Across the 10 model years we’ve synced, NHTSA lists 23 recall campaigns and 512 owner complaints for the Scion TC. The 2005 model year has the most complaints (155).
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | NCAP overall | MPG comb. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 3 | 6 | 1 | Not rated | 26 | |
| 2015 | 3 | 22 | 4 | Not rated | 26 | |
| 2014 | 1 | 20 | 6 | Not rated | 26 | |
| 2013 | 1 | 9 | 2 | Not rated | 25 | |
| 2012 | 2 | 8 | 1 | Not rated | 25 | |
| 2011 | 1 | 29 | 1 | Not rated | 25 | |
| 2009 | 3 | 60 | 15 | Not rated | 24 | |
| 2008 | 3 | 86 | 15 | Not rated | 24 | |
| 2007 | 2 | 117 | 21 | Not rated | 24 | |
| 2005 | 4 | 155 | 25 | Not rated | 23 |
| Model year | NHTSA complaints |
|---|---|
| 2005 | 155 |
| 2007 | 117 |
| 2008 | 86 |
| 2009 | 60 |
| 2011 | 29 |
| 2012 | 8 |
| 2013 | 9 |
| 2014 | 20 |
| 2015 | 22 |
| 2016 | 6 |
Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.
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 these kits may fatigue and fail.
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 vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims for Passenger Cars."
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2016 Toyota Yaris, Rav4, Land Cruiser and 4Runner vehicles, and Scion FR-S, iM, and TC vehicles manufactured January 28, 2016, to March 14, 2016. The Load Carrying Capacity Modification Label may not reflect the correct added weight of the installed accessories. As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims for Passenger Cars."