2015 SCION TC

3 recalls, 27 complaints - 66 TSBs

18E091000 Sep 20, 2018
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Defect Description
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain Toyota Racing Development (TRD) brake kits, part numbers PTR09-21111 and PTR09-52080, sold by Toyota as an optional accessory for model year 2008-2015 Scion xB, and 2011-2016 Scion tC vehicles. Over time, the brake hoses in thes... Read more
Consequence
Failure of a brake hose will reduce braking performance and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Toyota will notify all known owners of the Scion xB and Scion tC vehicles upon which an involved optional TRD Brake Kit could have been installed. If the vehicle is equipped with one of the TRD brake kits, it will be replaced with a standard equipment brake kit, free of charge. The recall began No... Read more
544 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
16V420000 Jun 9, 2016
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Defect Description
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2016 Toyota Camry and Highlander, 2015-2016 Toyota Tundra, Scion FR-S, and tC vehicles. The Load Carrying Capacity Modification Label may not reflect the correct added weight of the installed accessories. As a result, these v... Read more
Consequence
An incorrect label may lead an owner to overload the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
SET will notify owners, and provide a corrected label for placement over the inaccurate label, free of charge. The recall began on July 14, 2016. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226.
4,253 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC
15V228000 Apr 17, 2015
SUSPENSION:REAR
Defect Description
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2015 Toyota Scion tC vehicles manufactured December 3, 2014, to January 30, 2015 and equipped with accessory coil springs as part of an optional Release Series 9 trim package. During installation of these coil springs... Read more
Consequence
If the rear suspension components were not properly tightened, the rear suspension arms may detach, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the bolts, nuts, rear suspension arms, and rear suspension member sub assembly, free of charge. The recall began on June 12, 2015. Owners may contact Scion customer service at 1-866-707-2466.
114 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

