident date: Dec 2, 2013

MY SCION TC BURNS EXCESSIVE ENGINE OIL. TOYOTA RECOMMEND OIL CHANGE EVERY 5K MILES AND AT ABOUT 3-4K MILES AFTER AN OIL CHANGE, THE OIL IS BURNT SO MUCH TO THE POINT THAT WHEN I CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL IT'S WELL BELOW THE LENGTH OF THE DIPSTICK AND RED OIL LOW WARNING LIGHT ON THE DASH COMES ON. THI... Read more

Incident date: Dec 17, 2014

EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION AFTER 1000. MILES OIL CONSUMPTION TEST AT CALDWELL TOYOTA DEALER. 2 1/2/ QUARTS DOWN. THEN WE WERE GIVEN A WARRANTY ENHANCEMENT NOTIFICATION FORM TO TAKE TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER SAID COME BACK AND WE WILL DO ANOTHER OIL CONSUMPTION TEST IN 1000 MILES. THIS HAS BEEN GOI... Read more

Incident date: Nov 30, 2014

THE TEMPERATURE WAS ABOUT 50 DEGREES AND SUNNY I HAD JUST LEFT CHURCH SERVICES SO THE CAR HAD BEEN SITTING OUT IN THE PARKING LOT FOR ABOUT 4 HOURS. I WAS IN THE CAR DOING ABOUT 40 MPH AND I HEARD A POP-LIKE THAT OF A CHAMPAGNE BOTTLE- AND WHAT SOUNDED LIKE SAND ON THE FLOOR. I LOOKED AROUND TO MAKE... Read more

Incident date: Jul 16, 2014

I WENT TO WALMART TO GET A OIL CHANGE, BUT THEY REFUSED TO CHANGE THE OIL BECAUSE THE OIL STICK WASN'T REGISTERING ANY OIL. I WAS TOLD TO ADD 2 QTS. OF OIL AND THEN THEY WOULD CHANGE THE OIL. I NOTICED RECENTLY THAT AGAIN MY OIL STICK ISN'T REGISTERING ANY OIL. I HAVE NO OIL LEAKS OR SPILLS AROUND M... Read more

Incident date: Nov 30, 2014

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EPA Fuel Economy, 2007 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)	21.0	29.0	24.0	Regular	$2,550
2.4L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive)	20.0	27.0	23.0	Regular	$2,650

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, 2007 SCION TC

142 manufacturer communications from 77 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING	32
060000 ENGINE (PWS)	25
350000 EQUIPMENT	14
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION	7
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL	7
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	6
100000 POWER TRAIN	4
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR	3

063140 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR

These SKUs are Exhaust Manifolds with Catalytic Converters. The customer communication requested return of unsold inventory due to a loss of CARB certification. These SKUs can no longer be sold as they do not meet CARB standards, but part

063140 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Warranty Policy Bulletin: Toyota has received some reports where vehicles may exhibit excessive engine oil consumption. Toyota is now announcing the part replacement phase of Warranty Enhancement Program ZE7 for vehicles exhibiting excess

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

WARRANTY POLICY BULLETIN (POL14-12): ADDED THE SHORT BLOCK RELEASE AUTHORIZATION FLOW CHART. TOYOTA HAS RECEIVED SOME REPORTS WHERE VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT EXCESSIVE ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION. TOYOTA IS NOW ANNOUNCING THE PART REPLACEMENT PHAS

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

Warranty Policy Bulletin (POL14-12): Added the Short Block Release Authorization Flow Chart. Toyota has received some reports where vehicles may exhibit excessive engine oil consumption. Toyota is now announcing the part replacement phas

350000 EQUIPMENT

WARRANTY POLICY BULLETIN (POL14-12): TOYOTA HAS RECEIVED SOME REPORTS WHERE VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT EXCESSIVE ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION. TOYOTA IS NOW ANNOUNCING THE PART REPLACEMENT PHASE OF WARRANTY ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM ZE7 FOR VEHICLES EXHIBI

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

350000 EQUIPMENT

"WPB: THE ENGINE IS COVERED UNDER THE TOYOTA NEW VEHICLE LIMITED WARRANTY FOR 5 YEARS FROM THE DATE OF FIRST USE OR 60,000 MILES (WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST). HOWEVER, TOYOTA IS ANNOUNCING A WARRANTY ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM TO COVER WARRANTY WORK F

