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US recalls (2)
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.
Equipment: other, labels
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.
Owner complaints (40)
Owners filed 40 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Scion xA (13 crashes, 12 injuries reported). Among 3 model years of this model, it ranks #2 for the most complaints (median 40).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Air bags | 14 | |
| Visibility | 5 | |
| Vehicle speed control | 5 | |
| Electrical system | 4 | |
| Tires | 3 | |
| Steering | 3 | |
| Seats | 2 | |
| Service brakes, air | 2 | |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2005 Scion xA version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| xA 1.5 L Automatic 4-spd | 27 | 35 | 30 | $2,250 |
| xA 1.5 L Manual 5-spd | 27 | 34 | 30 | $2,250 |
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Recalls updated 2026-10-30.