2009 SCION TC

3 recalls, 77 complaints - 141 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.

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Defect Description

TOYOTA IS RECALLING 27,080 MODEL YEAR 2005 THROUGH 2010 PASSENGER CARS BUILT FROM SEPTEMBER 1, 2005 TO MAY 4, 2009. THESE VEHICLES WERE NOT EQUIPPED WITH LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS WHICH FAILS TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE S... Read more

Consequence

INCORRECT LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS COULD RESULT IN THE VEHICLE BEING OVERLOADED, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy

TOYOTA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND PROVIDE THEM WITH A NEW, ACCURATE LABEL TO BE INSTALLED OVER THE INACCURATE LABEL FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 18, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-888-270-9371.

27,080 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Complaint Statistics

77 total complaints 18 crashes 1 fires 14 injuries 1 deaths

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
ENGINE	14
AIR BAGS	9
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL	8
STRUCTURE	4
STRUCTURE:BODY	3
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES	3
VISIBILITY	3
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY	3
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC	3
TIRES	3

Incident date: Mar 1, 2026

sold a AS IS TRADE IN vehicle that had no warning lights on dashboard or window info on safety defective emmisons and ecm and has not been very helpful with my vehicle I have not been able to drive because of safety concerns with recent discovery of codes that showed after getting a new battery for ... Read more

Incident date: Mar 1, 2026

The car had a front collision and the air bags did not deploy.

1 injured

Incident date: Mar 1, 2026

On March 21, 2026 my Taycan motor wire disconnected from the battery during routine city driving The car was In the Middle lane of [XXX] waiting to turn left onto [XXX] A warning light said Car not drivable , pull over But the car was not functional. Police needed to block [XXX] to allow ... Read more

Incident date: Mar 1, 2026

"Continuous engine oil leak for 12 months. After 4 failed repair attempts, the dealer used liquid sealer instead of a gasket. This is a deceptive repair that creates a severe fire hazard. The leak is still active today, March 2026."

Incident date: Mar 1, 2026

Incident date: May 9, 2024

The warning lights go on for no apparent reason. Dash instrumen just disappear for no apparent reason and then reappear randomly. Such as compass disappearing and reappearing throughout the drive at long stretches at a time. The forward and rear collision warning system just come on when nothing is ... Read more

Incident date: May 11, 2022

The contact owns a 2009 Scion TC. The contact stated while driving approximately 50 MPH, he slowed for a traffic light and the vehicle failed to shift out of third gear. The accelerator pedal was depressed and the vehicle revved without moving. Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle occas... Read more

Incident date: Jan 12, 2022

Just entered the interstate and was 2 miles from home when the car started shaking cause the car to make a sudden hard right across multiple lanes of traffic going down an embankment and hitting trees. Witness who saw the accident while traveling behind the car saw smoke coming from driver rear tire... Read more

Crash

Incident date: Aug 2, 2021

2009 Scion tC consumes to much engine oil due to bad pistons installed by manufacture and needs to be repaired before major engine problems occur. I also found out I’m not the only one having this issue. I’ve just purchased the vehicle.8

Incident date: Nov 2, 2020

THE BOLTS I. THE MOTOR MOUNT WORK THERE WAY OUT AND CAUSES COMPLETE TOTAL OF THE VEHICLE

Incident date: Jun 12, 2019

I HAD A BAD MVA ACCIDENT ON 6/12/2019 @ 0815AM IN THE MORNING, A LADY T BONE ME WITH FAST IMPACTION, THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY NOR THE SIDE AIR BAG CURTAINS DEPLOYED DURING THE ACCIDENT. THE AIRBAGS DID MALFUNCTION IN MY OPINON AND CAUSED ME TO HIT MY HEAD AND CHEST HARD ON THE STEERING WHEEL. I WA... Read more

Crash

Incident date: Apr 30, 2019

MY 2009 SCION TC HAS BEEN BURNING THROUGH OIL AT A FAST RATE CAUSING ME TO HAVE TO FILL IT UP WITH OIL EVERY WEEK. I STAY PRETTY LOCAL AND RARELY GO OUT OF TOWN WITH MY VEHICLE. IT IS CAUSING A VERY ROUGH IDLE IN MY CAR. I SAW THERE WAS A RECALL BUT IT HAS NOT GONE THROUGH WITH IT. BY THE LOOKS OF M... Read more

