2012 Scion xB problems and complaints
Owners have filed 46 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 Scion xB. The most-reported areas: Air Bags (27), Structure (8), Engine (8).
Key takeaways
- 46 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 5 involve a crash, 3 a fire, 0 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 27 | 59% |
| Structure | 8 | 17% |
| Engine | 8 | 17% |
| Service Brakes | 6 | 13% |
| Unknown Or Other | 3 | 7% |
| Electrical System | 3 | 7% |
| Suspension | 2 | 4% |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 1 | 2% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 | 2% |
| Wheels | 1 | 2% |
| Hydraulic | 1 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
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- Oil filter
- Engine air filter
- Cabin air filter
- Wiper blades
- Headlight bulb
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Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Suspension,structure - filed 2026-11-02
My wife and I were driving down the road and all of a sudden we heard a very loud bang and attempted to maintain control of the vehicle. The pavement was smooth free of any imperfections. I was able to pull the vehicle off the road. Upon reviewing the vehicle I noticed the passenger side rear wheel completely lodged in...
Structure,latches/Locks/Linkages - filed 2026-05-21
Driver was traveling at 75 mph when the hood suddenly released. Both latches failed and the hood flew up against the windshield with enough force to crease the hood and dent the roof. Inside the vehicle, the done light and the rear view mirror were knocked loose. Incident occurred at night with no other traffic on the ...
Engine - filed 2024-10-29
Engine is burning oil.
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More for the 2012 Scion xB
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.