Scion iQ Recalls (2012-2013)
The Scion iQ has been the subject of 1 recall campaign on record with NHTSA across the 2012 to 2013 model years. They cluster mostly around the air bags.
The Scion iQ scores 50 out of 100 (grade C), a roughly average recall record. That score reflects how serious the recalls are rather than how many. 100% involve a critical safety system, none carried a do-not-drive warning, and 0% were issued in the last three years. How the score works.
Those 1 campaigns span 2 model years of the Scion iQ. The single largest affected 11,153 vehicles, over air bags. A recall repair is free at a franchised dealer and most never expire, so an older open recall is still worth fixing. Beyond recalls, you can also see the most common iQ problems owners report.
The full record is below, grouped first by model year and then listed in detail. Each entry gives the defect NHTSA describes, the safety risk it creates, the manufacturer's remedy, the number of vehicles in that campaign, and the dates. A recall covers a whole production run, so a campaign listed for the Scion iQ may not apply to your exact vehicle, and one you have already had repaired will still appear in the history. To see what is actually open and unfixed on a specific car, check its 17-digit VIN.
Scion iQ recalls by model year
Recall activity by model year. Select a year to jump to its recalls below. Older years often carry more recalls simply because defects surface over time.
Recalls by model year
Every Scion iQ recall in detail
Air Bags
- Affected years
- 2012-2013 Scion iQ
- Vehicles in this recall
- 11,153
- Reported
- Nov 8, 2012
- Owners notified
- Dec 20, 2012
Defect: Toyota is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Scion IQ vehicles manufactured July 31, 2011, through October 12, 2012. The cable for the Occupant Classification System (OCS) may become damaged when sliding the passenger seat forward or backward.
Risk: If the cable for the OCS becomes damaged, the front passenger airbags may not deploy or they may deploy inappropriately for the passenger's size and position. This could increase the risk of personal injury during the event of a vehicle crash necessitating airbag deployment.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will install a protective cover on the OCS weight sensor cable. The recall began on December 20, 2013. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
NHTSA campaign number 12V528000.
Common questions about Scion iQ recalls
- Does the Scion iQ have any recalls?
- Yes. NHTSA has 1 recall campaign on record for the Scion iQ across the 2012 to 2013 model years. The most common areas are the air bags.
- How many times has the Scion iQ been recalled?
- The Scion iQ has 1 recall campaign from the 2012 to 2013 model years. A single campaign often covers several model years at once, so the number of recalls is not the same as the number of years affected.
- What is the most serious Scion iQ recall?
- The most serious recall on record involves the air bags, affecting 11,153 vehicles. If the cable for the OCS becomes damaged, the front passenger airbags may not deploy or they may deploy inappropriately for the passenger's size and position. This could increase the risk of personal injury during the event of a vehicle crash necessitating airbag deployment.
- Which Scion iQ model year has the most recalls?
- The 2012 Scion iQ has the most, with 1 recall campaign on record. Older model years often pick up more recalls over time, since defects can surface years after a car is built.
- How do I check if my Scion iQ has an open recall?
- Enter your 17-digit VIN on the recall check page. It returns the recalls tied to your exact vehicle straight from NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer, with no expiration on most safety recalls.
Recall data comes from NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. For how it is sourced and how the safety score is built, see the methodology and data sources. This page is a reference, not legal or safety advice.