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2012 Scion iQ recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2012 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 |
|---|---|
| Air bags | 1 |
Safety recalls1
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Nov 8, 201212V528000 | Air bagsIf the cable for the OCS becomes damaged, the front passenger airbags may not deploy or they may deploy inappropriately for the passenger's size and position. DetailsHide details for campaign 12V528000
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Owner complaints by component17
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 6 | 35 |
| Air bags | 4 | 24 |
| Engine | 4 | 24 |
| Unknown or other | 3 | 18 |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | 12 |
| Seat belts | 1 | 6 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 6 |
| Power train | 1 | 6 |
| Steering | 1 | 6 |
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
- Air bags
“have a 2013 Scion IQ (auto/cvt). I had the 'check engine' and 'trac control' lights come on a few years ago.. I was driving on city streets. All I noticed was that the car didn't respond as it should when I gave it gas.”
- Air bags
“The contact owns a 2012 Scion iQ. The contact stated that while driving at 45 MPH, another vehicle made a left turn, causing the contact to crash into the other vehicle; however, no air bags deployed.”
- Structure
“The paint of the body is defective”
Other Scion iQ model years
- 20131 recall5 complaints
- 20121 recall17 complaints
Other Scion models
2012 Scion iQ recall questions
How many recalls does the 2012 Scion iQ have?
NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2012 Scion iQ. The most recent, 12V528000 (reported November 8, 2012), concerns air bags. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What is the most common complaint about the 2012 Scion iQ?
Structure is the most-reported component, named in 6 complaints out of 17 filed with NHTSA (35%). Across all complaints, owners reported 4 crashs and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2012 Scion iQ?
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.