Complaint Statistics

27 total complaints 4 crashes 3 injuries

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
POWER TRAIN5
AIR BAGS4
VISIBILITY/WIPER3
SERVICE BRAKES2
UNKNOWN OR OTHER2
STRUCTURE:BODY2
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM2
STEERING2
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL1
STEERING Jun 24, 2026
Incident date: Feb 25, 2026
The power steering for my 2022 Ram Promaster failed on 3/7/24. The safety issue this caused was that steering the van was nearly impossible. Fortunately, the failure occurred while I was in a parking lot. The van had to be towed to the local dealer. The defective parts were on backorder (part nu... Read more
STEERING May 31, 2023
Incident date: Nov 16, 2022
2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo In August of 2020, I brought the vehicle to my repair shop due to a leak, and hard to steer at 75061 miles. They performed a repair of the rack & pinion, power steering hose, and an alignment. On 5/23/23, I had the vehicle in a shop to check on a sqeak while turning ... Read more
VISIBILITY/WIPER Apr 13, 2022
Incident date: Aug 1, 2017
Over the past 4-5 years, 2015 scion tc has had numerous electrical issues. Both driver and passenger electric door locks do not work. Head and tail lamp lights burn out frequently. Seems like a grounding issue? Car failed to start August 2021 due to electrical problems. 3rd party mechanic fixed... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING Apr 13, 2022
Incident date: Aug 1, 2017
Over the past 4-5 years, 2015 scion tc has had numerous electrical issues. Both driver and passenger electric door locks do not work. Head and tail lamp lights burn out frequently. Seems like a grounding issue? Car failed to start August 2021 due to electrical problems. 3rd party mechanic fixed... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Apr 13, 2022
Incident date: Aug 1, 2017
Over the past 4-5 years, 2015 scion tc has had numerous electrical issues. Both driver and passenger electric door locks do not work. Head and tail lamp lights burn out frequently. Seems like a grounding issue? Car failed to start August 2021 due to electrical problems. 3rd party mechanic fixed... Read more
SUSPENSION Jul 12, 2021
Incident date: Jul 11, 2021
Rear suspension components were loose on vehicle. My car was purchased with rear trd coilovers installed at factory. Suspension components were improperly tightened according to Toyota dealership who serviced my vehicle. Purchased car stock and never had suspension work done in the past. This is... Read more
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY Apr 16, 2021
Incident date: Apr 16, 2021
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 SCION TC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PARKED AND SEATED IN THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT HEARD AN ABNORMAL SOUND LIKE A SHATTERED GLASS. THE CONTACT EXITED THE VEHICLE AND BECAME AWARE THAT THE CENTER SUN ROOF GLASS HAD SHATTERED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SUN ROOF HAD SHA... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Mar 5, 2021
Incident date: Mar 3, 2021