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

WPB: The engine is covered under the Toyota New Vehicle Limited Warranty for 5 years from the date of first use or 60,000 miles (whichever occurs first). However, Toyota is announcing a Warranty Enhancement Program to cover warranty work fo

350000 EQUIPMENT

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

350000 EQUIPMENT

DD: IN LIMITED CASES VEHICLES BEING SERVICED FOR ZE7 WILL REQUIRE A REPLACEMENT SHORT BLOCK. DEALERS WILL NEED TO INSTALL THE DOWEL PINS BETWEEN THE SHORT BLOCK AND LOWER CRANKCASE WHEN PERFORMING THIS REPAIR. A TECH TIP WILL BE RELEASED IN

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

DD: In limited cases vehicles being serviced for ZE7 will require a replacement short block. Dealers will need to install the dowel pins between the short block and lower crankcase when performing this repair. A Tech Tip will be released in

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

"SSB: SOME 2007 ? 2010 MODEL YEAR TC AND 2008 ? 2015 MODEL YEAR XB VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE 2AZ-FE ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION. THE PISTON ASSEMBLY HAS BEEN CHANGED TO MINIMIZE OIL CONSUMPTION. USE THE FOLLOWING REPAIR PRO

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

SSB: Some 2007 - 2010 model year tC and 2008 - 2015 model year xB vehicles equipped with the 2AZ-FE engine may exhibit engine oil consumption. The piston assembly has been changed to minimize oil consumption. Use the following Repair Proc

350000 EQUIPMENT

WPB: TOYOTA HAS RECEIVED SOME REPORTS WHERE THE VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT EXCESSIVE ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION. TOYOTA IS NOW ANNOUNCING THE PART REPLACEMENT PHASE OF WARRANTY ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM ZE7 FOR VEHICLES EXHIBITING EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

WPB: Toyota has received some reports where the vehicles may exhibit excessive engine oil consumption. Toyota is now announcing the part replacement phase of Warranty Enhancement Program ZE7 for vehicles exhibiting excessive oil consumption

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

"TT: THERE HAS BEEN SOME CONCERN WITH 3 PIECE PISTON RING INSTALLATIONS FOR 2AZ-FE ENGINES. THIS TECH TIP CONTAINS THE ACCEPTED INSTALLATION METHOD REQUIRED FOR SCION VEHICLES."

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

TT: * There has been some concern with 3 Piece Piston Ring installations for 2AZ-FE engines. * This Tech Tip contains the accepted installation method required for Scion vehicles.

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

"TT: BASED ON CURRENT PART ORDER ALLOCATION, SOME PISTON TYPES HAVE BEEN INCORRECTLY IDENTIFIED WHILE UNDERGOING THE ZE7 2AZ OIL CONSUMPTION REPAIR PROCEDURE. REPLACEMENT PISTONS FOR ZE7 SHOULD BE ORDERED BASED ON THE PISTONS REMOVED FROM

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

TT: ? Based on current part order allocation, some piston types have been incorrectly identified while undergoing the ZE7 2AZ Oil Consumption repair procedure. ? Replacement pistons for ZE7 should be ordered based on the pistons removed fr

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

WPB: TOYOTA HAS RECEIVED SOME REPORTS WHERE VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT EXCESSIVE ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION. TOYOTA IS NOW ANNOUNCING THE PART REPLACEMENT PHASE OF WARRANTY ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM ZE7 FOR VEHICLES EXHIBITING EXCESSIVE ENGINE OIL CONSUMPT

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

WPB: Toyota has received some reports where vehicles may exhibit excessive engine oil consumption. Toyota is now announcing the part replacement phase of Warranty Enhancement Program ZE7 for vehicles exhibiting excessive engine oil consumpt

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

Warranty Enhancement: BACKGROUND As part of our continual efforts to ensure the best in customer satisfaction, Toyota has announced a Warranty Enhancement Program to extend warranty coverage to address customer complaints of Excessive Eng

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

EC: Currently the Reair Kit for RAV4 Vehicles PN: 04004-11828 is missing exhaust gasket 90917-06078 at this time to supplement this kit contents. The warranty system has been modified to accept this additional required part.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

DL: As part of our continual efforts to ensure the best in customer satisfaction, Toyota has announced a Warranty Enhancement Program to extend warranty coverage to address customer complaints of Excessive Engine Oil Consumption on Certain

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

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

350000 EQUIPMENT

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

DD: Toyota has updated the Customer Handling Reference Guide to include the expansion vehicles; please refer to TIS for the most current version. All previous versions of this document should be discarded. Please review this guide along wit

350000 EQUIPMENT

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.

