2012 SCION IQ — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
23
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
9
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2012 SCION IQ
The 2012 SCION IQ has received a total of 23 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE, AIR BAGS. 9 technical service bulletins have been issued by Toyota Motor Corporation for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Structurebody (6 complaints), Air Bags (4 complaints), and Engine (4 complaints).
Recalls for the 2012 SCION IQ
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2012 SCION IQ, potentially affecting up to 22,306 vehicles.
Recall 12V528000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
| 11,153 vehicles affected
Defect: Toyota is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Scion IQ vehicles manufactured July 31, 2011, through October 12, 2012. The cable for the Occupant Classification System (OCS) may become damaged when sliding the passenger seat forward or backward.
Consequence: If the cable for the OCS becomes damaged, the front passenger airbags may not deploy or they may deploy inappropriately for the passenger's size and position. This could increase the risk of personal injury during the event of a vehicle crash necessitating airbag deployment.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will install a protective cover on the OCS weight sensor cable. The recall began on December 20, 2013. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
View full details →Recall 12V528000 — AIR BAGS
| 11,153 vehicles affected
Defect: Toyota is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Scion IQ vehicles manufactured July 31, 2011, through October 12, 2012. The cable for the Occupant Classification System (OCS) may become damaged when sliding the passenger seat forward or backward.
Consequence: If the cable for the OCS becomes damaged, the front passenger airbags may not deploy or they may deploy inappropriately for the passenger's size and position. This could increase the risk of personal injury during the event of a vehicle crash necessitating airbag deployment.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will install a protective cover on the OCS weight sensor cable. The recall began on December 20, 2013. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2012 SCION IQ
23 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2012 SCION IQ. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structurebody | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 4 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Engine | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
have a 2013 Scion IQ (auto/cvt). I had the 'check engine' and 'trac control' lights come on a few years ago.. I was driving on city streets. All I noticed was that the car didn't respond as it should when I gave it gas. ( nothing drastic ) I ran the codes. It said the gas pedal was the problem. I removed the pedal assembly. (it's easier to unplug it that way. I unplugged it and looked at the inside of the plug. All looked fine. Plugged the pedal back in and all was good then. (I'm sure I avoided a $500 bill ) Same problem just occurred a few years later. I didn't bother running the codes. I just unplugged/re-plugged the pedal. Saved another $500. Here's a scary one. I was driving the car the first light snow of the year. On a city street, going slow on level road. Just maintaining speed..... not slowing ..... not speeding up...... not turning. All of a sudden
have a 2013 Scion IQ (auto/cvt). I had the 'check engine' and 'trac control' lights come on a few years ago.. I was driving on city streets. All I noticed was that the car didn't respond as it should when I gave it gas. ( nothing drastic ) I ran the codes. It said the gas pedal was the problem. I removed the pedal assembly. (it's easier to unplug it that way. I unplugged it and looked at the inside of the plug. All looked fine. Plugged the pedal back in and all was good then. (I'm sure I avoided a $500 bill ) Same problem just occurred a few years later. I didn't bother running the codes. I just unplugged/re-plugged the pedal. Saved another $500. Here's a scary one. I was driving the car the first light snow of the year. On a city street, going slow on level road. Just maintaining speed..... not slowing ..... not speeding up...... not turning. All of a sudden
have a 2013 Scion IQ (auto/cvt). I had the 'check engine' and 'trac control' lights come on a few years ago.. I was driving on city streets. All I noticed was that the car didn't respond as it should when I gave it gas. ( nothing drastic ) I ran the codes. It said the gas pedal was the problem. I removed the pedal assembly. (it's easier to unplug it that way. I unplugged it and looked at the inside of the plug. All looked fine. Plugged the pedal back in and all was good then. (I'm sure I avoided a $500 bill ) Same problem just occurred a few years later. I didn't bother running the codes. I just unplugged/re-plugged the pedal. Saved another $500. Here's a scary one. I was driving the car the first light snow of the year. On a city street, going slow on level road. Just maintaining speed..... not slowing ..... not speeding up...... not turning. All of a sudden
The contact owns a 2012 Scion iQ. The contact stated that while driving at 45 MPH, another vehicle made a left turn, causing the contact to crash into the other vehicle; however, no air bags deployed. The contact was injured on her back and received medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to the tow yard. The vehicle was deemed totaled by the insurance company. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 75,189.
The paint of the body is defective
Safety Rating for the 2012 SCION IQ
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2012 SCION IQ in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2012 SCION IQ
Toyota Motor Corporation has issued 9 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2012 SCION IQ. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
S-SB-0015-14 Rev — ENGINE
SB: Flash reprogramming allows the ECU software to be updated without replacing the ECU. Flash calibration updates for specific vehicle models/ECUs are released as field-fix procedures described in individual Service Bulletins. This bulletin details the Techstream ECU flash reprogramming process and outlines use of the Technical Information System (TIS) and...
S-TT-0083-14 — SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER
Tech Tip: When reassembling the front shock absorber assembly, please ensure that the required SST and procedure is used as outlined in the repair manual. Note: If tightening method is not followed, it may cause incorrect or insufficient strut nut torque.
S-TT-0083-14 — SUSPENSION
Tech Tip: When reassembling the front shock absorber assembly, please ensure that the required SST and procedure is used as outlined in the repair manual. Note: If tightening method is not followed, it may cause incorrect or insufficient strut nut torque.
S-TT-0073-13 Rev — ENGINE
Tech Tip: Starting with the 2010 Model Year, Scion began a gradual transition to the use of synthetic 0w20 viscosity engine oil. There are multiple benefits of this oil including: Reduced friction and wear on engine surfaces, Improved fuel economy, Reduction in waste oil stream (in vehicles approved for 10,000...
S-TT-0078-14 — SUSPENSION:FRONT
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
S-TT-0075-13 — VISIBILITY
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
S-TT-0069-13 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
S-SB-0024-13 — VISIBILITY
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
S-SB-0037-12 — EQUIPMENT
Some vehicles may exhibit a condition where condensation builds up on the inside of the lens of the Rear Combination Lamp Assembly. A new Rear Combination Lamp is now available to address this condition.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2012 SCION IQ
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the SCION IQ
- 2012 SCION IQ (current)
- 2013 SCION IQ — 8 complaints
- 2014 SCION IQ — 3 complaints
- 2015 SCION IQ — 1 complaint
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