2011 SCION XB

6 recalls, 61 complaints - 166 TSBs

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Defect Description

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2010-2016 4Runner, 2003-2006 Tundra, 2003-2013 Corolla, 2009-2010 Corolla Matrix, 2004-2005 RAV4, 2002-2007 Sequoia, 2011-2013 Sienna, 2008-2012 Scion xB, 2008-2009 Lexus IS-F, 2007-2012 Yaris and Lexus ES350, 2010-2017 Lexus GX4... Read more

Consequence

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy

Toyota will notify owners. Depending on the vehicle model, dealers will replace the front driver inflator, front passenger airbag inflator, the airbag assembly, or the front passenger airbag sub-assembly and inflator. The recall began November 20, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service ... Read more

928,220 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Defect Description

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Toyota 4Runner, 2014-2015 Scion xB, Lexus IS350C, IS250C, 2014 Toyota Sienna, Lexus IS-F, and 2014-2017 Lexus GX460 vehicles sold, or ever registered in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louis... Read more

Consequence

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy

Toyota will notify owners. Depending on the vehicle model, dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, or replace the air bag assembly. The recall began February 15, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are "Zone A" To... Read more

1,299,448 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

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

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Defect Description

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 Scion xB and Lexus IS F, 2009-2011 Toyota Corolla and Corolla Matrix, 2006-2011 Toyota Yaris, Lexus IS250 and Lexus IS350, 2010-2011 Toyota 4Runner, Lexus IS250C, Lexus IS350C and Lexus GX460, 2011 Sienna, 20... Read more

Consequence

An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy

Toyota will notify the Toyota and Lexus owners. General Motors will contact the Pontiac owners. Depending on the model, dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator or the air bag assembly, free of charge. The recall began on December 6, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota customer se... Read more

1,754,517 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

Defect Description

Toyota Motor Company (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Tundra, Sequoia, Corolla, Corolla Matrix and Scion xB, 2008-2011 Highlander and Highlander Hybrid, 2007 Camry and Camry Hybrid, 2009 Camry and Camry Hybrid, 2006-2011 RAV4, 2006-2010 Yaris, and 2009-2010 Scion xD and Pontiac Vib... Read more

Consequence

If the sliding electrical contacts are not protected by lubricant, debris and moisture that get into the switch may cause a short circuit and the switch assembly may overheat and melt, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the switch, applying a lubricant if no abnormality is found. If abnormality is found, the PWMS circuit board will be replaced, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin December 20, 2015. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-... Read more

1,814,284 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Defect Description

Southeast Toyota is recalling certain model year 2008 and 2010-2013 Toyota Tundra, 2010-2012 Rav4, 2012 Toyota Sequoia, 2010-2011 Toyota Corolla, 2010-2011 Toyota Camry and Camry Hybrid, 2010-2013 Toyota Highlander and Highlander Hybrid, 2010-2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser, 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser, 2010-20... Read more

Consequence

An inaccurate label could lead to owners overloading their vehicles and tires. An overloaded vehicle can result in a tire failure which may result in a vehicle crash, personal injury, or property damage.

Remedy

Southeast Toyota will notify owners and provide a corrected label with instructions concerning its installation. A small group of the affected vehicles will need additonal remedies which are still being developed. The recall began on May 28, 2013. Owners may contact Southeast Toyota at 1-800-301-... Read more

7,525 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC

Complaint Statistics

61 total complaints 5 crashes 3 fires 5 injuries

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
AIR BAGS	41
ENGINE	6
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING	2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	2
UNKNOWN OR OTHER	2
SERVICE BRAKES	2
STRUCTURE:BODY	2
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC	1
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS	1
TIRES	1

Incident date: Dec 2, 2022

While driving on the highway on Dec.2 2023, my car suddenly displayed "Service EV Error" and "Reduced Power" warnings, along with the battery level to plummet from 89% to 0%. Upon noticing the warnings, I promptly activated hazard lights and maneuvered to the emergency lane. However, my attempts to ... Read more

Incident date: Dec 2, 2022

The contact owns a 2008 Mercedes-Benz E320. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was smoke coming from the engine compartment and white smoke was coming from the exhaust pipe. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and diagnosed with a failed turbo valve and a failed exh... Read more

Incident date: Jun 10, 2023

Driving 55-60mph, engine dies, power steering is lost, no throttle response, brake system failure messages every 500-1000ft of driving at any speeds. Battery terminal melted, wiring harness needs to be replaced to junction box with upgraded part. Model : 2023 Lariat Maverick Miles: 1030 Colors:... Read more

Incident date: Jan 29, 2020

DEFECTIVE REAR HATCH LATCH. FREQUENTLY SHOWS TO BE UNLATCHED DESPITE BEING LATCHED. CAN'T TELL IF A DOOR IS UNLATCHED SINCE IT IS ONE INDICATOR FOR ALL DOORS ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. HAPPENS MOST FREQUENTLY WHEN HOT OR IF THE SUN SHINES ON REAR OF CAR. INDICATES UNLATCHED PARKED OR IN MOTION.