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

RL: As part of our continual efforts to ensure the best in customer satisfaction, Toyota has announced a Warranty Enhancement Program to extend warranty coverage to address customer complaints of Excessive Engine Oil Consumption on Certain

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

350000 EQUIPMENT

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

DD: Toyota has updated the Customer Handling Reference Guide; please refer to TIS for the most current version. All previous versions of this document should be discarded. Please review this guide along with the previously provided FAQ to r

350000 EQUIPMENT

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

WPB: Toyota has received some reports where vehicles may exhibit excessive engine oil consumption. This Warranty Enhancement Program will be launched in two phases due to current part production capacity limitations. Initially, Toyota will

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

DL: As part of our continual efforts to ensure the best in customer satisfaction, Toyota is preparing a Warranty Enhancement Program to extend warranty coverage to address customer complaints of Excessive Engine Oil Consumption on Certain 2

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

SSB: Some 2007 - 2009 model year tC and 2008 - 2015 model year xB vehicles equipped with 2AZ-FE engines may exhibit engine oil consumption. The piston assembly has been changed to minimize oil consumption. Use the Inspection Procedure in th

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

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

353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

350000 EQUIPMENT

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

Electronic Communication: BACKGROUND As part of our continual efforts to ensure the best in customer satisfaction, Toyota has announced a Warranty Enhancement Program to extend warranty coverage to address customer complaints of Excessive

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

EC: The Tamper Tape recommended for the 2AZ-FE Engine Oil Consumption Inspection Procedure found in T-SB-0158 (Toyota) and S-SB-0031-14 (Scion) is now available at the MDC. The bulletins will be updated to reflect the new ordering process a

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Electronic Communication: Toyota recently released T-SB-0158-14 and S-SB-0031-14 to provide an inspection procedure and signoff sheet for excessive engine oil consumption testing on 2AZ engine models. This TSB references a Tamper Evident/In

350000 EQUIPMENT

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Dealer Letter: As part of our continual efforts to ensure the best in customer satisfaction, Lexus is preparing a Warranty Enhancement Program to extend warranty coverage to address customer compaints of Excessive Engine Oil Consumption on

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

TSB: Some 2007-2009 model year tC and xB vehicles equipped with 2AZ-FE engines may exhibit engine oil consumption. The piston assembly has been changed to minimize oil consumption. Use the Inspection Procedure in this bulletin to confirm th

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

350000 EQUIPMENT

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

200000 WHEELS

100000 POWER TRAIN

TSB: World Standard (WS) Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) was introduced to reduce maintenance costs and increase the mileage between scheduled maintenance checks. Here are some important tips when working with ATF-WS in Toyota vehicles r

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

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

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

TSB: The purpose of this bulletin is to assist in the identification and location of serial numbers on 2006 - 2014 model year remanufactured automatic transmissions.

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE-October 16, 2014: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see S-SB-0024-14.

100000 POWER TRAIN

Automatic/Continuously Variable Transmission Replacement Precautions

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

TSB: The purpose of this bulletin is to assist in the identification and location of serial numbers on 2006 - 2014 model year automatic transmissions.

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.

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

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Immobilizer and Smart Key Reset

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

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE-June 6, 2014: This bulletin is now obsolete.

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

130000 VISIBILITY/WIPER (PWS)

SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

130000 VISIBILITY/WIPER (PWS)

The following procedures are recommended during routine maintenance or in the event of a customer concern for wiper performance.

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

220000 SEATS

130000 VISIBILITY

SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

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.

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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.

PE, Closed , Model Year: 2005

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

EA, Closed , Model Year: 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

PE, Closed , Model Year: 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).

30 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.

Year	Recalls	Complaints
2016	3	6	View
2015	3	27	View
2014	1	33	View
2013	1	12	View
2012	2	12	View
2011	1	35	View
2010	2	24	View
2009	3	77	View
2008	3	109	View
2007 (current)	2	140
2006	5	196	View
2005	4	203	View

Other SCION Models

Model	Recalls	Complaints
FR-S	0	0	View
IA	0	0	View
IC	0	0	View
IM	0	0	View
IQ	0	0	View
IQ EV	0	0	View
SCION	0	0	View
SCION TC	0	0	View

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2007 SCION TC

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NHTSA Safety Investigations, SCION TC

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