YearToAvoid

2015 Scion XB Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls

Best The 2015 Scion XB ranks 9th out of 11 model years by complaint volume, with a complaint index of 20 and a Best verdict. NHTSA lists 6 complaints, 2 recalls, 2 crashes, 1 fire, and 2 injuries for this year, with brakes as the top problem area.

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

YearToAvoid Scorecard

Complaint Index
20/100
#9 of 11 XB years
Verdict
Best
vs. other years of this model
Complaints
6
unique NHTSA reports
Recalls
2
distinct NHTSA campaigns
Crashes
2
reported in complaints
Fires
1
Injuries
2
Top issue
Brakes
Best nearby year
2014
rated Best
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
24
22 city / 27 hwy
Injuries / deaths
2 / 0

Top 2015 Scion XB problems

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

  1. Brakes2 (33%)
  2. Engine2 (33%)
  3. Airbags1 (17%)
  4. Electrical System1 (17%)
  5. Structure & Body1 (17%)
  6. Transmission & Powertrain1 (17%)

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 brakes failing to stop the vehicle at low speed, leading to a collision with another vehicle and airbag deployment.
  • Some describe the transmission unexpectedly shifting into manual mode and dropping into 3rd gear after accidental contact with the shift control, causing an abrupt slowdown without brake lights activating.
  • Others report the engine suddenly revving on its own while in reverse or drive with the foot on the brake, even though the vehicle did not move.
  • One owner reported excessive oil consumption and said the vehicle exceeded the mileage limit for a related recall repair.
2015 Scion XB complaints: complaints filed per month1Jul 2015Feb 2016Oct 2017Dec 2018May 2019Oct 2021
6 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jul 2015 to Oct 2021; peak Jul 2015 (1).

2015 Scion XB recalls

2 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 19V005000Jan 9, 2019Airbags1,299,448 vehicles

    Air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module

    Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Toyota 4Runner, 2014-2015 Scion xB, Lexus IS350C, IS250C, 2014 Toyota Sienna, Lexus IS-F, and 2014-2017 Lexus GX460 vehicles sold, or ever registered in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands or "Zone A." Toyota is also recalling certain 2011-2013 Toyota Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Lexus IS250, IS350, 2011-2016 4Runner, 2011-2015 Scion xB, Lexus IS350C, IS250C, 2011-2014 Toyota Sienna, Lexus IS-F, 2011-2017 Lexus GX460, and 2011-2012 Lexus ES350 vehicles ever registered in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia or "Zone B." Toyota is also recalling certain 2010-2013 Toyota Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Lexus IS350, 2010-2016 4Runner, 2010-2013 Lexus IS250, 2010-2015 Scion xB, Lexus IS350C, IS250C, 2010-2017 Lexus GX460, 2010-2014 Lexus IS-F, and 2010-2012 Lexus ES350 vehicles ever registered in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming or "Zone C." These vehicles are equipped with air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, used as original equipment or replacement equipment (such as after a vehicle crash necessitating replacement of the original air bags), that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.

    Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

    Remedy: Toyota will notify owners. Depending on the vehicle model, dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, or replace the air bag assembly. The recall began February 15, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are "Zone A" Toyota: G0P, Lexus: GLG; "Zone B" Toyota: G0R, Lexus GLH; "Zone C" Toyota: H0A, and Lexus: HLA.

  2. NHTSA 14V828000Dec 30, 2014Other3,958 vehicles

    Equipment

    Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Toyota 4Runner, Tacoma, FJ Cruiser, Land Cruiser, RAV4, Scion FRS, and XB vehicles. The affected vehicles may have accessories installed by SET, such as running boards or other items, that were incorrectly installed. The accessory attaching fasteners were not tightened with the proper torque, possibly causing the accessory to detach from the vehicle.

    Risk: Accessories that detach from a vehicle may result in a vehicle crash and/or personal injury.

    Remedy: SET will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the affected bolts, free of charge. The recall began February 23, 2015. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET's number for this recall is SET-14B.

2015 Scion XB fuel economy and fuel cost

City
22 MPG
Highway
27 MPG
Combined
24 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$2,700
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 XB years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)025507510020052006200720082009201020112012201320142015
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2013Good3013224
2014Best09224
2015Best206224

All Scion XB years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2015 Scion XB reliable?
Among the 11 model years with data, 2015 has a complaint index of 20 and ranks 9th worst out of 11, earning a Best verdict relative to other XB years.
What problems does the 2015 Scion XB have?
NHTSA lists 6 complaints for the 2015 XB, with brakes and engine issues each making up 33% of reported problems, followed by airbags, electrical, structure, and transmission issues at 17% each.
Does the 2015 Scion XB have any recalls?
Yes, NHTSA lists 2 recalls: one for a front passenger airbag inflator (campaign 19V005000) and one for loose accessory bolts (campaign 14V828000). Neither is a do-not-drive recall.
How does the 2015 Scion XB compare to other XB years?
The 2015 XB has a much lower complaint index (20) than years like 2008 (100) or 2009 (90), which carry Avoid verdicts, making 2015 one of the better years for this model.
What is the median mileage for reported failures in the 2015 XB?
Across all reported problems, the median mileage at failure is 23,428 miles, though brake complaints show a median of 35,000 miles and engine complaints a median of 2,200 miles.

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.