2005 Scion Tc Recalls, Complaints & Specs
4 safety recalls list the 2005 Scion Tc, and owners have filed 155 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
4 safety recalls for the 2005 Scion Tc
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Labels (equipment)
Gulf states toyota is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, "tire selection and rims." these vehicles were sold between september 1, 2005 and june 2, 2008 without the requisite load carrying capacity modification labels.
Remedy: Dealers will mail to consumers the corrected label or the customer will have the option for dealers to install the label free of charge. Dealers will also correct the owner's manual. The safety recall began on may 27,…
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Air bags: side/window
On certain vehicles, the side impact seat-bolster and curtain side airbags may inadvertently deploy. This condition can occur if the door for that side of the vehicle is closed with a high rate of force while the vehicle's ignition is in the "on" position or within 90 seconds of turning the ignition key from the "on" position to the…
Remedy: Dealers will replace the two side impact AIRBAG sensors and install a urethane pad in the front doors, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began on november 6, 2006. Owners may contact toyota at 1-866-548-1851.
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Air bags
On certain vehicles, due to improper assembly of the air bag inflator, which is used in the side air bag, the curtain shield air bag, and the knee air bag assembly, some inflators were produced with an insufficient amount of the heating agents necessary for proper air bag deployment. In this condition, the expansion force of the gas may…
Remedy: Dealers will replace the specific SRS air bag. The recall began on april 6, 2006. Owners may contact toyota at 1-888-270-9371, scion at 1-866-548-1851, or lexus at 1-800-255-3987.
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Sun/moon roof assembly (visibility)
On certain passenger vehicles equipped with a glass wind deflector, the deflector, if impacted by a projectile, such as road debris, while driving with the wind deflector in the upward-tilted position at highways speeds, may shatter and separate from the frame.
Remedy: Dealers will install a protective laminate to the wind deflector to prevent pieces of glass from separating from the wind deflector frame. The recall began october 27, 2005. Owners may contact toyota at 1-866-707-2466.
155 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2005 Scion Tc have filed 155 complaints with NHTSA; 25 describe a crash and 3 describe a fire. Reports cite 35 injuries and 2 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 55,688 miles. Complaints peaked in 2005 with 34 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Never had a problem with car before went on freeway to get up to speed n the speedometer was dropping so I pull to side of freeway shut car off turn car back on here clunk clunk shut car off no check”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 10, 2025 · Engine
“1. I believe my airbags deployed pre-maturely with a soft impact to another vehicle. There was no damage to the other vehicle and no police report needed to be filed. There is a minor damage to my fro”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, November 15, 2021 · Air bags
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2005 Scion tC. Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 22–23 mpg |
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| City / Highway | 19–20 / 27 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Subcompact Cars |
| Engine | 4 cyl, 2.4 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 4-spd; Manual 5-spd |
Compare Scion Tc model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Scion Tc model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 Scion Tc | 4 | 155 |
| 2006 Scion Tc | 5 | 161 |
| 2007 Scion Tc | 2 | 117 |
| 2008 Scion Tc | 3 | 86 |
| 2009 Scion Tc | 3 | 60 |
| 2010 Scion Tc | 2 | 20 |
| 2011 Scion Tc | 0 | 29 |
| 2012 Scion Tc | 1 | 8 |
| 2013 Scion Tc | 0 | 9 |
| 2014 Scion Tc | 0 | 20 |
| 2015 Scion Tc | 2 | 22 |
| 2016 Scion Tc | 2 | 6 |
Checking a specific 2005 Scion Tc
How do I know if my 2005 Scion Tc 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. 4 campaigns currently list the 2005 Scion Tc; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
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 (for example 05V483000).
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
- Fr-S201 complaints
- Xa125 complaints
- Xd117 complaints
- Iq24 complaints
- Ia23 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.