This page covers 2 recalls, 21 owner complaints and EPA fuel economy for the 2015 Scion Tc.
26 mpg combined
9 L/100km
Compact Cars
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 2 tested variants for this model year.
The 2015 Scion tC complaint picture is spread across a handful of systems, with the powertrain drawing the most reports. Owners frequently describe transmission behavior on automatic models, specifically hard or jarring downshifts when slowing to a stop, sometimes accompanied by a clicking noise. On manual transmission cars, a loud whining noise traced to the input shaft bearing comes up more than once. Airbag complaints make up the second-largest group, though the specific symptoms vary across reports. The visibility and wiper category is led by multiple reports of the panoramic sunroof glass shattering spontaneously, without any apparent impact. A smaller cluster of electrical complaints describes door locks failing, lights burning out repeatedly, and intermittent no-start conditions.
21
Total Complaints
4
Crash-Related
3
With Injuries
By System
The 2015 Scion tC has 2 recalls, the more serious affecting vehicles equipped with the optional Release Series 9 coil spring package, where rear suspension arms can detach and cause a crash.
The Release Series 9 springs may not have been properly installed, leaving the rear suspension arms loose and at risk of separating from the vehicle entirely. The second recall is a label issue: the load carrying capacity sticker on certain vehicles may show an incorrect weight limit, which could lead an owner to overload the car.
At a glance
What can fail
The weight capacity label may show incorrect added weight from installed accessories, causing the vehicle to not meet federal tire and rim safety standards.
What the fix does
A corrected label will be provided and placed over the inaccurate one at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
At a glance
What can fail
Rear suspension bolts and nuts on certain 2015 Scion tC vehicles may not have been properly tightened during coil spring installation, potentially causing suspension component failure.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the bolts, nuts, rear suspension arms, and rear suspension member sub-assembly at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
