Problems · NHTSA complaints
2014 Scion XB problems
Owners filed 9 complaints about the 2014 Scion XB with NHTSA between Nov 2015 and May 2025. The most-cited component is engine (3).
Complaints
9
Filed with NHTSA
Crashes
1
Reported by owners
Fires
0
Reported by owners
Injuries
0
People reported injured
Deaths
0
Reported to NHTSA
Complaints by component
One complaint can cite several components
- Engine3
- Air bags3
- Structure2
- Service brakes1
Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.
Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Oct 27, 2026NHTSA vehicle page
When complaints were filed
Does it get worse with age? Complaints per calendar year filed
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| Model year | Complaints filed per calendar year |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2016 | 0 |
| 2017 | 0 |
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2019 | 4 |
| 2020 | 2 |
| 2021 | 0 |
| 2022 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 |
| 2024 | 0 |
| 2025 | 1 |
Mileage at failure isn’t a structured field in NHTSA complaint data, so we don’t chart it. Some owners mention it in their reports below.
Top problems in owners’ words
Verbatim from NHTSA complaints, newest first
Engine
3 reports
“The contact owns a 2014 Scion XB. The contact stated that while driving on several occasions at various speeds, the contact observed an abnormal burning odor. The contact stated that on several occasions while inspecting the engine oil, the contact became aware that the oil level was low, and oil was added to the vehicle. The oil warning light was occasionally illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the engine was consuming an excessive amount of oil, and that the short block needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.”
Air bags
3 reports1 related recall
“AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED. DEALER IDENTIFIED PROBLEM AS "FOUND SPIRAL CABLE FAILED. INTERNAL PARTS FAILURE, SPIRAL CABLE IS BEHIND THE STEERING WHEEL AND CONTROLS THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG UNIT" QUOTED COST OF REPAIR: $552 ON TOP OF THE $130 ALREADY SPENT TO DISCOVER THE CAUSE .”
Structure
2 reports
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 SCION XB. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE RUNNING BOARD WAS DETACHED AND HANGING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO TOYOTA PASADENA (3600 E FOOTHILL BLVD, PASADENA, CA 91107, (626) 795-9787) WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN ANY RECALLS. THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED AND THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED THAT HE WOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY FEES. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 55,000.”
Service brakes
1 report1 crash
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 SCION XB. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS APPLIED HOWEVER WAS LOSE. THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP AND CRASHED INTO A VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THERE WERE NO REPORTED INJURIES. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE CONTACT CALLED MARKQUART TOYOTA (1844 COMMERCIAL BLVD, CHIPPEWA FALLS, WI 54729(715) 834-4440) BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 13,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.”
Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Oct 27, 2026
Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.