{"@context":{"@vocab":"https://schema.org/"},"@type":"ItemList","@id":"https://api.ai-analytics.org/api/v1/nhtsa/complaints/check?make=SCION","name":"SCION","_source":{"data_provider":"AI Analytics","data_provider_url":"https://api.ai-analytics.org","license":"https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/","primary_source":"https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/downloads/","generated_at":"2026-08-19T04:42:51.114Z"},"summary":{"total_complaints":506,"deaths":24,"injured":356,"fires":77},"top_components":[{"component_desc":"AIR BAGS","n":124},{"component_desc":"VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL","n":59},{"component_desc":"SERVICE BRAKES","n":37},{"component_desc":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM","n":28},{"component_desc":"ENGINE","n":26},{"component_desc":"STRUCTURE:BODY","n":24},{"component_desc":"SEAT BELTS","n":20},{"component_desc":"AIR BAGS:FRONTAL","n":19},{"component_desc":"STEERING","n":18},{"component_desc":"UNKNOWN OR OTHER","n":14}],"recent_complaints":[{"cmplid":"2170725","date_received":"2026-01-28","make":"SCION","model":"TC","model_year":2007,"deaths":0,"injured":0,"fire":0,"crash":1,"component_desc":"UNKNOWN OR OTHER","description":"Clouster","canonical_url":"https://api.ai-analytics.org/vehicle-complaint/2170725"},{"cmplid":"2170726","date_received":"2026-01-28","make":"SCION","model":"TC","model_year":2007,"deaths":0,"injured":0,"fire":0,"crash":1,"component_desc":"FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL","description":"Clouster","canonical_url":"https://api.ai-analytics.org/vehicle-complaint/2170726"},{"cmplid":"2159448","date_received":"2025-12-21","make":"SCION","model":"FR-S","model_year":2013,"deaths":0,"injured":0,"fire":0,"crash":1,"component_desc":"STEERING","description":"I am submitting this complaint to report a serious safety defect involving a complete loss of steering control in my vehicle, 2013 Scion FR-S.  While driving and making a turn, the steering system failed entirely, leaving me unable to control the direction of the vehicle. I retained only braking and acceleration capabilities. There where no waring lights or mechanical indicators of potential or probable failure. As a result of this failure, I was involved in a collision with a nearby vehicle.  Following the incident, I researched the issue and discovered a known failure point in the electric power steering (EPS) system, specifically related to the steering column EPS damper bushing. This appears to be a recognized defect that has not been addressed at the factory level, despite the significant safety risk it poses.  I believe this issue warrants investigation to prevent future incidents and potential injuries. Thank you for your attention to this matter.","canonical_url":"https://api.ai-analytics.org/vehicle-complaint/2159448"},{"cmplid":"2140533","date_received":"2025-10-16","make":"SCION","model":"XB","model_year":2010,"deaths":0,"injured":0,"fire":1,"crash":0,"component_desc":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM","description":"Vehicle had no dashboard light indicators. While traveling on highway, started to sound like a motorcycle and decelerate. Pulled over and started to smoke from the hood, exited vehicle and smoke turned to flames. Fire deescalated by Fire Dept. and vehicle is a total loss. All maintenance was UpToDate and just passed vehicle inspection for driving test a week prior. Fire cause completely unknown at this time per fire report Area of Fire Origin: 83-Engine area, running gear, wheel area","canonical_url":"https://api.ai-analytics.org/vehicle-complaint/2140533"},{"cmplid":"2140534","date_received":"2025-10-16","make":"SCION","model":"XB","model_year":2010,"deaths":0,"injured":0,"fire":1,"crash":0,"component_desc":"ENGINE","description":"Vehicle had no dashboard light indicators. While traveling on highway, started to sound like a motorcycle and decelerate. Pulled over and started to smoke from the hood, exited vehicle and smoke turned to flames. Fire deescalated by Fire Dept. and vehicle is a total loss. All maintenance was UpToDate and just passed vehicle inspection for driving test a week prior. Fire cause completely unknown at this time per fire report Area of Fire Origin: 83-Engine area, running gear, wheel area","canonical_url":"https://api.ai-analytics.org/vehicle-complaint/2140534"},{"cmplid":"2140535","date_received":"2025-10-16","make":"SCION","model":"XB","model_year":2010,"deaths":0,"injured":0,"fire":1,"crash":0,"component_desc":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","description":"Vehicle