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2009 Scion TCProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 60 owner complaints about the 2009 Scion TC, most often about the engine. It is covered by 3 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 29, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain.
Complaints by system
Where the 2009 Scion TC has problems
60 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
15Engine
9Air bags7 crash/fire/injury
8Structure
8Vehicle speed control4 crash/fire/injury
6Visibility
3Service brakes, hydraulic
3Tires
3Latches/locks/linkages
3Power train
1410 other systems4 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 15 | 0 |
| Air bags | 9 | 7 |
| Structure | 8 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 8 | 4 |
| Visibility | 6 | 0 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 3 | 1 |
| Tires | 3 | 2 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 3 | 0 |
| Power train | 3 | 0 |
| 10 other systems | 14 | 4 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2009 Scion TC 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.
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Risk. A DRIVER MAY OVERLOAD A VEHICLE WHICH MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
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Risk. INCORRECT LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS COULD RESULT IN THE VEHICLE BEING OVERLOADED, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
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
2009 vs. every other TC 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 TC median. How we score
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- Caution
- Solid
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In owners' words
What TC owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
sold a AS IS TRADE IN vehicle that had no warning lights on dashboard or window info on safety defective emmisons and ecm and has not been very helpful with my vehicle I have not been able to drive because of safety concerns with recent discovery of codes that showed after getting a new battery for…
I believe my emmisons had malfunctioning part # 77740-21011 called used auto sales agent 5 mins after purchasing on 3/1 because I was at gas station having unusual fuel pumping problems that made it very difficult to put gas in had a constant clicking happen and the dealer on the phone told me…
My scion TC is using an extreme amount of oil to where I am putting 2-3 quarts in the motor per week. The extreme usage of oil can cause the engine to blow up due to lack of oil staying in the engine. My oil light will flash after couple days indicating low oil. A dangerous situation that can…
Own a 2009 TC?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.