TRANSMISSION DOES A HARSH/JERK DOWNSHIFT WHEN COMING TO A STOP. IT DOES IT RANDOMLY, USUALLY WHEN COMING TO A STOP SLOWLY. IT'S NOT SAFE, FEELS LIKE THE CAR LURCHES INTO 1ST. TOYOTA RESET THE COMPUTER AND IT WAS OK FOR A BIT BUT CAME BACK. I'M THINKING IT'S THE SOFTWARE OF THE CAR. TOYOTA SAID IT'S ... Read more
POWER TRAIN Mar 5, 2021
Incident date: Mar 3, 2021
TRANSMISSION DOES A HARSH/JERK DOWNSHIFT WHEN COMING TO A STOP. IT DOES IT RANDOMLY, USUALLY WHEN COMING TO A STOP SLOWLY. IT'S NOT SAFE, FEELS LIKE THE CAR LURCHES INTO 1ST. TOYOTA RESET THE COMPUTER AND IT WAS OK FOR A BIT BUT CAME BACK. I'M THINKING IT'S THE SOFTWARE OF THE CAR. TOYOTA SAID IT'S ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Mar 5, 2021
Incident date: Mar 3, 2021
TRANSMISSION DOES A HARSH/JERK DOWNSHIFT WHEN COMING TO A STOP. IT DOES IT RANDOMLY, USUALLY WHEN COMING TO A STOP SLOWLY. IT'S NOT SAFE, FEELS LIKE THE CAR LURCHES INTO 1ST. TOYOTA RESET THE COMPUTER AND IT WAS OK FOR A BIT BUT CAME BACK. I'M THINKING IT'S THE SOFTWARE OF THE CAR. TOYOTA SAID IT'S ... Read more
POWER TRAIN Mar 5, 2021
Incident date: Feb 28, 2021
TRANSMISSION JERKS WHEN SLOWING DOWN TO A STOP, 50/50, IT SEEMS TO BE DOING A HARD DOWNSHIFT 2-1 BEFORE THE STOP. IT'S SCARY AND FEELS LIKE YOU GOT REAR ENDED. THERE IS ALSO A CLICK NOISE WHEN THE DOWNSHIFT HAPPENS. TOOK IT TO TOYOTA AND HAD A TRANSMISSION DRAIN AND FILL, WHICH THEY SAID THE FLUID W... Read more
AIR BAGS Jan 4, 2021
Incident date: Dec 28, 2020
I WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY ON MONDAY DEC 28 HEADING TO WORK IT WAS RAINING HARD AND WAS DRIVING AT THE SAME SPEED AS EVERYONE ELSE IN THE FREEWAY OUT OF NOWHERE MY STEERING TOOK OVER CONTROL AND I SPINNED AROUND HITTING THE CARPOOL LANE DIVIDER AND WAS TOSSED TO THE 4TH LANE AFTERWARDS. AT THAT MO... Read more
Crash
POWER TRAIN Jun 24, 2020
Incident date: Apr 6, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 SCION TC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE APPROACHING AN INTERSECTION, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED HOWEVER, THERE WAS A DELAY IN VEHICLE RESPONSE. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE VEHICLE DOWNSHIFTED INTERMITTENTLY WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO TOYOTA OF... Read more
POWER TRAIN Jun 1, 2020
Incident date: Dec 1, 2019
MY 2015 SCION TC AUTOMATIC HAS ROUGH SHIFT POINTS, ROUGH IDLE AT STOP SIGNS. THE SCION FRS HAS THE SAME ISSUES AND TOYOTA ISSUES A TSB FOR SHIFT ENHANCEMENT THAT FIXED THEIR TRANSMISSION ROUGH SHIFTS AND ROUGH IDLE. I'M HOPING THAT SCION OR TOYOTA ARE LISTENING AND WE NEED THIS FIX TOO! RESETTING TH... Read more
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY Aug 19, 2019
Incident date: Aug 19, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 SCION TC. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE SUN ROOF BECAME STUCK IN THE OPEN POSITION. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO LEITH TOYOTA (8005 CAPITAL BLVD, RALEIGH, NC 27616, (919) 876-5900) TO BE DIAGNOSED, BU THE RESULTS WERE NOT DISCLOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES Apr 9, 2019
Incident date: Jun 15, 2018
CANT HANDLE A INSTANT BRAKE.
Crash
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Feb 12, 2019
Incident date: Feb 5, 2019
THERE IS A RATTLING SOUND COMING FROM THE TRUCK AREA THAT MY BODY SHOP CANT IDENTIFY. PLS HELP FIX THE PROBLEM.
STRUCTURE:BODY Feb 12, 2019
