YearToAvoid

2009 Scion TC Engine Problems

NHTSA has 23 owner complaints about engine problems in the 2009 Scion TC, 38% of all 60 complaints for this model year. That is #4 highest engine complaint count among 12 TC model years. These complaints report 4 crashes and 1 injury. Median mileage at failure: 48,241 miles.

Engine complaints
23
38% of 60
Crashes reported
4
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
48,241 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2009 Scion TC engine complaints were filed

First complaint Feb 17, 2010, latest Mar 29, 2026.

2009 Scion TC engine complaints: complaints filed per month2Feb 2010Sep 2012Jan 2013Oct 2016Aug 2018Apr 2021Mar 2026
23 complaints filed with NHTSA from Feb 2010 to Mar 2026; peak Feb 2010 (2).

Engine recalls for the 2009 Scion TC

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by TC model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 200522 (14%)
  2. 200631 (19%)
  3. 200746 (39%)
  4. 200829 (34%)
  5. 200923 (38%)
  6. 20107 (35%)
  7. 20115 (17%)
  8. 20120 (0%)
  9. 20130 (0%)
  10. 20140 (0%)
  11. 20151 (5%)
  12. 20160 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2009 Scion TC have engine problems?
NHTSA has 23 owner complaints about the engine in the 2009 Scion TC, 38% of all complaints for this model year, including 4 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 48,241 miles.
Which Scion TC year has the most engine complaints?
The 2007 Scion TC has the most engine complaints (46), compared with 23 for the 2009.
Is there a engine recall for the 2009 Scion TC?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2009 Scion TC is classified under engine. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.