2013 Scion TC Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jul 11, 2025 · 9 owner complaints analyzed

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.

Scion TC
2007 Scion tC. Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: ArtisticThought, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2013 Scion TC problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Power Train3 · ~66,000 mi
Service Brakes3 · ~38,500 mi
Air Bags2 · ~59,250 mi
Structure1 · ~14,000 mi
Unknown or Other1 · ~14,000 mi
Visibility1 · ~60,000 mi
Visibility/wiper1 · ~14,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Power Train333%66,000——
Service Brakes333%38,500——
Air Bags222%59,250——
Structure111%14,000——
Unknown or Other111%14,000——
Visibility111%60,000——
Visibility/wiper111%14,000——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2015, with 2 complaints
2012: 1201212015: 2201522018: 2201822019: 2201922020: 1202012025: 120251

n = 9 complaints · Source: NHTSA

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…

Service Brakes · received Jul 11, 2025 · NHTSA complaint 11672897

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…

Power Train · received Dec 10, 2020 · NHTSA complaint 11382827

Did not get notified of the recall for my vehicle.

Service Brakes · received Mar 9, 2019 · NHTSA complaint 11185598

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…

Air Bags · received Jan 4, 2019 · NHTSA complaint 11165750

Vehicle has 66444 miles and throw out bearing / input shaft is making noise

Power Train · received Apr 11, 2018 · NHTSA complaint 11084542

Other Scion TC years

← 2012 TC · 2014 TC →

YearComplaintsRecalls
2016 TC62
2015 TC222
2014 TC200
201390
2012 TC81
2011 TC290
2010 TC202
2009 TC603
2008 TC863
2007 TC1172
2006 TC1615
2005 TC1554

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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.