This page covers 6 recalls and EPA fuel economy for the 2010 Scion Xb.
24 mpg combined
9.8 L/100km
Small Station Wagons
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 2010 Scion xB has 6 recalls, the most serious being a defective passenger-side airbag inflator that can explode during deployment and send sharp metal fragments into the cabin, potentially causing serious injury or death.
The remaining recall covers the power window master switch. If moisture and debris get into the switch assembly, an internal short circuit can cause the switch to overheat and melt. This creates a burn or fire risk at the door panel, even when the vehicle is parked. The airbag inflator issue is the subject of multiple recall filings covering different model years and geographic registrations, reflecting an extended campaign to reach all affected vehicles. Prior repair attempts in some cases did not fully resolve the issue, which is why additional filings followed over several years. If this vehicle was originally sold or ever registered in a high-humidity state such as Florida, Hawaii, Texas, or California, it may fall under additional geographic-specific filings tied to the same inflator defect, where heat and humidity accelerate the deterioration that causes the rupture risk.
At a glance
What can fail
Driver or passenger front airbag inflators previously replaced under an earlier recall may explode due to propellant breakdown after prolonged exposure to humidity, high temperature, and temperature changes.
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What the fix does
Dealers will replace the affected front airbag inflator, assembly, or sub-assembly depending on vehicle model.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The passenger front air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation from long-term exposure to high humidity, temperature, and temperature cycling.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator or air bag assembly depending on your vehicle model.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The passenger front air bag inflator can rupture during deployment due to degradation from humidity and temperature exposure over time.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the passenger front air bag inflator or air bag assembly.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The passenger front air bag inflator may rupture during a crash due to propellant breakdown after prolonged exposure to humidity and temperature changes.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the passenger front air bag inflator or air bag assembly at no charge.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The passenger front air bag inflator may rupture during a crash due to propellant breakdown after long-term exposure to humidity and temperature changes.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the passenger front air bag inflator or entire air bag assembly at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The power window master switch may have inconsistent grease lubrication on its sliding electrical contacts, potentially causing the switch to malfunction.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the switch and apply lubricant if needed, or replace the circuit board if abnormalities are found.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
