YearToAvoid

2005 Scion XB Airbags Problems

NHTSA has 15 owner complaints about airbag problems in the 2005 Scion XB, 16% of all 92 complaints for this model year. That is #6 highest airbag complaint count among 11 XB model years. These complaints report 8 crashes and 11 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 98,000 miles.

Airbags complaints
15
16% of 92
Crashes reported
8
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
11
Median mileage
98,000 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2005 Scion XB airbag complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 29, 2006, latest Feb 27, 2024.

2005 Scion XB airbags complaints: complaints filed per month1Mar 2006Jun 2009Oct 2011Jun 2014May 2015Aug 2017Jul 2019Feb 2024
15 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2006 to Feb 2024; peak Mar 2006 (1).

Airbags recalls for the 2005 Scion XB

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Airbags complaints by XB model year

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

  1. 200515 (16%)
  2. 20067 (3%)
  3. 20071 (33%)
  4. 2008132 (39%)
  5. 200974 (53%)
  6. 201027 (49%)
  7. 201141 (76%)
  8. 201227 (60%)
  9. 20134 (31%)
  10. 20143 (33%)
  11. 20151 (17%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 Scion XB have airbag problems?
NHTSA has 15 owner complaints about the airbag in the 2005 Scion XB, 16% of all complaints for this model year, including 8 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 98,000 miles.
Which Scion XB year has the most airbag complaints?
The 2008 Scion XB has the most airbag complaints (132), compared with 15 for the 2005.
Is there a airbag recall for the 2005 Scion XB?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005 Scion XB is classified under airbags. 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.