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Scion IQ

Model years 2012–2016 in the US safety record. No model year stands out in owner complaints.

24owner complaints
1recall campaigns
360service bulletins
5model years on record

Complaints by model year

Each bar is one model year. The most recent years are still collecting complaints.

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NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026

Year by year

Model yearComplaintsRecallsBulletinsCrashes · fires
20160030 · 0
201510591 · 0
201410951 · 0
2013 IQ511141 · 0
2012 IQ171894 · 0

A model year gets its own page when it has enough data for at least three sections

Most common problems

  • Engine9
  • Structure7
  • Air bags6
  • Vehicle speed control3
  • Unknown or other3
  • Steering2
  • Power train2
  • Service brakes1

NHTSA ODI complaints, all model years

Fuel consumption by year

Official Canadian test results for 4 model years, best variant per year. Combined consumption ranges from 6.2–6.4 L/100 km.

YearVariantEngineTransmissionCityHighwayCombinedCO₂ g/km
2015iQ · Minicompact · Regular gasoline1.3 L, 4 cyl.AV6.56.36.4147
2014iQ · Minicompact · Regular gasoline1.3 L, 4 cyl.AV6.65.76.2143
2013iQ · Minicompact · Regular gasoline1.3 L, 4 cyl.AV6.65.76.2143
2012iQ · Minicompact · Regular gasoline1.3 L, 4 cyl.AV6.65.76.2143

Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada

Recalls

1 campaigns cover the IQ.

12V528000 · Air bags8 Nov 2012 · 2012, 2013

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.

NHTSA recalls