2012 Scion Xd problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Electrical System (2) · Fuel/Propulsion System (1) · Fuel System, Gasoline (1)
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Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (69)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:oil/Lubrication 2024-03-04 · T-PANT-2024-004- · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this is to advise of various price adjustments that will affect toyota genuine motor oil and long life coolant, effective march 1, 2024. these products are ordered through the toyota complete maintenance care (tcmc) website.
Visibility:defroster/Defogger/Hvac System:engine Coolant Hoses And Fittings 2020-12-11 · S-TT-0117-20 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
tt: hvac drain tube is found to be blocked/clogged.
Equipment:appliance:air Conditioner 2017-08-29 · S-SB-0012-14-Rev · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
tsb: revision notice august 23, 2017 rev1: ? applicability has been updated to include 2015 model year xb vehicles, 2015 ? 2016 model year tc vehicles, and 2016 model year im vehicles. ? the parts information section has been updated. any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarde
Equipment:appliance:air Conditioner 2016-11-10 · S-SB-0035-13 Rev · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
tsb: revision notice november 10, 2016 rev1: ? applicability has been updated to include 2015 model year xb vehicles, 2016 model year im vehicles, and 2015 ? 2016 tc vehicles. ? the parts information section has been updated. any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded. s
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery 2015-06-29 · S-SB-0012-15 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ssb: while a vehicle is in inventory, the battery is subject to conditions that can reduce its performance and life. batteries can become discharged due to an extended storage period, temperature, parasitic drain, or while demonstrating vehicle features and benefits in the sales process. battery ins
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery 2015-06-29 · S-SB-0012-15 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ssb: while a vehicle is in inventory, the battery is subject to conditions that can reduce its performance and life. batteries can become discharged due to an extended storage period, temperature, parasitic drain, or while demonstrating vehicle features and benefits in the sales process. battery ins
Showing the 6 most recent of 69 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2020-03-09 · Electrical System · 53,027 mi“my battery went dead while i was at work as i had left the lights on. when it was time to go home, i was unable to unlock my doors with the key fob. there was one place to unlock the door manually and it was the driver door. i unlocked that and reached over to unlock the passenger door. i reached back to unlock the rear doors from the inside a…”
2016-02-26 · Air Bags · 60,000 mi · 💥 crash“i was the driver and only passenger of my 2012 scion xb when i was tboned in the driver door by another vehicle. i was hit hard enough that the car looks almost bent in half and it was deemed a total loss. even though i was hit so hard, no airbags deployed at all. the door was crushed in on me and i was knocked unconscious. i suffered a concuss…”
2015-06-03 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 26,000 mi · 🔥 fire“tl* the contact owns a 2012 scion xd. while driving at an unknown speed, the contact heard a loud explosion and noticed smoke and flames from the rear of the vehicle. the contact pulled over and called the police and insurance company. a police report was filed. the fire department extinguished the fire and the insurance company towed the vehicle t…”
2014-01-09 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 28,000 mi · 💥 crash · 🔥 fire“while traveling at approx 30 mph, the suv in front of me stopped suddenly. i hit the brakes and felt the abs kick in. unfortunately i could not stop in time and rear ended a midsize suv. based upon damage to the suv i was traveling at approx 15 - 20 mph. the air bags deployed and my 2012 scion xd immediately erupted in flames in the engine compartm…”
2012-01-13 · Electrical System · 380 mi“purchased this car brand new. was assured of toyotas 200 point safety inspection. shortly after driving this car home i noticed that i never received a spare key and the horn didn't work (the first line of defense in driving safety). i returned to the dealership and asked if they took the fuse out to prevent the horn from sounding, they said "no,…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.