How many recalls does Scion have?

NHTSA has 18 Scion recall campaigns on record across 6 models for the 2010 to 2016 model years. The most common areas are the equipment, air bags, and tires.

Which Scion has the most recalls?

The Scion xB has the most recall campaigns of any Scion model in our records. A model with more recalls is often just the brand's best-seller, on the road in larger numbers and for more years.

Is Scion reliable when it comes to recalls?

Scion scores 93 out of 100 for recall severity, ranking 1 of 52 makes we track. The score looks at how serious the recalls are, such as do-not-drive warnings and critical safety systems, rather than the raw count.

How do I check a Scion for recalls?

Open the model you want from the list below to see its full recall history, or enter your 17-digit VIN on the recall check page to see the open recalls for one specific Scion. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

Scion Recalls (2010-2016)

Safety score

93/100

Low recall-severity risk Lower recall-severity risk than 98% of makes we track.

Scion scores 93 out of 100 (grade A) for recall severity, which ranks it 1 of 52 makes and among the cleanest of any brand we track. The score is the recall-weighted average of its models, so the brands with the most do-not-drive and critical-safety recalls sit at the bottom. How the score works.

In total, NHTSA lists 18 Scion recall campaigns across 6 models for the 2010-2016 model years. The single largest affected 1,814,284 vehicles. The system recalled most often is the equipment.

A high recall count usually tracks how many cars a brand sells and how long its models have been on the road, not how dangerous they are. The safety score below adjusts for that by weighing how serious and recent each recall is. The table further down breaks every Scion model out so you can see which ones drive the count.

Scion recalls by year

Scion recalls by affected system

2 Engine And Engine Cooling

1 Electrical System

1 Power Train

1 Suspension

How Scion compares

Makes ranked by recall-severity score (higher is better). Scion is highlighted.

Rank	Make	Score	Recalls
#1	Scion	A 93	18
#2	Hummer	A 93	2
#3	Smart	A 91	5
#4	Toyota	A 81	261

All Scion models

Model	Score	Recalls	Largest recall	Years
xB	A 94	10	1,814,284	2010-2015
FR-S	A 98	7	165,534	2013-2016
tC	A 98	6	271,417	2010-2016
xD	A 99	5	1,814,284	2010-2011
iM	C 41	1	94	2016
iQ	C 50	1	11,153	2012-2013

Recent Scion recalls

ES Oct 17, 2019 · 928,220 vehicles · NHTSA 19V741000
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2010-2016 4Runner, 2003-2006 Tundra, 2003-2013 Corolla, 2009-2010 Corolla Matrix, 2004-2005 RAV4, 2002-2007 Sequoia, 2011-2013 Si…
ES Jan 9, 2019 · 1,299,448 vehicles · NHTSA 19V005000
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Toyota 4Runner, 2014-2015 Scion xB, Lexus IS350C, IS250C, 2014 Toyota Sienna, Lexus IS-F, and 2014-2017 Lexus GX460 veh…
FR-S Nov 1, 2018 · 165,534 vehicles · NHTSA 18V772000
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2012-2014 Subaru Impreza, 2012-2013 Impreza Stationwagon, 2013 Subaru BRZ, XV Crosstrek and Toyota Scion FR-S vehicles. The engine valve springs …
ES Jan 9, 2018 · 628,018 vehicles · NHTSA 18V024000
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2013 Scion xB, Toyota Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Sienna, 4Runner, Lexus IS250, IS350, IS250C, IS350C, IS-F, and GX460 vehicles sold…
ES Jan 9, 2017 · 577,875 vehicles · NHTSA 17V006000
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2012 Toyota 4Runner, Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Sienna, Yaris, Scion xB, Lexus ES350, GX460, IS-F, IS250, IS350, IS250C, IS350C, an…
FR-S Jun 9, 2016 · 4,253 vehicles · NHTSA 16V420000
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 Modificatio…
ES May 23, 2016 · 1,754,517 vehicles · NHTSA 16V340000
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 Scion xB and Lexus IS F, 2009-2011 Toyota Corolla and Corolla Matrix, 2006-2011 Toyota Yaris, Lexus IS250 an…
FR-S Apr 22, 2016 · 94 vehicles · NHTSA 16V236000
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2016 Toyota Yaris, Rav4, Land Cruiser and 4Runner vehicles, and Scion FR-S, iM, and TC vehicles manufactured January 28, 2016, …

Common questions about Scion recalls

How many recalls does Scion have?: NHTSA has 18 Scion recall campaigns on record across 6 models for the 2010 to 2016 model years. The most common areas are the equipment, air bags, and tires.
Which Scion has the most recalls?: The Scion xB has the most recall campaigns of any Scion model in our records. A model with more recalls is often just the brand's best-seller, on the road in larger numbers and for more years.
Is Scion reliable when it comes to recalls?: Scion scores 93 out of 100 for recall severity, ranking 1 of 52 makes we track. The score looks at how serious the recalls are, such as do-not-drive warnings and critical safety systems, rather than the raw count.
How do I check a Scion for recalls?: Open the model you want from the list below to see its full recall history, or enter your 17-digit VIN on the recall check page to see the open recalls for one specific Scion. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

Recalls for other makes

Recall data comes from NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. For sourcing and how the safety score is built, see the methodology and data sources. This page is a reference, not legal or safety advice.