2013 SCION XB

3 recalls, 19 complaints - 196 TSBs

19V005000 Jan 9, 2019
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
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
18V024000 Jan 9, 2018
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Defect Description
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2013 Scion xB, Toyota Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Sienna, 4Runner, Lexus IS250, IS350, IS250C, IS350C, IS-F, and GX460 vehicles sold, ever registered, in the states of AL, CA, FL, GA, HI, LA, MS, SC, TX, PR, AS, GU, the MP (Saipan),... 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 the Toyota, Scion and Lexus owners. General Motors will contact the Pontiac owners. Depending on the vehicle model, dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, or replace the air bag assembly. The recall began on January 29, 2018. Owners may contact Toyota custo... Read more
628,018 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

Complaint Statistics

19 total complaints 5 crashes 4 fires 3 injuries

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
AIR BAGS4
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM3
POWER TRAIN3
SERVICE BRAKES2
UNKNOWN OR OTHER2
STRUCTURE1
EXTERIOR LIGHTING1
ENGINE1
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM1
WHEELS1
POWER TRAIN Jun 3, 2026
Incident date: May 17, 2026
Vehicle began shaking and stuttering while driving. "4WD System Unavailable Service Required" Message appeared. Local mechanic stated there is an issue with the PTU. Checked the VIN and no recall has been issued for this vehicle but a recall was recently announced for Jeep Cherokees 2019-2023
POWER TRAIN Feb 6, 2025
Incident date: Dec 20, 2020
Transmission Issues sometimes vehicle rolls back. Not in gear hesitates at high speeds
WHEELS Dec 11, 2023
Incident date: Jan 10, 2020
I have replaced the tires, the rotors brakes and gad the vehicle aligned multiple times. The steering wheel is still off and not straight and the vehicle still keeps pulling to the right. Last mechanic that did alignment says the vehicle has no camber or castor that can be adjusted. But vehicle is ... Read more
POWER TRAIN May 28, 2023
Incident date: May 21, 2022
I’ve only had the vehicle 1 yr 2 months. Purchased from CMA Honda and the vehicle powered completely off. The battery was replaced and the transmission control module, they are now saying it’s internal. The entire transmission has to be taken apart and they are now saying it will be $5000 or mo... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Aug 8, 2022
Incident date: Apr 22, 2022
On April 22, 2022 the car burst into flames while parked in a supermarket parking lot at 1000 US Route 1, Edison, New Jersey. Fortunately I was not in it at the time but the car was a total loss. There were no warnings ahead of time.
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM May 22, 2021
Incident date: Jan 1, 2021
Hi, Air bag light started intermittently flashing in January. Toyota could not diagnose until it was on all the time. Charged me $89.95. Air bag light stays on all the time 04-25-21. Take it to Toyota and diagnose intermittent open in driver side front door harness in circuit to left front door air... Read more
AIR BAGS May 22, 2021
Incident date: Jan 1, 2021
Hi, Air bag light started intermittently flashing in January. Toyota could not diagnose until it was on all the time. Charged me $89.95. Air bag light stays on all the time 04-25-21. Take it to Toyota and diagnose intermittent open in driver side front door harness in circuit to left front door air... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM May 8, 2021
Incident date: Jan 17, 2021
DRIVERS DOOR AIR BAG HARNESS HAS AN OPEN CODE. PART # 82152-12L23. SAME PROBLEM THST TOYOTA HAS WITH RECALLED VENZA. TOYOTA WANTS OVER $1,000 TO FIX. AIR BAG LIGHT ON ALL OF THE TIME.
