Toyota Scion TC 2016 Recall: Brake Hose Failure Risk
Toyota recalls Scion TC (2016) vehicles with optional TRD brake kits due to brake hose failure risk. Replace with standard brake kit free of charge.
Use caution until it’s fixed
Failure of a brake hose will reduce braking performance and increase the risk of a crash.
What happened, in plain English
Toyota is recalling certain 2016 Scion TC vehicles that had an optional TRD brake kit installed. The brake hoses in these kits can fail over time, increasing crash risk. Owners must get the brake kit replaced to prevent potential brake failure. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1227422-toyota-scion-tc-2016-recall-brake-hose-failure-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1227422-toyota-scion-tc-2016-recall-brake-hose-failure-risk · Updated October 6, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #18E091000
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“Toyota Scion TC 2016 Recall: Brake Hose Failure Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 6, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1227422-toyota-scion-tc-2016-recall-brake-hose-failure-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #18E091000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18E091000).
Why it’s dangerous
The brake hoses in the TRD brake kits can fatigue and fail over time. This failure reduces braking performance and increases the risk of a crash, especially during sudden stops.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2016 Scion TC vehicles with the optional TRD brake kit installed are affected. Drivers using these vehicles may face reduced braking performance if the brake hose fails.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your Scion TC (2016) vehicle has an optional TRD brake kit installed. The kit was sold as part of the vehicle's optional accessories between 2008 and 2016.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Toyota
Call Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 to confirm if your vehicle is affected and schedule a free brake kit replacement.
What NHTSA says to do
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 be replaced with a standard equipment brake kit, free of charge. The recall began November 16, 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is J0U.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 57 days.
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Recall began
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #18E091000 (September 20, 2018)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 6, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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