2013 SCION TC — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
12
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
10
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2013 SCION TC
The 2013 SCION TC has received a total of 12 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC. 10 technical service bulletins have been issued by Toyota Motor Corporation for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Power Train (3 complaints), Service Brakes (3 complaints), and Air Bags (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 2013 SCION TC
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2013 SCION TC, potentially affecting up to 544 vehicles.
Recall 18E091000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
| 544 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: Failure of a brake hose will reduce braking performance and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2013 SCION TC
12 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2013 SCION TC. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Structurebody | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitywiper | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
UNKNOWN. I was unaware of my car's recall notice. I had known only when my car's regular smog check was due. The problem that my car may have had not been confirmed by dealer or independent service center nor has it been inspected by manufacturer, police, or others. There are also no warning lamps or messages of the problem. However, there are symptoms like pushing the brakes when driving my car and it squeaks. I had installed new brake pads over 2 years ago. I don't know why it continues to squeak when I am pushing the brakes.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 SCION TC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE'S ENGINE JUST CUT OFF. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE BUT COULD ONLY SHIFT INTO THE FIRST GEAR AND SLOWLY PULL OVER INTO A PARKING LOT. THERE WAS NO ACCELERATION WITH THE VEHICLE MOVING ONLY ABOUT 10 MPH WITH THE VEHICLE'S MANUAL TRANSMISSION. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO BE DRIVEN TO A NEARBY RELATIVE'S HOUSE AT ABOUT 15 MPH. THE CONTACT HAD SPOKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND WAS TOLD THE ISSUE WAS MOST LIKELY WAS WITH THE TRANSMISSION. THE DEALER OR MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN CONTACTED YET. THE VEHICLE WAS UNREPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 125,000.
DID NOT GET NOTIFIED OF THE RECALL FOR MY VEHICLE.
I WAS TURNING INTO A BUSY SHOPPING CENTER AT 5ISH PM AND THE SUN WAS DIRECTLY IN MY EYES AND I SWERVED TO AVOID A COLLISION WITH ANOTHER MOTORIST WHO WAS IN THE MIDDLE OF THE EXITING /ENTRANCE LANE AND I RAN HEAD ON INTO A SOLID CEMENT PILLAR LIGHT POLE , ESTIMATED MPH WAS 20 -25 MPH , I WAS WEARING SEATBELT AND NONE OF THE FRONT AIRBAGS DEPLOYED AND I HAVE BROKE RIBS AND POSSIBLE FRACTURED STERNUM, I HIT MY HEAD ON WINDSHIELD AND CRACKED WINDSHIELD AND HAD A KNOT THE SIZE OF A BASEBALL , I'M SEEING A DOCTOR TOMORROW TO DETERMINE EXACT EXTENT OF INJURIES BUT PHOTOS OF MY CAR WILL SHOW THE FORCE OF IMPACT AND NO AIRBAGS DEPLOYED , THESE PHOTOS WERE TAKE BY A AUTHORIZED GM DEALERS COLLISION REPAIR SHOP
VEHICLE HAS 66444 MILES AND THROW OUT BEARING / INPUT SHAFT IS MAKING NOISE
Safety Rating for the 2013 SCION TC
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2013 SCION TC in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2013 SCION TC
Toyota Motor Corporation has issued 10 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2013 SCION TC. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
S-S-0003-14_Obso — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE December 20, 2019: This bulletin is no longer applicable and is now obsolete.
S-SB-0003-14 Rev — EQUIPMENT
SSB: Scion models equipped with the BeSpoke® Premium Audio featuring Aha? require a Special Service Tool (SST) USB drive to update the map, points of interest, Gracenote®, and system software. The SST is used with all vehicles to deliver the update, however a unique Activation Number is required for each...
S-SB-0009-14 — STRUCTURE:BODY
Some 2013 ? 2014 model year FR-S vehicles may exhibit multiple concerns from the Outer Weatherstrip (belt molding). The cross section of the weatherstrip has been revised to limit the amount of water passing into the door. If the felt attached to the window stabilizers/guides accumulate water, the vehicle may...
S-TT-0072-13 — EQUIPMENT
Customers with vehicles equipped with the premium head unit (BeSpoke powered by Zypr) who use an iPhone 4 or 4S that has been updated to iOS7 may experience a blank display when using the BeSpoke application on the head unit.
S-SB-0039-13 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Customers with vehicles equipped with the premium head unit (BeSpoke® powered by Zypr?) who use an iPhone® 4 or 4S that has been updated to iOS 7 may experience a blank display when using the BeSpoke® source on the head unit. Pioneer has revised the 2013 model year ?BeSpoke® powered...
S-SB-0015-13 — STRUCTURE:BODY
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
S-SB-0015-13 — ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Some 2013 model year tC RS 8.0 vehicles may exhibit excessive water accumulation inside the two-piece rear spoiler after heavy rain and/or snow. The rear spoiler has been modified to address this condition.
S-SB-0009-13 — EQUIPMENT
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
S-SB-0009-13 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Some customers may inquire about the frequency and power output of the Smart Key/Smart Entry systems used on various models. The Smart Key/Smart Entry systems conform to all applicable FCC rules. This bulletin details the applicable specifications for these systems.
S-TT-0058-13 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2013 SCION TC
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the SCION TC
- 2008 SCION TC — 109 complaints
- 2009 SCION TC — 72 complaints
- 2010 SCION TC — 24 complaints
- 2011 SCION TC — 35 complaints
- 2012 SCION TC — 12 complaints
- 2013 SCION TC (current)
- 2014 SCION TC — 33 complaints
- 2015 SCION TC — 26 complaints
- 2016 SCION TC — 6 complaints
Other SCION Models
- SCION XB — 1,284 total complaints
- SCION FR-S — 235 total complaints
- SCION XD — 167 total complaints
- SCION XA — 166 total complaints
- SCION IA — 39 total complaints
- SCION IQ — 35 total complaints
- SCION IM — 17 total complaints
- SCION SCION — 3 total complaints