NHTSA Data Explorer

Scion

Data refreshed October 3, 2026

Complaints

2,247

Active records

Recalls

35

Active records

TSBs

684

Active records

Filing history

Monthly totals over the last 20 years. Click a legend item to show or hide that series.

Reported severity

Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.

Deaths

21

Injuries

257

Crashes

289

Fires

52

Top reported issues — Scion

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Condition issue

922

Operating state

405

Safety restraint issue

334

Reporting mechanism

248

Noise

233

Fluid issue

231

Safety restraint behavior

178

Braking behavior

163

Engine behavior

162

Access/entry issue

113

Driver assistance issue

112

Thermal issue

96

Steering behavior

86

Performance issue

78

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

57

Vibration/harshness

57

Recent change

52

Lighting behavior

34

Ride/handling behavior

26

Electrical issue

25

Starting behavior

23

Powering on/off behavior

22

Smell

19

Infotainment behavior

13

HVAC behavior

4

Wiper/washer behavior

4

Communication/network issue

1

Electrified system issue

1

Most-reported Scion models

Ranked by total record count. Sparkline shows the last 12 months. Click a model to view year-level data.

1

xB

1,047

2

tC

697

3

FR-S

201

4

xA

125

5

xD

119

6

iQ

27

7

iA

23

8

iM

12

Browse all Scion models

All Scion models with NHTSA records, listed alphabetically.

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Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2013 SCION XB

Filed Sep 24, 2026


The contact owns a 2013 Toyota Scion XB. The contact stated that the vehicle was experiencing excessive oil consumption, requiring approximately 5 quarts of oil to be added every 1,000 miles. The low oil pressure warning light intermittently illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where an oil consumption test was performed, and the contact was informed that the vehicle was not exhibiting excessive oil consumption. The contact received notification of a Warranty Enhancement Program:…

2015 SCION TC

Filed Jun 24, 2026


The contact owns a 2015 Scion TC. The contact stated that the air bag warning light remained continuously illuminated while operating the vehicle. The contact stated that when the air bag warning light was illuminated, the horn was inoperable. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. However, an independent mechanic informed the contact that the failure might be associated with an inoperable clockspring. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was…

2006 SCION XA

Filed Jun 17, 2026


1 injured
Crash

The contact owns a 2006 Toyota Scion XA. The contact stated that while driving through a green light in second gear, another vehicle ran a light from the left and crashed into the driver's side of the vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. The contact's head struck the side window, and the vehicle spun and was able to come to a stop. The Police arrived on the scene; however, a Police report was not filed. The contact received injuries to the ankles, back, and sustained whiplash. Medical…

2013 SCION FR-S

Filed Jun 8, 2026


On approximately May 27, 2026 I delivered my 2013 Scion FR-S (approx. 105,000 miles) to an authorized Toyota dealer for Safety Recall J02 (NHTSA 18V-772, engine valve spring replacement). I picked it up on June 3, 2026. Immediately the engine ran sluggish and the air conditioning, which had worked, stopped blowing cold. On June 7, 2026 - four days and only a few miles later - the engine spun a rod bearing and began knocking loudly. The vehicle is now inoperable. This recall requires removing…

2013 SCION XB

Filed Jun 3, 2026


The contact owns a 2013 Toyota Scion XB. The contact stated while her daughter was driving or idling, the driver noticed an abnormal knocking sound coming from the engine. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the engine had failed and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but no assistance was provided. The vehicle was parked at the residence. The failure mileage was approximately 41,500.

2006 SCION XB

Filed May 22, 2026


1 injured
Crash

changed from outside lane to inside lane, when I tried to turn right to stay in the middle lane the steering wheel locked sending me into the left hand turn lane and then into a car that was in the next lane, hitting their left rear tire. I told the insurance adjuster about the issue, he told me they would have the car checked, but I don't think he or my insurance company had the car issue inspected or investigated. The accident seemed minor, but the other party is claiming bodily injury. Maybe…

2012 SCION XB

Filed May 21, 2026


Driver was traveling at 75 mph when the hood suddenly released. Both latches failed and the hood flew up against the windshield with enough force to crease the hood and dent the roof. Inside the vehicle, the done light and the rear view mirror were knocked loose. Incident occurred at night with no other traffic on the road and Driver was able to pull over without further incident. If there had been other vehicles, the sudden lack of visibility would likely have resulted in a crash.

2006 SCION XB

Filed May 20, 2026


Crash

Was changing lanes from the outside lane to middle lane, when I tried to turn the steering wheel to the right it locked and the car continued straight, crossing the left hand turn lane and it collided with another vehicle in the next lane. After the car came to a stop I again tried turning the steering wheel both Left and right and it wouldn't move. After the car was turned off and restarted the steering wheel would turn left of right. I believe the mechanism that connects from the ignition to…

2014 SCION XD

Filed May 16, 2026


Fire

On 6/27/2025 my car, 2014 Scion Xd, was serviced at Lee Toyota of Topsham, ME for brakes, tire rotation, recommended oil pan reseal. Who was driving? I had just traded cars with my daughter so I could babysit my triplet [XXX] grandchildren. I drove my 2014 Scion Xd without any issues for 3 hours (from [XXX] to the border of [XXX] ). I traded cars with my daughter, mother of triplets, and she drove off with her husband to attend a reunion. Approximately 10 minutes after my daughter and her…

2014 SCION XD

Filed May 16, 2026


Fire

I had just traded cars with my daughter so I could babysit my triplet 14 month old grandchildren. I drove my 2014 Scion Xd without any issues for 3 hours (from Bath, Maine to the border of Vermont). I traded cars with my daughter, mother of triplets, and she drove off with her husband to attend a reunion. Approximately 10 minutes after my daughter and her husband left, she called and said the car made a loud pop sound and she had to pull over. Then, a man ran across four lanes of rt 89 to tell…

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