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Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data

2015 Scion tC recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2015 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns
3
Park-it warnings
0
Complaints
22
Latest campaign
Sep 20, 2018

Recall summary by component3

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
ComponentCampaignsLatestCampaign IDs
Service brakes, hydraulic1Sep 20, 2018
Equipment1Jun 9, 2016
Suspension1Apr 17, 2015

Safety recalls3

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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
Jun 9, 201616V420000

Equipment: other labels

An incorrect label may lead an owner to overload the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 16V420000
What's wrong
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2016 Toyota Camry and Highlander, 2015-2016 Toyota Tundra, Scion FR-S, and tC vehicles. The Load Carrying Capacity Modification Label may not reflect the correct added weight of the installed accessories. As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims for Passenger Cars."
Risk
An incorrect label may lead an owner to overload the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
SET will notify owners, and provide a corrected label for placement over the inaccurate label, free of charge. The recall began on July 14, 2016. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226.
Campaign
NHTSA 16V420000 · Jun 9, 2016
Apr 17, 201515V228000

Suspension: rear

If the rear suspension components were not properly tightened, the rear suspension arms may detach, increasing the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 15V228000
What's wrong
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2015 Toyota Scion tC vehicles manufactured December 3, 2014, to January 30, 2015 and equipped with accessory coil springs as part of an optional Release Series 9 trim package. During installation of these coil springs, the rear suspension components may not have been properly tightened.
Risk
If the rear suspension components were not properly tightened, the rear suspension arms may detach, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the bolts, nuts, rear suspension arms, and rear suspension member sub assembly, free of charge. The recall began on June 12, 2015. Owners may contact Scion customer service at 1-866-707-2466.
Campaign
NHTSA 15V228000 · Apr 17, 2015
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).

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Owner complaints by component22

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
22Complaints filed
4Involving a crash
0Involving a fire
3Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Power train627000
Air bags523303
Visibility/wiper314000
Electrical system29000
Visibility29000
Service brakes29100
Structure29000
Unknown or other29000
Exterior lighting15000
Suspension15000
Vehicle speed control15000

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

    “The contact owns a 2015 Scion TC. The contact stated that the air bag warning light remained continuously illuminated while operating the vehicle.”

    Filed 06/24/2026 · ODI 11746288
  • Power train

    “Whining noise is heard when the clutch petal is released. Noise is coming from the input shaft bearing. Common failure on this model. Mechanic confirmed that is the issue.”

    Filed 05/31/2023 · ODI 11524604
  • Electrical system

    “Over the past 4-5 years, 2015 scion tc has had numerous electrical issues. Both driver and passenger electric door locks do not work. Head and tail lamp lights burn out frequently. Seems like a grounding issue?”

    Filed 04/13/2022 · ODI 11460618

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2015 Scion tC recall questions

How many recalls does the 2015 Scion tC have?

NHTSA lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2015 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 2015 Scion tC?

Power train is the most-reported component, named in 6 complaints out of 22 filed with NHTSA (27%). 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 2015 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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