2016 Scion Ia Recalls, Complaints & Specs
No safety recalls list the 2016 Scion Ia, and owners have filed 23 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
No safety recalls on record
NHTSA's recall database lists no safety campaigns that include the 2016 Scion Ia. That is good news, with two caveats: recalls can be issued at any time (this page refreshes daily), and a recall filed under a related model name may not appear here. The VIN check above queries NHTSA directly for your exact vehicle.
23 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2016 Scion Ia have filed 23 complaints with NHTSA; 6 describe a crash. Reports cite 5 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 42,181 miles. Complaints peaked in 2018 with 6 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Very poorly wired and wires are spliced together which I a fire hazard”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 28, 2022 · Electrical system
“Was getting off work. Started car and Engine system malfunction light, DSC malfunction light, TPMS System Malfunction light, Auto transmission malfunction light, and SCBS malfunction light all turned”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, January 14, 2022 · Engine
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2016 Scion iA. Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 34–36 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 31–32 / 40–41 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Subcompact Cars |
| Engine | 4 cyl, 1.5 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (S6); Manual 6-spd |
Checking a specific 2016 Scion Ia
How do I know if my 2016 Scion Ia has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Scion dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number.
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Scion models
- Xb1,048 complaints
- Tc693 complaints
- Fr-S201 complaints
- Xa125 complaints
- Xd117 complaints
- Iq24 complaints
- Im12 complaints
- Scion3 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.