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2010 Toyota Scion Xb recalls & complaints

55 owner complaints on file. Recall list must be checked by VIN (see below).
0recalls
0high risk
0stop-driving
55complaints

Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-19. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.

Recalls: check by VIN

NHTSA files recalls for the Toyota Scion Xb under individual trim or body names rather than "Scion Xb", so we can't match them automatically. Enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the definitive list. The owner complaints below are matched correctly.

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Owner complaints filed with NHTSA

55complaints
4crashes
1fires
2injuries
0deaths

Most complained-about parts: Airbags (27), Brakes (7), Engine (5), Body / structure (5), Vehicle Speed Control (5).

Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.

Read recent complaints (8)

10/16/2025 · Electrical system · fire
Vehicle had no dashboard light indicators. While traveling on highway, started to sound like a motorcycle and decelerate. Pulled over and started to smoke from the hood, exited vehicle and smoke turned to flames. Fire deescalated by Fire Dept. and vehicle is a total loss. All maintenance was UpToDate and just passed vehicle inspection for driving test a wee…

03/28/2025 · Wheels / tires
This complaint is concerning Bridgestone All Season Tire (BL 205/55R 16). I was driving on the road and all of a sudden the steering wheel was moving back and forth and the right front tire was bouncing uncontrollably while was while driving. My car was pulling to the right as I drove, creating a dangerously unstable driving condition, This issue posed a s…

08/28/2021 · Suspension
My Scion XB has a set of dealer installed TRD springs front and rear. The springs in the rear have rusted to the point where I question their resistance to breaking and thus the safety of the car when turning a corner. The springs came from the factory with a coating that has quickly worn off an exposed the bare, untreated metal to excessive rust and corr…

07/16/2021 · Suspension
The contact owns a 2010 Scion XB. The contact stated that while the vehicle was idling, the vehicle would shake and vibrate abnormally. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the motor mounts were faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. Additionally, while driving approximately 25 mph, the front passenger…

06/27/2021 · Transmission / drivetrain
My car 2010 Scion XB burring oil due to defective piston ring designed by Toyota. This problem should be cover by Toyota even after 150,000 miles or after 10years old. It's is getting worse each year goes by Toyota ignored the piston ring designed problem.

08/15/2020 · Engine
ITS USING TO MUCH OIL. I HAVE TO ADD OIL EVERY 2 WEEKS IF NOT SOONER

07/28/2020 · Engine
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 SCION XB. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE OIL LEVEL WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO TOYOTA DIRECT (4248 MORSE RD, COLUMBUS, OH 43230, (614) 476-1979) WHO INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THERE WAS EVIDENCE OF EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NO…

09/27/2018 · Seats
DRIVERS SIDE SEAT KEEPS CLICKING, SEAT IS LOCKED IN PLACE AND THE BOLTS ARE TIGHT. SEAT IS PUMPED UP BUT STILL CONTINUES TO CLICK.

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