2014 Scion TC Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Sep 29, 2025 · 20 owner complaints analyzed

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.

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 2014 Scion TC problems

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

Service Brakes8 · ~70,000 mi
Unknown or Other8 · ~45,000 mi
Electrical System4 · ~49,000 mi
Air Bags3 · ~58,749 mi
Steering2 · ~80,000 mi
Suspension2
Wheels2 · ~62,500 mi
Electronic Stability Control (esc)1
Structure1 · ~18,500 mi
Traction Control System1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Service Brakes840%70,000——
Unknown or Other840%45,000——
Electrical System420%49,000——
Air Bags315%58,749——
Steering210%80,000——
Suspension210%———
Wheels210%62,500——
Electronic Stability Control (esc)15%———
Structure15%18,500——
Traction Control System15%———
Visibility15%18,500——

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2018, with 5 complaints
2015: 2201522016: 2201622017: 3201732018: 5201852019: 2201922020: 3202032021: 1202112022: 1202212025: 120251

n = 20 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2014 Scion TC recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2014 Scion TC.

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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…

Unknown or Other · received Sep 29, 2025 · NHTSA complaint 11690231

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…

Unknown or Other · received Jul 13, 2022 · NHTSA complaint 11473661

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…

Service Brakes · received Apr 22, 2021 · NHTSA complaint 11413369

Have not been notified about recall

Service Brakes · received Jul 28, 2020 · NHTSA complaint 11341763

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…

Service Brakes · received Mar 6, 2020 · NHTSA complaint 11316636

Other Scion TC years

← 2013 TC · 2015 TC →

YearComplaintsRecalls
2016 TC62
2015 TC222
2014200
2013 TC90
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 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.