2012 Scion TC Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Best The 2012 Scion TC ranks Best among 12 model years, with a complaint index of 0, 8 total complaints, and 1 recall. Its top issue, Visibility & Wipers, mostly involves sunroofs shattering, making up 63% of complaints.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 0/100
- #12 of 12 TC years
- Verdict
- Best
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 8
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 1
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 1
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 1
- Top issue
- Visibility & Wipers
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 25
- 22.5 city / 30 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 1 / 0
Top 2012 Scion TC problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Visibility & Wipers5 (63%)
- Other3 (38%)
- Airbags1 (13%)
- Brakes1 (13%)
- Electrical System1 (13%)
- Structure & Body1 (13%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Sunroofs shattering or exploding suddenly while driving at highway speeds, sometimes with a loud bang like a gunshot.
- Sunroof glass failures also occurred while the vehicle was parked and unoccupied, with no impact or warning.
- One owner reported a sunroof failure that left a hole in the glass roughly 1 foot 6 inches long.
- An electrical malfunction required three repair attempts without a clear diagnosis at 31,000 miles.
- Airbags failed to deploy in a low-speed crash at 841 miles, resulting in head, neck, and back injuries.
2012 Scion TC recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.
- NHTSA 13V123000Apr 9, 2013Other7,525 vehicles
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Southeast Toyota is recalling certain model year 2008 and 2010-2013 Toyota Tundra, 2010-2012 Rav4, 2012 Toyota Sequoia, 2010-2011 Toyota Corolla, 2010-2011 Toyota Camry and Camry Hybrid, 2010-2013 Toyota Highlander and Highlander Hybrid, 2010-2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser, 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser, 2010-2013 Toyota Venza, 2010-2011 Toyota 4Runner, 2010-2013 Toyota Tacoma, 2011-2012 Toyota Sienna, 2012 Toyota Prius, 2013 Scion FR-S, 2011 Scion XD, 2011 Scion XB, and 2012 Scion TC vehicles. These vehicles were sold with labels that were outside the allowable one percent of accuracy of actual weight added. Thus, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) Number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Risk: An inaccurate label could lead to owners overloading their vehicles and tires. An overloaded vehicle can result in a tire failure which may result in a vehicle crash, personal injury, or property damage.
Remedy: Southeast Toyota will notify owners and provide a corrected label with instructions concerning its installation. A small group of the affected vehicles will need additonal remedies which are still being developed. The recall began on May 28, 2013. Owners may contact Southeast Toyota at 1-800-301-6859.
2012 Scion TC fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 22.5 MPG
- Highway
- 30 MPG
- Combined
- 25 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $2,600
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2012 compared with other TC years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2012 Scion TC reliable?
- Among Scion TC model years, 2012 ranks Best with a complaint index of 0 and only 8 NHTSA complaints, the lowest complaint volume in this model's history.
- What is the most common problem with the 2012 Scion TC?
- Visibility & Wipers issues make up 63% of complaints, mostly involving sunroofs shattering or exploding, sometimes at highway speeds and sometimes while parked.
- Does the 2012 Scion TC have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists one recall for the 2012 Scion TC, campaign 13V123000, related to a corrected label issue; it is not a do-not-drive recall.
- How does the 2012 Scion TC compare to other TC years?
- The 2012 TC ranks 12th out of 12 years from worst to best, meaning it has the fewest reported problems; years like 2005 and 2006 rank far worse with complaint indexes of 82 and 100.
- Were there any injuries reported for the 2012 Scion TC?
- NHTSA data shows 1 crash and 1 injury tied to an airbag complaint at 841 miles, where airbags failed to deploy in a low-speed collision.