YearToAvoid

2014 Scion TC Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls

Caution The 2014 Scion TC has 20 NHTSA complaints, a complaint index of 55, and ranks 6th worst out of 12 model years, earning a Caution verdict. Brakes are the top problem area, accounting for 45% of complaints, with a median failure mileage of 70,000.

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

YearToAvoid Scorecard

Complaint Index
55/100
#6 of 12 TC years
Verdict
Caution
vs. other years of this model
Complaints
20
unique NHTSA reports
Recalls
0
distinct NHTSA campaigns
Crashes
6
reported in complaints
Fires
1
Injuries
3
Top issue
Brakes
Best nearby year
2013
rated Best
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
26
23 city / 30 hwy
Injuries / deaths
3 / 0

Top 2014 Scion TC problems

Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Brakes9 (45%)
  2. Other8 (40%)
  3. Electrical System4 (20%)
  4. Suspension, Wheels & Tires4 (20%)
  5. Airbags3 (15%)
  6. Steering2 (10%)
  7. Structure & Body1 (5%)
  8. Visibility & Wipers1 (5%)

A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.

What owners report

  • Owners report the brake pedal failing to slow the car, leading to rear-end or forward collisions at low speeds.
  • Some describe a wheel breaking off the rear of the car while driving on the highway.
  • Airbags reportedly failed to deploy during a crash, and in another case an airbag warning light came on randomly.
  • Owners describe sudden loss of steering and braking control while driving in traffic.
  • One owner reported a wiring harness destroyed by rodents due to soy-based wire coating, triggering warning lights.
  • A glass roof panel reportedly shattered unexpectedly while the car was parked.
2014 Scion TC complaints: complaints filed per month2May 2015Jun 2016Dec 2017Nov 2018Jun 2019Jul 2020Sep 2025
20 complaints filed with NHTSA from May 2015 to Sep 2025; peak Aug 2018 (2).

2014 Scion TC recalls

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

2014 Scion TC fuel economy and fuel cost

City
23 MPG
Highway
30 MPG
Combined
26 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$2,500
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.

2014 compared with other TC years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100200520062007200820092010201120122013201420152016
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2012Best08125
2013Best99025
2014Caution5520026
2015Good4522226
2016Best186226

All Scion TC years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2014 Scion TC reliable?
NHTSA lists 20 complaints for the 2014 Scion TC with a complaint index of 55, ranking it 6th worst among 12 model years and earning a Caution verdict relative to other TC years.
What is the biggest problem with the 2014 Scion TC?
Brakes are the top problem area, making up 45% of complaints, with issues reported at a median mileage of 70,000.
Does the 2014 Scion TC have any recalls?
NHTSA shows no recalls on file for the 2014 model year.
How does the 2014 Scion TC compare to other years?
The 2014 model's complaint index of 55 is better than 2005-2009 (Avoid or Caution years) but worse than 2010-2013 and 2015-2016, which rate Good or Best.
Are airbags a concern in the 2014 Scion TC?
Yes, airbags account for 15% of complaints, including a reported non-deployment during a crash, with a median failure mileage of 58,749.

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.