had no dashboard light indicators. While traveling on highway, started to sound like a motorcycle and decelerate. Pulled over and started to smoke from the hood, exited vehicle and smoke turned to flames. Fire deescalated by Fire Dept. and vehicle is a total loss. All maintenance was UpToDate and just passed vehicle inspection for driving test a week prior. Fire cause completely unknown at this time per fire report Area of Fire Origin: 83-Engine area, running gear, wheel area","canonical_url":"https://api.ai-analytics.org/vehicle-complaint/2140535"},{"cmplid":"2134760","date_received":"2025-09-29","make":"SCION","model":"TC","model_year":2014,"deaths":0,"injured":1,"fire":1,"crash":1,"component_desc":"UNKNOWN OR OTHER","description":"Vehicle is not available for inspection upon request due to the vehicle being in an accident. As a result from the accident, the vehicle was a complete loss and beyond the point of repair. Without pulling the vehicle computer for operation list before accident occurred, it is specifically unknown what component or system failed and or malfunctioned. looking at pictures taken the night of and days after it seems like it was a steering/suspension, or possible wheel malfunction that was unable to keep the car under and in control to be brought to a full stop before the point of impact and accident occurred.","canonical_url":"https://api.ai-analytics.org/vehicle-complaint/2134760"},{"cmplid":"2134761","date_received":"2025-09-29","make":"SCION","model":"TC","model_year":2014,"deaths":0,"injured":1,"fire":1,"crash":1,"component_desc":"SERVICE BRAKES","description":"Vehicle is not available for inspection upon request due to the vehicle being in an accident. As a result from the accident, the vehicle was a complete loss and beyond the point of repair. Without pulling the vehicle computer for operation list before accident occurred, it is specifically unknown what component or system failed and or malfunctioned. looking at pictures taken the night of and days after it seems like it was a steering/suspension, or possible wheel malfunction that was unable to keep the car under and in control to be brought to a full stop before the point of impact and accident occurred.","canonical_url":"https://api.ai-analytics.org/vehicle-complaint/2134761"},{"cmplid":"2134762","date_received":"2025-09-29","make":"SCION","model":"TC","model_year":2014,"deaths":0,"injured":1,"fire":1,"crash":1,"component_desc":"SUSPENSION","description":"Vehicle is not available for inspection upon request due to the vehicle being in an accident. As a result from the accident, the vehicle was a complete loss and beyond the point of repair. Without pulling the vehicle computer for operation list before accident occurred, it is specifically unknown what component or system failed and or malfunctioned. looking at pictures taken the night of and days after it seems like it was a steering/suspension, or possible wheel malfunction that was unable to keep the car under and in control to be brought to a full stop before the point of impact and accident occurred.","canonical_url":"https://api.ai-analytics.org/vehicle-complaint/2134762"},{"cmplid":"2117790","date_received":"2025-08-06","make":"SCION","model":"XB","model_year":2006,"deaths":0,"injured":2,"fire":0,"crash":1,"component_desc":"AIR BAGS","description":"The contact owns a 2006 Scion XB. The contact stated that while stopped at a traffic light, another vehicle crashed into the rear, pushing it with the impact into an intersection due to the other vehicle still accelerating while rear-ending her vehicle. The contact stated that the other vehicle had lifted the rear end of her vehicle and had almost driven under her. The contact stated that the other vehicle then backed up and went around her vehicle, and left the scene. The contact mentioned that the driver of the other vehicle was intoxicated. The contact stated that she called the police, and she was advised to drive the vehicle off the roadway. The contact stated that she was able to drive the vehicle to a nearby parking lot. The contact stated that her vehicle's rear bumper had dents and cracks, and the rear lift gate was damaged. The contact stated that a lower section of the rear bumper had fallen off. The contact stated that the air bag warning was illuminated but the air bags had not deployed. The contact stated that the police arrived and filed a report. The contact stated