2005 Scion Xb Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2005 Scion Xb, and owners have filed 92 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2005 Scion Xb
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,…
92 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2005 Scion Xb have filed 92 complaints with NHTSA; 15 describe a crash and 1 describe a fire. Reports cite 13 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 62,793 miles. Complaints peaked in 2010 with 16 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“I first reported the break, airbag, and acceleration failure on my brand new 2005 Scion XB on June 20, 2005. I only had the Daihatsu/ Toyota two week when a driver in front of me stopped short at a Yi”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, February 27, 2024 · Air bags
“I rolled the car three times and almost died on [XXX]. The airbags did not deploy. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, November 15, 2023 · Air bags
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2005 Scion xB. Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 28–29 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 27 / 31–32 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Small Station Wagons |
| Engine | 4 cyl, 1.5 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 4-spd; Manual 5-spd |
Compare Scion Xb model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Scion Xb model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 Scion Xb | 0 | 1 |
| 2004 Scion Xb | 0 | 37 |
| 2005 Scion Xb | 1 | 92 |
| 2006 Scion Xb | 5 | 253 |
| 2007 Scion Xb | 3 | 3 |
| 2008 Scion Xb | 8 | 339 |
| 2009 Scion Xb | 10 | 140 |
| 2010 Scion Xb | 7 | 55 |
| 2011 Scion Xb | 5 | 54 |
| 2012 Scion Xb | 3 | 45 |
| 2013 Scion Xb | 2 | 14 |
| 2014 Scion Xb | 2 | 9 |
| 2015 Scion Xb | 2 | 6 |
Checking a specific 2005 Scion Xb
How do I know if my 2005 Scion Xb 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 2005 Scion Xb; 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 10V035000).
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
- Tc693 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.