NHTSA Complaint #11693920 — 2010 SCION XB ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11693920
Vehicle	2010 SCION XB
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident	October 14, 2025
Date Filed	October 16, 2025
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

Vehicle had no dashboard light indicators. While traveling on highway, started to sound like a motorcycle and decelerate. Pulled over and started to smoke from the hood, exited vehicle and smoke turned to flames. Fire deescalated by Fire Dept. and vehicle is a total loss. All maintenance was UpToDate and just passed vehicle inspection for driving test a week prior. Fire cause completely unknown at this time per fire report Area of Fire Origin: 83-Engine area, running gear, wheel area

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