that the EMTs were on scene and had taken her blood pressure and also checked her passenger for any injuries. The contact was asked if she or her passenger wanted to be transported to the hospital. They both declined, and the contact was able to drive the vehicle to her destination. The contact stated that the following day she had a scheduled medical appointment and told the doctor that her neck wa","canonical_url":"https://api.ai-analytics.org/vehicle-complaint/2117790"},{"cmplid":"2057134","date_received":"2025-01-18","make":"SCION","model":"XB","model_year":2004,"deaths":0,"injured":0,"fire":0,"crash":1,"component_desc":"UNKNOWN OR OTHER","description":"The vehicle belongs to a sex trafficker involving minors","canonical_url":"https://api.ai-analytics.org/vehicle-complaint/2057134"},{"cmplid":"2057135","date_received":"2025-01-18","make":"SCION","model":"XB","model_year":2004,"deaths":0,"injured":0,"fire":0,"crash":1,"component_desc":"BACK OVER PREVENTION: REARVIEW SYSTEM BRAKING","description":"The vehicle belongs to a sex trafficker involving minors","canonical_url":"https://api.ai-analytics.org/vehicle-complaint/2057135"},{"cmplid":"1970948","date_received":"2024-02-27","make":"SCION","model":"XB","model_year":2005,"deaths":0,"injured":6,"fire":0,"crash":1,"component_desc":"AIR BAGS","description":"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 Yield sign forcing me to slam on my brakes. immediately heard the sound of metal snapping and the brake pedal went all the way to the floor. I pumped the pedal to the floor but there was no resistance. The vehicle immediately accelerated, and I struck the rear of Ford Explorer at about 30-35 miles per hour. I suffered catastrophic injuries. I filed complaints at every level of government possible, but no one would investigate my claims. My FDFS complaint dated [XXX] might be the first to accurately report and describe causation regarding of these known defects sold by Toyota/Daihatsu with willful intent to defraud the public by fraudulent concealment of these known Defective Products. Toyota/ Daihatsu's Top Brass had full knowledge of the danger they were selling to the American Public under the Toyota Brand built on Safety. In a criminal conspiracy designed to defraud the U,S. Government by importing and selling 200,000 Scion models 2003, 2004, 2005 without safety crash testing thru Project Genesis. Toyota/Daihatsu didn't just cheat on safety testing on these models they failed to perform any safety crash testing until the model change in 2006 then just included all models 2003, 2004, 2005 into the 2006 rating applying those standards to all models. The information is overt and on","canonical_url":"https://api.ai-analytics.org/vehicle-complaint/1970948"},{"cmplid":"1970949","date_received":"2024-02-27","make":"SCION","model":"XB","model_year":2005,"deaths":0,"injured":6,"fire":0,"crash":1,"component_desc":"SERVICE BRAKES","description":"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 Yield sign forcing me to slam on my brakes. immediately heard the sound of metal snapping and the brake pedal went all the way to the floor. I pumped the pedal to the floor but there was no resistance. The vehicle immediately accelerated, and I struck the rear of Ford Explorer at about 30-35 miles per hour. I suffered catastrophic injuries. I filed complaints at every level of government possible, but no one would investigate my claims. My FDFS complaint dated [XXX] might be the first to accurately report and describe causation regarding of these known defects sold by Toyota/Daihatsu with willful intent to defraud the public by fraudulent concealment of these known Defective Products. Toyota/ Daihatsu's Top Brass had full knowledge of the danger they were selling to the American Public under the Toyota Brand built on Safety. In a criminal conspiracy designed to defraud the U,S. Government by importing and selling 200,000 Scion models 2003, 2004, 2005 without safety crash testing thru Project Genesis. Toyota/Daihatsu didn't just cheat on safety testing on these models they failed to perform any safety crash testing until the model change in 2006 then just included all models 2003, 2004, 2005 into the 2006 rating applying those standards to all models. The information is overt and on","canonical_url":"https://api.ai-analytics.org/vehicle-complaint/1970949"},{"cmplid":"1970950","date_received":"2024-02-27","make":"SCION","model":"XB","model_year":2005,"deaths":0,"injured":6,"fire":0,"crash":1,"component_desc":"SEAT