2012 Scion Tc Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2012 Scion Tc.

20112013
Complaints
12
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Injuries
1
Fatalities
—
Recalls
1

Worst 2012 Scion Tc Problems

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

#13 complaints

Sunroof/Moonroof

#22 complaints

Wipers & Visibility

#31 complaints

Airbags

Crash-related:1
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2012 Scion Tc.

Sunroof/Moonroof
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Wipers & Visibility
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Airbags
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical Faults
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Brakes
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Body Structure
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2012 Scion Tc. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.

Recalls for 2012 Scion Tc

1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~7,525 vehicles.

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~7,525 affected

Southeast Toyota is recalling certain model year 2008 and 2010-2013 Toyota Tundra, 2010-2012 Rav4, 2012 Toyota Sequoia, 2010-2011 Toyota Corolla, 2010-2011 Toyota Camry and Camry Hybrid, 2010-2013 Toyota Highlander and Highlander Hybrid, 2010-2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser, 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser, 2010-2013 Toyota Venza, 2010-2011 Toyota 4Runner, 2010-2013 Toyota Tacoma, 2011-2012 Toyota Sienna, 2012 Toyota Prius, 2013 Scion FR-S, 2011 Scion XD, 2011 Scion XB, and 2012 Scion TC vehicles. These vehicles were sold with labels that were outside the allowable one percent of accuracy of actual weight added. Thus, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) Number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

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2012 Scion Tc — FAQ

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

Is the 2012 Scion Tc reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2012 Scion Tc has 12 NHTSA complaints, 1 crash-related, and 1 recall campaign. The most common issue is Sunroof/Moonroof with 3 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2012 Scion Tc?
Top reported problems: Sunroof/Moonroof (3 complaints); Wipers & Visibility (2 complaints); Airbags (1 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
How safe is the 2012 Scion Tc?
NHTSA complaints for the 2012 Scion Tc include 1 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 1 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 Tc have any recalls?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 7,525 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 Tc?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

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

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

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