Model year

2016 Scion iM

NHTSA lists 1 recall and 12 complaints for the 2016 Scion iM (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are POWER TRAIN (5), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (2), STRUCTURE:BODY (2). NHTSA lists 1 investigation with no close date in the file. No NHTSA 5-star rating in the SafetyRatings API is matched to this model year. EPA rates it 30–31 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $2,150–$2,250, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.

ABOUT THIS DATA

2016 12 complaints

Recalls

16V236000 · Apr 22, 2016

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS; TIRES

Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2016 Toyota Yaris, Rav4, Land Cruiser and 4Runner vehicles, and Scion FR-S, iM, and TC vehicles manufactured January 28, 2016, to March 14, 2016. The Load Carrying Capacity Modification Label may not…

Complaints

12 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 1, fire flag on 0, injury field 2, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.

POWER TRAIN5
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM2
STRUCTURE:BODY2
UNKNOWN OR OTHER2
BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS1
ENGINE1
SEATS1
SERVICE BRAKES1
STEERING1
VISIBILITY/WIPER1

Investigations

Investigations in the NHTSA file (1). "No close date" means the file has no close date. It is not a statement that the investigation is still active.
Action	Subject	Opened	Closed
EA21002	Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE; AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE	Sep 17, 2021	No close date in the file

Safety ratings

No NHTSA 5-star rating in the Safety Ratings API is matched to this model year.

Fuel economy

EPA configurations. Electric rows show MPGe in the combined column and kWh/100 mi separately. Annual fuel cost is EPA's published fuelCost08 figure.
Configuration	Fuel	City	Hwy	Comb	kWh/100 mi	Range	Annual fuel cost
iM · 1.8L · Automatic (AV-S7) · Front-Wheel Drive	Regular Gasoline	28	36	31	—	—	$2,150
iM · 1.8L · Manual 6-spd · Front-Wheel Drive	Regular Gasoline	27	35	30	—	—	$2,250

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Check a vehicle

This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2016 Scion iM at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.