The Lemon IndexScion xB recalls.
Every NHTSA recall campaign for the 2004–2015 Scion xB, newest first. Each one is listed once, with the model years it covers.
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Every recall 22
- Airbags · recall issued Oct 2019 · model years 2008–2012
These vehicles had their driver or passenger frontal air bag inflators previously replaced under a prior recall using inflators of the same design.
928,220 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 19V741000
- Airbags · recall issued Jan 2019 · model years 2010–2015
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
1,299,448 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 19V005000
- Brakes · recall issued Sep 2018 · model years 2008–2015
Over time, the brake hoses in these kits may fatigue and fail.
544 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 18E091000
- Airbags · recall issued Jan 2018 · model years 2009–2010, 2013
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
628,018 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 18V024000
- Airbags · recall issued Jan 2017 · model years 2008–2009, 2012
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
577,875 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 17V006000
- Airbags · recall issued May 2016 · model years 2008–2011
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
1,754,517 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 16V340000
- Visibility · recall issued Oct 2015 · model years 2009–2011
During the manufacturing of the Power Window Master Switch (PWMS), grease lubricant may have been inconsistently applied to the sliding electrical contacts.
1,814,284 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 15V689000
- Equipment · recall issued Dec 2014 · model years 2014–2015
The affected vehicles may have accessories installed by SET, such as running boards or other items, that were incorrectly installed.
3,958 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 14V828000
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- Equipment · recall issued Apr 2013 · model year 2011
These vehicles were sold with labels that were outside the allowable one percent of accuracy of actual weight ad.
7,525 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 13V123000
- Visibility · recall issued Oct 2012 · model years 2008–2009
The power window master switch assemblies in some of these vehicles were built using a less precise process for lubricating the internal components of the switch assemblies.
2,519,424 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 12V491000
- Equipment · recall issued Feb 2010 · model years 2005–2006, 2008–2010
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, 2008–2010
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 2006, 2008–2009
TOYOTA IS RECALLING 27,080 MODEL YEAR 2005 THROUGH 2010 PASSENGER CARS BUILT FROM SEPTEMBER 1, 2005 TO MAY 4, 2009.
- Lights · recall issued May 2009 · model years 2004–2006
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- Lights · recall issued Apr 2009 · model years 2004–2006
SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES.
- Body structure · recall issued Sep 2008 · model years 2008–2009
SOUTHEAST TOYOTA IS RECALLING 67 MY 2008-2009 SCION XB VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE SPORTS GRILL OPTION AND ALSO SEVERAL RADIATOR GRILLS SOLD AS PARTS.
- Speed control · recall issued Feb 2007 · model year 2006
CERTAIN ROSTRA PRECISION CONTROLS' SPEED CONTROLS MAY HAVE A FAULTY MODULE.
- Speed control · recall issued Feb 2007 · model year 2006
CERTAIN ROSTRA PRECISION CONTROLS' SPEED CONTROLS MAY HAVE A FAULTY MODULE.
- Speed control · recall issued Jan 2007 · model years 2004–2006
CERTAIN ROSTRA CRUISE CONTROLS, P/NOS. 00012-X0486-01, 00015-X0486-01, 00012-X0486-21, 00016-79910, 00016-79910-01, AND 250-1755, INSTALLED AS ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT ON MY 2006-2007 GULF STATES TOYOTA AND SOUTHEAST TOYOTA SC…
- Lights · recall issued Jul 2006 · model years 2004–2006
CERTAIN TRADESONIC COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES.
- Lights · recall issued Jun 2006 · model years 2004–2006
CERTAIN AAI MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LIST PASSENGER VEHICLES.
- Lights · recall issued Mar 2006 · model years 2004–2006
CERTAIN ANZO COMBINATION HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES.
Recalls by model year. Campaigns that cover each year.
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What they fix. Campaigns by system.
Is one open on your xB?
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 xB have?
22 recall campaigns across model years 2004–2015, 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 71.
Which Scion xB year has the most recalls?
The 2009, with 11 campaigns. 2006: 11, 2008: 9, 2010: 8.
What are most Scion xB recalls about?
Airbags: 5 of the 22 campaigns. Then equipment (5) and lights (5).
What is the newest Scion xB recall?
Airbags, filed Oct 2019 (NHTSA 19V741000): These vehicles had their driver or passenger frontal air bag inflators previously replaced under a prior recall using inflators of the same design.
What is the biggest Scion xB recall?
NHTSA 12V491000 (visibility, Oct 2012) covers 2,519,424 vehicles in all, every model in that campaign. The power window master switch assemblies in some of these vehicles were built using a less precise process for lubricating the internal components of the switch assemblies.
How do I check if my Scion xB 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 xB: 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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