2010 Scion XB

▲ Better than typical

2010 Scion XB
RENDERED 2026-08-02T09:22:04.965Z

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

2010: 55 complaints

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Year	Complaints
2002	0
2003	1
2004	37
2005	92
2006	253
2007	3
2008	339
2009	140
2010	55
2011	54
2012	45
2013	13
2014	9
2015	6

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

AIR BAGS 49%

49% of complaints: air bags — 27 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY

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WE QUESTION WHY NONE OF THE 4 AIRBAGS (2 SIDES, DRIVER OR PASSENGER) DEPLOYED IN A CRASH THAT HAD THE 2010 SCION XB AIRBORNE. AND THE VEHICLE ROLLED RESTING UPRIGHT ON THE FRONT OF THE CAR.

NHTSA ODI report, 20100301

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 SCION XB. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG COVER WAS LOOSE AND THE INFLATOR MATERIAL WAS PROTRUDING.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180112

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 SCION XB. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 16V340000 (AIR BAGS) AND 15V689000 (VISIBILITY). THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20171207

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 9%

9% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 5 distinct reports on file.

CRASH

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WHILE PULLING INTO MY DRIVEWAY MY ACCELERATOR SUDDENLY SURGED FORWARD INTO A BRICK PLANTAR BOX, I WAS ABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE WITH THE BRAKES AND EMERGENCY HAND BRAKE, ALTHOUGH THE GAS PEDAL HAS ALWAYS BEEN SENSITIVE THE SURGE OF ACCELERATION HAS...

NHTSA ODI report, 20140509

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 7%

7% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 4 distinct reports on file.

CRASH

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NHTSA ODI report, 20140509

ENGINE 7%

7% of complaints: engine — 4 distinct reports on file.

FIRE

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Vehicle had no dashboard light indicators. While traveling on highway, started to sound like a motorcycle and decelerate. Pulled over and started to smoke from the hood, exited vehicle and smoke turned to flames. Fire deescalated by Fire Dept.

NHTSA ODI report, 20251016

STRUCTURE 5%

5% of complaints: structure — 3 distinct reports on file.

CRASH

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NHTSA ODI report, 20140509

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20100527 — equipment

SOUTHEAST TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2011 PASSENGER VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS."

Remedy: DEALERS WILL MAIL TO CONSUMERS THE CORRECTED LABEL OR THE CUSTOMER WILL HAVE THE OPTION FOR DEALERS TO INSTALL THE LABEL FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 27, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT S

Campaign 10V036000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20100527 — equipment

GULF STATES TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2010 VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VE

Remedy: DEALERS WILL MAIL TO CONSUMERS THE CORRECTED LABEL OR THE CUSTOMER WILL HAVE THE OPTION FOR DEALERS TO INSTALL THE LABEL FREE OF CHARGE. DEALERS WILL ALSO CORRECT THE OWNER'S MANUAL. THE SAFETY RECAL

Campaign 10V035000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20151125 — visibility

Toyota Motor Company (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Tundra, Sequoia, Corolla, Corolla Matrix and Scion xB, 2008-2011 Highlander and Highlander Hybrid, 2007 Camry and Camry Hybrid, 2009 Camry and Camry Hybrid, 2006-2011 RAV4,...

Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the switch, applying a lubricant if no abnormality is found. If abnormality is found, the PWMS circuit board will be replaced, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin December 20, 2015.

Campaign 15V689000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20161118 — air bags

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 Scion xB and Lexus IS F, 2009-2011 Toyota Corolla and Corolla Matrix, 2006-2011 Toyota Yaris, Lexus IS250 and Lexus IS350, 2010-2011 Toyota 4Runner, Lexus...

Remedy: Toyota will notify the Toyota and Lexus owners. General Motors will contact the Pontiac owners. Depending on the model, dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator or the air bag assembly, free of charge.

Campaign 16V340000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20180129 — air bags

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2013 Scion xB, Toyota Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Sienna, 4Runner, Lexus IS250, IS350, IS250C, IS350C, IS-F, and GX460 vehicles sold, ever registered, in the states of AL, CA, FL,...

Remedy: Toyota will notify the Toyota, Scion and Lexus owners. General Motors will contact the Pontiac owners. Depending on the vehicle model, dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, or replace the air bag assembly.

Campaign 18V024000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20181116 — service brakes, hydraulic

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.

Campaign 18E091000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20190215 — air bags

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Toyota 4Runner, 2014-2015 Scion xB, Lexus IS350C, IS250C, 2014 Toyota Sienna, Lexus IS-F, and 2014-2017 Lexus GX460 vehicles sold, or ever registered in the states of...

Remedy: Toyota will notify owners. Depending on the vehicle model, dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, or replace the air bag assembly. The recall began February 15, 2019.

Campaign 19V005000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20191120 — air bags

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2010-2016 4Runner, 2003-2006 Tundra, 2003-2013 Corolla, 2009-2010 Corolla Matrix, 2004-2005 RAV4, 2002-2007 Sequoia, 2011-2013 Sienna, 2008-2012 Scion xB, 2008-2009 Lexus IS-F,...

Remedy: Toyota will notify owners. Depending on the vehicle model, dealers will replace the front driver inflator, front passenger airbag inflator, the airbag assembly, or the front passenger airbag sub-assembly and inflator.

Campaign 19V741000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20210917 — EA (open)

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2010 Scion XB — pre-purchase inspection

Test/inspect for air bags issues (27 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (5 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (4 reports on file for this year).
Verify recall 10V036000 (equipment) has been completed.
Verify recall 10V035000 (equipment) has been completed.
Verify recall 15V689000 (visibility) has been completed.
Verify recall 16V340000 (air bags) has been completed.
Verify recall 18V024000 (air bags) has been completed.
Verify recall 18E091000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
Verify recall 19V005000 (air bags) has been completed.
Verify recall 19V741000 (air bags) has been completed.

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

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WORST YEARS

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FAQ

Is the 2010 Scion XB reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2010 Scion XB is rated "better than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2010 Scion XB?

The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 49% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2010 Scion XB have?

8 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.