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2016 Scion tC: problems, recalls and fuel economy
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Owners have filed 6 complaints about the 2016 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
6
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Manual 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L | Front-Wheel Drive | 26 mpg |
| Automatic (S6), 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
Equipment › Other › LabelsApr 22, 2016 · campaign 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, to March 14, 2016. 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
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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 2016 Scion tC have?
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA: body, glass & interior (1), brakes (1), airbags & seat belts (1). We don't rate it yet, so this count isn't a reliability score: popular cars get more complaints.
How many recalls does the 2016 Scion tC have?
2 recalls on record with NHTSA.
What gas mileage does the 2016 Scion tC get?
Up to 26 mpg combined (EPA), depending on the engine.