NHTSA recalls & complaints · 2016

Scion iM recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 12 owner complaints for the Scion iM, covering model year 2016. Power Train is the component owners name most often.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint flat files, updated September 25, 2026.

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1 recall campaign on file
12 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
1 model year with data (2016)

top component: Power Train (5 complaints)
latest recall 16V236000 (reported Apr 22, 2016)

1 complaint reporting a crash (8.3%)
0 complaints reporting a fire (0.0%)
1 complaint reporting an injury (8.3%)
0 complaints reporting a death (0.0%)

Scion iM complaints by model year

1 model year · NHTSA complaints

All 12 complaints are for the 2016 model year.

Scion iM complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death

Scion iM complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model year	Complaints	Reporting a crash	Reporting a fire	Reporting an injury	Reporting a death
2016	12	1	0	1	0

Crash, fire, injury and death columns count complaints that report at least one of them, not people.

Most-reported Scion iM components

top 10 · NHTSA categories

Power Train is the component named most often, in 5 complaints (41.7% of all 12), followed by Electrical System (2) and Structure (2).

Components named most often in Scion iM complaints (top 10)

Components named most often in Scion iM complaints (top 10)
Component	Complaints	Share of complaints
Power Train	5	41.7%
Electrical System	2	16.7%
Structure	2	16.7%
Unknown or Other	2	16.7%
Back Over Prevention	1	8.3%
Engine	1	8.3%
Seats	1	8.3%
Service Brakes	1	8.3%
Steering	1	8.3%
Visibility/Wiper	1	8.3%

One complaint can name several components, so the shares add up to more than 100%. Component names are NHTSA’s top-level categories.

What NHTSA owner complaints mean

These figures count complaints that vehicle owners and other members of the public have submitted to NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. NHTSA uses complaints, together with other data, to spot safety issues that may warrant an investigation and to check whether existing recalls go far enough.

They are reports, not findings. Each complaint is the submitter's own account. Its presence in the database does not mean NHTSA has confirmed a defect.
Counts are not defect rates. The data doesn't say how many vehicles were sold, so a raw count can't tell you what share of vehicles had a problem.
Popular models collect more complaints. A model sold in large numbers will usually gather more complaints than a rare one, simply because more people own it.
One complaint can name several components. Totals by component can therefore add up to more than the number of complaints.
Coverage starts in 1995. NHTSA's complaint file contains complaints received since January 1, 1995.

Use complaint patterns as a prompt for questions: whether a recall covers the issue, whether the vehicle you are considering has had the fix, and what a mechanic finds on inspection. For confirmed safety defects, see the recall list for this model.

Scion iM recalls

1 campaign · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name iM, newest first. The only campaign, 16V236000, covers model year 2016.

1 recall campaign

Scion iM recall campaigns covering each model year
2016: 1 campaign

NHTSA campaign 16V236000
Reported Apr 22, 2016
Equipment › Other › Labels; Tires
Model year 2016
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."
Consequence:
An incorrect label may result in the vehicle being overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy:
SET will notify owners, and provide them a corrected label to be installed over the inaccurate label, free of charge. The recall began on June 3, 2016. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET's number for this recall is SET16A.
Filed by Toyota Motor Corporation

Recall text is shown as NHTSA publishes it. NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline, 1-888-327-4236, also answers recall questions.

How to read this recall list

This list shows every safety recall campaign NHTSA has on file for this make, model and model year. It is not specific to one vehicle: a recall often covers only vehicles built in a certain date range or with a certain part, and many of the vehicles it covers will already have been repaired.

What each recall field means

What each recall field means
Field	What it tells you
Campaign number	NHTSA's unique ID for the recall, such as 20V771000. Quote it to a dealer or when searching NHTSA's site.
Component	The system or part involved, for example air bags, brakes or electrical software.
Summary	What the defect or non-compliance is and which vehicles are covered.
Consequence	The safety risk if the problem isn't fixed.
Remedy	What the manufacturer will do, such as a repair, replacement or software update, and whether it is free.

Some recalls carry an NHTSA consumer advisory, “Do Not Drive” or “Park Outside”. Follow it until the repair is done.
A single campaign often covers several models or model years, so the same campaign number can appear in more than one list.
Recalls are shown as NHTSA publishes them. Very recent campaigns may take time to appear.

Does your vehicle have an open recall? Only a VIN check can tell you. Enter the VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or on the manufacturer's website. Our VIN recall check guide explains what each option covers.

Scion iM questions

4 questions

How many recalls does the Scion iM have?

NHTSA lists 1 vehicle recall campaign for the Scion iM, covering model year 2016. The campaign, 16V236000, was reported on April 22, 2016 and is filed under “Equipment”.

What is the most common Scion iM complaint?

Power Train is the component named most often: 5 complaints, or 41.7% of all 12. Electrical System (2) and Structure (2) follow. Complaints are unverified reports from owners, not confirmed defects, and one complaint can name several components.

Does every recall on this page apply to my Scion iM?

Not necessarily. Each campaign lists specific model years, and many cover only vehicles built in a certain period or fitted with a certain part; repairs already carried out aren’t shown. To see whether a recall is open on your vehicle, enter its VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or ask a Scion dealer.

How many Scion iM complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 12 complaints, 1 report a crash, 0 a fire, 1 at least one injury and 0 at least one death. These figures count complaints, not people, and each complaint is the submitter’s own unverified account.

6 models · most complaints first

The Scion models with the most NHTSA complaints, and the Scion VIN decoder with every Scion model page, WMI code and VIN note.

Scion xB 2003–2015 · 15 recalls · 1,047 complaints
Scion tC 2005–2016 · 10 recalls · 693 complaints
Scion FR-S 2013–2016 · 7 recalls · 201 complaints
Scion xA 2004–2007 · 5 recalls · 125 complaints
Scion xD 2006–2014 · 7 recalls · 117 complaints
Scion iQ 2012–2015 · 1 recall · 24 complaints

All Scion models and WMI codes Look up recalls by year

Data: NHTSA recalls and complaints flat files, updated September 25, 2026. Recall campaigns are vehicle (V) campaigns listed for this model name; complaints are counted once per NHTSA ODI number and model year.