Scion Reliability & Common ProblemsRecalls, complaints & model-by-model NHTSA data
Is Scion reliable? We aggregated 0 NHTSA owner complaints and 0 recall campaigns across 0 models so you can compare models, spot problem years, and know what to check before buying used.
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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
Live NHTSA data
Scion: which years to avoid and which to buy
Aggregated from official NHTSA owner complaints and recall campaigns across all tracked Scion models (2015–2026).
Complaint trend (2015–2026)
Top complaint components
No component data available.
Analysis
Scion 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
Based on 0 NHTSA complaints collected 2015–2026. Source: nhtsa.gov.
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Scion reliability — frequently asked questions
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.