2012 Toyota Scion Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Scion years
- Not enough data 3rd of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 Toyota Scion. That ranks 3rd out of 4 Scion model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (1 complaints, 33%), typically at around 32,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 3owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2012 Toyota Scion 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 | 1 | 33% | 32,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 33% | 27,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 33% | 20,586 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2012 Toyota Scion recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2012 Toyota Scion.
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 toyota scion. During routine maintenance, the technician notified the contact that the vehicle was consuming an excessive amount of oil. As a result, the oil level was low. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who confirmed that the vehicle used over a quart of oil in…
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 toyota scion. The contact stated while at a complete stop, another vehicle crashed into the rear of the vehicle and the air bags failed to deploy. The front seat passenger sustained a bump to the back of the head and other internal injuries. A police report was filed of…
Stress fracture on passenger side windshield. The crack was about 1 inch when first noticed and then spread to about 8 inches within just a few days. It started from underneath the weather stripping and frame on the lower side of the passenger side. It quickly started into a y like shape. I…
Other Toyota Scion years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 Scion | 1 | 0 |
| 2014 Scion | 6 | 0 |
| 2013 Scion | 4 | 0 |
| 2012 | 3 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Toyota Scion?
Owners most often report air bags, engine, visibility problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2012 Toyota Scion?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2012 Toyota Scion a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Scion model years, the 2012 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.