BELTS","description":"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 Yield sign forcing me to slam on my brakes. immediately heard the sound of metal snapping and the brake pedal went all the way to the floor. I pumped the pedal to the floor but there was no resistance. The vehicle immediately accelerated, and I struck the rear of Ford Explorer at about 30-35 miles per hour. I suffered catastrophic injuries. I filed complaints at every level of government possible, but no one would investigate my claims. My FDFS complaint dated [XXX] might be the first to accurately report and describe causation regarding of these known defects sold by Toyota/Daihatsu with willful intent to defraud the public by fraudulent concealment of these known Defective Products. Toyota/ Daihatsu's Top Brass had full knowledge of the danger they were selling to the American Public under the Toyota Brand built on Safety. In a criminal conspiracy designed to defraud the U,S. Government by importing and selling 200,000 Scion models 2003, 2004, 2005 without safety crash testing thru Project Genesis. Toyota/Daihatsu didn't just cheat on safety testing on these models they failed to perform any safety crash testing until the model change in 2006 then just included all models 2003, 2004, 2005 into the 2006 rating applying those standards to all models. The information is overt and on","canonical_url":"https://api.ai-analytics.org/vehicle-complaint/1970950"},{"cmplid":"1943426","date_received":"2023-11-15","make":"SCION","model":"XB","model_year":2005,"deaths":0,"injured":2,"fire":0,"crash":1,"component_desc":"AIR BAGS","description":"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)","canonical_url":"https://api.ai-analytics.org/vehicle-complaint/1943426"},{"cmplid":"1915775","date_received":"2023-08-03","make":"SCION","model":"IQ","model_year":2012,"deaths":0,"injured":1,"fire":0,"crash":1,"component_desc":"AIR BAGS","description":"The contact owns a 2012 Scion iQ. The contact stated that while driving at 45 MPH, another vehicle made a left turn, causing the contact to crash into the other vehicle; however, no air bags deployed. The contact was injured on her back and received medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to the tow yard. The vehicle was deemed totaled by the insurance company. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 75,189.","canonical_url":"https://api.ai-analytics.org/vehicle-complaint/1915775"},{"cmplid":"1893352","date_received":"2023-05-08","make":"SCION","model":"FR-S","model_year":2013,"deaths":0,"injured":0,"fire":0,"crash":1,"component_desc":"ENGINE","description":"Engine stalled won't crank over or run anymore. Mechanic said it was a valve spring issue and vehicle had a recall that entitled engine to be replaced by Toyota.","canonical_url":"https://api.ai-analytics.org/vehicle-complaint/1893352"},{"cmplid":"1868308","date_received":"2023-01-25","make":"SCION","model":"XB","model_year":2006,"deaths":0,"injured":0,"fire":0,"crash":1,"component_desc":"SERVICE BRAKES","description":"When braking, the accelerator had somehow stuck and moved me ahead instead of stopping and caused an accident; running into concrete posts in the parking lot, which by USAA standards, totaled my car; Actually it didn't, but because they didn't want to repair it the settlement totaled it, causing me lots of issues in finding transportation.     This was not the first time. It has happened three times with this car. I never went back to the dealer (too far to find out if there was a fix for it, or a recall.) In searching for one, never found it.","canonical_url":"https://api.ai-analytics.org/vehicle-complaint/1868308"},{"cmplid":"1868309","date_received":"2023-01-25","make":"SCION","model":"XB","model_year":2006,"deaths":0,"injured":0,"fire":0,"crash":1,"component_desc":"VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL","description":"When braking, the accelerator had somehow stuck and moved me ahead instead of stopping and caused an accident; running into concrete posts in the parking lot, which by USAA standards, totaled my car; Actually it didn't, but because they didn't want to repair it the settlement totaled it, causing me lots of issues in finding transportation.     This was not the first time. It has happened three times with this car. I never went back to the dealer (too far to find out if there was a fix for it, or a recall.) In searching for one, never found it.","canonical_url":"https://api.ai-analytics.org/vehicle-complaint/1868309"}]}