2012 Scion XD Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other XD years
- Not enough data 4th of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 Scion XD. That ranks 4th out of 8 XD model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (2 complaints, 40%), typically at around 44,000 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes, 2 fires, 10 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 5owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2012 Scion XD 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 | 2 | 40% | 44,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 2 | 40% | 26,704 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 20% | 26,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 20% | 28,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2012 Scion XD recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2012 Scion XD.
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.
My battery went dead while i was at work as i had left the lights on. When it was time to go home, i was unable to unlock my doors with the key fob. There was one place to unlock the door manually and it was the driver door. I unlocked that and reached over to unlock the passenger door. I reached…
I was the driver and only passenger of my 2012 scion xb when i was tboned in the driver door by another vehicle. I was hit hard enough that the car looks almost bent in half and it was deemed a total loss. Even though i was hit so hard, no airbags deployed at all. The door was crushed in on me and…
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 scion xd. While driving at an unknown speed, the contact heard a loud explosion and noticed smoke and flames from the rear of the vehicle. The contact pulled over and called the police and insurance company. A police report was filed. The fire department extinguished the…
While traveling at approx 30 mph, the suv in front of me stopped suddenly. I hit the brakes and felt the abs kick in. Unfortunately i could not stop in time and rear ended a midsize suv. Based upon damage to the suv i was traveling at approx 15 - 20 mph. The air bags deployed and my 2012 scion xd…
Purchased this car brand new. Was assured of toyotas 200 point safety inspection. Shortly after driving this car home i noticed that i never received a spare key and the horn didn't work (the first line of defense in driving safety). I returned to the dealership and asked if they took the fuse out…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Scion XD?
Owners most often report air bags, electrical system, fuel/propulsion system problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2012 Scion XD?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2012 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 2012 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.