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2011 Scion XD Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

No verdict

Complaint Index

29/100

#6 most-complained of 8 XD years

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

The 2011 Scion XD has 3 owner complaints and 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 29 out of 100 — #6 highest of 8 XD model years. The most reported problem area is suspension, wheels & tires (2 complaints, 67% of the total). Complaints report 1 crash and 1 injury.

Complaints
3
Recalls
1
Crashes / fires
1 / 0
Injuries / deaths
1 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
29
27 city / 32.5 hwy

Top 2011 Scion XD problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Suspension, Wheels & Tires2 (67%)
  2. Structure & Body1 (33%)
2011 Scion XD complaints: complaints filed per month1Sep 2013Jan 2023Apr 2025
3 complaints filed with NHTSA from Sep 2013 to Apr 2025; peak Sep 2013 (1).

2011 Scion XD recalls

1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 13V123000Apr 9, 2013Other7,525 vehicles

    Equipment:other:labels

    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.

2011 Scion XD fuel economy and fuel cost

City
27 MPG
Highway
32.5 MPG
Combined
29 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$2,250
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.

2011 compared with other XD years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)025507510020062008200920102011201220132014
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2009Avoid8623628.5
2010Caution5712429
2011No verdict293129
2012Caution715029
2013No verdict142029

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2011 Scion XD a reliable year?
Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2011 Scion XD ranks #6 of 8 among XD model years (Complaint Index 29/100). It has 3 complaints and 1 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
What are the most common problems with the 2011 Scion XD?
The most reported problem areas are suspension, wheels & tires (2 complaints) and structure & body (1 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 37,000 miles.
Does the 2011 Scion XD have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2011 Scion XD, most recently reported 2013, covering other.
What is the fuel economy of the 2011 Scion XD?
EPA rates the 2011 Scion XD at 29 MPG combined (27 city / 32.5 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,250. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.

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.