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Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data
2013 Scion tC recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2013 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component1
NHTSA recalls data · as of 2026-10-26| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 1 |
Safety recalls1
NHTSA recalls data · as of 2026-10-26| 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 component9
NHTSA complaints data · as of 2026-10-26| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 3 | 33 |
| Service brakes | 3 | 33 |
| Air bags | 2 | 22 |
| Structure:body | 1 | 11 |
| Unknown or other | 1 | 11 |
| Visibility:sun/moon roof assembly | 1 | 11 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 11 |
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
- Service brakes
“UNKNOWN. I was unaware of my car's recall notice. I had known only when my car's regular smog check was due.”
- Power train
“Tl* the contact owns a 2013 scion tc. The contact stated that while driving the vehicle's engine just cut off.”
- Service brakes
“Did not get notified of the recall for my vehicle.”
Other Scion tC model years
- 20163 recalls6 complaints
- 20153 recalls22 complaints
- 20141 recall20 complaints
- 20131 recall9 complaints
- 20122 recalls8 complaints
- 20111 recall29 complaints
- 20102 recalls20 complaints
- 20093 recalls60 complaints
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2013 Scion tC recall questions
How many recalls does the 2013 Scion tC have?
NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2013 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 2013 Scion tC?
Power train is the most-reported component, named in 3 complaints out of 9 filed with NHTSA (33%). Across all complaints, owners reported 2 crashes and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2013 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.
Recall guides
- What to do if your car has an open recallBooking the free repair, what the dealer can charge, loaners, parts delays and the 60-day rule in federal law.
- Are recalls free, and do they expire?The 15-year rule, the tire deadlines, second owners, out-of-warranty cars and what “free” actually covers.
- “Park outside” and “do not drive” recallsWhat the two strongest recall warnings mean, what to do the same day, and the newest campaigns that carry them.
- Recall reimbursement: getting paid back for a repairPaid for the fix before the recall? The eligibility window, the receipts you need and the 60-day answer rule.