AIR BAGS May 8, 2021
Incident date: Jan 17, 2021
DRIVERS DOOR AIR BAG HARNESS HAS AN OPEN CODE. PART # 82152-12L23. SAME PROBLEM THST TOYOTA HAS WITH RECALLED VENZA. TOYOTA WANTS OVER $1,000 TO FIX. AIR BAG LIGHT ON ALL OF THE TIME.
SERVICE BRAKES Feb 24, 2021
Incident date: Feb 18, 2021
THIS IS NOT A COMPLAINT!! I JUST WANTED TO INFORM YOU THAT THE RECALL NOTICE FOR THIS SCION AND VIN DOESN'T APPLY TO THIS MODEL. CAN THIS RECALL (18E091) NOTICE BE TAKEN OFF PLEASE?
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Jan 7, 2019
Incident date: Jan 6, 2015
CLUTCH, 2013, WAGON, XB, TANAKA, HUMID, SMOKING, MELTING, SMELL, FLUIDS. WHEN I DROVE THIS LEMON OFF THE LOT IT HAD 17 MILES. 2013 SCION, XB, CLUTCH, WAGON, 4 DOOR, SILVER, LIMITED EDITION?????? [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6... Read more
Crash Fire 1 injured
ENGINE Jan 7, 2019
Incident date: Jan 6, 2015
CLUTCH, 2013, WAGON, XB, TANAKA, HUMID, SMOKING, MELTING, SMELL, FLUIDS. WHEN I DROVE THIS LEMON OFF THE LOT IT HAD 17 MILES. 2013 SCION, XB, CLUTCH, WAGON, 4 DOOR, SILVER, LIMITED EDITION?????? [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6... Read more
Crash Fire 1 injured
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Jan 7, 2019
Incident date: Jan 6, 2015
CLUTCH, 2013, WAGON, XB, TANAKA, HUMID, SMOKING, MELTING, SMELL, FLUIDS. WHEN I DROVE THIS LEMON OFF THE LOT IT HAD 17 MILES. 2013 SCION, XB, CLUTCH, WAGON, 4 DOOR, SILVER, LIMITED EDITION?????? [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6... Read more
Crash Fire 1 injured
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Nov 9, 2018
Incident date: Nov 9, 2018
TAKATA RECALL MY WINDSHIELD, THE FRONT WINDOW, CRACKED ON ITS OWN THE FIRST TIME I EVER DROVE THE CAR WHERE IT WAS LIGHTLY SNOWING. IT MADE A HUGE BANG AND A CRACK IN A SHAPE OF J HAPPENED AND HALF AN HOUR LATER AGAIN A HUGE SOUND LIKE BANG AND A LINE RIGHT ACROSS THE MIDDLE APPEARED.
AIR BAGS Aug 28, 2017
Incident date: Jan 1, 2016
TAKATA RECALLS STATIONARY....
SERVICE BRAKES Aug 21, 2014
Incident date: Aug 21, 2014
EARLIER TODAY I WAS INVOLVED IN A CAR ACCIDENT ON MY 2013 SCION XB. MY CAR'S FRONT BUMPER AND HOOD ARE COMPLETELY DAMAGE, ALONG WITH THE SIDE FENDERS, THE RADIATOR IS ALSO BROKEN AND OUT OF PLACE, EVEN THE FRAME IS A BIT BENT. THE BRAKES TOO A BIT LONGER THAN USUAL TO KICK-IN AND THE PERSON IN F... Read more
Crash
AIR BAGS Aug 21, 2014
Incident date: Aug 21, 2014
EARLIER TODAY I WAS INVOLVED IN A CAR ACCIDENT ON MY 2013 SCION XB. MY CAR'S FRONT BUMPER AND HOOD ARE COMPLETELY DAMAGE, ALONG WITH THE SIDE FENDERS, THE RADIATOR IS ALSO BROKEN AND OUT OF PLACE, EVEN THE FRAME IS A BIT BENT. THE BRAKES TOO A BIT LONGER THAN USUAL TO KICK-IN AND THE PERSON IN F... Read more
Crash
STRUCTURE Apr 4, 2014
Incident date: Jan 14, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 SCION XB. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRUNK FAILED TO LATCH PROPERLY. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT WATER HAD ENTERED THE HEADLIGHT HOUSING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN REPLACED THE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY AND LUBRICATED THE LOCK. THE REMEDY FOR THE T... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING Apr 4, 2014
Incident date: Jan 14, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 SCION XB. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRUNK FAILED TO LATCH PROPERLY. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT WATER HAD ENTERED THE HEADLIGHT HOUSING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN REPLACED THE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY AND LUBRICATED THE LOCK. THE REMEDY FOR THE T... Read more

