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CarsLore / Scion / tC / 2010

2010 Scion tC

20 owner complaints — #8 of 12 tC model years. 2 recalls, 25 service bulletins.

20complaints · 2 crashes, 0 fires
2recalls
25manufacturer bulletins
32,743 mimedian mileage at failure

Problems owners report

Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2010 Scion tC, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.

  • Engine7
  • Tires3
  • Visibility3
  • Service brakes2
  • Unknown or other2
  • Service brakes, hydraulic1
  • Fuel/propulsion system1
  • Visibility/wiper1
  • Seats1
  • Steering1

NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 1 injuries and 0 deaths reported

Compared with other years

’05’07’09’10’11’13’1520’05’08’10’11’1420
200520062007200820092010201220152016

NHTSA ODI complaints by model year

Recalls in Canada

1 Transport Canada recall for the 2010 Scion tC.

2018524
20 Sept 2018		Brakes
On certain vehicles equipped with the accessory Toyota Racing Development (TRD) Brake Kit, the stainless steel braided front brake hoses could fatigue over time…

Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada

Recalls

10V036000 · Equipment3 Feb 2010 · 153,418 vehicles

SOUTHEAST TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2011 PASSENGER VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE SOLD WITHOUT THE REQUISITE LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS.

10V035000 · Equipment3 Feb 2010 · 271,417 vehicles

GULF STATES TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2010 VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE SOLD BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 1, 2005 AND JUNE 2, 2008 WITHOUT THE REQUISITE LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS.

Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words

Service bulletins

What Scion told its dealers about the 2010 Scion tC: known faults, fixes and updates.