Incident date: Feb 5, 2019
THERE IS A RATTLING SOUND COMING FROM THE TRUCK AREA THAT MY BODY SHOP CANT IDENTIFY. PLS HELP FIX THE PROBLEM.
POWER TRAIN Jan 25, 2019
Incident date: Jan 24, 2019
WHEN PARKED IN NEUTRAL WITH THE CLUTCH PEDAL NOT DEPRESSED WHILE RUNNING MY CARS TRANSMISSION MAKES A WHINING NOISE AND ONLY GOES AWAY WHEN YOU DEPRESS THE CLUTCH PEDAL TO ENGAGE THE CLUTCH. ONCE YOU RELEASE THE CLUTCH IT CONTINUES MAKING THE NOISE. HOT AND COLD TEMPERATURES DOESN'T MAKE A DIFFERENC... Read more
VISIBILITY/WIPER Dec 13, 2018
Incident date: Dec 12, 2018
ROOF PANEL FRONT GLASS SHATTERED AROUND THE EDGES WHILE PARKED. WHOLE ROOF PANEL WILL NEED TO BE REPLACED.
VISIBILITY/WIPER Oct 17, 2018
Incident date: Oct 16, 2018
ABOUT 5:15 PM, DRIVING WESTBOUND IN THE SUN, ON A CLEAR DAY, IN THE FAR LEFT LANE OF A 4 LANE FREEWAY GOING ABOUT 65-70 MPH, APPROACHING A SOUTHBOUND RAMP. THERE WERE 3 VEHICLES, A MINI COOPER IN FRONT AND RIGHT AND A TRUCK BEHIND, ALL 3 CARS ARE AT LEAST 3-4 CAR LENGTHS AWAY IN NO TRAFFIC. BOTH WIN... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY Dec 19, 2016
Incident date: Dec 19, 2016
I WAS DRIVING 73 MPH ON A HIGHWAY (I-25) PASSING ANOTHER CAR WHEN I HEARD A LOUD NOISE AND THEN THE CRACKLING SOUND OF GLASS RUNNING DOWN THE BACK OF THE CAR. I PULLED OVER AND THERE WAS A HOLE IN THE MOON ROOF. NO CAR WAS IN FRONT OF ME BUT IT WAS REALLY COLD COMING UP TO SANTA FE, NM. IT WAS ABOUT... Read more
AIR BAGS Aug 30, 2016
Incident date: Jul 1, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2015 SCION TC. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE WRIST AND HAND, WHICH REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TOWED.... Read more
Crash 1 injured
AIR BAGS Aug 23, 2016
Incident date: Aug 22, 2016
"TAKATA RECALL" MY DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AND THE DRIVER SIDE "SIDE AIRBAGS" DEPLOYED FOR NO REASON WHAT SO EVER. JUST SO HAPPEN, THE POLICE WAS DRIVER IN THE NEXT LANE OVER AND WITNESSED THE WHOLE THING. I AM HAVING A HORRIBLE EXPERIENCE DEALING WITH TOYOTA. I CHOSE TOYOTA BECAUSE OF T... Read more
1 injured
AIR BAGS Feb 19, 2016
Incident date: Feb 14, 2016
MY FIANC HAD A SEIZURE WHILE DRIVING HER SCION TC (2015). SHE RAN INTO THE DUMPSTER AT A COFFEE SHOP. WITNESSES AND AUTHORITIES CONFIRMED THE SPEED WAS SIGNIFICANT ENOUGH FOR AIRBAGS TO DEPLOY. BECAUSE OF HER BODY SEIZING SHE ACCELERATED. CUSTOMERS AND EMPLOYEES INSIDE THE COFFEE SHOP HEARD THE CRAS... Read more
Crash 1 injured
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Jan 14, 2016
Incident date: Jan 14, 2016
I WAS DRIVING MY CAR NO MORE THAN 40 MPH IN A STREET WHERE THEIR WAS SOMEWHAT LIGHT TRAFFIC AROUND ME. ALL OF A SUDDEN I HEARD A LOUD "BOOM',SOUNDED LIKE A GUNSHOT OR SOMETHING EXPLODED. I PULLED OVER TO PARK AND NOTICE MY SUN ROOF GLASS WAS RAISING UP AND IT EXPLODED INTO PIECES CAUSING A BIG HOLE ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES Apr 7, 2015
Incident date: Sep 11, 2010
2015 SCION TC 6 SPEED MANUAL. THE EMERGENCY BRAKE WILL LOCK UP AFTER SITTING IN THE DRIVEWAY FOR SEVERAL PLUS DAYS AND I HAVE TO APPLY A LOT OF GAS FOR THE BRAKES TO RELEASE SO I CAN DRIVE THE CAR. AT THE TIME OF THE EMERGENCY BRAKE RELEASE THERE WAS SUCH A HUGE BANG THE FIRST TIME IT HAPPENED I TH... Read more