Incident date: May 23, 2016

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 SCION XB. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V340000(AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE NOT AVAILABLE. FIORE TOYOTA (1000 S LOGAN BLVD, HOLLIDAYSBURG, PA 16648, (814) 247-0102) WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT PA... Read more

Incident date: Apr 15, 2019

"OIL COMP RECALL" WENT TO MY LOCAL TOYOTA DEALERSHIP TALKED TO THE ASSTI SERVICE MANAGER AND WAS TOLD I COULD NOT DO THE RECALL THERE THAT I WOULD HAVE TO GO BACK TO THE PLACE THAT FIRST TESTED IT. I BOUGHT THE CAR AND IT WAS TESTED IN ALABAMA I LIVE IN FL. WENT TO THE TOYOTA DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAI... Read more

Incident date: Jan 11, 2019

I WAS DRIVING 65MPH ON THE FREEWAY SOUNDED LIKE PARTS OF THE ENGINE WERE FALLING OUT OF THE CAR. IMMEDIATELY EXITED THE FREEWAY. THE CAR DIED. MY SON AND I PUSHED THE SMOKING VEHICLE 200 FEET TO A APARTMENT COMPLEX ENTRANCE. THE VEHICLE THEN IGNITED IN FLAMES, AND I CALLED 911.

Fire

Incident date: Jan 11, 2019

Fire

Incident date: Jan 11, 2019

Fire

Incident date: Dec 18, 2018

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2011 SCION XB. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THE CONTACT SUFFERED A MINOR EAR INJURY THAT DID NOT REQUIRE MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS ... Read more

Crash 1 injured

Incident date: Jul 13, 2018

I BELIEVE WHAT HAPPENED TO MY CAR IS RELATED TO THE PROBLEM DESCRIBED IN TSB NO. SB0024-11R2. HTTPS://WWW.CARS.COM/ARTICLES/2007-2015-SCION-TC-XB-PISTON-ISSUE-1420682965001/. A FRIEND WHO SELLS CARS SENT ME THAT LINK SAT JULY 21. I HAD NO PRIOR KNOWLEDGE SUCH AN ISSUE EXISTED AND THAT BULLETIN WAS... Read more

Incident date: Jul 13, 2018

Incident date: May 23, 2016

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 SCION XB. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V3400000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTA... Read more

Incident date: May 23, 2016

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 SCION XB. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V340000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTAC... Read more

Incident date: Jun 3, 2015

TAKATA RECALL. HAVE RECEIVED SEVERAL NOTICES, BUT MY LOCAL DEALERSHIP SAYS MY VEHICLE IS NOT YET BEEN SUPPLIED WITH REPLACEMENT PARTS. TOYOTA RECOMMENDS THAT NO ONE RIDE IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT. THE VEHICLE IS NOW 6 YEARS OLD AND 100,000 + MILES. NHRSA RECALL 16V-340.

Incident date: May 23, 2016

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 SCION XB. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V340000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. MICHAEL TOYOTA IN FRESNO, ... Read more

Incident date: Sep 1, 2013

NO AIR BAG REPLACEMENTS AVAILABLE SINCE RECALL NOTICE

Incident date: May 23, 2016

TAKATA RECALL TOYOTA IS NOT DOING ENOUGH TO EXPEDITE THE RECALL OF THE AFFECTED VEHICLES. IT HAS BEEN OVER A YEAR SINCE I RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR THE PASSENGER AIRBAG AND IT'S STILL LISTED AS HAVING NO REMEDY AVAILABLE EVEN THOUGH I AM LISTED IN A PRIORITY ZONE A. THIS IS RIDICULOUS. NHTSA, P... Read more

Incident date: Aug 28, 2017

TAKATA RECALL. MY SCION XB IS MAIN CAR FOR USE WITH MY CHILDREN AND FAMILY. IT'S USED AS MEANS OF TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM SCHOOL. I WAS INFORMED OF THE RECALL LAST YEAR AND STILL HAVE NOT HEARD ON WHEN THIS WILL GET FIXED. IT IS A MAJOR SAFETY CONCERN ESPECIALLY WHEN I'M TRANSPORTING CHILDREN AND... Read more

