MYRModel Year Report

2015 Scion xB

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2015 Scion xB
RENDERED 2026-11-01T14:44:35.064Z

Only 6 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 6 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
6

Too few to rank

Recalls
3

Campaigns on file for 2015

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

2003: 1 complaint 2003 2004: 37 complaints 2005: 92 complaints 2005 2006: 253 complaints 2007: 3 complaints 2007 2008: 339 complaints 2009: 140 complaints 2009 2010: 55 complaints 2011: 54 complaints 2011 2012: 45 complaints 2013: 13 complaints 2013 2014: 9 complaints 2015: 6 complaints 2015 6
2003: 1 complaint 2003 2004: 37 complaints 2004 2005: 92 complaints 2005 2006: 253 complaints 2006 2007: 3 complaints 2007 2008: 339 complaints 2008 2009: 140 complaints 2009 2010: 55 complaints 2010 2011: 54 complaints 2011 2012: 45 complaints 2012 2013: 13 complaints 2013 2014: 9 complaints 2014 2015: 6 complaints 2015 6
2003: 1 complaint 2003 2004: 37 complaints 2004 2005: 92 complaints 2005 2006: 253 complaints 2006 2007: 3 complaints 2007 2008: 339 complaints 2008 2009: 140 complaints 2009 2010: 55 complaints 2010 2011: 54 complaints 2011 2012: 45 complaints 2012 2013: 13 complaints 2013 2014: 9 complaints 2014 2015: 6 complaints 2015 6

2015: 6 complaints

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YearComplaints
20020
20031
200437
200592
2006253
20073
2008339
2009140
201055
201154
201245
201313
20149
20156

Known problem areas

Only 6 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Service brakes

2 of 6 total reports mention: service brakes.

CRASHFIREINJURY
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Tl* the contact owns a 2015 Scion xB. While driving 20 MPH, the vehicle failed to come to a complete stop when the brake pedal was depressed. As a result, the vehicle crashed into another vehicle. The air bags deployed. A police report was filed.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-12-17

Vehicle speed control

1 of 6 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.

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Twice my car unexpectedly accelerated. The first time, my car was in reverse, and my foot was on the brake. The engine suddenly revved. I put the car in park and turned it off. The second time, I was in drive with my foot on the brake.

NHTSA ODI report, 2016-02-06

Structure

1 of 6 total reports mentions: structure, most commonly citing body.

CRASHFIREINJURY
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The brakes failed

NHTSA ODI report, 2019-05-07

Also filed under Air bags

Power train

1 of 6 total reports mentions: power train.

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While driving on a limited access highway at highway speed, the passenger bumped the transmission shift control with his leg, moving the vehicle from automatic mode into manual mode, causing the vehicle to shift into 3RD gear, and causing a...

NHTSA ODI report, 2015-07-30

Engine

1 of 6 total reports mentions: engine.

Safety timeline

3 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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    2015-02-23Equipment14V828000 Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Toyota 4Runner, Tacoma, FJ Cruiser, Land Cruiser, RAV4, Scion FRS, and XB vehicles.

    Remedy: SET will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the affected bolts, free of charge. The recall began February 23, 2015. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET's number for this recall is SET-14B.

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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.

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    2019-02-15Air bags19V005000 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.

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    2021-09-17Engineering analysisOpen Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

Buy-smart checklist

2015 Scion xB — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Service brakes: 2 reports on file for this year.
  • Vehicle speed control: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Structure: 1 report on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 14V828000 · Equipment
  • Recall 18E091000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
  • Recall 19V005000 · Air bags
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FAQ

Is the 2015 Scion xB 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 2015 Scion xB?
The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2015 Scion xB have?
3 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.