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2012 Scion Xb Recalls, Complaints & Specs

3 safety recalls list the 2012 Scion Xb, and owners have filed 45 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

3
safety recalls
45
owner complaints to NHTSA
5 / 3
complaints citing a crash / fire
24
MPG combined (EPA)

3 safety recalls for the 2012 Scion Xb

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Inflator module (air bags)

    NHTSA 19V741000 Reported 928,220 vehicles potentially affected Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

    Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2010-2016 4Runner, 2003-2006 Tundra, 2003-2013 Corolla, 2009-2010 Corolla Matrix, 2004-2005 RAV4, 2002-2007 Sequoia, 2011-2013 Sienna, 2008-2012 Scion xB, 2008-2009 Lexus IS-F, 2007-2012 Yaris and Lexus ES350, 2010-2017 Lexus GX460, 2002-2010 Lexus SC430, 2006-2012…

    Remedy: Toyota will notify owners. Depending on the vehicle model, dealers will replace the front driver inflator, front passenger airbag inflator, the airbag assembly, or the front passenger airbag sub-assembly and inflator.…

  2. Inflator module (air bags)

    NHTSA 19V005000 Reported 1,299,448 vehicles potentially affected Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

    Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Toyota 4Runner, 2014-2015 Scion xB, Lexus IS350C, IS250C, 2014 Toyota Sienna, Lexus IS-F, and 2014-2017 Lexus GX460 vehicles sold, or ever registered in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina,…

    Remedy: Toyota will notify owners. Depending on the vehicle model, dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, or replace the air bag assembly. The recall began February 15, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota…

  3. Inflator module (air bags)

    NHTSA 17V006000 Reported 577,875 vehicles potentially affected Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

    Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2012 Toyota 4Runner, Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Sienna, Yaris, Scion xB, Lexus ES350, GX460, IS-F, IS250, IS350, IS250C, IS350C, and Lexus LFA vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South…

    Remedy: Toyota will notify the Toyota, Scion and Lexus owners. General Motors will contact the Pontiac owners. Depending on the model, dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator or the air bag assembly, free…

45 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 2012 Scion Xb have filed 45 complaints with NHTSA; 5 describe a crash and 3 describe a fire. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 90,603 miles. Complaints peaked in 2017 with 24 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“Driver was traveling at 75 mph when the hood suddenly released. Both latches failed and the hood flew up against the windshield with enough force to crease the hood and dent the roof. Inside the vehic”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, May 21, 2026 · Structure

“I have to add oil every 500 to 800 miles no visible smoke from engine or exhaust when cold or hot. ???? HELP”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, November 15, 2023 · Engine

Fuel economy and specs

EPA ratings for the 2012 Scion xB. Ranges cover every tested configuration.

Combined24 mpg
City / Highway22 / 27
FuelRegular
EPA classSmall Station Wagons
Engine4 cyl, 2.4 L
TransmissionAutomatic (S4); Manual 5-spd

Compare Scion Xb model years

Recall and complaint counts for every Scion Xb model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
2003 Scion Xb01
2004 Scion Xb037
2005 Scion Xb192
2006 Scion Xb5253
2007 Scion Xb33
2008 Scion Xb8339
2009 Scion Xb10140
2010 Scion Xb755
2011 Scion Xb554
2012 Scion Xb345
2013 Scion Xb214
2014 Scion Xb29
2015 Scion Xb26

Checking a specific 2012 Scion Xb

How do I know if my 2012 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. 3 campaigns currently list the 2012 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 17V006000).

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

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.