Incident date: Jun 20, 2016

" TAKATA RECALL" I DO NOT FEEL COMFORT DRIVING THIS CAR ,WITH A DEFECTIVE AIRBAG. I HAVE TRIED TO GET A CAR FROM TOYOTA,THEY TELL ME THAT ,I HAVE TO GET ONE FROM ENTERPRISE.I DO NOT USE CREDIT CARD,IS THERE ANYWAY ,I COULD GET A LOANER CAR UNTIL THE AIRBAG IS FIX.THIS HAS BEEN GOING FOR OVER... Read more

Incident date: Jan 7, 2015

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 SCION XB. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V340000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED FOR THE REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE V... Read more

Incident date: May 23, 2016

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 SCION XB. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V340000 (AIR BAGS) AND STATED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME FRAME TO SCHEDULE THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER ADVISED THE CONTACT TO START THE PROCESS FOR A LOA... Read more

Incident date: Jul 18, 2017

TAKATA RECALL. LONGSTANDING RECALL THAT HAS NOT BEEN RESOLVED AND I AM WORRIED ABOUT THE SAFETY OF MYSELF AND FAMILY, LIVING IN RIVERVIEW FL 33578.

Incident date: Jun 26, 2016

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 SCION XB. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A LETTER FROM THE MANUFACTURER REGARDING EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE CHANGED THE OIL HIMSELF AND DISCOVERED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS MISSING TWO QUARTS OF OIL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO JEFF WYLER TOYOTA OF CLARKSVILLE (... Read more

Incident date: May 23, 2017

TAKATA RECALL NOT FIXED

Incident date: Jan 30, 2017

"TAKATA RECALL". 2011 XB TRAVELING SOUTH ON COLLIER PARKWAY. ACCELERATED TO APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH. FROM PARKWAY. OLDER DODGE VAN IN FRONT SLAMS ON BRAKES. I SLAM ON BRAKES AND 2011 XB EXHIBITS INSTANTANEOUS ACCELERATION. COMING UP ON BACK OF DODGE VAN SWERVE LEFT ONTO RAISED MEDIAN. TREES IN MEDIAN ... Read more

Crash 2 injured

Incident date: Jan 30, 2017

Crash 2 injured

Incident date: May 23, 2016

TAKATA RECALL - STILL WAITING AND I'M TOYOTA'S 'ZONE A'. IT'S BEEN A YEAR SINCE TOYOTA RECOMMENDED THAT I DO NOT OPERATE THIS VEHICLE WITH AN OCCUPANT IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT. HOW MUCH LONGER DO I HAVE TO MAKE PAYMENTS ON ONLY A PART OF A VEHICLE?

Incident date: Mar 31, 2017

TAKATA RECALL. I WAS NOTIFIED ALMOST A YEAR AGO ABOUT THE PENDING RECALL, BUT NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE ABOUT FIXING MY VEHICLE SINCE. I AM CONCERNED ABOUT THE HAZARD OF INJURY OR DEATH WHILE DRIVING THIS VEHICLE.

Incident date: Jun 30, 2016

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 SCION XB. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V340000 (AIR BAGS). THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS ... Read more

Incident date: Mar 29, 2017

AIR BAG HAS BEEN UNDER RECALL FOR ALMOST 1 YEAR...AS OF TODAY THERE IS STILL NO FIX FROM TOYOTA/SCION...THE DEALER DOES NOT HAVE ANY INFO ON WHEN ONE WILL BE AVAILABLE. I WANTED TO SELL THE VEHICLE BUT NO ONE WANTS TO BUY IT BECAUSE IT HAS NOT BEEN FIXED

Incident date: May 23, 2016

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 SCION XB. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V340000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART FOR THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT HA... Read more

Incident date: May 23, 2016

"TAKATA RECALL"

Incident date: Mar 10, 2017

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 SCION XB. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V340000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACT... Read more

Incident date: May 26, 2016

I WAS NOTIFIED IN JUNE OF 2016 THAT MY PASSENGER AIRBAG IS RECALLED. SINCE THEN I HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO HAVE ANY PASSENGERS RIDE IN THAT SEAT IN MY CAR. THIS IS VERY INCONVENIENT BECAUSE I CAN NOT FIT MY FAMILY IN MY CAR. I HAVE WAITED PATIENTLY FOR A FIX BUT SINCE IT HAS BEEN NEARLY A YEAR AND THEY... Read more

Incident date: Jan 2, 2017

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 SCION XB. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V340000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART FOR THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CON... Read more

