Every 2016 Scion tC recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · NHTSA 18E091000
Sep 20, 2018Service Brakes, Hydraulic
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- Failure of a brake hose will reduce braking performance and increase the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 18E091000 →Equipment · NHTSA 16V420000
Sep 6, 2016Equipment:Other:Labels
- Problem
- 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 Selection and Rims for Passenger Cars."
- Risk
- An incorrect label may lead an owner to overload the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 16V420000 →Tires · NHTSA 16V236000
Apr 22, 2016Tires
- Problem
- Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2016 Toyota Yaris, Rav4, Land Cruiser and 4Runner vehicles, and Scion FR-S, iM, and TC vehicles manufactured January 28, 2016, to March 14, 2016. 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 Selection and Rims for Passenger Cars."
- Risk
- An incorrect label may result in the vehicle being overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- SET will notify owners, and provide them a corrected label to be installed over the inaccurate label, free of charge. The recall began on June 3, 2016. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET's number for this recall is SET16A.
Full recall details for 16V236000 →
2016 Scion tC complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Scion tC, reporting 1 crashes, 4 injuries. Scion has issued at least 37 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.
Most-reported components
- Unknown Or Other3
- Seat Belts1
- Service Brakes1
- Structure1
Service bulletins by component
- Equipment (28)
- Electrical System (9)
- Structure (5)
- Equipment Adaptive/Mobility (4)
- Engine (1)
- Suspension (1)
Read Scion tC owner complaints and bulletins, every year
What people reported
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Scion tC. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
Injury reported
“THE SUNROOF OF MY VEHICLE SUDDENLY EXPLODED WHILE WE WERE TRAVELING ON THE FREEWAY AT AROUND 60MPH. THERE ARE SHATTERED GLASS ALL OVER ME AND ESPECIALLY TO MY PASSAGE AT THE FRONT. THE FREEWAY IS WIDE-OPEN, WITHOUT DEBRIS AND NOTHING OVERHEAD.”
2016 SCION TCMay 30, 2018
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11098855
Injury reportedCrash
“STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT AND WAS REAR ENDED. COLLISION REPAIR SHOP NOTED THERE WAS UNIBODY/FRAME DAMAGE BUT WAS NOT TOTALED OUT. NOW WE CANNOT TRADE IN VEHICLE BECAUSE THE DAMAGE IS SHOWING UP ON THE CARFAX AND NOBODY WANTS TO TOUCH IT.”
2016 SCION TCJan 28, 2018
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11065543
“The contact owns a 2016 Scion TC. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the front driver's side seat belt retractor failed to function as intended. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with a failed front driver's side seat belt retractor.”
2016 SCION TCApr 3, 2025
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11652610
“While driving on the interstate, all of a sudden, I hear a loud bang. This sound sounded like a tire blew or a gun shot. Then I see glass rolling down the back windshield.”
2016 SCION TCApr 23, 2023
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11518542
“I have a recall on my brakes. I took it to toyota in newnan ga. they said it would be a few hours and I asked for a rental because it was my only day off and I have 3 kids and errands to run. They then proceded to tell me I dont have a recall.”
2016 SCION TCApr 15, 2022
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11460832
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