Incident date: Oct 30, 2018

I TOOK THE CAR IN FOR AIR PRESSURE CHECK.THEY TIRE SHOP SAID TIRES WERE EXTREMELY UNSAFE. BOTH FRONT TIRES HAD SIGNS OF DAMAGE. THEY WERE PURCHASED AT THE SAME TIME AND ARE 1 YEAR OLD NOT WORN DOWN. WERE THE TREAD AND SIDEWALL MEET, THE TREAD LOOKS LIKE ITS GOING TO PEEL OFF TOOK TIRE TO ANOTHER... Read more

Incident date: Oct 27, 2016

HELLO, BACK IN 2016 I GOT A LETTER IN THE MAIL THAT SAID THAT TOYOTA WAS HAVING THIS OIL PROBLEM WITH ITS VEHICLES BURNING TO MUCH OIL. THAT THEY WOULD HAVE TO RUN A CERTAIN TEST ON YOUR VEHICLE AND MAKE YOU DRIVE IT 1200 MILES AND IF YOUR VEHICLE FAILED THEY WOULD COVER FIXING THE PISTON ISSUES TH... Read more

Incident date: Sep 7, 2018

AFTER A FRONT END COLLISION WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE, THE DRIVERS STEERING WHEEL AND KNEE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED PROPERLY. THE DRIVERS SEAT BELT TENSIONED THE DRIVERS SEATBELT BUT IGNITED A FIRE IN DRIVERS SIDE TRIM BEHIND THE DOOR PILLAR. THE FIRE MELTED THE INTERIOR TRIM PANELS AND SURROUNDING PLASTIC PARTS... Read more

Crash Fire

Incident date: Jul 27, 2018

HELLO- I RECEIVED AN EXTENDED WARRANTY LETTER AND WAS ADVISED IN THAT LETTER THAT I NEEDED TO TAKE MY VEHICLE IN FOR AN EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION. I TOOK MY CAR AND THE LETTER FOR TOYOTA TO CHECK MY CAR. I WAS UNDER THE IMPRESSION THAT MY VEHICLE WAS CHECKED UNTIL LAST WEEK THAT MY CAR HAD NO ENG... Read more

Incident date: Oct 3, 2017

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2009 SCION TC. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED CHEST, NECK, AND SHOULDER INJURIES THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED... Read more

Crash 1 injured

Incident date: Sep 18, 2017

MY DAUGHTER AND SON WERE IN AN ACCIDENT AS A PASSENGER IN A SCION TC 2009 AND THE CAR ROLLED MULTIPLE TIMES AND BOTH THE FRONT AND BACK PASSENGER SEAT BELTS UNLATCHED AND THE PASSENGER CURTAIN AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY OR INFLATE. WITH THESE DEFECTS, MY DAUGHTERS LEGS WERE TRAPPED UNDER THE CAR AND SUS... Read more

Crash 3 injured

Incident date: Sep 18, 2017

Crash 3 injured

Incident date: Aug 23, 2017

NO ACCIDENT BUT RECEIVED POTENIAL RECALL AND NOTICE OF A CLASS ACTION SUIT AGAINST TAKATA AIRBAGS IN SCION CARS.

Incident date: Jul 6, 2017

THE CAR IS USING 8-10 QUARTS OF OIL A YEAR. THERE WAS A TOYOTA RECALL FOR EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION, BUT THE TOYOTA SERVICE DEPARTMENT SAYS THIS AMOUNT OF OIL CONSUMPTION IS NORMAL AND WITHIN SPECIFCIATIONS.

Incident date: Jun 9, 2016

ENGINE BURNS EXCESSIVE OIL. USE A QUART EVERY 500 MILES.

Incident date: Feb 18, 2017

MY SUN ROOF SHATTERED WHILE I WAS DRIVING HOME ON CITY STREETS

Incident date: Feb 1, 2017

THE MOONROOF ON MY SCION TC SHATTERED AS I WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY. THERE WERE NO OTHER CARS AROUND ME AND I DID NOT SEE ANY LARGE OBJECTS HIT MY CAR. *TR

Incident date: Feb 1, 2017

THE MOONROOF ON MY SCION TC SHATTERED AS I WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY. THERE WERE NO OTHER CARS AROUND ME AND I DID NOT SEE ANY LARGE OBJECTS HIT MY CAR. *TR

Incident date: May 16, 2016

WE ARE HAVING A PROBLEM WITH OUR 2009 TOYOTA SCION USING EXCESSIVE OIL. WE HAVE TO PUT A QUART OF OIL IN EVERY 1,200-1,500 MILES AS THE CAR IS USING EXCESSIVE OIL. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE AS THE ENGINE WILL BLOW UP IF IT RUNS OUT OF OIL. THE OIL LIGHT HAS COME ON AND WE HAVE PUT OIL IN BUT THE LAS... Read more

