2006 Scion XA Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other XA years
- Not enough data 1st of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 5 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 71 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Scion XA. That is the most of any XA model year in the database (4 years). The most reported problem area is air bags (17 complaints, 24%), typically at around 50,000 miles. Complaints mention 13 crashes, 3 fires, 8 injuries. There are 5 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 71owner complaints
- 5safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 13complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2006 Scion XA 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 17 | 24% | 50,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 11 | 15% | 57,367 | — | — |
| Engine | 8 | 11% | 97,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 7 | 10% | 120,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 7 | 10% | 46,750 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 7 | 10% | 99,500 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 6 | 8% | 84,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 4 | 6% | 114,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 4 | 6% | 25,500 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 4 | 6% | 10,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 3 | 4% | 13,200 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 4% | 600 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 | 4% | 8,950 | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 3% | 600 | — | — |
| Tires | 2 | 3% | 750 | — | — |
| Visibility | 2 | 3% | 98,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 1% | 165,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 1% | 35,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 1% | 15,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 1% | 15,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 1 | 1% | 5,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2006 Scion XA recalls (5)
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Air bags: air bag/restraint control module
Problem: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2004-2006 Toyota Scion xA vehicles. The air bag control module for the supplemental restraint system (SRS ECU) may experience an internal short, possibly causing the air bags to unintentionally deploy, or become deactivated.
Risk: If the air bags and/or seat belt pretensioners unintentionally deploy, it can increase the risk of a crash. If the air bags and/or seat belt pretensioners are deactivated, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the SRS ECU, and if necessary, replace the air bag control module, free of charge. The recall began December 21, 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is J0W.
Equipment:other:labels
Problem: Southeast toyota is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 passenger vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, "tire selection and rims." these vehicles were sold without the requisite load carrying capacity modification labels.
Risk: A driver may overload a vehicle which may increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will mail to consumers the corrected label or the customer will have the option for dealers to install the label free of charge. The safety recall began on may 27, 2010. Owners may contact southeast toyota at 1-800-301-6859.
Equipment:other:labels
Problem: Toyota is recalling 27,080 model year 2005 through 2010 passenger cars built from september 1, 2005 to may 4, 2009. These vehicles were not equipped with load carrying capacity modification labels which fails to conform with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, "tire selection and rims."
Risk: Incorrect load carrying capacity modification labels could result in the vehicle being overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Toyota will notify owners and provide them with a new, accurate label to be installed over the inaccurate label free of charge. The safety recall began on august 18, 2009. Owners may contact toyota at 1-888-270-9371.
Vehicle speed control
Problem: Certain rostra precision controls' speed controls may have a faulty module. These controls were installed by southeast toyota dealers or at their vehicle processing center on certain passenger vehicles. When the speed control "on/off" switch is pressed once to turn the unit off, the throttle does not return to idle. When the "on/off" switch is pressed a second time, the throttle will return to idle.
Risk: A crash could be cause in the event that the cruise control does not allow the engine to return to idle on the first depression of the "on/off" switch.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and/or replace the speed control module. The recall began on february 28, 2007. Owners may contact southeast toyota at 1-800-301-6859.
Vehicle speed control:cruise control
Problem: Certain rostra precision controls' speed controls may have a faulty module. These controls were installed by gulf states toyota (gst) dealers or at their vehicle processing center on certain passenger vehicles. When the speed control "on/off" switch is pressed once to turn the unit off, the throttle does not return to idle. When the "on/off" switch is pressed a second time, the throttle will return to idle.
Risk: A crash could be cause in the event that the cruise control does not allow the engine to return to idle on the first depression of the "on/off" switch.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and/or replace the speed control module. The recall began on march 7, 2007. Owners may contact gst at 1-800-444-1074.
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.
The contact owns a 2006 Toyota Scion XA. The contact stated that while driving through a green light in second gear, another vehicle ran a light from the left and crashed into the driver's side of the vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. The contact's head struck the side window, and the vehicle…
The airbag warning light started flashing while driving. I checked for recalls and my model year has one for this problem but when I enter the VIN the result says that there isn't a recall for it.
Symptom: When brakes are applied, car will violently jerk to the left into the path of oncoming traffic. Countersteering to prevent collision results in left front tire skidding with poor braking. Cause: Initially, the suspected cause was a failed right front brake caliper. However, upon…
The contact owns a 2006 Scion XA. The contact stated that while seated in the vehicle while the vehicle was parked, the front passengerâs side air bag deployed without impact and caused the windshield to shatter. No warning light was illuminated. The contact had not sustained an injury. The…
2006 scion XA The dash light indicator for pass airbag stays on, showing problem with that system. Toyota had a recall and my car was supposedly fixed this problem, only to have same problem again 4 mos past the 1 year warranty on repairs. I contacted toyota...they sent me an email saying they…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Scion XA?
Owners most often report air bags, fuel system, gasoline, engine problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 17 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Scion XA?
Yes, 5 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2006 Scion XA a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other XA model years, the 2006 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.