2012 Scion tC
Only 8 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 8 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 8
- Recalls
- 2
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2012
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2012: 8 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2005 | 155 |
| 2006 | 161 |
| 2007 | 117 |
| 2008 | 86 |
| 2009 | 60 |
| 2010 | 20 |
| 2011 | 29 |
| 2012 | 8 |
| 2013 | 9 |
| 2014 | 20 |
| 2015 | 22 |
| 2016 | 6 |
Known problem areas
Only 8 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Visibility
3 of 8 total reports mention: visibility, most commonly citing sun/moon roof assembly.
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Tl* the contact owns a 2012 Scion tC. While the vehicle was parked and unoccupied, the sun roof exploded without warning or impact.
NHTSA ODI report, 2019-08-21
Driving to work in California, partly cloudy, around 60 degrees. All windows up, ac off, sunroof closed and visor shut.
NHTSA ODI report, 2014-06-29
Visibility/wiper
2 of 8 total reports mention: visibility/wiper.
Structure
1 of 8 total reports mentions: structure, most commonly citing body.
Service brakes
1 of 8 total reports mentions: service brakes.
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I have a safety recall on my vehicle.
NHTSA ODI report, 2020-04-15
Electrical system
1 of 8 total reports mentions: electrical system.
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To date, I have had my vehicle repaired three times for the same malfunction.
NHTSA ODI report, 2013-09-23
Safety timeline
2 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2013-05-28Equipment13V123000 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…
Remedy: 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…
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2018-11-16Service brakes, hydraulic18E091000 Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain Toyota Racing Development (TRD) brake kits, part numbers PTR09-21111 and PTR09-52080, sold by Toyota as an optional accessory for model year 2008-2015 Scion xB, and 2011-2016...
Remedy: Toyota will notify all known owners of the Scion xB and Scion tC vehicles upon which an involved optional TRD Brake Kit could have been installed.
Buy-smart checklist
2012 Scion tC — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Visibility: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Visibility/wiper: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Structure: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 13V123000 · Equipment
- Recall 18E091000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
FAQ
- Is the 2012 Scion tC reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2012 Scion tC?
- The most-reported component is visibility, accounting for 38% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2012 Scion tC have?
- 2 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-27 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.