2012 Scion Tc Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2012 Scion Tc, and owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2012 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)
Southeast Toyota is recalling certain model year 2008 and 2010-2013 Toyota Tundra, 2010-2012 Rav4, 2012 Toyota Sequoia, 2010-2011 Toyota Corolla, 2010-2011 Toyota Camry and Camry Hybrid, 2010-2013 Toyota Highlander and Highlander Hybrid, 2010-2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser, 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser, 2010-2013 Toyota Venza, 2010-2011 Toyota…
Remedy: Southeast Toyota will notify owners and provide a corrected label with instructions concerning its installation. A small group of the affected vehicles will need additonal remedies which are still being developed. The…
8 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2012 Scion Tc have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a crash. Reports cite 1 injury and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 56,546 miles. Complaints peaked in 2020 with 2 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“I was driving on 60 freeway when my sunroof window exploded/shattered. I'm doing some research and its happening on this make and model frequently. I went to toyota and talked to them regarding if the”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, June 18, 2020 · Visibility
“I have a safety recall on my vehicle. *tr”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, April 15, 2020 · Service brakes
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2012 Scion tC. Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 25 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 22–23 / 30 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Compact Cars |
| Engine | 4 cyl, 2.5 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (S6); Manual 6-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 2012 Scion Tc
How do I know if my 2012 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. 1 campaign currently lists the 2012 Scion Tc; your car may already have been repaired under it.
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 13V123000).
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.