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2015 Scion TCProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 22 owner complaints about the 2015 Scion TC, most often about the power train. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 15V-228 the manufacturer reports only 91% of affected cars repaired.

2015 Scion TC
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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Lowest repair rate 91%Owner complaints227 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage19kPower train, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 24, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Complaints by system

Where the 2015 Scion TC has problems

22 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Power train60
Air bags54
Visibility/wiper30
Electrical system20
Service brakes21
Structure20
Visibility20
Vehicle speed control10
Suspension10
1 other systems10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

2 recalls

2015 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.

97%repaired · 2017 Q4

Other: labels

Recall 16V-420 · Jun 9, 2016 · 4,253 vehicles · 4,105 repaired

Risk. An incorrect label may lead an owner to overload the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

91%repaired · 2016 Q3

Suspension: rear

Recall 15V-228 · Apr 17, 2015 · 114 vehicles · 104 repaired

Risk. If the rear suspension components were not properly tightened, the rear suspension arms may detach, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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

2015 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

'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16
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  • Caution
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  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What TC owners report

Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

Whining noise is heard when the clutch petal is released. Noise is coming from the input shaft bearing. Common failure on this model. Mechanic confirmed that is the issue. If the bearing completely fails could leave the car stranded and cause more damage to other transmission components. No warning…
Complaint 11524604 · May 31, 2023
TRANSMISSION DOES A HARSH/JERK DOWNSHIFT WHEN COMING TO A STOP. IT DOES IT RANDOMLY, USUALLY WHEN COMING TO A STOP SLOWLY. IT'S NOT SAFE, FEELS LIKE THE CAR LURCHES INTO 1ST. TOYOTA RESET THE COMPUTER AND IT WAS OK FOR A BIT BUT CAME BACK. I'M THINKING IT'S THE SOFTWARE OF THE CAR. TOYOTA SAID IT'S…
Complaint 11399316 · Mar 5, 2021 · 33,999 miles
TRANSMISSION JERKS WHEN SLOWING DOWN TO A STOP, 50/50, IT SEEMS TO BE DOING A HARD DOWNSHIFT 2-1 BEFORE THE STOP. IT'S SCARY AND FEELS LIKE YOU GOT REAR ENDED. THERE IS ALSO A CLICK NOISE WHEN THE DOWNSHIFT HAPPENS. TOOK IT TO TOYOTA AND HAD A TRANSMISSION DRAIN AND FILL, WHICH THEY SAID THE FLUID…
Complaint 11399229 · Mar 5, 2021 · 19,345 miles

Own a 2015 TC?

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