2012 Scion Iq Problems

High Complaint Volume

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2012 Scion Iq.

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Complaints
23
Crashes
4
Fires
0
Injuries
3
Fatalities
—
Recalls
1

Worst 2012 Scion Iq Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#16 complaints

Body Structure

Avg mileage:173,000 mi
#24 complaints

Airbags

Crash-related:3
#34 complaints

Engine Problems

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2012 Scion Iq.

Body Structure
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
173,000
Airbags
4
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine Problems
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Headlight/Taillight Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Transmission / Drivetrain
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belt Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—

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Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2012 Scion Iq. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.

Recalls for 2012 Scion Iq

1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~11,153 vehicles.

12V528000Air Bags:frontal:sensor/control Module-inactive · Airbags
~11,153 affected

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.

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2012 Scion Iq — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2012 Scion Iq reliable?
Verdict: High Complaint Volume. The 2012 Scion Iq has 23 NHTSA complaints, 4 crash-related, and 1 recall campaign. The most common issue is Body Structure with 6 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2012 Scion Iq?
Top reported problems: Body Structure (6 complaints, avg 173,000 mi); Airbags (4 complaints); Engine Problems (4 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2012 Scion Iq?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 173,000 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2012 Scion Iq?
NHTSA complaints for the 2012 Scion Iq include 4 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 3 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2012 Scion Iq have any recalls?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 11,153 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2012 Scion Iq?
This year has a higher-than-normal complaint volume. It's not an automatic no, but focus inspection on the top reported issue (body structure) and verify open recalls have been addressed.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Scion Iq reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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