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2015 Scion tC: problems, recalls and fuel economy
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Owners have filed 27 complaints about the 2015 Scion tC with NHTSA, and it has 2 recalls. We don't rate it yet: a rating needs sales figures to turn complaints into rates.
Owner complaints
27
filed with NHTSA
Recalls
2
on record
Fuel economy
26 mpg
best version, EPA combined
Fuel, 5 years
$7,846
12,000 mi a year, $3.40/gal
What owners complain about most
Engines and fuel economy
| Version | Drive | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| Automatic (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | Front-Wheel Drive | 26 mpg |
| Manual 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L | Front-Wheel Drive | 26 mpg |
Recalls
Equipment › Other › LabelsJun 9, 2016 · campaign 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 Modification Label may not reflect the correct added weight of the installed accessories. As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tir
Suspension › RearApr 17, 2015 · campaign 15V228000
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2015 Toyota Scion tC vehicles manufactured December 3, 2014, to January 30, 2015 and equipped with accessory coil springs as part of an optional Release Series 9 trim package. During installation of these coil springs, the rear suspension components may not have been properly tightened.
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Other years of the Scion tC
| Year | Reliability |
|---|---|
| 2016 | Not rated yet |
| 2015 | Not rated yet |
Questions people ask
What problems does the 2015 Scion tC have?
Owners have filed 27 complaints with NHTSA: body, glass & interior (8), transmission & drivetrain (6), airbags & seat belts (5). We don't rate it yet, so this count isn't a reliability score: popular cars get more complaints.
How many recalls does the 2015 Scion tC have?
2 recalls on record with NHTSA.
What gas mileage does the 2015 Scion tC get?
Up to 26 mpg combined (EPA), depending on the engine.