2016 Scion Tc Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 2016 Scion Tc, and owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 2016 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 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…
Remedy: 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.
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Labels (equipment) and tires
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…
Remedy: 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…
6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2016 Scion Tc have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a crash. Reports cite 4 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 58,100 miles. Complaints peaked in 2018 with 2 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“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 m”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, April 3, 2025 · Seat belts
“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. After inspecting, it was the”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, April 23, 2023 · Unknown or other
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2016 Scion tC. Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 26 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 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 2016 Scion Tc
How do I know if my 2016 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. 2 campaigns currently list the 2016 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 16V236000).
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.