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US recalls (1)
Air bags: air bag/restraint control module
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2004-2006 Toyota Scion xA vehicles. The air bag control module for the supplemental restraint system (SRS ECU) may experience an internal short, possibly causing the air bags to unintentionally deploy, or become deactivated.
Risk and remedy
Risk: If the air bags and/or seat belt pretensioners unintentionally deploy, it can increase the risk of a crash. If the air bags and/or seat belt pretensioners are deactivated, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the SRS ECU, and if necessary, replace the air bag control module, free of charge. The recall began December 21, 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is J0W.
Owner complaints (14)
Owners filed 14 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 Scion xA (2 crashes, 1 fires, 1 injuries, 1 deaths reported). Among 3 model years of this model, it ranks #3 for the most complaints (median 40).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Engine and engine cooling | 3 | |
| Unknown or other | 3 | |
| Tires | 3 | |
| Electrical system | 2 | |
| Air bags | 2 | |
| Equipment | 1 | |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 1 | |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2004 Scion xA version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| xA 1.5 L Automatic 4-spd | 27 | 34 | 30 | $2,250 |
| xA 1.5 L Manual 5-spd | 27 | 34 | 30 | $2,250 |
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