Incident date: Aug 13, 2016

TAKATA RECALL GPS NAVIGATION LOCATOR FOR ONSTAR OR ANYTHING TO LOCATE MY STOLEN CAR

Incident date: Aug 13, 2016

TAKATA RECALL GPS NAVIGATION LOCATOR FOR ONSTAR OR ANYTHING TO LOCATE MY STOLEN CAR

Incident date: Aug 13, 2016

TAKATA RECALL GPS NAVIGATION LOCATOR FOR ONSTAR OR ANYTHING TO LOCATE MY STOLEN CAR

Incident date: Sep 3, 2015

I HAVE A TOYOTA SCION TC AND IT HAS BEEN CONSUMING OIL EVERY 1200 MILES NOW IT'S EVEN LESS MY ENGINE ALMOST STARTED TO LOCK UP BECAUSE THERE WAS NO AIR ON I DID THE OIL CONSUMPTION TEST THEY SAID I PASSED ON MY PAPERWORK IT HAS THEM ADDING OIL AND I ONLY DROVE 1100 MILES THAT'S NOT NORMAL THEY'RE TE... Read more

Incident date: Sep 3, 2015

Incident date: Oct 11, 2015

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA SCION TC EQUIPPED WITH MICHELIN PILOT SPORT A/S PLUS TIRES, SIZE 215/45/R17 (NA). WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIRE BLEW OUT AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO CRASH INTO A GUARDRAIL. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHA... Read more

Crash

Incident date: Jul 20, 2012

I TOOK MY VEHICLE INTO THE PASSPORT TOYOTA DEALERSHIP FOR SERVICE AND IT WAS DETERMINED THAT MY VEHICLE DID NOT HAVE ANY OIL IN IT. I WAS INFORMED THAT SIMILAR MODELS WERE EXPERIENCING "OIL CONSUMPTION ISSUES", AND I SHOULD DRIVE APPROXIMATELY 1200 MILES AND RETURN TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR FURTHER TES... Read more

Incident date: Oct 18, 2013

THE ENGINE IN MY 2009 SCION TC HAS BEEN BURNING OIL INTERNALLY. I HAVE BEEN TOLD BY FOUR DIFFERENT MECHANICS THAT THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD BECAUSE IT CAN BE DANGEROUS IF THE CAR RUNS OUT OF OIL WHICH IT ALMOST DID. TOYOTA CONSTRUCTED THE ENGINE IMPROPERLY AND THE ENGINE NEEDS TO BE REBUILT WHICH INVO... Read more

Incident date: Apr 2, 2012

EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION. TOYOTA REPORTS A TSB REGARDING A PISTON ISSUE. MY ENGINE COULD BE AT RISK ON BREAKDOWN. TOYOTA WAS AND HAS BEEN AWARE OF THE ISSUE SINCE 2007 BUT CONTINUED TO SELL VEHICLES WITHOUT FIXING THE PROBLEM. *TR

Incident date: Nov 18, 2013

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA SCION TC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE OF HER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY HOWEVER, THERE WERE NO INJURIES. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE MANUFAC... Read more

Crash

Incident date: Feb 10, 2013

I HAVE HAD MY 2009 SCION TC FOR JUST ABOUT 2 YEARS NOW, BACK IN FEBRUARY I WAS JUST DOING SOME GROCERY SHOPPING, WENT TO OPEN THE TRUNK AND THE WHOLE TRUNK RELEASE HANDLE FELL OFF,AND NOW IS JUST CONNECTED BY WIRES WHICH IS A DISTRACTION TO DRIVERS BEHIND ME AND ALSO COVERS THE LICENSE PLATE WHICH I... Read more

Incident date: Feb 10, 2013

Incident date: May 10, 2010

I PURCHASED A 2009 TOYOTA SCION FROM THE FAIRFIELD, CA DEALERSHIP . I WAS ON THE FREEWAY WHEN MY CAR ACCELERATED UP TO A FASTER SPEED THAN I WANTED I TRIED TO CORRECT IT IN THE CONFUSION AND NOT UNDERSTANDING WHAT WAS GOING ON I LOST CONTROL AND CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. THERE WAS 10,000.00 OF D... Read more

Crash 1 injured

Incident date: May 10, 2010

Crash 1 injured

Incident date: May 10, 2010

Crash 1 injured

Incident date: Oct 4, 2012

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA SCION TC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AS HE WAS ENTERING INTO A PARKING SPACE, THE VEHICLE ABNORMALLY ACCELERATED. THE CONTACT THEN CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE AS HE SHIFTED INTO PARK. THERE WAS NO WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THERE WERE EXTENSIVE DAMAGES TO THE FRONT ... Read more

