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2016 Scion IMProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 12 owner complaints about the 2016 Scion IM, most often about the power train. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 16V-236 the manufacturer reports only 61% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 8, 2024. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2016 Scion IM has problems
12 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
5Power train
2Electrical system
2Structure
1Steering
1Back over prevention
1Visibility/wiper1 crash/fire/injury
1Engine
1Seats1 crash/fire/injury
1Service brakes
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 5 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 2 | 0 |
| Structure | 2 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 |
| Back over prevention | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 1 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 |
| Seats | 1 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2016 Scion IM recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Scion.
Best & worst years
2016 vs. every other IM year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the IM median. How we score
'16
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2016 Scion IM, and the recalls they led to.
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator RuptureOpen
In owners' words
What IM owners report
Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The contact owns a 2016 Scion IM. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH, the transmission was skipping the 6th and 7th gears. The contact stated that the failure recurred several times while driving. There was no warning light illuminated. Additionally, the contact stated that while attempting to…
Traction control turns off by itself Was not accelerate But I turned it off And restarted it it started to accelerate. But traction control is still turned off
TRANSMISSION DOES QUIRKY THINGS. SOMETIMES IT GETS STUCK IN HIGH RPM'S AND DOESN'T WANT TO UPSHIFT. SOMETIMES IT WON'T ACCELERATE BECAUSE YOU CAN'T GET THE RPM'S UP HIGH ENOUGH. THIS IS AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. SOMETIMES IT SLIPS
Own a 2016 IM?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.