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2010 Scion tC recalls, complaints and safety ratings

There are 2 US recalls for the 2010 Scion tC, and 1 in Canada. Owners filed 20 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine.

2US recalls
0urgent recalls
20owner complaints
–overall crash rating

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US recalls (2)

Equipment: other, labels

2010-02-03 · campaign 10V035000 · 271,417 vehicles

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 VEHICLES WERE SOLD BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 1, 2005 AND JUNE 2, 2008 WITHOUT THE REQUISITE LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS.

Risk and remedy

Risk: THIS DOES NOT MEET THE STANDARD REQUIREMENTS.

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 RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 27, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GULF STATES TOYOTA AT 713-580-3300.

Equipment: other, labels

2010-02-03 · campaign 10V036000 · 153,418 vehicles

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." THESE VEHICLES WERE SOLD WITHOUT THE REQUISITE LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS.

Risk and remedy

Risk: A DRIVER MAY OVERLOAD A VEHICLE WHICH MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.

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 SOUTHEAST TOYOTA AT 1-800-301-6859.

Canadian recalls (1)

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Brakes

2018-09-20 · campaign 2018-524 · 39 vehicles

On certain vehicles equipped with the accessory Toyota Racing Development (TRD) Brake Kit, the stainless steel braided front brake hoses could fatigue over time, causing them to leak. A sudden brake fluid leak could result in longer braking distances, increasing the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will the remove the TRD Brake Kit and replace it with a standard equipment brake kit for that vehicle model.

Owner complaints (20)

Owners filed 20 complaints with NHTSA about the 2010 Scion tC (2 crashes, 1 injuries reported). Among 12 model years of this model, it ranks #8 for the most complaints (median 29).

Most-reported problemComplaints
Engine7
Tires3
Visibility3
Service brakes2
Unknown or other2
Service brakes, hydraulic1
Steering1
Air bags1

Fuel economy

EPA ratings for each 2010 Scion tC version.

VersionCity MPGHighway MPGCombinedYearly fuel cost
tC 2.4 L Automatic 4-spd212924$2,800
tC 2.4 L Manual 5-spd202723$2,900
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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.