The Lemon IndexScion tC recalls.
Every NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005–2016 Scion tC, newest first. Each one is listed once, with the model years it covers.
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- Brakes · recall issued Sep 2018 · model years 2011, 2013–2016
Over time, the brake hoses in these kits may fatigue and fail.
544 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 18E091000
- Equipment · recall issued Jun 2016 · model years 2015–2016
The Load Carrying Capacity Modification Label may not reflect the correct added weight of the installed accessories.
4,253 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 16V420000
- Tires · recall issued Apr 2016 · model year 2016
The Load Carrying Capacity Modification Label may not reflect the correct added weight of the installed accessories.
94 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 16V236000
- Suspension · recall issued Apr 2015 · model year 2015
During installation of these coil springs, the rear suspension components may not have been properly tightened.
114 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 15V228000
- Equipment · recall issued Feb 2010 · model years 2005–2010
GULF STATES TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2010 VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE SOLD BETW…
271,417 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 10V035000
- Equipment · recall issued Feb 2010 · model years 2006–2010
SOUTHEAST TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2011 PASSENGER VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE S…
153,418 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 10V036000
- Equipment · recall issued Jun 2009 · model years 2008–2009
TOYOTA IS RECALLING 27,080 MODEL YEAR 2005 THROUGH 2010 PASSENGER CARS BUILT FROM SEPTEMBER 1, 2005 TO MAY 4, 2009.
- Airbags · recall issued Oct 2006 · model years 2005–2006
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE SIDE IMPACT SEAT-BOLSTER AND CURTAIN SIDE AIRBAGS MAY INADVERTENTLY DEPLOY.
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- Airbags · recall issued Apr 2006 · model years 2005–2006
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, DUE TO IMPROPER ASSEMBLY OF THE AIR BAG INFLATOR, WHICH IS USED IN THE SIDE AIR BAG, THE CURTAIN SHIELD AIR BAG, AND THE KNEE AIR BAG ASSEMBLY, SOME INFLATORS WERE PRODUCED WITH AN INSUFFICIENT AMOUN…
- Visibility · recall issued Oct 2005 · model years 2005–2006
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A GLASS WIND DEFLECTOR, THE DEFLECTOR, IF IMPACTED BY A PROJECTILE, SUCH AS ROAD DEBRIS, WHILE DRIVING WITH THE WIND DEFLECTOR IN THE UPWARD-TILTED POSITION AT HIGHWAYS SPEEDS,…
Recalls by model year. Campaigns that cover each year.
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What they fix. Campaigns by system.
Is one open on your tC?
A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car. NHTSA's public recall data works by make, model and year, so these lists cover every car of that model year, not one VIN. Whether a recall was already fixed on a particular car is in the automaker's records: type the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask any dealer of that brand. The repair is free.
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Questions
How many recalls does the Scion tC have?
10 recall campaigns across model years 2005–2016, from NHTSA. Many campaigns cover several model years; counted once for every model year they cover (the way each year's page counts them), that's 28.
Which Scion tC year has the most recalls?
The 2006, with 5 campaigns. 2005: 4, 2016: 3, 2015: 3.
What are most Scion tC recalls about?
Equipment: 4 of the 10 campaigns. Then airbags (2) and brakes (1).
What is the newest Scion tC recall?
Brakes, filed Sep 2018 (NHTSA 18E091000): Over time, the brake hoses in these kits may fatigue and fail.
What is the biggest Scion tC recall?
NHTSA 10V035000 (equipment, Feb 2010) covers 271,417 vehicles in all, every model in that campaign. GULF STATES TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2010 VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE SOLD BETW…
How do I check if my Scion tC has an open recall?
Use its VIN: type it at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask any Scion dealer. Our VIN check decodes it and lists every recall for that model year. Recall repairs are free.
Scion tC: problems and best years · All Scion recalls · Recall check
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns (api.nhtsa.gov), matched to the model names owners use in NHTSA complaints. Vehicle counts and the "park it" warnings come from NHTSA's recall file, which starts in 2010, so older recalls have no count. A campaign's count covers every make and model in it.
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