2013 Scion tC
Only 9 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 9 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 9
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2013
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2013: 9 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 9 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Service brakes
3 of 9 total reports mention: service brakes.
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Break failure LED to accident in which the airbags did not deploy. Officer on the scene informed the when the vehicles crunch zone is enabled that airbags should deploy to avoid injuries of any passenger or driver.
NHTSA ODI report, 2015-10-02
Also filed under Air bags
UNKNOWN. I was unaware of my car's recall notice. I had known only when my car's regular smog check was due.
NHTSA ODI report, 2025-07-11
Power train
3 of 9 total reports mention: power train.
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Vehicle has 66444 miles and throw out bearing / input shaft is making noise
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-04-11
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 Toyota sion tC. The contact stated that when using reverse or first gear, the vehicle would emit an abnormal whining sound.
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-12-07
Air bags
2 of 9 total reports mention: air bags.
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I was turning into a busy shopping center at 5ISH pm and the sun was directly in my eyes and I swerved to avoid a collision with another motorist who was in the middle of the exiting /entrance lane and I ran head on into a solid cement pillar light...
NHTSA ODI report, 2019-01-04
Visibility
1 of 9 total reports mentions: visibility, most commonly citing sun/moon roof assembly.
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Secondary sunroof exploded while driving down the highway at 70MPH. Random explosion that sounded like a gun shot. Sunny and 45 degree weather in central…
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-03-04
Visibility/wiper
1 of 9 total reports mentions: visibility/wiper.
Safety timeline
1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first
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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
2013 Scion tC — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Service brakes: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Air bags: 2 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 18E091000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
FAQ
- Is the 2013 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 2013 Scion tC?
- The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2013 Scion tC have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-27 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.