2014 Scion TC Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other TC years
- Fewer complaints than other years 8th of 12 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 20 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Scion TC. That ranks 8th out of 12 TC model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes (8 complaints, 40%), typically at around 70,000 miles. Complaints mention 6 crashes, 1 fire, 3 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

- 20owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 6complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2014 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 8 | 40% | 70,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 8 | 40% | 45,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 4 | 20% | 49,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 3 | 15% | 58,749 | — | — |
| Steering | 2 | 10% | 80,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 10% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 10% | 62,500 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 5% | 18,500 | — | — |
| Traction Control System | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 5% | 18,500 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2014 Scion TC recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2014 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.
Vehicle is not available for inspection upon request due to the vehicle being in an accident. As a result from the accident, the vehicle was a complete loss and beyond the point of repair. Without pulling the vehicle computer for operation list before accident occurred, it is specifically unknown…
On several occasions the housing around the air conditioner fills with water from condensation, the drainage tube is narrow and clogs, which causes the water to drip out of the housing and into the passenger side interior where it swamps the carpeting from front to back. I know ac normally does not…
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 scion tc. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 18e091000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The contact was driving at 20 mph, when he depressed the brake pedal but it failed to respond, which resulted in him rear-ending the vehicle in front. No medical…
Have not been notified about recall
I was driving on highway 522 going 60mph at 11:30pm. The highway was smooth and had no bumps then randomly the wheel on the rear passenger side broke off the car and went flying. Police officers and state troopers looked for the wheel and they couldn't find it. Luckily i remembered in drivers ed…
Other Scion TC years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 TC | 6 | 2 |
| 2015 TC | 22 | 2 |
| 2014 | 20 | 0 |
| 2013 TC | 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 2014 Scion TC?
Owners most often report service brakes, unknown or other, electrical system problems. The top one, service brakes, accounts for 8 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2014 Scion TC?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2014 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 2014 has fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.