2015 SCION TC — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
26
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
11
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2015 SCION TC
The 2015 SCION TC has received a total of 26 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS, SUSPENSION:REAR. 11 technical service bulletins have been issued by Toyota Motor Corporation for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Power Train (6 complaints), Air Bags (4 complaints), and Visibilitywiper (3 complaints).
Recalls for the 2015 SCION TC
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2015 SCION TC, potentially affecting up to 4,911 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 →Recall 16V420000 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
| 4,253 vehicles affected
Defect: Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2016 Toyota Camry and Highlander, 2015-2016 Toyota Tundra, Scion FR-S, and tC vehicles. The Load Carrying Capacity Modification Label may not reflect the correct added weight of the installed accessories. As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire...
Consequence: An incorrect label may lead an owner to overload the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: SET will notify owners, and provide a corrected label for placement over the inaccurate label, free of charge. The recall began on July 14, 2016. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226.
View full details →Recall 15V228000 — SUSPENSION:REAR
| 114 vehicles affected
Defect: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2015 Toyota Scion tC vehicles manufactured December 3, 2014, to January 30, 2015 and equipped with accessory coil springs as part of an optional Release Series 9 trim package. During installation of these coil springs, the rear suspension components may not have been properly tightened.
Consequence: If the rear suspension components were not properly tightened, the rear suspension arms may detach, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the bolts, nuts, rear suspension arms, and rear suspension member sub assembly, free of charge. The recall began on June 12, 2015. Owners may contact Scion customer service at 1-866-707-2466.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2015 SCION TC
26 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2015 SCION TC. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 4 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Visibilitywiper | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebody | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
Whining noise is heard when the clutch petal is released. Noise is coming from the input shaft bearing. Common failure on this model. Mechanic confirmed that is the issue. If the bearing completely fails could leave the car stranded and cause more damage to other transmission components. No warning lights but noise is very loud.
Over the past 4-5 years, 2015 scion tc has had numerous electrical issues. Both driver and passenger electric door locks do not work. Head and tail lamp lights burn out frequently. Seems like a grounding issue? Car failed to start August 2021 due to electrical problems. 3rd party mechanic fixed the issue. Toyota Dealer-installed automatic start fails multiple times before starting car. Basic electrical mechanisms for a car made in 2015 should not be broken/failing. 2019 Air Conditioner wouldn't drain. Had to investigate and personally drain the tubes behind the passenger and driver side-pannels behind center counsel. The entire draining system for the cars air conditioner had clogged. 2015 Exterior Vinyl Pillars on sides of windshield started to fade. Brought it to Westbury Toyota and they said the sun caused it. I didn't even have the car for 6 months yet....
Over the past 4-5 years, 2015 scion tc has had numerous electrical issues. Both driver and passenger electric door locks do not work. Head and tail lamp lights burn out frequently. Seems like a grounding issue? Car failed to start August 2021 due to electrical problems. 3rd party mechanic fixed the issue. Toyota Dealer-installed automatic start fails multiple times before starting car. Basic electrical mechanisms for a car made in 2015 should not be broken/failing. 2019 Air Conditioner wouldn't drain. Had to investigate and personally drain the tubes behind the passenger and driver side-pannels behind center counsel. The entire draining system for the cars air conditioner had clogged. 2015 Exterior Vinyl Pillars on sides of windshield started to fade. Brought it to Westbury Toyota and they said the sun caused it. I didn't even have the car for 6 months yet....
Over the past 4-5 years, 2015 scion tc has had numerous electrical issues. Both driver and passenger electric door locks do not work. Head and tail lamp lights burn out frequently. Seems like a grounding issue? Car failed to start August 2021 due to electrical problems. 3rd party mechanic fixed the issue. Toyota Dealer-installed automatic start fails multiple times before starting car. Basic electrical mechanisms for a car made in 2015 should not be broken/failing. 2019 Air Conditioner wouldn't drain. Had to investigate and personally drain the tubes behind the passenger and driver side-pannels behind center counsel. The entire draining system for the cars air conditioner had clogged. 2015 Exterior Vinyl Pillars on sides of windshield started to fade. Brought it to Westbury Toyota and they said the sun caused it. I didn't even have the car for 6 months yet....
Rear suspension components were loose on vehicle. My car was purchased with rear trd coilovers installed at factory. Suspension components were improperly tightened according to Toyota dealership who serviced my vehicle. Purchased car stock and never had suspension work done in the past. This is similar to NHTSA campaign 15v228000 recall on same car year/manufacturer/model/edition (2015 Scion tC release series 9.0) but my VIN was not part of the 114 out of the 2000 cars sold.
Safety Rating for the 2015 SCION TC
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2015 SCION TC in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2015 SCION TC
Toyota Motor Corporation has issued 11 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2015 SCION TC. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
S-SB-0003-11 Rev — WHEELS
TSB: The purpose of this service bulletin is to provide information regarding the installation of the correct torque converter bolts during automatic transmission/transaxle assembly replacement. Incorrect torque converter bolts or missing washers can cause damage to the torque converter assembly. Use the information in this bulletin when installing an automatic...
S-SB-0003-11 Rev — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
TSB: The purpose of this service bulletin is to provide information regarding the installation of the correct torque converter bolts during automatic transmission/transaxle assembly replacement. Incorrect torque converter bolts or missing washers can cause damage to the torque converter assembly. Use the information in this bulletin when installing an automatic...
S-SB-0008-14 — EQUIPMENT
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
S-SB-0007-14 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
PRE-DELIVERY SERVICE CHECK SHEET
S-SB-0008-14 — ENGINE
Customer retention and proper maintenance of vehicles has been a major focus for Toyota and Scion. To help remind customers that regular oil changes are essential to the proper maintenance of their vehicle, dealers are required to begin installing a first oil change reminder sticker prior to delivery. By doing...
S-SB-0008-14 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Customer retention and proper maintenance of vehicles has been a major focus for Toyota and Scion. To help remind customers that regular oil changes are essential to the proper maintenance of their vehicle, dealers are required to begin installing a first oil change reminder sticker prior to delivery. By doing...
S-SB-0008-14 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Customer retention and proper maintenance of vehicles has been a major focus for Toyota and Scion. To help remind customers that regular oil changes are essential to the proper maintenance of their vehicle, dealers are required to begin installing a first oil change reminder sticker prior to delivery. By doing...
S-SB-0006-14 — EQUIPMENT
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
S-SB-0006-14 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Some 2015 model year vehicles are equipped with a Smart Key system, which allows the customer to enter and start the vehicle without using a mechanical key. To ensure the system is operating properly, the Smart Key functions (Smart Entry and Smart Start) should be inspected using the following procedure...
S-SB-0004-14 — EQUIPMENT
Long-term or off-site storage requires special care to keep vehicles factory fresh and ready for delivery. The following guidelines should be performed to minimize vehicle component/part degradation due to extended vehicle storage conditions. Long-term storage can affect a vehicle?s systems and components. Any problems that are found should be corrected...
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2015 SCION TC
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the SCION TC
- 2010 SCION TC — 24 complaints
- 2011 SCION TC — 35 complaints
- 2012 SCION TC — 12 complaints
- 2013 SCION TC — 12 complaints
- 2014 SCION TC — 33 complaints
- 2015 SCION TC (current)
- 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