2005 Scion TC Airbags Problems
NHTSA has 20 owner complaints about airbag problems in the 2005 Scion TC, 13% of all 155 complaints for this model year. That is #2 highest airbag complaint count among 12 TC model years. These complaints report 14 crashes and 17 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 75,297 miles.
- Airbags complaints
- 20
- 13% of 155
- Crashes reported
- 14
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 17
- Median mileage
- 75,297 mi
- Related recalls
- 2
When 2005 Scion TC airbag complaints were filed
First complaint Nov 24, 2004, latest Nov 15, 2021.
Airbags recalls for the 2005 Scion TC
- NHTSA 06V408000Oct 26, 2006Airbags29,542 vehicles
Air bags:side/window
On certain vehicles, the side impact seat-bolster and curtain side airbags may inadvertently deploy. This condition can occur if the door for that side of the vehicle is closed with a high rate of force while the vehicle's ignition is in the "on" position or within 90 seconds of turning the ignition key from the "on" position to the "off" position.
Risk: If the side impact seat-bolster and curtain side airbags inadvertently deploy, they could cause personal injury if an occupant is seated on the same side of the vehicle as the door that is closed with a high rate of force. Until the repair has been performed, it is recommended that a minimal force/speed be used to close the driver and passenger doors or closing the doors after 90 seconds have elapsed from turning the ignition key from the "on" to the "off" position.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the two side impact airbag sensors and install a urethane pad in the front doors, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began on november 6, 2006. Owners may contact toyota at 1-866-548-1851.
- NHTSA 06V096000Apr 3, 2006Airbags133 vehicles
Air bags
On certain vehicles, due to improper assembly of the air bag inflator, which is used in the side air bag, the curtain shield air bag, and the knee air bag assembly, some inflators were produced with an insufficient amount of the heating agents necessary for proper air bag deployment. In this condition, the expansion force of the gas may be insufficient to properly inflate the air bag when the SRS system is activated during a crash.
Risk: This may increase the risk of injury to the occupant in the involved seating position in the event of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the specific SRS air bag. The recall began on april 6, 2006. Owners may contact toyota at 1-888-270-9371, scion at 1-866-548-1851, or lexus at 1-800-255-3987.
Airbags complaints by TC model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
- 200520 (13%)
- 200624 (15%)
- 20078 (7%)
- 200810 (12%)
- 20099 (15%)
- 20101 (5%)
- 20112 (7%)
- 20121 (13%)
- 20132 (22%)
- 20143 (15%)
- 20155 (23%)
- 20160 (0%)
Frequently asked questions
- Does the 2005 Scion TC have airbag problems?
- NHTSA has 20 owner complaints about the airbag in the 2005 Scion TC, 13% of all complaints for this model year, including 14 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 75,297 miles.
- Which Scion TC year has the most airbag complaints?
- The 2006 Scion TC has the most airbag complaints (24), compared with 20 for the 2005.
- Is there a airbag recall for the 2005 Scion TC?
- Yes — 2 NHTSA recall campaigns for the 2005 Scion TC concern the airbag: 06V408000 and 06V096000.