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US recalls (1)
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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.
Owner complaints (92)
Owners filed 92 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Scion xB (15 crashes, 1 fires, 13 injuries reported). Among 13 model years of this model, it ranks #4 for the most complaints (median 45).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Structure | 24 | |
| Visibility | 16 | |
| Air bags | 15 | |
| Electrical system | 11 | |
| Vehicle speed control | 10 | |
| Engine and engine cooling | 8 | |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 7 | |
| Seat belts | 5 | |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2005 Scion xB version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| xB 1.5 L Automatic 4-spd | 27 | 32 | 29 | $2,300 |
| xB 1.5 L Manual 5-spd | 27 | 31 | 28 | $2,400 |
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Canada's Vehicle Recalls Database (contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada).
Recalls updated 2026-10-30.