2013 Scion TC Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other TC years
- Not enough data 10th of 12 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Scion TC. That ranks 10th out of 12 TC model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (3 complaints, 33%), typically at around 66,000 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes, 3 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

- 9owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2013 Scion TC 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 3 | 33% | 66,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 33% | 38,500 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 2 | 22% | 59,250 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 11% | 14,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 11% | 14,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 11% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 11% | 14,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2013 Scion TC recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2013 Scion TC.
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.
UNKNOWN. I was unaware of my car's recall notice. I had known only when my car's regular smog check was due. The problem that my car may have had not been confirmed by dealer or independent service center nor has it been inspected by manufacturer, police, or others. There are also no warning lamps…
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 scion tc. The contact stated that while driving the vehicle's engine just cut off. The contact was able to restart the vehicle but could only shift into the first gear and slowly pull over into a parking lot. There was no acceleration with the vehicle moving only about…
Did not get notified of the recall for my vehicle.
I was turning into a busy shopping center at 5ish pm and the sun was directly in my eyes and i swerved to avoid a collision with another motorist who was in the middle of the exiting /entrance lane and i ran head on into a solid cement pillar light pole , estimated mph was 20 -25 mph , i was…
Vehicle has 66444 miles and throw out bearing / input shaft is making noise
Other Scion TC years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 TC | 6 | 2 |
| 2015 TC | 22 | 2 |
| 2014 TC | 20 | 0 |
| 2013 | 9 | 0 |
| 2012 TC | 8 | 1 |
| 2011 TC | 29 | 0 |
| 2010 TC | 20 | 2 |
| 2009 TC | 60 | 3 |
| 2008 TC | 86 | 3 |
| 2007 TC | 117 | 2 |
| 2006 TC | 161 | 5 |
| 2005 TC | 155 | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Scion TC?
Owners most often report power train, service brakes, air bags problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2013 Scion TC?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2013 Scion TC a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other TC model years, the 2013 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.