2012 Scion IQ Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other IQ years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 17 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 Scion IQ. That is the most of any IQ model year in the database (4 years). The most reported problem area is structure (6 complaints, 35%), typically at around 48,500 miles. Complaints mention 4 crashes, 3 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 17owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 4complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2012 Scion IQ problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 6 | 35% | 48,500 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 4 | 24% | 37,876 | — | — |
| Engine | 4 | 24% | 62,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 3 | 18% | 28,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 12% | 160,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 6% | 62,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 6% | 6,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 6% | 1,500 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2012 Scion IQ recalls (1)
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Air bags:frontal:sensor/control module-inactive
Problem: Toyota is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Scion IQ vehicles manufactured July 31, 2011, through October 12, 2012. The cable for the Occupant Classification System (OCS) may become damaged when sliding the passenger seat forward or backward.
Risk: If the cable for the OCS becomes damaged, the front passenger airbags may not deploy or they may deploy inappropriately for the passenger's size and position. This could increase the risk of personal injury during the event of a vehicle crash necessitating airbag deployment.
Fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will install a protective cover on the OCS weight sensor cable. The recall began on December 20, 2013. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
have a 2013 Scion IQ (auto/cvt). I had the 'check engine' and 'trac control' lights come on a few years ago.. I was driving on city streets. All I noticed was that the car didn't respond as it should when I gave it gas. ( nothing drastic ) I ran the codes. It said the gas pedal was the problem. I…
The contact owns a 2012 Scion iQ. The contact stated that while driving at 45 MPH, another vehicle made a left turn, causing the contact to crash into the other vehicle; however, no air bags deployed. The contact was injured on her back and received medical attention. A police report was filed. The…
The paint of the body is defective
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 scion iq. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for an oil change. The contact was informed that the vehicle was consuming an excessive amount of oil, causing the engine to fail. The mechanic advised the contact to take the vehicle to a…
Paint began peeling about 13 months ago and now has begun to rust in the open metal areas.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Scion IQ?
Owners most often report structure, air bags, engine problems. The top one, structure, accounts for 6 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2012 Scion IQ?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2012 Scion IQ a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other IQ model years, the 2012 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.