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2015 Scion XBProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 6 owner complaints about the 2015 Scion XB, most often about the service brakes. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 14V-828 the manufacturer reports only 68% of affected cars repaired.

2015 Scion XB
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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Lowest repair rate 68%Owner complaints64 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage35kService brakes, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 19, 2021. Updated daily. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain.

Complaints by system

Where the 2015 Scion XB has problems

6 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
Service brakes22
Electrical system10
Engine10
Air bags11
Structure11
Vehicle speed control10
Power train10

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

2 recalls

2015 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.

83%repaired · 2021 Q3

Passenger side: inflator module

Recall 19V-005 · Jan 9, 2019 · 1,299,448 vehicles · 1,083,567 repaired

Risk. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

68%repaired · 2016 Q2

Equipment

Recall 14V-828 · Dec 30, 2014 · 3,958 vehicles · 2,689 repaired

Risk. Accessories that detach from a vehicle may result in a vehicle crash and/or personal injury.

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 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

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1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2015 Scion XB, and the recalls they led to.

  1. Desiccated Air Bag Inflator RuptureEA21002 · still open
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In owners' words

What XB owners report

Recent service brakes complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 SCION XB. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO COME TO A COMPLETE STOP WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES SUSTAINED. THE VEHICLE WAS…
Complaint 11162051 · Dec 17, 2018 · 40,000 miles

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