2016 SCION IA — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
39
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
77
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2016 SCION IA
The 2016 SCION IA has received a total of 39 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 77 technical service bulletins have been issued by Toyota Motor Corporation for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine (8 complaints), Electrical System (7 complaints), and Air Bags (6 complaints).
Recalls for the 2016 SCION IA
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2016 SCION IA. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2016 SCION IA
39 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2016 SCION IA. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 6 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Power Train | 5 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebody | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
Very poorly wired and wires are spliced together which I a fire hazard
Very poorly wired and wires are spliced together which I a fire hazard
Was getting off work. Started car and Engine system malfunction light, DSC malfunction light, TPMS System Malfunction light, Auto transmission malfunction light, and SCBS malfunction light all turned on. Car was not currently in motion when lights went on. Was in parking lot. Turned car off, and restarted, lights remained on. Drove vehicle 6.8 miles home, car was in limp mode. When at home used OBD2 scan tool and got codes P0847 C1031 U0401 B13D3 Cleared codes and unplugged 12 volt battery to reset system. Only engine system malfunction light remained. Parked car overnight and went to dealership next morning. Car drove on highway and car seemed fine. Dealership scan car and received code P0847, tech cleared code and test drove car. Problem can not be reproduced.
Was getting off work. Started car and Engine system malfunction light, DSC malfunction light, TPMS System Malfunction light, Auto transmission malfunction light, and SCBS malfunction light all turned on. Car was not currently in motion when lights went on. Was in parking lot. Turned car off, and restarted, lights remained on. Drove vehicle 6.8 miles home, car was in limp mode. When at home used OBD2 scan tool and got codes P0847 C1031 U0401 B13D3 Cleared codes and unplugged 12 volt battery to reset system. Only engine system malfunction light remained. Parked car overnight and went to dealership next morning. Car drove on highway and car seemed fine. Dealership scan car and received code P0847, tech cleared code and test drove car. Problem can not be reproduced.
Was getting off work. Started car and Engine system malfunction light, DSC malfunction light, TPMS System Malfunction light, Auto transmission malfunction light, and SCBS malfunction light all turned on. Car was not currently in motion when lights went on. Was in parking lot. Turned car off, and restarted, lights remained on. Drove vehicle 6.8 miles home, car was in limp mode. When at home used OBD2 scan tool and got codes P0847 C1031 U0401 B13D3 Cleared codes and unplugged 12 volt battery to reset system. Only engine system malfunction light remained. Parked car overnight and went to dealership next morning. Car drove on highway and car seemed fine. Dealership scan car and received code P0847, tech cleared code and test drove car. Problem can not be reproduced.
Safety Rating for the 2016 SCION IA
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2016 SCION IA in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2016 SCION IA
Toyota Motor Corporation has issued 77 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2016 SCION IA. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
S-SB-0003-19 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK
TSB: Some 2016 model year iA vehicles may exhibit a squeal/squeak noise from the rear during brake applications. The cause of this condition is insufficient amount of grease on the mounting points and backing plates of the rear brake assemblies. Follow the Repair Procedure in this bulletin to address this...
S-SB-0003-19 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
TSB: Some 2016 model year iA vehicles may exhibit a squeal/squeak noise from the rear during brake applications. The cause of this condition is insufficient amount of grease on the mounting points and backing plates of the rear brake assemblies. Follow the Repair Procedure in this bulletin to address this...
S-TT-0114-18 — EQUIPMENT
TT: In some cases, iA vehicles may exhibit an ?Invalid SD Card? error message on the navigation display when an SD card has been exchanged between head units. This may be caused by the SD card becoming VIN-locked.
S-SB-0003-18 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
TSB: Some 2016 model year iA vehicles may exhibit a condition where the infotainment system reboots or the infotainment screen turns black under cold temperatures. This condition occurs when the vehicle interior is cold, and stops as the interior temperature increases. Follow the Repair Procedure in this bulletin to address...
T-TT-0481-18 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
TT: In some cases, iA vehicles may exhibit an ?Invalid SD Card? error message on the navigation display when an SD card has been exchanged between head units. This may be caused by the SD card becoming VIN-locked. the first installation of a new SD card and the vehicle has...
S-TT-0114-18 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
TSB: In some cases, iA vehicles may exhibit an ?Invalid SD Card? error message on the navigation display when an SD card has been exchanged between head units. This may be caused by the SD card becoming VIN-locked. The SD card will VIN-lock when either of the below conditions are...
S-TT-0114-18 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
TSB: In some cases, iA vehicles may exhibit an ?Invalid SD Card? error message on the navigation display when an SD card has been exchanged between head units. This may be caused by the SD card becoming VIN-locked. The SD card will VIN-lock when either of the below conditions are...
S-SB-0018-17 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TSB: Some 2016 model year iA vehicles may exhibit Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) U0323 (PCM Software Incompatibility with Instrument Panel Control Module), U0423 (ABS Invalid Data Received from Instrument Panel Cluster Control Module), or U3000 (IC Control Module Internal Electronic Failure) if the vehicle?s battery or the multimedia display is...
G0K_Dealer Packa — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Dealer Package: LSC expired on May 31, 2017. Claim filing available until June 30, 2017.
G0K _Technical I — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Technical Instructions: LSC expired on May 31, 2017. Claim filing available until June 30, 2017.
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2016 SCION IA
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the SCION IA
- 2016 SCION IA (current)
- 2017 SCION IA — 0 complaints
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