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2011 Scion Tc recalls & problems

The 2011 Scion Tc has 1 safety recall and 29 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is exterior lighting (6 complaints).

Recalls1safety recalls
Complaints29filed by owners
Crashes · fires1 · 1reported in complaints
Injuries · deaths2 · 0reported in complaints

Safety recalls

Service brakes, hydraulicSep 20, 2018

Service brakes, hydraulic

Recall 18E091000544 vehicles

Problem
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain Toyota Racing Development (TRD) brake kits, part numbers PTR09-21111 and PTR09-52080, sold by Toyota as an optional accessory for model year 2008-2015 Scion xB, and 2011-2016 Scion tC vehicles. Over time, the brake hoses in these kits may fatigue and fail.
Risk
Failure of a brake hose will reduce braking performance and increase the risk of a crash.
Fix
Toyota will notify all known owners of the Scion xB and Scion tC vehicles upon which an involved optional TRD Brake Kit could have been installed. If the vehicle is equipped with one of the TRD brake kits, it will be replaced with a standard equipment brake kit, free of charge. The recall began November 16, 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is J0U.

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

Fuel economy

tC

25mpg combined
City / highway22 / 30 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

2.5 L · 4 cyl · Automatic (S6) · Front-Wheel Drive · about $2,700/year to fuel

tC

25mpg combined
City / highway23 / 30 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

2.5 L · 4 cyl · Manual 6-spd · Front-Wheel Drive · about $2,700/year to fuel

EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.

What owners report

Problem areaComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesTypical mileage*
Exterior lighting6000—
VisibilitySun/moon roof assembly400076,241 mi
Service brakes4000—
StructureBody3000—
Power train300049,000 mi
Air bags2001—
Engine and engine cooling2111—
Engine2000—
Unknown or other2000—
Visibility/wiper2000—
Tires1000—
Vehicle speed control1000—

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.