Model year guide

2016 Toyota scion tc

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2016 Toyota scion tc is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1 on record.

2016 Toyota scion tc — representative photo
Representative photo · via Wikimedia Commons

2016 Toyota scion tc at a glance

Safety recallsNone
Owner complaints1
Overall safety5 / 5 ★

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2016 Toyota scion tc recalls 0

No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 2016 Toyota scion tc.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2016 Toyota scion tc common problems

The most-reported problem areas across all 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Air Bags
Confirm the airbag light turns on then off at startup — if it stays lit there's a fault (costly, and a safety risk). Check for signs of prior deployment.

2016 Toyota scion tc safety ratings

Overall★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side crash★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Frontal — driver★★★★★
Frontal — passenger★★★★★
Side — front seat★★★★★
Side — rear seat★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★

Rollover risk: 10.9% — NHTSA's estimated chance of rollover in a single-vehicle crash (dynamic test: no tip).

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), tested as the 2016 Toyota Scion TC 3 HB FWD. Ratings can differ by body style and drivetrain.

Investigations & service bulletins

Manufacturer service bulletins 2

Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered.

WARRANTY POLICY BULLETIN (POL14-12): TOYOTA HAS RECEIVED SOME REPORTS WHERE VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT EXCESSIVE ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION. TOYOTA IS NOW ANNOUNCING THE PART REPLACEMENT PHASE OF WARRANTY ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM ZE7 FOR VEHICLES EXHIBITING EXCESSIVE ENGINE…

Bulletin POL14-12 · Equipment, Engine · Jun 2016

THIS COMMUNICATION IS INFORMING TOYOTA OF A DELAMINATION ISSUE WITHIN AN I.C. PRODUCED BY NXP AND ASSEMBLED INTO AIRBAG SENSOR SUPPLIED BY DENSO INTERNATIONAL AMERICA, INC. THIS DELAMINATION ISSUE MANIFESTS ITSELF AS AN OPEN CIRCUIT WITHIN THE SENSOR, CAUSING…

Bulletin DEN-N3D7B-06 · Air Bags · May 2016

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the SCION TC FWD. Model-year data, not specific to one car.

2016 Toyota scion tc trims & engines on record

Engines
2.5L 4-cyl

2016 Toyota scion tc vehicles on record

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2016 Toyota scion tc — frequently asked questions

Does the 2016 Toyota scion tc have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists no safety-recall campaigns for the 2016 Toyota scion tc. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

What are the most common problems with the 2016 Toyota scion tc?

Across all 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are air bags.

What is the 2016 Toyota scion tc safety rating?

NHTSA gives the 2016 Toyota scion tc an overall crash-test rating of 5 out of 5 stars (frontal 4★, side 5★, rollover 4★).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.