2011 Scion XD Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Apr 6, 2025 · 3 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other XD years
Not enough data 6th of 8 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 Scion XD. That ranks 6th out of 8 XD model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is suspension (2 complaints, 67%). Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.

Scion XD
2008 Scion xD photographed in Sterling, Virginia , USA.. Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons.

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

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Most common 2011 Scion XD problems

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

Suspension2
Seats1 · ~37,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Suspension267%———
Seats133%37,000——

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2013, with 1 complaints
2013: 1201312023: 1202312025: 120251

n = 3 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2011 Scion XD recalls (1)

Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.

Equipment:other:labelsApr 9, 2013 · NHTSA campaign 13V123000 · 7,525 vehicles

Problem: Southeast Toyota is recalling certain model year 2008 and 2010-2013 Toyota Tundra, 2010-2012 Rav4, 2012 Toyota Sequoia, 2010-2011 Toyota Corolla, 2010-2011 Toyota Camry and Camry Hybrid, 2010-2013 Toyota Highlander and Highlander Hybrid, 2010-2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser, 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser, 2010-2013 Toyota Venza, 2010-2011 Toyota 4Runner, 2010-2013 Toyota Tacoma, 2011-2012 Toyota Sienna, 2012 Toyota Prius, 2013 Scion FR-S, 2011 Scion XD, 2011 Scion XB, and 2012 Scion TC vehicles. These vehicles were sold with labels that were outside the allowable one percent of accuracy of actual weight added. Thus, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) Number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

Risk: An inaccurate label could lead to owners overloading their vehicles and tires. An overloaded vehicle can result in a tire failure which may result in a vehicle crash, personal injury, or property damage.

Fix: Southeast Toyota will notify owners and provide a corrected label with instructions concerning its installation. A small group of the affected vehicles will need additonal remedies which are still being developed. The recall began on May 28, 2013. Owners may contact Southeast Toyota at 1-800-301-6859.

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.

Right rear axel is cracked and broken, wheel is rubbing on inside weel well, car is un driveable until it's fixed and has a very large cost to repair.

Suspension · received Apr 6, 2025 · NHTSA complaint 11653014

Read axle beam broke on the right side. Appears to have rusted through.

Suspension · received Jan 23, 2023 · NHTSA complaint 11503127

While stopped at a red light i had a rear end collision by a ford f250 into my scion xd then knocking me into a toyota van in front of me. Drivers air bag deployed. When the car came to a stop i went to lay back in my seat and my head fell back, that is when i noticed the head rest was missing…

Seats · received Sep 30, 2013 · NHTSA complaint 10546236

Other Scion XD years

← 2010 XD · 2012 XD →

YearComplaintsRecalls
2014 XD40
2013 XD20
2012 XD50
201131
2010 XD124
2009 XD236
2008 XD675
2006 XD11

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2011 Scion XD?

Owners most often report suspension, seats problems. The top one, suspension, accounts for 2 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2011 Scion XD?

Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2011 Scion XD a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other XD model years, the 2011 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.