Incident date: Jul 20, 2016

"TAKATA RECALL" BOUGHT THIS VEHICLE BRAND NEW IN 2011 FROM HENDRICKS TOYOTA IN 2011(CHARLESTON, SC). THEY'VE HAD POSSESSION OF THE ABOVE MENTIONED VEHICLE SINCE JULY 2016 (OVER 6 MONTHS). STILL NO FIX ANYTIME SOON (AS PER GM @ HENDRICKS). BOTH DEALER & MANUFACTURER REFUSE TO ACCOMMODATE ME WITH A V... Read more

Incident date: Jun 20, 2016

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 SCION XB. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V340000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE REMEDY WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER ... Read more

Incident date: Jun 1, 2016

"TAKATA RECALL". I WAS NOTIFIED ABOUT THIS "RECALL" IN JUNE 2016 ITS NOW 8 MONTHS LATER AND NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE. IN THE MEANTIME MY FRONT PASSENGER SEAT IS NOT SUPPOSED TO BE USED! EIGHT MONTHS! THIS IS NOT THE CAR I PAID FOR-I BOUGHT A CAR WITH SEATING FOR 5, 2 IN FRONT 3 IN BACK. NOW TOYOTA IS I... Read more

Incident date: May 23, 2016

TL* TAKATA RECALL THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 SCION XB. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V340000 (AIR BAGS). THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS... Read more

Incident date: Dec 11, 2016

TAKATA RECALL, 16V340000 LIVE IN ZONE A, TOYOTA HAS NOT CONTACTED NOR HAS A FIX AND SCION RECALL, NHTSA RECALL, 15V689000 POWER WINDOW MASTER SWITCH MAY MELT, NO TIMELY REPAIR NEARLY 14 MONTHS AFTER RECALL ISSUED PLEASE GET MANUFACTURE TO REPAIR

Incident date: Dec 11, 2016

Incident date: Apr 1, 2016

TAKATA RECALL ON AIR BAG HAS NOT BEEN COMPLETED. WHEN NOTICE WAS SENT I HAD TIME TO GET IT IN TO THE SHOP. I CANNOT AFFORD LEAVE TO DO THIS NOW AND I'M UNABLE TO USE MY CAR FOR CARPOOL WHILE I'M WAITING. THIS IS A BIG HARDSHIP.

Incident date: Dec 2, 2016

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 SCION XB. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V340000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART FOR THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EX... Read more

Incident date: May 1, 2016

TAKATA RECALL JUST WONDERING HOW LONG TOYOTA PLANS TO DRAG THIS OUT? NO ONE MAY SIT IN THE PASSENGER SEAT AND THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON NOW FOR 6 MONTHS AND ALL TOYOTA SAYS IS PARTS ARE UNAVAILABLE.

Incident date: Jun 23, 2016

Incident date: Oct 4, 2016

LOW OIL PRESSURE AND ENGINE SHAKING WHILE STATIONARY

Incident date: Oct 19, 2016

TAKATA RECALL WE WERE NOTIFIED 5 MONTHS AGO THAT THERE WAS A CRITICAL ISSUE WITH PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG FAILING IN SUCH A WAY THAT COULD CAUSE THE DEATH OF THE PASSENGER AND THAT I SHOULDN'T DRIVE WITH A PASSENGER IN MY CAR. SO, FOR 5 MONTHS I HAVE DONE THAT, BUT GIVEN THE SEVERITY OF THE PROBL... Read more

Incident date: Oct 1, 2016

TAKATA INFLATORS. RECEIVING A RECALL NOTICE IN MARCH OF 2016 AND NO REPLACEMENT PARTS BY OCTOBER 2016 NOT BEING ABLE TO DRIVE WITH A PASSENGER IN FRONT SEAT FOR EXTENDED MONTHS AND STILL NO SOLUTION IS AN UNACCEPTABLE AMOUNT OF TIME. I WILL BE LOOKING INTO GETTING RID OF THIS VEHICLE DUE TO NOT BEIN... Read more

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EPA Fuel Economy, 2011 SCION XB

Trim / Engine	City MPG	Highway MPG	Combined MPG	Fuel Type	Annual Fuel Cost
2.4L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive)	22.0	27.0	24.0	Regular	$2,550
2.4L 4-cyl, Automatic (S4) (Front-Wheel Drive)	22.0	27.0	24.0	Regular	$2,550

CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Small Station Wagons)

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

Technical Service Bulletins, 2011 SCION XB

166 manufacturer communications from 88 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
060000 ENGINE (PWS)	36
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING	25
350000 EQUIPMENT	21
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY	8
160000 STRUCTURE	8
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION	6
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER	6
140000 AIR BAGS	6

