2015 Scion TC Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
GoodComplaint Index
45/100
#7 most-complained of 12 TC years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2015 Scion TC has 22 owner complaints and 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 45 out of 100 — #7 highest of 12 TC model years (verdict: Good). The most reported problem area is transmission & powertrain (6 complaints, 27% of the total). Complaints report 4 crashes and 3 injuries.
- Complaints
- 22
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes / fires
- 4 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 3 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 26
- 23 city / 30 hwy
Top 2015 Scion TC problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Transmission & Powertrain6 (27%)
- Airbags5 (23%)
- Visibility & Wipers5 (23%)
- Brakes2 (9%)
- Electrical System2 (9%)
- Other2 (9%)
- Structure & Body2 (9%)
- Engine1 (5%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires1 (5%)
2015 Scion TC recalls
2 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 16V420000Jun 9, 2016Other4,253 vehicles
Equipment:other:labels
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2016 Toyota Camry and Highlander, 2015-2016 Toyota Tundra, Scion FR-S, and tC vehicles. The Load Carrying Capacity Modification Label may not reflect the correct added weight of the installed accessories. As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims for Passenger Cars."
Risk: An incorrect label may lead an owner to overload the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: SET will notify owners, and provide a corrected label for placement over the inaccurate label, free of charge. The recall began on July 14, 2016. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226.
- NHTSA 15V228000Apr 17, 2015Suspension, Wheels & Tires114 vehicles
Suspension:rear
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2015 Toyota Scion tC vehicles manufactured December 3, 2014, to January 30, 2015 and equipped with accessory coil springs as part of an optional Release Series 9 trim package. During installation of these coil springs, the rear suspension components may not have been properly tightened.
Risk: If the rear suspension components were not properly tightened, the rear suspension arms may detach, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the bolts, nuts, rear suspension arms, and rear suspension member sub assembly, free of charge. The recall began on June 12, 2015. Owners may contact Scion customer service at 1-866-707-2466.
2015 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.
2015 compared with other TC years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2015 Scion TC a reliable year?
- Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2015 Scion TC ranks #7 of 12 among TC model years (Complaint Index 45/100, verdict: Good). It has 22 complaints and 2 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
- What are the most common problems with the 2015 Scion TC?
- The most reported problem areas are transmission & powertrain (6 complaints), airbags (5 complaints), and visibility & wipers (5 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 33,999 miles.
- Does the 2015 Scion TC have any recalls?
- Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2015 Scion TC, most recently reported 2016, covering other and suspension, wheels & tires.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2015 Scion TC?
- EPA rates the 2015 Scion TC at 26 MPG combined (23 city / 30 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,500. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.