Model year
2012 Scion tC
NHTSA lists 1 recall and 8 complaints for the 2012 Scion tC (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are UNKNOWN OR OTHER (3), VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY (3), VISIBILITY/WIPER (2). No NHTSA 5-star rating in the SafetyRatings API is matched to this model year. EPA rates it 25 mpg combined (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $2,700, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2005 155 complaints
- 2006 161 complaints
- 2007 117 complaints
- 2008 86 complaints
- 2009 60 complaints
- 2010 20 complaints
- 2011 29 complaints
- 2012 8 complaints
- 2013 9 complaints
- 2014 20 complaints
- 2015 22 complaints
- 2016 6 complaints
Recalls
13V123000 · Apr 9, 2013
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Southeast Toyota is recalling certain model year 2008 and 2010-2013 Toyota Tundra, 2010-2012 Rav4, 2012 Toyota Sequoia, 2010-2011 Toyota Corolla, 2010-2011 Toyota Camry and Camry Hybrid, 2010-2013 Toyota Highlander and Highlander Hybrid, 2010-2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser, 2011 Toyota…
Complaints
8 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 1, fire flag on 0, injury field 1, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| tC · 2.5L · Manual 6-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 23 | 30 | 25 | — | — | $2,700 |
| tC · 2.5L · Automatic (S6) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 22 | 30 | 25 | — | — | $2,700 |
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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 tC at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.