EPA Fuel Economy, 2013 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: 369.0 g/mile (Small Station Wagons)

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

Technical Service Bulletins, 2013 SCION XB

196 manufacturer communications from 98 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
060000 ENGINE (PWS)36
350000 EQUIPMENT26
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING25
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY10
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL10
160000 STRUCTURE8
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM8
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION7
ZKG_Dealer_Lette Dec 14, 2022
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
Z2G_Dealer_Lette Dec 14, 2022
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
Z3G_Dealer_Lette Dec 14, 2022
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
Takata CSP Cover Jul 28, 2022
140000 AIR BAGS
CSP: Takata CSP Coverage Job Aid - published 7.28.2022
22TE04 - Takata Jul 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
Support Program May 18, 2022
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
ZKG_Paint_Repair Apr 28, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
CSP: Customer Support Program ZKG - Paint Repair Process Operation Flow Chart
ZKG_Dealer_Lette Apr 28, 2022
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 veh
ZKG_Dealer_Lette Apr 28, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
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 veh
ZKG Important Up Oct 28, 2021
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
ZKG Customer Sup Oct 27, 2021
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
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.
ZKG_Dealer_Lette Sep 14, 2020
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
ZKG_Dealer_Lette Sep 14, 2020
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
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
ZKG_Dealer_Lette Aug 6, 2020
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
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 veh
ZKG_Dealer_Lette Aug 6, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
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 veh
ZKG_Dealer_Lette Aug 6, 2020
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
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 veh
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.
ZKG_Dealer Packa Dec 12, 2019
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
ZKG_Dealer Packa Dec 12, 2019
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
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
ZKG_Technical In Dec 12, 2019
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
ZKG_Technical In Dec 12, 2019
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
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
S-SB-0004-19 Dec 4, 2019
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-
ZKG_Dealer Email Aug 9, 2019
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
ZKG_Dealer Packa Aug 9, 2019
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
ZKG_Dealer Packa Aug 9, 2019
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
ZKG_Region Email Aug 8, 2019
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
ZKG_Region Lette Aug 8, 2019
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
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
ZE7 Phase 2 POL1 Jan 12, 2017
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
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
ZE7_Warranty Pol Aug 29, 2016
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
ZE7_Warranty Pol Aug 23, 2016
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
ZE7 Aug 4, 2016
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
ZE7_Warranty Pol Aug 4, 2016
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
POL14-12 Jun 24, 2016
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
POL14-12 Jun 24, 2016
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
ZE7_PHASE2 11/18 Nov 18, 2015
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
ZE7_PHASE2 11/18 Nov 18, 2015
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
"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
ZE7_Phase 2_Warr Nov 18, 2015
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
ZE7_PHASE2 11/17 Nov 17, 2015
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
ZE7_PHASE2 11/17 Nov 17, 2015
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
"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
ZE7_Phase 2_Warr Nov 17, 2015
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
ZE7_IMP 11/12 Nov 12, 2015
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
ZE7_IMP 11/12 Nov 12, 2015
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
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
ZE7_Important Do Nov 12, 2015
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
ZE7_Important Do Nov 12, 2015
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
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
S-SB-0024-11 REV Nov 2, 2015
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
S-SB-0024-11 Rev Nov 2, 2015
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
POL 14-12 Oct 5, 2015
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
POL 14-12 Oct 5, 2015
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
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
ZE7_Phase 2_WPB( Oct 5, 2015
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
S-TT-0099-15 Oct 1, 2015
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."
S-TT-0099-15 Oct 1, 2015
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.
S-TT-0098-15 Sep 30, 2015
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
S-TT-0098-15 Sep 30, 2015
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
WPB (POL 14-12)_ Sep 10, 2015
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
WPB (POL 14-12)_ Sep 10, 2015
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
ZE7_Service Cons Aug 12, 2015
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
ZE7_Service Cons Aug 12, 2015
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
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
ZE7_Warranty Enh Jul 10, 2015
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.
ZE7_Warranty Enh Jul 10, 2015
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
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.
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
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
ZE7_Service Cons Jun 24, 2015
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
ZE7_Service Cons Jun 24, 2015
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
POL14-12 Jun 15, 2015
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
ZE7_WPB_WEP_Publ Jun 15, 2015
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
ZE7_WPB_WEP_Publ Jun 15, 2015
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
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
ZE7_WEP_Customer May 14, 2015
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
ZE7_WEP_Customer May 14, 2015
350000 EQUIPMENT
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
S-SB-0005-15 May 13, 2015
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
SSB: The procedure in this bulletin is a general guideline on how to properly diagnose the air conditioning system after a component failure. Refer to the applicable Repair Manual for vehicle specific repair procedures and parts.
S-SB-0005-15 May 13, 2015
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
SSB: The procedure in this bulletin is a general guideline on how to properly diagnose the air conditioning system after a component failure. Refer to the applicable Repair Manual for vehicle specific repair procedures and parts.
S-SB-0005-15 May 13, 2015
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
SSB: The procedure in this bulletin is a general guideline on how to properly diagnose the air conditioning system after a component failure. Refer to the applicable Repair Manual for vehicle specific repair procedures and parts.
ZE7_WEP_Region L May 12, 2015
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
ZE7_WEP_Dealer L May 12, 2015
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
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
ZE7_WEP_Region L May 12, 2015
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
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
ZE7_WEP_Dealer L May 12, 2015
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
ZE7_Dealer Daily May 6, 2015
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
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
ZE7_Dealer Daily May 6, 2015
350000 EQUIPMENT
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
ZE7_Dealer Daily May 1, 2015
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
ZE7_Dealer Daily May 1, 2015
350000 EQUIPMENT
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
ZE7_POL14-12_WEP Apr 30, 2015
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
ZE7_POL14-12_WEP Apr 30, 2015
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
ZE7_WEP_Warranty Apr 30, 2015
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
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
ZE7_WEP_Warranty Apr 30, 2015
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
ZE7_VIN Expansio Apr 28, 2015
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
ZE7_VIN Expansio Apr 28, 2015
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
S-SB-0031-14 Rev Apr 27, 2015
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
S-SB-0031-14 Rev Apr 27, 2015
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
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-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
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

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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 (current) 3 19
2012 4 58 View
2011 6 61 View
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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