2013 Scion Tc Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 2013 Scion Tc. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the power train. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

POWER TRAIN
3
SERVICE BRAKES
3
1crashes
AIR BAGS
2
2crashes3injuries
STRUCTURE:BODY
1
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1
VISIBILITY/WIPER
1
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
1
Total complaints12

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“Unknown. I was unaware of my car's recall notice. I had known only when my car's regular smog check was due. The problem that my car may have had not been confirmed by dealer or independent service center nor has it been inspected by manufacturer, police, or others. There are also no warning lamps…”

SERVICE BRAKES · reported 2025-07-11

“Tl* the contact owns a 2013 scion tc. The contact stated that while driving the vehicle's engine just cut off. The contact was able to restart the vehicle but could only shift into the first gear and slowly pull over into a parking lot. There was no acceleration with the vehicle moving only about…”

POWER TRAIN · reported 2020-12-03

“Did not get notified of the recall for my vehicle.”

SERVICE BRAKES · reported 2019-03-09

“I was turning into a busy shopping center at 5ish pm and the sun was directly in my eyes and I swerved to avoid a collision with another motorist who was in the middle of the exiting /entrance lane and I ran head on into a solid cement pillar light pole , estimated mph was 20 -25 mph , I was…”

AIR BAGS · reported 2018-12-10

“Vehicle has 66444 miles and throw out bearing / input shaft is making noise”

POWER TRAIN · reported 2018-04-04

“Secondary sunroof exploded while driving down the highway at 70mph. Random explosion that sounded like a gun shot. Sunny and 45 degree weather in central ohio”

VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY · reported 2018-03-04

“Break failure led to accident in which the airbags did not deploy. Officer on the scene informed the when the vehicles crunch zone is enabled that airbags should deploy to avoid injuries of any passenger or driver. When applying the brakes, the pedal vibrated vigorously thus not slowing the…”

AIR BAGS · reported 2015-10-01

“Break failure led to accident in which the airbags did not deploy. Officer on the scene informed the when the vehicles crunch zone is enabled that airbags should deploy to avoid injuries of any passenger or driver. When applying the brakes, the pedal vibrated vigorously thus not slowing the…”

SERVICE BRAKES · reported 2015-10-01
Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2013 Scion Tc as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.