Model year
2012 Scion xD
NHTSA lists 0 recalls and 5 complaints for the 2012 Scion xD (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are AIR BAGS (2), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (2), FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE (1). No NHTSA 5-star rating in the SafetyRatings API is matched to this model year. EPA rates it 29 mpg combined (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $2,300, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2008 67 complaints
- 2009 23 complaints
- 2010 12 complaints
- 2011 3 complaints
- 2012 5 complaints
- 2013 2 complaints
- 2014 4 complaints
Recalls
No recalls are listed for this name in the matched NHTSA file.
Complaints
5 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 2, fire flag on 2, injury field 10, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| xD · 1.8L · Automatic 4-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 27 | 33 | 29 | — | — | $2,300 |
| xD · 1.8L · Manual 5-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 27 | 32 | 29 | — | — | $2,300 |
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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 xD at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.