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US recalls (0)
No US recalls found for the 2016 Scion iA.
Owner complaints (23)
Owners filed 23 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Scion iA (6 crashes, 5 injuries reported).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 8 | |
| Electrical system | 7 | |
| Air bags | 6 | |
| Power train | 5 | |
| Service brakes | 4 | |
| Unknown or other | 3 | |
| Vehicle speed control | 3 | |
| Wheels | 1 |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2016 Scion iA version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iA 1.5 L Manual 6-spd | 31 | 40 | 34 | $1,950 |
| iA 1.5 L Automatic (S6) | 32 | 41 | 36 | $1,850 |
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Sources: NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings, US EPA fuel economy and Transport Canada's Vehicle Recalls Database (contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada). Recalls updated 2026-10-30.