NHTSA Data Explorer

Scion tC

Data refreshed May 30, 2026

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Complaints

692

Active records

Recalls

11

Active records

TSBs

300

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

18

Injuries

129

Crashes

126

Fires

17

Top reported issues — Scion tC

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Condition issue

360

Operating state

138

Fluid issue

101

Safety restraint issue

96

Safety restraint behavior

79

Noise

65

Braking behavior

50

Access/entry issue

39

Reporting mechanism

34

Engine behavior

25

Thermal issue

24

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

22

Steering behavior

21

Performance issue

15

Vibration/harshness

15

Ride/handling behavior

11

Lighting behavior

10

Driver assistance issue

7

Infotainment behavior

5

Powering on/off behavior

5

Recent change

5

Starting behavior

5

Electrical issue

4

Smell

4

HVAC behavior

2

Wiper/washer behavior

1

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2009 SCION TC

Filed Mar 29, 2026


sold a AS IS TRADE IN vehicle that had no warning lights on dashboard or window info on safety defective emmisons and ecm and has not been very helpful with my vehicle I have not been able to drive because of safety concerns with recent discovery of codes that showed after getting a new battery for my new way of commuteing to work and live daily activity like most with a car I laid 2,050.15 and was told many times at test drive that it was amazing running sports car and mentioned he only had to…

2009 SCION TC

Filed Mar 28, 2026


I believe my emmisons had malfunctioning part # 77740-21011 called used auto sales agent 5 mins after purchasing on 3/1 because I was at gas station having unusual fuel pumping problems that made it very difficult to put gas in had a constant clicking happen and the dealer on the phone told me there was no issues with my new vehicle and after checking my warning lights to see if any were signaling and had no active warnings for service engine soon or maintenance so I believed him I drove home…

2007 SCION TC

Filed Jan 28, 2026


Crash

Clouster

2011 SCION TC

Filed Dec 1, 2025


Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2011 Scion TC. The contact stated that the vehicle was advertised on Facebook Market place with 183,000 miles. The contact stated that while purchasing the vehicle, it was discovered that the odometer displayed 118,000. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the seller informed the contact that he had discovered there was a mileage discrepancy upon retrieving the Carfax report after purchasing the vehicle from the previous owner. The…

2014 SCION TC

Filed Sep 29, 2025


1 injured
Crash
Fire

Vehicle is not available for inspection upon request due to the vehicle being in an accident. As a result from the accident, the vehicle was a complete loss and beyond the point of repair. Without pulling the vehicle computer for operation list before accident occurred, it is specifically unknown what component or system failed and or malfunctioned. looking at pictures taken the night of and days after it seems like it was a steering/suspension, or possible wheel malfunction that was unable to…

2005 SCION TC

Filed Sep 10, 2025


Never had a problem with car before went on freeway to get up to speed n the speedometer was dropping so I pull to side of freeway shut car off turn car back on here clunk clunk shut car off no check engine light was on or has been on no oil light was on nothing get car towed back to safe place well check fluid n oils bone dry cars engine blows just started reading n I guess 2005 goes. Threw oil way fast why isn't that noteted anywhere so messed up just did oil change week before this so…

2013 SCION TC

Filed Jul 11, 2025


UNKNOWN. I was unaware of my car's recall notice. I had known only when my car's regular smog check was due. The problem that my car may have had not been confirmed by dealer or independent service center nor has it been inspected by manufacturer, police, or others. There are also no warning lamps or messages of the problem. However, there are symptoms like pushing the brakes when driving my car and it squeaks. I had installed new brake pads over 2 years ago. I don't know why it continues to…

2016 SCION TC

Filed Apr 3, 2025


The contact owns a 2016 Scion TC. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the front driver's side seat belt retractor failed to function as intended. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with a failed front driver's side seat belt retractor. The contact was informed that the front driver's side seat belt retractor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was…

2007 SCION TC

Filed Mar 30, 2025


When I bought this car, there was a couple recalls within 5 years of owning. One was fixed. The second was an oil consumption issue that my car passed by 100 miles and I was told it would not be covered. For the last few years the oil consumption has gotten worse. I have to put oil in the car when the light comes on, which is anywhere between 1k and 2k miles. As I'm driving, it can smell of burning, or start shaking, etc.

2008 SCION TC

Filed Feb 19, 2025


Burning oil bad

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