EPA Fuel Economy, 2015 SCION TC

Trim / Engine City MPG Highway MPG Combined MPG Fuel Type Annual Fuel Cost
2.5L 4-cyl, Automatic (S6) (Front-Wheel Drive) 23.0 30.0 26.0 Regular $2,350
2.5L 4-cyl, Manual 6-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) 23.0 30.0 26.0 Regular $2,350

CO2 Emissions: 342.0 g/mile (Compact Cars)

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.

Technical Service Bulletins, 2015 SCION TC

66 manufacturer communications from 31 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
350000 EQUIPMENT8
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL8
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL7
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.6
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM6
060000 ENGINE (PWS)5
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER4
100000 POWER TRAIN3
S-TT-0117-20 Dec 11, 2020
138700 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:ENGINE COOLANT HOSES AND FITTINGS
TT: HVAC drain tube is found to be blocked/clogged.
20R001 Toyota Cu Jul 15, 2020
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
DL: Toyota plans to send Safety Recall Follow-Up Notices for the above referenced campaigns to remind owners whose vehicles have not yet had campaign repairs completed.
S-S-0003-14_Obso Dec 20, 2019
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE December 20, 2019: This bulletin is no longer applicable and is now obsolete.
S-TT-0116-19 Jan 3, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
TT: In certain cases of leaking air conditioning systems, the root cause of the leak is inadvertently overlooked, causing a repeat repair. To improve customer satisfaction and repair A/C system leaks in one dealer visit, Toyota has develope
S-SB-0012-14-Rev Aug 29, 2017
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
TSB: REVISION NOTICE August 23, 2017 Rev1: ? Applicability has been updated to include 2015 model year xB vehicles, 2015 ? 2016 model year tC vehicles, and 2016 model year iM vehicles. ? The Parts Information section has been updated. Any p
S-SB-0035-13 Rev Nov 10, 2016
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
TSB: REVISION NOTICE November 10, 2016 Rev1: ? Applicability has been updated to include 2015 model year xB vehicles, 2016 model year iM vehicles, and 2015 ? 2016 tC vehicles. ? The Parts Information section has been updated. Any previo
S-SB-0012-15 Jun 29, 2015
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SSB: While a vehicle is in inventory, the battery is subject to conditions that can reduce its performance and life. Batteries can become discharged due to an extended storage period, temperature, parasitic drain, or while demonstrating veh
S-SB-0012-15 Jun 29, 2015
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
SSB: While a vehicle is in inventory, the battery is subject to conditions that can reduce its performance and life. Batteries can become discharged due to an extended storage period, temperature, parasitic drain, or while demonstrating veh
S-SB-0012-15 Jun 29, 2015
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
SSB: While a vehicle is in inventory, the battery is subject to conditions that can reduce its performance and life. Batteries can become discharged due to an extended storage period, temperature, parasitic drain, or while demonstrating veh
S-SB-0012-15 Jun 29, 2015
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SSB: While a vehicle is in inventory, the battery is subject to conditions that can reduce its performance and life. Batteries can become discharged due to an extended storage period, temperature, parasitic drain, or while demonstrating veh
S-TT-0094-15 Jun 16, 2015
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
TT: iPhone text messages do not appear on multi media display.
S-TT-0094-15 Jun 16, 2015
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
TT: iPhone text messages do not appear on multi media display.
S-TT-0094-15 Jun 16, 2015
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
TT: iPhone text messages do not appear on multi media display.
S-TT-0094-15 Jun 16, 2015
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
TT: iPhone text messages do not appear on multi media display.
S-TT-0094-15 Jun 16, 2015
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
TT: iPhone text messages do not appear on multi media display.
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-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-0003-14 Rev May 20, 2015
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SSB: Scion models equipped with the BeSpoke? Premium Audio featuring Aha? require a Special Service Tool (SST) USB drive to update the map, points of interest, Gracenote?, and system software. The SST is used with all vehicles to deliver th
S-SB-0003-14 Rev May 20, 2015
350000 EQUIPMENT
SSB: Scion models equipped with the BeSpoke? Premium Audio featuring Aha? require a Special Service Tool (SST) USB drive to update the map, points of interest, Gracenote?, and system software. The SST is used with all vehicles to deliver th
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-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-0004-15 Apr 21, 2015
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
SSB: Some 2013 - 2015 model year Scion vehicles equipped with BeSpoke? Premium Audio featuring Aha(version less than 14.1.0) may exhibit one or more of the following conditions: * When using the navigation route guidance the arrival time a
S-SB-0004-15 Apr 21, 2015
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
SSB: Some 2013 - 2015 model year Scion vehicles equipped with BeSpoke? Premium Audio featuring Aha(version less than 14.1.0) may exhibit one or more of the following conditions: * When using the navigation route guidance the arrival time a
S-SB-0004-15 Apr 21, 2015
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
SSB: Some 2013 - 2015 model year Scion vehicles equipped with BeSpoke? Premium Audio featuring Aha(version less than 14.1.0) may exhibit one or more of the following conditions: * When using the navigation route guidance the arrival time a
S-SB-0004-15 Apr 21, 2015
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
