The Lemon Index2015 Scion tC. Advanced data.
The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.
Failure mileage by system
Half of owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 13,000 and 35,500 miles. Median 13,253, from 8 complaints with a mileage.
Mileage owners typed into their NHTSA complaint, all complaints for this model year. People report some problems late, so read it as a range.
Complaints by system
| System | Share of complaints |
|---|---|
| Airbags | 38% |
| Wipers & visibility | 25% |
| Brakes | 12% |
| Body structure | 12% |
One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.
Severity, all complaints
| Total | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths | Tows |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.
Recall campaigns 3
18E091000 Sep 2018 Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Defect. 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.
Risk. 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 November 16, 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's number for
16V420000 Jun 2016 Equipment / Other / Labels
Defect. 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."
Risk. An incorrect label may lead an owner to overload the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy. SET will notify owners, and provide a corrected label for placement over the inaccurate label, free of charge. The recall began on July 14, 2016. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226.
15V228000 Apr 2015 Suspension / Rear
Defect. Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2015 Toyota Scion tC vehicles manufactured December 3, 2014, to January 30, 2015 and equipped with accessory coil springs as part of an optional Release Series 9 trim package. During installation of these coil springs, the rear suspension components may not have been properly tightened.
Risk. If the rear suspension components were not properly tightened, the rear suspension arms may detach, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy. Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the bolts, nuts, rear suspension arms, and rear suspension member sub assembly, free of charge. The recall began on June 12, 2015. Owners may contact Scion customer service at 1-866-707-2466.
Manufacturer communications 48
Scion filed 48 service communications for this car with NHTSA.
- The purpose of this service bulletin is to provide precautions to follow when installing an…
- The purpose of this service bulletin is to provide information regarding the installation of…
- While a vehicle is in inventory, the battery is subject to conditions that can reduce its…
Engines and drivetrains 2
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / hwy / combined | Fuel | Fuel cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5L 4-cyl | Auto (S6) | FWD | 23 / 30 / 26 | Regular | $2,400 |
| 2.5L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | FWD | 23 / 30 / 26 | Regular | $2,400 |
EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.
YouTube repair topics
200 videos about the 2011–2016 Scion tC, 8.5M views.
| Topic | Videos | Views |
|---|---|---|
| Oil changes & service | 3 | 94K |
| Transmission & shifter | 4 | 81K |
| Heat, A/C & blend door | 3 | 52K |
| Spark plugs & ignition coils | 3 | 36K |
| No-start: theft light, key & ignition | 1 | 30K |
| Gauges, lights & wiring | 1 | 28K |
| Timing chain & engine | 1 | 24K |
| Windows, doors & mirrors | 1 | 16K |
Nearby model years
Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.
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