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2011 Scion tC recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2011 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component1
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 1 |
Safety recalls1
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Sep 20, 201818E091000 | Service brakes, hydraulicFailure of a brake hose will reduce braking performance and increase the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 18E091000
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Owner complaints by component29
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Exterior lighting | 6 | 21 |
| Service brakes | 4 | 14 |
| Visibility | 4 | 14 |
| Power train | 3 | 10 |
| Structure | 3 | 10 |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 7 |
| Air bags | 2 | 7 |
| Unknown or other | 2 | 7 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 2 | 7 |
| Engine | 2 | 7 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 3 |
| Suspension | 1 | 3 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 1 | 3 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 3 |
| Tires | 1 | 3 |
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
- Electrical system
“Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2011 Scion TC. The contact stated that the vehicle was advertised on Facebook Market place with 183,000 miles.”
- Service brakes
“Why did the dealer tell me this recall is not associated with my vin when I keep getting recall UNADDREESSED notices for my vehicle?”
- Visibility/wiper
“Bought this car for my 16 yo. He was driving home last evening with his 9yo brother in the car and they heard a loud pop. He pulled over to investigate the noise and discovered that his sunroof glass had shattered.”
Other Scion tC model years
- 20152 recalls22 complaints
- 20140 recalls20 complaints
- 20121 recall8 complaints
- 20110 recalls29 complaints
- 20102 recalls20 complaints
- 20093 recalls60 complaints
- 20083 recalls86 complaints
- 20072 recalls117 complaints
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2011 Scion tC recall questions
How many recalls does the 2011 Scion tC have?
NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2011 Scion tC. The most recent, 18E091000 (reported September 20, 2018), concerns service brakes, hydraulic. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What is the most common complaint about the 2011 Scion tC?
Exterior lighting is the most-reported component, named in 6 complaints out of 29 filed with NHTSA (21%). Across all complaints, owners reported 1 crash and 1 fire. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2011 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.