SSB: Some 2013 - 2015 model year Scion vehicles equipped with BeSpoke? Premium Audio featuring Aha (version less than 14.1.0) may exhibit one or more of the following conditions: * When using the navigation route guidance the arrival time
S-SB-0004-15 Apr 21, 2015
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
SSB: Some 2013 - 2015 model year Scion vehicles equipped with BeSpoke? Premium Audio featuring Aha (version less than 14.1.0) may exhibit one or more of the following conditions: * When using the navigation route guidance the arrival time
S-SB-0004-15 Apr 21, 2015
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
SSB: Some 2013 - 2015 model year Scion vehicles equipped with BeSpoke? Premium Audio featuring Aha (version less than 14.1.0) may exhibit one or more of the following conditions: * When using the navigation route guidance the arrival time
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
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-0002-15 Feb 11, 2015
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
S-SB-0002-15 Feb 11, 2015
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
S-TT-0090-15 Jan 30, 2015
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
TT: Some vehicles equipped with Display Audio may exhibit a condition where the touch screen is inoperative.
S-TT-0090-15 Jan 30, 2015
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
TT: Some vehicles equipped with Display Audio may exhibit a condition where the touch screen is inoperative.
S-TT-0090-15 Jan 30, 2015
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
TT: Some vehicles equipped with Display Audio may exhibit a condition where the touch screen is inoperative.
S-TT-0090-15 Jan 30, 2015
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
TT: Some vehicles equipped with Display Audio may exhibit a condition where the touch screen is inoperative.
S SB 0024 14A Oct 16, 2014
100000 POWER TRAIN
Automatic/Continuously Variable Transmission Replacement Precautions
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-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-0005-11 Rev Oct 16, 2014
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
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
S-SB-0005-11 Rev Oct 16, 2014
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
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-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-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-TT-0073-13 Rev Jul 8, 2014
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Tech Tip: Starting with the 2010 Model Year, Scion began a gradual transition to the use of synthetic 0w20 viscosity engine oil. There are multiple benefits of this oil including: Reduced friction and wear on engine surfaces, Improved fuel
S-TT-0073-13 Jul 8, 2014
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
S SB 0017 14A Jul 7, 2014
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Immobilizer and Smart Key Reset
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-0015-14 Jun 6, 2014
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
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-0007-14 Apr 22, 2014
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
PRE-DELIVERY SERVICE CHECK SHEET
S-SB-0008-14 Apr 22, 2014
355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Customer retention and proper maintenance of vehicles has been a major focus for Toyota and Scion. To help remind customers that regular oil changes are essential to the proper maintenance of their vehicle, dealers are required to begin ins
S-SB-0008-14 Apr 22, 2014
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Customer retention and proper maintenance of vehicles has been a major focus for Toyota and Scion. To help remind customers that regular oil changes are essential to the proper maintenance of their vehicle, dealers are required to begin ins
S-SB-0007-14 Apr 22, 2014
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
PRE-DELIVERY SERVICE CHECK SHEET
S-SB-0008-14 Apr 22, 2014
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Customer retention and proper maintenance of vehicles has been a major focus for Toyota and Scion. To help remind customers that regular oil changes are essential to the proper maintenance of their vehicle, dealers are required to begin ins
S-SB-0008-14 Apr 22, 2014
350000 EQUIPMENT
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
S-SB-0006-14 Apr 17, 2014
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Some 2015 model year vehicles are equipped with a Smart Key system, which allows the customer to enter and start the vehicle without using a mechanical key. To ensure the system is operating properly, the Smart Key functions (Smart Entry an
S-SB-0006-14 Apr 17, 2014
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Some 2015 model year vehicles are equipped with a Smart Key system, which allows the customer to enter and start the vehicle without using a mechanical key. To ensure the system is operating properly, the Smart Key functions (Smart Entry an
S-SB-0006-14 Apr 17, 2014
350000 EQUIPMENT
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
S-SB-0005-14 Apr 14, 2014
350000 EQUIPMENT
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
S-SB-0004-14 Apr 14, 2014
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
S-SB-0005-14 Apr 14, 2014
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
2015 model year vehicles are equipped with driver?s side floor mat retaining clips to secure the floor mat in the correct position. In addition, some models may utilize retaining clips for passenger side floor mats as well. Follow the appro
S-SB-0004-14 Apr 14, 2014
350000 EQUIPMENT
Long-term or off-site storage requires special care to keep vehicles factory fresh and ready for delivery. The following guidelines should be performed to minimize vehicle component/part degradation due to extended vehicle storage condition
2015 TC Apr 1, 2014
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

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
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
EA05013 Opened: Aug 26, 2005 , Closed: Oct 26, 2005
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
PE05021 Opened: Apr 28, 2005 , Closed: Aug 26, 2005
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 (current) 3 27
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 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