Scion Reliability & Safety Statistics
NHTSA complaint data, recall history, and AI-powered analysis for all Scion models. Data sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Based on NHTSA complaint data, Scion has 0 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls across the 0 models tracked on VinSpectorAI. The most commonly reported issue area is Airbag (Takata).
- Brand
- Scion
- Reliability tier
- Average
- Safety score (0–100)
- 72
- Total NHTSA complaints (tracked models)
- 0
- Total safety recalls (tracked models)
- 0
- Models analyzed
- 0
- Top reported issues
- Airbag (Takata), Infotainment, Power Steering
Complaint Trend (2015–2026)
Top Complaint Components
No component data available.
AI Reliability Analysis
Editorial AnalysisSCION has 0 NHTSA complaints and 0 recalls across 0 collected models. Complaint volume is concentrated in components such as the most-reported systems, while the heaviest model-level volume appears in the highest-volume models collected.
Focus on model-year-level records before buying. Check open recalls, verify service history for the most-reported systems, and prioritize years such as the lower-complaint years over years like the higher-volume years when the maintenance history supports it.
⚠️ Top Reported Issues
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Frequently Asked Questions — Scion Reliability
Is Scion a reliable car brand?
Scion has a Average reliability rating based on NHTSA data, with approximately 890 owner complaints and 18 recalls. Scion was Toyota's youth-focused brand discontinued in 2016, with models absorbed into the Toyota lineup. Scion vehicles benefit from Toyota's engineering and typically post low complaint rates. The tC and FR-S (now GR86) are enthusiast favorites with strong reliability records.
What are common Scion problems?
Most reported issues for Scion: Airbag (Takata), Infotainment, Power Steering.
Should I buy a used Scion?
Scion vehicles are essentially Toyotas — reliability is generally excellent. Verify Takata airbag recall completion. The FR-S/86 with the FA20 engine is a reliable sports car, and parts support continues through Toyota dealers.
Buying a Used Scion?
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