2016 Scion Tc Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2016 Scion Tc.

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Complaints
6
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Injuries
4
Fatalities
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Recalls
2

Worst 2016 Scion Tc Problems

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

#11 complaints

Seat Belt Issues

#21 complaints

Brakes

#31 complaints

Body Structure

Crash-related:1
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2016 Scion Tc.

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Recalls for 2016 Scion Tc

2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~4,347 vehicles.

16V420000Equipment:other:labels
~4,253 affected

Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2016 Toyota Camry and Highlander, 2015-2016 Toyota Tundra, Scion FR-S, and tC vehicles. The Load Carrying Capacity Modification Label may not reflect the correct added weight of the installed accessories. As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims for Passenger Cars."

16V236000Equipment:other:labels · Tires
~94 affected

Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2016 Toyota Yaris, Rav4, Land Cruiser and 4Runner vehicles, and Scion FR-S, iM, and TC vehicles manufactured January 28, 2016, to March 14, 2016. The Load Carrying Capacity Modification Label may not reflect the correct added weight of the installed accessories. As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims for Passenger Cars."

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2016 Scion Tc — FAQ

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

Is the 2016 Scion Tc reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2016 Scion Tc has 6 NHTSA complaints, 1 crash-related, and 2 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Seat Belt Issues with 1 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2016 Scion Tc?
Top reported problems: Seat Belt Issues (1 complaints); Brakes (1 complaints); Body Structure (1 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
How safe is the 2016 Scion Tc?
NHTSA complaints for the 2016 Scion Tc include 1 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 4 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 2016 Scion Tc have any recalls?
Yes — 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 4,347 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 2016 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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