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Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data

2014 Scion tC recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2014 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns
1
Park-it warnings
0
Complaints
20
Latest campaign
Sep 20, 2018

Recall summary by component1

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ComponentCampaignsLatestCampaign IDs
Service brakes, hydraulic1Sep 20, 2018

Safety recalls1

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0Park-it warnings
0Fixable over the air
Sep 20, 2018Latest campaign
Sep 20, 201818E091000

Service brakes, hydraulic

Failure of a brake hose will reduce braking performance and increase the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 18E091000
What's wrong
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.
Remedy
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.
Campaign
NHTSA 18E091000 · Sep 20, 2018
To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

Owner complaints by component20

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
20Complaints filed
6Involving a crash
1Involving a fire
3Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Unknown or other840212
Service brakes840412
Electrical system420101
Air bags315100
Suspension210111
Steering210101
Wheels210202
Electronic stability control (ESC)15000
Traction control system15000
Visibility15000
Structure15000

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

  • Suspension

    “Vehicle is not available for inspection upon request due to the vehicle being in an accident. As a result from the accident, the vehicle was a complete loss and beyond the point of repair.”

    Filed 09/29/2025 · ODI 11690231
  • Electrical system

    “On several occasions the housing around the air conditioner fills with water from condensation, the drainage tube is narrow and clogs, which causes the water to drip out of the housing and into the passenger side…”

    Filed 07/13/2022 · ODI 11473661
  • Service brakes

    “Tl* the contact owns a 2014 scion tc. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 18e091000 (service brakes, hydraulic).”

    Filed 04/22/2021 · ODI 11413369

Other Scion tC model years

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2014 Scion tC recall questions

How many recalls does the 2014 Scion tC have?

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2014 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 2014 Scion tC?

Unknown or other is the most-reported component, named in 8 complaints out of 20 filed with NHTSA (40%). Across all complaints, owners reported 6 crashs and 1 fire. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2014 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.

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