Crash

Incident date: Nov 23, 2012

ON NOVEMBER 23, 2012, MY VEHICLE EXPERIENCED WHAT WAS LATER DETERMINED TO BE ENGINE FAILURE. MY VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A SUDDEN LOSS OF ENGINE POWER. FORTUNATELY, I WAS ABLE TO SAFELY MOVE MY VEHICLE OVER TO A HIGHWAY SHOULDER AND HAVE IT TOWED TO A DEALERSHIP. AFTER ADDITIONAL RESEARCH, IT APPEARS ... Read more

Incident date: Jul 26, 2012

2009 TOYOTA SCION. CONSUMER STATES UNINTENDED ACCELERATION *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THE SUDDEN ACCELERATION OCCURRED AS SHE PLACED HER FOOT ON THE ACCELERATOR AFTER BEING STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT. THE VEHICLE TOOK OFF AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED. THE FOOT BREAK DID NOT WORK AND WHEN SHE GRABBED THE EMERG... Read more

Crash

Incident date: Jul 27, 2012

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA SCION TC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT, THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO ACCELERATE AND THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED INDEPENDENTLY WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT ENGAGED THE BRAKES BUT FAILED TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THEN THE CONTACT APPLIED THE E... Read more

Incident date: Nov 17, 2010

THE HATCH HANDLE, INCLUDING THE LIGHTING FOR THE LICENSE PLATE, FELL OFF WITH NORMAL USE. WHILE THIS DOES NOT ENDANGER THE PASSENGERS IN THE CAR, IT IS ILLEGAL TO DRIVE WITHOUT THE LIGHTS AND GIVES THE POSSIBILITY OF THE DRIVER BEING FINED FOR THE VEHICLE NOT BEING BUILD PROPERLY. THE PLASTIC ON THE... Read more

Incident date: Nov 17, 2010

Incident date: Jun 3, 2012

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA SCION TC. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 75 MPH, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO A HIGHWAY DIVIDER. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES TO HIS HEAD, NECK AND CHEST. THE CONTACT SOUGHT MEDICAL ATTENTION WHERE HE RECEIVED STITCHES TO THE HEAD INJURY. TH... Read more

Crash 1 injured

Incident date: Feb 9, 2012

THE HATCH HANDLE ON MY CAR BROKE OFF WHEN I WAS LIFTING THE HATCH TO PUT SOME ITEMS IN MY TRUNK. WHEN I LOOKED FURTHER INTO WHY IT BROKE, I REALIZED THAT THE PIECES WERE JUST SMALL PLASTIC PIECES AND COULD BE EASILY SNAPPED. I WAS ABLE TO TAPE THE PIECE BACK, BUT WAS UNABLE TO REMOVE IT COMPLETELY... Read more

Incident date: Apr 29, 2011

THE LIP COVERING THE TRUNK HATCH ON THESE CARS IS DEFECTIVE AND SHOULD BE RECALLED. IT IS A CHEAP PLASTIC PIECE HELD ON WITH PLASTIC CLIPS THAT BREAK! TOYOTA NEEDS TO OWN UP TO THIS AND FIX IT. THEY KNOW ABOUT THE ISSUE AND LET IT GO ON FOR FIVE YEARS UNTIL THEY CHANGED THE PARTS BEING USED. *TR

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EPA Fuel Economy, 2009 SCION TC

Trim / Engine	City MPG	Highway MPG	Combined MPG	Fuel Type	Annual Fuel Cost
2.4L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive)	20.0	27.0	23.0	Regular	$2,650
2.4L 4-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive)	21.0	29.0	24.0	Regular	$2,550

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, 2009 SCION TC

141 manufacturer communications from 74 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING	31
060000 ENGINE (PWS)	25
350000 EQUIPMENT	15
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION	7
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL	7
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	6
100000 POWER TRAIN	4
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY	3

138700 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:ENGINE COOLANT HOSES AND FITTINGS

TT: HVAC drain tube is found to be blocked/clogged.

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)

162000 STRUCTURE:BODY

SSB: On some vehicles, when Rapgard is removed, the paint may have a stained appearance. These stains appear to be under the clear coat (repainting this area is not necessary). The stain patterns are usually under wrinkles in the Rapgard. T

162000 STRUCTURE:BODY

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.

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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 (current)	3	77
2008	3	109	View
2007	2	140	View
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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2009 SCION TC

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Top Reported Components

EPA Fuel Economy, 2009 SCION TC

Technical Service Bulletins, 2009 SCION TC

Most Affected Components

NHTSA Safety Investigations, SCION TC

SCION TC - All Years Overview

SCION TC - Year by Year

Other SCION Models