160000 STRUCTURE

DL: Toyota has received reports of paint peeling on certain vehicles with the original factory-applied Blizzard Pearl or Super White paint colors. These reports indicate that vehicles with these specific paint colors, applied during the v

160000 STRUCTURE

140000 AIR BAGS

CSP: Takata CSP Coverage Job Aid - published 7.28.2022

140000 AIR BAGS

CSP: On July 30, 2018, a settlement of claims for Economic Loss related to Takata airbag inflators was approved for full implementation. The settlement includes Toyota?s agreement to provide a Customer Support Program (?CSP?) for 2002-2019

160000 STRUCTURE

350000 EQUIPMENT

CSP: Customer Support Program ZKG - Paint Repair Process Operation Flow Chart

160000 STRUCTURE

350000 EQUIPMENT

160000 STRUCTURE

DL: CUSTOMER SUPPORT PROGRAM ZKG Multiple Models and Model Years Vehicles Painted with Blizzard Pearl (070) or Super White (040) Paint Color Coverage for Peeling of Factory-Applied Paint

160000 STRUCTURE

RL: CUSTOMER SUPPORT PROGRAM ZKG Multiple Models and Model Years Vehicles Painted with Blizzard Pearl (070) or Super White (040) Paint Color Coverage for Peeling of Factory-Applied Paint

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

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

350000 EQUIPMENT

TI: TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS Customer Support Program ZKG Multiple Models and Model Years Vehicles Painted with Blizzard Pearl (070) or Super White (040) Paint Color Coverage for Peeling of Factory-Applied Paint

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

162000 STRUCTURE:BODY

350000 EQUIPMENT

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

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.

350000 EQUIPMENT

Dealer Package: December 12, 2019 This document has been updated to clarify that only authorized Toyota dealerships are authorized to confirm if the paint peeling condition is covered by this program. However, after confirming that the pain

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

350000 EQUIPMENT

Technical Instructions: Customer Support Program ZKG ? Technical Instructions. December 12, 2019. This document has been updated to clarify that only authorized Toyota dealerships are authorized to confirm if the paint peeling condition is

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

160000 STRUCTURE

TSB: Some 2012 ? 2015 model year iQ painted with 070 Blizzard Pearl and 2008 ? 2015 model year xB vehicles painted with 040 Super White may exhibit peeling paint on one or more metal body panels. The paint may peel between the primer and E-

162000 STRUCTURE:BODY

Dealer Email: Phase 1 - Customer Notification Phase Repair Not Yet Available. Toyota has received reports of paint peeling on certain vehicles with the original factory-applied Blizzard Pearl or Super White paint colors. These reports indic

162000 STRUCTURE:BODY

Dealer Package: Phase 1 - Customer Notification Phase Repair Not Yet Available. Toyota has received reports of paint peeling on certain vehicles with the original factory-applied Blizzard Pearl or Super White paint colors. These reports ind

162000 STRUCTURE:BODY

Dealer Package: Toyota has received reports of paint peeling on certain vehicles with the original factory-applied Blizzard Pearl or Super White paint colors. These reports indicate that vehicles with these specific paint colors, applied du

162000 STRUCTURE:BODY

Region Email: Phase 1 - Customer Notification Phase Repair Not Yet Available. Toyota has received reports of paint peeling on certain vehicles with the original factory-applied Blizzard Pearl or Super White paint colors. These reports indic

162000 STRUCTURE:BODY

Region Letter: Phase 1 ? Customer Notification Phase Repair Not Yet Available. Toyota has received reports of paint peeling on certain vehicles with the original factory-applied Blizzard Pearl or Super White paint colors. These reports ind

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

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

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

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

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)

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)

TOYOTA 2007-2015 CAMRY,SOLARA, COROLLA, COROLLA MATRIX, RAV4, SCION TC, XB: REVISED 5/19/ 2015 BULLETIN INFORMATION INVOLVING WARRANTY ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM REGARDING CERTAIN MODEL VEHICLES EXTENSION DUE TO EXCESSIVE ENGINE OIL. *LJ REVIS

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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

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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

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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)

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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

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110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

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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

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SCION XB - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the SCION XB across all model years (2002, 2015).

79 Total Recalls

1,291 Total Complaints

0 Investigations

144 Reported Crashes

35 Reported Fires

2 Reported Deaths

SCION XB - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year	Recalls	Complaints
2015	3	8	View
2014	3	9	View
2013	3	19	View
2012	4	58	View
2011 (current)	6	61
2010	8	66	View
2009	11	172	View
2008	9	424	View
2007	5	3	View
2006	11	301	View
2005	7	122	View
2004	6	47	View
2003	2	1	View
2002	1	0	View

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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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