2015–2016 · 2 model years · 4 recalls

Scion tC problems by year

We don't rate the Scion tC yet, because we don't have its sales figures. The 2015 has the most owner complaints filed with NHTSA (27). Owners complain most about body, glass & interior. Popular years get more complaints, so treat these counts as a guide to what goes wrong, not a ranking.

Most common problems

Body, glass & interior9
Airbags & seat belts6
Transmission & drivetrain6
Brakes3

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, all years 2015–2016.

Every Scion tC year at a glance

Model yearReliabilityComplaintsRecallsBest mpg
2016 tCNot rated yet6226
2015 tCNot rated yet27226

Reliability compares each year with similar cars from 2015 to 2024, using owner complaints filed with NHTSA per car sold. Complaint counts on their own aren't a score: popular cars get more of them.

Questions people ask

What are the most common Scion tC problems?

Owners complain most about body, glass & interior, airbags & seat belts, transmission & drivetrain.

Which Scion tC year has the most recalls?

The 2016, with 2 recalls on record with NHTSA.