BulletinSummary
10200383Automatic/Continuously Variable Transmission Replacement Precautions
10200379Immobilizer and Smart Key Reset
10185779TT: HVAC drain tube is found to be blocked/clogged.
10152211Warranty Policy Bulletin: Toyota has received some reports where vehicles may exhibit excessive engine oil consumption. Toyota is now announcing the part replacement phase of Warranty Enhancement Program ZE7 for vehicles exhibiting excessive engine oil consumption.
10134498DD: Toyota has updated the Customer Handling Reference Guide to include the expansion vehicles; please refer to TIS for the most current version. All previous versions of this document should be discarded. Please review this guide along with the previously provided FAQ to respond to customer inquiries. Laminated hard copies of the updated guide will be sent to your dealership service manager in the near future.
10134496DD: Toyota has updated the Customer Handling Reference Guide to include the expansion vehicles; please refer to TIS for the most current version. All previous versions of this document should be discarded. Please review this guide along with the previously provided FAQ to respond to customer inquiries. Laminated hard copies of the updated guide will be sent to your dealership service manager in the near future.
10134495DD: Toyota has updated the Customer Handling Reference Guide; please refer to TIS for the most current version. All previous versions of this document should be discarded. Please review this guide along with the previously provided FAQ to respond to customer inquiries. Laminated hard copies of the updated guide will be sent to your dealership service manager in the near future.
10134494WPB: Toyota has received some reports where vehicles may exhibit excessive engine oil consumption. This Warranty Enhancement Program will be launched in two phases due to current part production capacity limitations. Initially, Toyota will inform owners that they may seek reimbursement consideration for previous repairs to address excessive oil consumption. Additionally, owners will be advised that if they believe their vehicle has excessive engine oil consumption, they can contact an authorized Toyota dealer to have the engine oil consumption test performed to determine if they will be eligib
10134489DL: As part of our continual efforts to ensure the best in customer satisfaction, Toyota has announced a Warranty Enhancement Program to extend warranty coverage to address customer complaints of Excessive Engine Oil Consumption on Certain 2007-2009 Camry, Certain 2007-2011 Camry Hybrid, Certain 2007-2008 Camry Solara, Certain 2009-2011 Corolla, Certain 2009-2013 Corolla Matrix, Certain 2006-2008 RAV4, Certain 2007-2010 Scion tC, and Certain 2008-2015 Scion xB, vehicles equipped with a 2AZ engine. Toyota is now announcing the part replacement phase of Warranty Enhancement Program ZE7 for vehic
10134484RL: As part of our continual efforts to ensure the best in customer satisfaction, Toyota has announced a Warranty Enhancement Program to extend warranty coverage to address customer complaints of Excessive Engine Oil Consumption on Certain 2007-2009 Camry, Certain 2007-2011 Camry Hybrid, Certain 2007-2008 Camry Solara, Certain 2009-2011 Corolla, Certain 2009-2013 Corolla Matrix, Certain 2006-2008 RAV4, Certain 2007-2010 Scion tC, and Certain 2008-2015 Scion xB, vehicles equipped with a 2AZ engine. Toyota is now announcing the part replacement phase of Warranty Enhancement Program ZE7 for vehic
10134472SB: Flash reprogramming allows the ECU software to be updated without replacing the ECU. Flash calibration updates for specific vehicle models/ECUs are released as field-fix procedures described in individual Service Bulletins. This bulletin details the Techstream ECU flash reprogramming process and outlines use of the Technical Information System (TIS) and the Calibration Update Wizard (CUW). Flash calibration updates can only be applied to the vehicle/ECU combination for which they are intended. ECUs have internal security that will not allow them to be programmed with another ECU?s informat
10134468Warranty Enhancement: BACKGROUND As part of our continual efforts to ensure the best in customer satisfaction, Toyota has announced a Warranty Enhancement Program to extend warranty coverage to address customer complaints of Excessive Engine Oil Consumption on Certain 2007-2009 Camry, Certain 2007-2011 Camry Hybrid, Certain 2007-2008 Camry Solara, Certain 2009-2011 Corolla, Certain 2009-2013 Corolla Matrix, Certain 2006-2008 RAV4, Certain 2007- 2010 Scion tC, and Certain 2008-2015 Scion xB, vehicles equipped with a 2AZ engine.
10134256WPB: Toyota has received some reports where vehicles may exhibit excessive engine oil consumption. Toyota is now announcing the part replacement phase of Warranty Enhancement Program ZE7 for vehicles exhibiting excessive engine oil consumption.
10134250TT: ? Based on current part order allocation, some piston types have been incorrectly identified while undergoing the ZE7 2AZ Oil Consumption repair procedure. ? Replacement pistons for ZE7 should be ordered based on the pistons removed from existing cylinder block and no longer by measurement. ? This Tech Tip includes information regarding production allocation and instructions for identifying piston type on subject engines. This will be published in the next revision of S-SB-0024-11.
10134235EC: Currently the Reair Kit for RAV4 Vehicles PN: 04004-11828 is missing exhaust gasket 90917-06078 at this time to supplement this kit contents. The warranty system has been modified to accept this additional required part.
10134180Electronic Communication: BACKGROUND As part of our continual efforts to ensure the best in customer satisfaction, Toyota has announced a Warranty Enhancement Program to extend warranty coverage to address customer complaints of Excessive Engine Oil Consumption on Certain 2007-2009 Camry, Certain 2007-2011 Camry Hybrid, Certain 2007-2008 Camry Solara, Certain 2009-2011 Corolla, Certain 2009-2013 Corolla Matrix, Certain 2006-2008 RAV4, Certain 2007- 2010 Scion tC, and Certain 2008-2015 Scion xB, vehicles equipped with a 2AZ engine.
10134179Electronic Communication: BACKGROUND As part of our continual efforts to ensure the best in customer satisfaction, Toyota has announced a Warranty Enhancement Program to extend warranty coverage to address customer complaints of Excessive Engine Oil Consumption on Certain 2007-2009 Camry, Certain 2007-2011 Camry Hybrid, Certain 2007-2008 Camry Solara, Certain 2009-2011 Corolla, Certain 2009-2013 Corolla Matrix, Certain 2006-2008 RAV4, Certain 2007-2010 Scion tC, and Certain 2008-2015 Scion xB, vehicles equipped with a 2AZ engine.
10134008Some 2005 ? 2012 model year vehicles equipped with the 2AZ-FE engine may exhibit an intermittent MIL ?ON? condition with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P0335 (Crankshaft Position Sensor ?A? Circuit) stored. The intake camshaft gear assembly has been improved to help prevent this condition.
10133921Scion vehicles are equipped with SRS, including various airbags and in some models, seat belt pre-tensioners, to help reduce the risk of injury in a collision. If a customer expresses any concerns that the SRS airbags or pretensioner devices did not perform as expected, please follow the steps in the recommendations section below.
10133919Starting with the 2010 model year, Scion began a gradual transition to the use of synthetic 0w-20 viscosity engine oil.
10133905Flash reprogramming allows the ECU software to be updated without replacing the ECU. Flash calibration updates for specific vehicle models/ECUs are released as field-fix procedures described in individual Service Bulletins. This bulletin details the Techstream ECU flash reprograming process and outlines use of the TIS and the CUW.
10133902When servicing interior electrical switches and components, please note the precautions in this bulletin to avoid damaging electrical components and switches. Many lubricants, cleaners, and automotive chemicals contain silicone or other compounds that may contaminate electrical contacts, and therefore increase electrical resistance and decrease switch performance. The use of any cleaners or fluids may increase the rick of further damage to electrical components.
10133817Scion has received some reports where the Back Dorr Garnish may loosen. In certain cases, continued usage of the loose garnish could result in breakage of the Back Door Garnish
10133816In our continuing efforts to ensure the best in customer satisfaction, Toyota is announcing a Warranty Enhancement Program to extend the warranty coverage for the Back Door Garnish on 2005 to certain 2010 Model Year Scion tC and 2004 to 2006 model year Scion xB vehicles
10133815In our continuing efforts to ensure the best in customer satisfaction, Toyota is announcing a Warranty Enhancement Program to extend the warranty coverage for the Back Door Garnish on 2005 to certain 2010 Model Year Scion tC and 2004 to 2006 model year Scion xB vehicles

NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)