repaired · 2020 Q1
Air bags: air bag/restraint control module
Risk. If the air bags and/or seat belt pretensioners unintentionally deploy, it can increase the risk of a crash.
2006 Scion XAProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 71 owner complaints about the 2006 Scion XA, most often about the air bags. It is covered by 5 safety recalls, and for recall 18V-776 the manufacturer reports only 30% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 17, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Cutlass, CC0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2006 Scion XA has problems
71 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
17Air bags9 crash/fire/injury
11Fuel system, gasoline
8Engine1 crash/fire/injury
7Electrical system
7Engine and engine cooling2 crash/fire/injury
7Vehicle speed control3 crash/fire/injury
4Power train
4Fuel/propulsion system
4Seat belts
2112 other systems1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 17 | 9 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 11 | 0 |
| Engine | 8 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 7 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 7 | 2 |
| Vehicle speed control | 7 | 3 |
| Power train | 4 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 4 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 4 | 4 |
| 12 other systems | 21 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
5 recalls
2006 Scion XA 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.
no report yet
Other: labels
Risk. A DRIVER MAY OVERLOAD A VEHICLE WHICH MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
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Other: labels
Risk. INCORRECT LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS COULD RESULT IN THE VEHICLE BEING OVERLOADED, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
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Vehicle speed control
Risk. A CRASH COULD BE CAUSE IN THE EVENT THAT THE CRUISE CONTROL DOES NOT ALLOW THE ENGINE TO RETURN TO IDLE ON THE FIRST DEPRESSION OF THE "ON/OFF" SWITCH.
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Vehicle speed control: cruise control
Risk. A CRASH COULD BE CAUSE IN THE EVENT THAT THE CRUISE CONTROL DOES NOT ALLOW THE ENGINE TO RETURN TO IDLE ON THE FIRST DEPRESSION OF THE "ON/OFF" SWITCH.
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
2006 vs. every other XA 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 XA median. How we score
'04'05'06'07
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What XA owners report
Recent air bags complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The contact owns a 2006 Toyota Scion XA. The contact stated that while driving through a green light in second gear, another vehicle ran a light from the left and crashed into the driver's side of the vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. The contact's head struck the side window, and the vehicle…
The airbag warning light started flashing while driving. I checked for recalls and my model year has one for this problem but when I enter the VIN the result says that there isn't a recall for it.
The contact owns a 2006 Scion XA. The contact stated that while seated in the vehicle while the vehicle was parked, the front passenger’s side air bag deployed without impact and caused the windshield to shatter. No warning light was illuminated. The contact had not sustained an injury. The vehicle…
Own a 2006 XA?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.