2006 Scion Xb Recalls, Complaints & Specs
5 safety recalls list the 2006 Scion Xb, and owners have filed 253 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
5 safety recalls for the 2006 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,…
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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…
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Labels (equipment)
Toyota is recalling 27,080 model year 2005 through 2010 passenger cars built from september 1, 2005 to may 4, 2009. These vehicles were not equipped with load carrying capacity modification labels which fails to conform with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, "tire selection and rims."
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners and provide them with a new, accurate label to be installed over the inaccurate label free of charge. The safety recall began on august 18, 2009. Owners may contact toyota at 1-888-270-9371.
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Vehicle speed control
Certain rostra precision controls' speed controls may have a faulty module. These controls were installed by southeast toyota dealers or at their vehicle processing center on certain passenger vehicles. When the speed control "on/off" switch is pressed once to turn the unit off, the throttle does not return to idle. When the "on/off"…
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and/or replace the speed control module. The recall began on february 28, 2007. Owners may contact southeast toyota at 1-800-301-6859.
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Cruise control (vehicle speed control)
Certain rostra precision controls' speed controls may have a faulty module. These controls were installed by gulf states toyota (gst) dealers or at their vehicle processing center on certain passenger vehicles. When the speed control "on/off" switch is pressed once to turn the unit off, the throttle does not return to idle. When the…
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and/or replace the speed control module. The recall began on march 7, 2007. Owners may contact gst at 1-800-444-1074.
253 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2006 Scion Xb have filed 253 complaints with NHTSA; 18 describe a crash. Reports cite 10 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 42,485 miles. Complaints peaked in 2008 with 71 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“changed from outside lane to inside lane, when I tried to turn right to stay in the middle lane the steering wheel locked sending me into the left hand turn lane and then into a car that was in the ne”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, May 22, 2026 · Steering
“Was changing lanes from the outside lane to middle lane, when I tried to turn the steering wheel to the right it locked and the car continued straight, crossing the left hand turn lane and it collided”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, May 20, 2026 · Steering
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2006 Scion xB. Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 28 mpg |
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| City / Highway | 26 / 30–31 |
| 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 2006 Scion Xb
How do I know if my 2006 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. 5 campaigns currently list the 2006 Scion Xb; 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 07V030000).
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
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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.