2014 Scion XD Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated May 16, 2026 · 4 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other XD years
Not enough data 5th of 8 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Scion XD. That ranks 5th out of 8 XD model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (3 complaints, 75%). Complaints mention 3 fires. There are no safety recalls on file for 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 2014 Scion XD problems

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

Engine3
Unknown or Other2
Exterior Lighting1 · ~999 mi
Fuel/propulsion System1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Engine375%———
Unknown or Other250%———
Exterior Lighting125%999——
Fuel/propulsion System125%———

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2026, with 2 complaints
2014: 1201412017: 1201712026: 220262

n = 4 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2014 Scion XD recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2014 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.

On 6/27/2025 my car, 2014 Scion Xd, was serviced at Lee Toyota of Topsham, ME for brakes, tire rotation, recommended oil pan reseal. Who was driving? I had just traded cars with my daughter so I could babysit my triplet [XXX] grandchildren. I drove my 2014 Scion Xd without any issues for 3 hours…

Engine · received May 16, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11738244

I had just traded cars with my daughter so I could babysit my triplet 14 month old grandchildren. I drove my 2014 Scion Xd without any issues for 3 hours (from Bath, Maine to the border of Vermont). I traded cars with my daughter, mother of triplets, and she drove off with her husband to attend a…

Engine · received May 16, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11738246

Brief engine knock/rattle noise at cold startup. When starting the vehicle after a cold soak startup, the vehicle exhibits a brief knock/rattle noise from the engine compartment for approximately one second.

Engine · received Sep 20, 2017 · NHTSA complaint 11024741

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 scion xd. The contact stated that while parked, the rear of the vehicle caught fire. The fire department extinguished the fire and stated that there was a wire shortage in the rear passenger side light. A police/fire report was filed and there were no injuries reported…

Exterior Lighting · received Dec 24, 2014 · NHTSA complaint 10668175

Other Scion XD years

← 2013 XD

YearComplaintsRecalls
201440
2013 XD20
2012 XD50
2011 XD31
2010 XD124
2009 XD236
2008 XD675
2006 XD11

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2014 Scion XD?

Owners most often report engine, unknown or other, exterior lighting problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 3 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2014 Scion XD?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2014 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 2014 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.