This page contains recall information for the 2005-2010 Scion tC model line. Please use the following links to VERIFY BY VIN if your car is subject to a recall:
Common recalls
Excessive Oil Consumption
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- Certain 2007-2010 Scion tC engines qualified for a warranty reapir. Click here for more info. Important note, the time period for this warranty repair has expired.
Load-Carrying Capacity / Tire & Rim Label Recall
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- Recall #: 10V036000 (and related federal campaigns)
- Issue: Vehicles were sold without required load-carrying capacity and tire/rim safety labels under Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 110.
- Effect: Missing or incorrect labels could lead to overloading the vehicle, increasing crash risk.
- Who It Affected: Certain 2006–2009 model Scion tCs and other Toyota vehicles sold with missing labels.
- Check your VIN
Sunroof Wind Deflector Glass Recall
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- Recall #: 05V483000
- Issue: The sunroof wind deflector glass may separate or shatter, allowing glass pieces to fall into the cabin and possibly cause injury or distract the driver.
- Remedy: Dealers applied protective film/laminate to the deflector glass to reduce the risk of fragments separating.
- Who It Affected: Certain 2005 (and some early 2006) Scion tC vehicles with the sunroof wind deflector.
- Check your VIN
Takata Airbag Inflator Safety Recall (Broad Toyota/Scion Campaign)
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- Issue: Toyota participated in nationwide recalls for Takata airbag inflators, covering many Toyota and Scion vehicles. These inflators may rupture explosively in a crash and send metal fragments into the cabin.
- Applicability: Whether a specific 2005–2010 tC is included depends on VIN, region, and production date — owners must Check your VIN.
Optional TRD Brake Hose Recall (Accessory Recall)
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- Recall #: 18E091000
- Issue: This recall affects optional Toyota Racing Development (TRD) brake kits sold for some vehicles including 2008–2010 tCs (as an accessory).
- Problem: The TRD brake hoses may fatigue and fail over time, reducing braking performance.
- Note: This recall is for the optional accessory, not factory-equipped standard brakes.
Other Federal Compliance Recalls (Labeling/Placard Campaigns)
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- General Issue: Various federal campaigns have targeted missing or incorrect labels/placards (besides the main load-capacity label), such as tire placards, VIN plate compliance, and other regulatory stickers.
- Purpose: These are usually listed as EQUIPMENT: OTHER: LABELS recalls and are compliance-based rather than a mechanical defect.
- Example: Campaigns documented under “equipment other labels” apply in similar recall entries.
- Check your VIN
