2014 Scion Xb problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Engine (3) · Air Bags (3) · Structure:body:roof And Pillars (1)
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Safety recalls (3)
Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module 2019-01-09 · campaign 19V005000 · 1,299,448 vehicles
Defect: 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, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands or "Zone A." Toyota is also recalling certain 2011
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: 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 customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are "Zone A" Toyota: G0P, Lexus: GLG; "Zone B" Toyota: G0R, Lexus GLH; "Zone C" Toyota: H0A, and Lexus: HLA.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic 2018-09-20 · campaign 18E091000 · 544 vehicles
Defect: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain Toyota Racing Development (TRD) brake kits, part numbers PTR09-21111 and PTR09-52080, sold by Toyota as an optional accessory for model year 2008-2015 Scion xB, and 2011-2016 Scion tC vehicles. Over time, the brake hoses in these kits may fatigue and fail.
Risk: Failure of a brake hose will reduce braking performance and increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Toyota will notify all known owners of the Scion xB and Scion tC vehicles upon which an involved optional TRD Brake Kit could have been installed. If the vehicle is equipped with one of the TRD brake kits, it will be replaced with a standard equipment brake kit, free of charge. The recall began November 16, 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is J0U.
Equipment 2014-12-30 · campaign 14V828000 · 3,958 vehicles
Defect: Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Toyota 4Runner, Tacoma, FJ Cruiser, Land Cruiser, RAV4, Scion FRS, and XB vehicles. The affected vehicles may have accessories installed by SET, such as running boards or other items, that were incorrectly installed. The accessory attaching fasteners were not tightened with the proper torque, possibly causing the accessory to detach from the vehicle.
Risk: Accessories that detach from a vehicle may result in a vehicle crash and/or personal injury.
Fix: SET will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the affected bolts, free of charge. The recall began February 23, 2015. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET's number for this recall is SET-14B.
Service bulletins (149)
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.
Structure 2022-12-14 · Z3G_Dealer_Lette · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
dl: toyota has received reports of paint peeling on certain vehicles with the original factory-applied blizzard pearl or super white paint colors. these reports indicate that vehicles with these specific paint colors, applied during the vehicle manufacturing process, may experience paint peeling o
Structure 2022-12-14 · Z2G_Dealer_Lette · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
dl: toyota has received reports of paint peeling on certain vehicles with the original factory-applied blizzard pearl or super white paint colors. these reports indicate that vehicles with these specific paint colors, applied during the vehicle manufacturing process, may experience paint peeling o
Structure 2022-12-14 · ZKG_Dealer_Lette · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
dl: toyota has received reports of paint peeling on certain vehicles with the original factory-applied blizzard pearl or super white paint colors. these reports indicate that vehicles with these specific paint colors, applied during the vehicle manufacturing process, may experience paint peeling o
Air Bags 2022-07-28 · Takata CSP Cover · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
csp: takata csp coverage job aid - published 7.28.2022
Air Bags 2022-07-28 · 22TE04 - Takata · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
csp: on july 30, 2018, a settlement of claims for economic loss related to takata airbag inflators was approved for full implementation. the settlement includes toyota?s agreement to provide a customer support program (?csp?) for 2002-2019 model year (my) vehicles originally equipped with certain ta
Structure 2022-05-18 · Support Program · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
dl: toyota has received reports of paint peeling on certain vehicles with the original factory-applied blizzard pearl or super white paint colors. these reports indicate that vehicles with these specific paint colors, applied during the vehicle manufacturing process, may experience paint peeling o
Showing the 6 most recent of 149 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2025-05-13 · Engine“the contact owns a 2014 scion xb. the contact stated that while driving on several occasions at various speeds, the contact observed an abnormal burning odor. the contact stated that on several occasions while inspecting the engine oil, the contact became aware that the oil level was low, and oil was added to the vehicle. the oil warning light was …”
2020-08-05 · Engine · 75,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2014 scion xb. the contact stated that the vehicle experienced severe oil consumption. the oil level warning light was illuminated. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who confirmed that the vehicle was consuming a lot of oil. the contact spoke to north hollywood toyota (4606 lankershim blvd, north hollywood, ca …”
2020-01-30 · Service Brakes · 13,000 mi · 💥 crash“tl* the contact owns a 2014 scion xb. the contact stated that the brake pedal was applied however was lose. the vehicle failed to stop and crashed into a vehicle. there were no warning lights illuminated. there were no reported injuries. the air bags did not deploy. the contact called markquart toyota (1844 commercial blvd, chippewa falls, wi 5472…”
2019-07-19 · Air Bags · 64,000 mi“air bag light illuminated. dealer identified problem as "found spiral cable failed. internal parts failure, spiral cable is behind the steering wheel and controls the driver side air bag unit" quoted cost of repair: $552 on top of the $130 already spent to discover the cause .…”
2019-03-24 · Engine“car burning oil, 128000 miles. oil light can on before oil change was needed. checked oil level it was really low. no visible leaks. i had to add 1 quart of oil 1 month getting oil changed. i have read that scion xb has had a problem with oil consumption because of the piston rings in previous models.wondering if my car is having the same problem…”
2019-03-15 · Air Bags“tl* the contact owns a 2014 scion xb. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 19v005000 (air bags). the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. mike erdman toyota (4650 fl-520, cocoa, fl 32926, (321) 453-1313) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available f…”
2019-03-11 · Air Bags“takata recall, i received the letter from toyota air bags recall fro my scion xb 2014, i called toyota (410 and bandera in san antonio tx ) and refuse to make an appointment for me…”
2018-09-27 · Structure:body · 55,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2014 scion xb. the contact stated that the passenger side running board was detached and hanging from the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to toyota pasadena (3600 e foothill blvd, pasadena, ca 91107, (626) 795-9787) where the contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in any recalls. the failure was not diagnosed o…”
2015-11-04 · Structure:body:roof And Pillars“tl* the contact owns a 2014 scion xb. the contact stated that there was premature rust on the roof of the vehicle, which progressed without warning. the vehicle was taken to a dealer who painted the top of the windshield near the roof. the extensive rust was not coated by the dealer. the contact was concerned that the failure may persist. the failu…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.