2012 Toyota Scion problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Visibility:windshield (1) · Engine (1) · Air Bags (1)
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (2)
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.
Equipment 2014-09-15 · S-TT-0083-14 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
toyota: scion: please refer to manual when reassembling the front shock absorber, if not properly tightened it may cause incorrect or insufficient nut torque. *lj
Seat Belts:front:warning Light/Devices 2013-01-03 · TTT-0213-13 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
toyota: in a collision, to help reduce injuries, with seat belt pre=tensioners and supplemental restraint systems (srs), its possible that the devices may or may not perform as expected with unintended deployment. model years 1990-2013. models various models. *pe
What owners report
2015-08-27 · Engine · 27,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2012 toyota scion. during routine maintenance, the technician notified the contact that the vehicle was consuming an excessive amount of oil. as a result, the oil level was low. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who confirmed that the vehicle used over a quart of oil in 1,000 miles. the manufacturer was notified of the fail…”
2014-06-03 · Air Bags · 32,000 mi · 💥 crash“tl* the contact owns a 2012 toyota scion. the contact stated while at a complete stop, another vehicle crashed into the rear of the vehicle and the air bags failed to deploy. the front seat passenger sustained a bump to the back of the head and other internal injuries. a police report was filed of the incident. the vehicle was destroyed. however, t…”
2013-03-08 · Visibility:windshield · 20,586 mi“stress fracture on passenger side windshield. the crack was about 1 inch when first noticed and then spread to about 8 inches within just a few days. it started from underneath the weather stripping and frame on the lower side of the passenger side. it quickly started into a y like shape. i reported it to my local toyota dealer and i was instructed…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.