2005 Scion Xa Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 2005 Scion Xa, and owners have filed 40 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 2005 Scion Xa
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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Air bag/restraint control module (air bags)
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2004-2006 Toyota Scion xA vehicles. The air bag control module for the supplemental restraint system (SRS ECU) may experience an internal short, possibly causing the air bags to unintentionally deploy, or become deactivated.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the SRS ECU, and if necessary, replace the air bag control module, free of charge. The recall began December 21, 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at…
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Labels (equipment)
Southeast toyota is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 passenger vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, "tire selection and rims." these vehicles were sold 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. The safety recall began on may 27, 2010. Owners may contact southeast toyota at…
40 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2005 Scion Xa have filed 40 complaints with NHTSA; 13 describe a crash. Reports cite 12 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 57,612 miles. Complaints peaked in 2005 with 12 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“The air bag light has been trigger on and won't go off. Nov 1, 2018 If the air bags and/or seat belt pretensioners unintentionally deploy, it can increase the risk of a crash. If the air bags and/or s”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, March 30, 2022 · Air bags
“Tl* the contact owns a 2005 scion xa. While driving 55 MPH, the vehicle shook and the driver felt a vibration coming from the engine. In addition, the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The c”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 16, 2019 · Engine
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2005 Scion xA. Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 30 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 27 / 34–35 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Subcompact Cars |
| Engine | 4 cyl, 1.5 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 4-spd; Manual 5-spd |
Compare Scion Xa model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Scion Xa model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 Scion Xa | 1 | 14 |
| 2005 Scion Xa | 2 | 40 |
| 2006 Scion Xa | 5 | 71 |
| 2007 Scion Xa | 2 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2005 Scion Xa
How do I know if my 2005 Scion Xa 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 2005 Scion Xa; 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 10V036000).
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
- 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.