2016 Scion tC problems and complaints
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Scion tC. The most-reported areas: Unknown Or Other (3), Seat Belts (1), Service Brakes (1).
Key takeaways
- 6 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 1 involve a crash, 0 a fire, 4 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other | 3 | 50% |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 17% |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 17% |
| Structure | 1 | 17% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Seat Belts - filed 2025-04-03
The contact owns a 2016 Scion TC. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the front driver's side seat belt retractor failed to function as intended. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with a failed front driver's side seat belt retractor. The contact was informed that the ...
Unknown Or Other - filed 2023-04-23
While driving on the interstate, all of a sudden, I hear a loud bang. This sound sounded like a tire blew or a gun shot. Then I see glass rolling down the back windshield. After inspecting, it was the sunroof/moonroof that exploded outwords as if there was some pressure from the heat built up.My brother was in the back...
Service Brakes - filed 2022-04-15
I have a recall on my brakes. I took it to toyota in newnan ga. they said it would be a few hours and I asked for a rental because it was my only day off and I have 3 kids and errands to run. They then proceded to tell me I dont have a recall. They lied to get out of letting me use a rental or another car. My brakes g...
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More for the 2016 Scion tC
Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.