repaired · 2021 Q3
Driver side: inflator module
Risk. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
2012 Scion XBProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 46 owner complaints about the 2012 Scion XB, most often about the air bags. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 19V-741 the manufacturer reports only 65% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 2, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain.
Complaints by system
Where the 2012 Scion XB has problems
46 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
27Air bags1 crash/fire/injury
8Structure4 crash/fire/injury
8Engine5 crash/fire/injury
5Service brakes4 crash/fire/injury
3Electrical system
2Suspension
1Service brakes, hydraulic
1Latches/locks/linkages
1Wheels
11 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 27 | 1 |
| Structure | 8 | 4 |
| Engine | 8 | 5 |
| Service brakes | 5 | 4 |
| Electrical system | 3 | 2 |
| Suspension | 2 | 0 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 1 | 1 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 |
| 1 other systems | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2012 Scion XB 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.
repaired · 2021 Q3
Passenger side: inflator module
Risk. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
repaired · 2021 Q3
Passenger side: inflator module
Risk. An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
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
2012 vs. every other XB 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 XB median. How we score
'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2012 Scion XB, and the recalls they led to.
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator RuptureOpen
In owners' words
What XB owners report
Recent air bags complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
NHTSA RE ALL NO. 16V-340 & 17V-006 2012 TOYOTA SCION I TOOK THE VEICLE TO REPAIR AFTER THAT I DIDN'T REVIVE ANY NOTIFICATION OF RECALL, I DID FILE A COMPLAINT NEVER RECIVE ANY NOTIFICATION IT LOOKS LIKE MY CAR IT'S BEEN SOLD TO ANOTHER AGENCY WITHOUT MY NOTIFICATION AND AUTORIZACIN I'M STILL MAKING…
TAKATA RECALL PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE AUGUST 2017 AND WAS NOT AWARE OR TOLD ABOUT RECALL UNTIL RECEIVED THIS NOTICE IN THE MAIL THIS MONTH 2-2018
TAKATA RECALL-I HAVE RECEIVED SEVERAL RECALL NOTICES AND HAVE BEEN TO THE LOCAL TOYOTA DEALER SEVERAL TIMES. SO FAR THERE HAS BEEN NO ACTION TAKEN BY THE DEALER TO REPAIR MY VEHICLE. I HAVE REQUESTED A RENTAL CAR UNTIL MY VEHICLE IS SAFELY REPAIRED, BUT THE DEALER TELLS ME THAT WHEN A RENTAL…
Own a 2012 XB?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.