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Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data
2005 Scion tC recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2005 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component4
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Air bags | 2 |
| Equipment | 1 |
| Visibility | 1 |
Safety recalls4
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Feb 3, 201010V035000 | Equipment: other labelsTHIS DOES NOT MEET THE STANDARD REQUIREMENTS. DetailsHide details for campaign 10V035000
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| Oct 26, 200606V408000 | Air bags: side/windowIF THE SIDE IMPACT SEAT-BOLSTER AND CURTAIN SIDE AIRBAGS INADVERTENTLY DEPLOY, THEY COULD CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY IF AN OCCUPANT IS SEATED ON THE SAME SIDE OF THE VEHICLE… DetailsHide details for campaign 06V408000
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| Apr 3, 200606V096000 | Air bagsTHIS MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE OCCUPANT IN THE INVOLVED SEATING POSITION IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH. DetailsHide details for campaign 06V096000
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| Oct 18, 200505V483000 | Visibility: sun/moon roof assemblyPIECES OF THE WIND DEFLECTOR GLASS MAY SEPARATE FROM THE FRAME AND FALL UPON THE VEHICLE OCCUPANTS CAUSING DRIVER DISTRACTION AND/OR INJURY. DetailsHide details for campaign 05V483000
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Owner complaints by component155
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Visibility | 47 | 30 |
| Structure | 31 | 20 |
| Air bags | 20 | 13 |
| Unknown or other | 11 | 7 |
| Tires | 11 | 7 |
| Engine | 9 | 6 |
| Power train | 8 | 5 |
| Vehicle speed control | 8 | 5 |
| Service brakes | 8 | 5 |
| Hydraulic | 7 | 5 |
| Equipment | 7 | 5 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 5 | 3 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 5 | 3 |
| Seat belts | 5 | 3 |
| Visibility/wiper | 4 | 3 |
11 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.
Latest reports
- Engine
“Never had a problem with car before went on freeway to get up to speed n the speedometer was dropping so I pull to side of freeway shut car off turn car back on here clunk clunk shut car off no check engine light was on…”
- Engine
“Engine burning oil”
- Air bags
“1. I believe my airbags deployed pre-maturely with a soft impact to another vehicle. There was no damage to the other vehicle and no police report needed to be filed. There is a minor damage to my front bumper. 2.”
Other Scion tC model years
- 20093 recalls60 complaints
- 20083 recalls86 complaints
- 20072 recalls117 complaints
- 20065 recalls161 complaints
- 20054 recalls155 complaints
All years: 2016 · 2015 · 2014 · 2012 · 2011 · 2010 · 2009 · 2008 · 2007 · 2006 · 2005
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2005 Scion tC recall questions
How many recalls does the 2005 Scion tC have?
NHTSA lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2005 Scion tC. The most recent, 10V035000 (reported February 3, 2010), concerns equipment. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What are the 2005 Scion tC recalls for?
The largest group is air bags, with 2 campaigns. Others: equipment (1), visibility (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.
What is the most common complaint about the 2005 Scion tC?
Visibility is the most-reported component, named in 47 complaints out of 155 filed with NHTSA (30%). Across all complaints, owners reported 25 crashs and 3 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2005 Scion tC?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.