Model year
2012 Scion iQ
NHTSA lists 1 recall and 17 complaints for the 2012 Scion iQ (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are STRUCTURE:BODY (6), AIR BAGS (4), ENGINE (4). No NHTSA 5-star rating in the SafetyRatings API is matched to this model year. EPA rates it 37 mpg combined (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $1,800, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
Recalls
12V528000 · Nov 8, 2012
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE; AIR BAGS
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Scion IQ vehicles manufactured July 31, 2011, through October 12, 2012. The cable for the Occupant Classification System (OCS) may become damaged when sliding the passenger seat forward or backward.
Complaints
17 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 4, fire flag on 0, injury field 3, 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.
Investigations
No investigations are matched to this name.
Safety ratings
No NHTSA 5-star rating in the Safety Ratings API is matched to this model year.
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iQ · 1.3L · Automatic (variable gear ratios) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 36 | 37 | 37 | — | — | $1,800 |
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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 2012 Scion iQ at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.