NHTSA recalls & complaints · 2004–2007

Scion xA recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns and 125 owner complaints for the Scion xA, covering model years 2004 to 2007. The 2006 model year drew the most complaints (71), and Air Bags is the component owners name most often.

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

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5 recall campaigns on file
125 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
4 model years with data (2004–2007)

most complaints: 2006 (71 for that model year)
top component: Air Bags (33 complaints)
latest recall 18V776000 (reported Nov 1, 2018)

28 complaints reporting a crash (22.4%)
4 complaints reporting a fire (3.2%)
15 complaints reporting an injury (12.0%)
1 complaint reporting a death (0.8%)

Scion xA complaints by model year

3 model years · NHTSA complaints

The 2006 model year has the most complaints: 71 of 125, or 56.8%. Next come 2005 (40) and 2004 (14).

Owner complaints per model yearHighest yearOther years

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

Scion xA 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
2004	14	2	1	1	1
2005	40	13	0	7	0
2006	71	13	3	7	0
All model years	125	28	4	15	1

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

Most-reported Scion xA components

top 15 · NHTSA categories

Air Bags is the component named most often, in 33 complaints (26.4% of all 125), followed by Electrical System (13) and Vehicle Speed Control (13).

Components named most often in Scion xA complaints (top 15)

Components named most often in Scion xA complaints (top 15)
Component	Complaints	Share of complaints
Air Bags	33	26.4%
Electrical System	13	10.4%
Vehicle Speed Control	13	10.4%
Fuel System, Gasoline	12	9.6%
Engine and Engine Cooling	11	8.8%
Engine	10	8.0%
Unknown or Other	9	7.2%
Tires	8	6.4%
Visibility	7	5.6%
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	6	4.8%
Power Train	5	4.0%
Seat Belts	5	4.0%
Equipment	4	3.2%
Exterior Lighting	4	3.2%
Fuel/Propulsion System	4	3.2%

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 xA recalls

5 campaigns · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name xA, newest first. The 5 campaigns cover model years 2004 to 2007. The 2006 model year appears in the most campaigns (5).

5 recall campaigns

Scion xA recall campaigns covering each model year
2004: 1 campaign	2005: 2 campaigns	2006: 5 campaigns	2007: 2 campaigns

Highlighted: the model year with the most campaigns.

NHTSA campaign 18V776000
Reported Nov 1, 2018
Air Bags › Air Bag/Restraint Control Module
Model years 2004–2006
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2004-2006 Toyota Scion xA vehicles. The air bag control module for the supplemental restraint system (SRS ECU) may experience an internal short, possibly causing the air bags to unintentionally deploy, or become deactivated.
Consequence:
If the air bags and/or seat belt pretensioners unintentionally deploy, it can increase the risk of a crash. If the air bags and/or seat belt pretensioners are deactivated, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy:
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the SRS ECU, and if necessary, replace the air bag control module, free of charge. The recall began December 21, 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is J0W.
Filed by Toyota Motor Corporation
NHTSA campaign 10V036000
Reported Feb 3, 2010
Equipment › Other › Labels
Model years 2005–2006
Southeast Toyota is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 passenger vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 110, "tire selection and rims." These vehicles were sold without the requisite load carrying capacity modification labels.
Consequence:
A driver may overload a vehicle which may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy:
Dealers will mail to consumers the corrected label or the customer will have the option for dealers to install the label free of charge. The safety recall began on May 27, 2010. Owners may contact southeast Toyota at 1-800-301-6859.
Filed by Toyota Motor Corporation
NHTSA campaign 09V223000
Reported Jun 15, 2009
Equipment › Other › Labels
Model year 2006
Toyota is recalling 27,080 model year 2005 through 2010 passenger cars built from September 1, 2005 to May 4, 2009. These vehicles were not equipped with load carrying capacity modification labels which fails to conform with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 110, "tire selection and rims."
Consequence:
Incorrect load carrying capacity modification labels could result in the vehicle being overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy:
Toyota will notify owners and provide them with a new, accurate label to be installed over the inaccurate label free of charge. The safety recall began on August 18, 2009. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-888-270-9371.
Filed by Toyota Motor Corporation
NHTSA campaign 07V048000
Reported Feb 12, 2007
Vehicle Speed Control
Model years 2006–2007
Certain rostra precision controls' speed controls may have a faulty module. These controls were installed by southeast Toyota dealers or at their vehicle processing center on certain passenger vehicles. When the speed control "on/off" switch is pressed once to turn the unit off, the throttle does not return to idle. When the "on/off" switch is pressed a second time, the throttle will return to idle.
Consequence:
A crash could be cause in the event that the cruise control does not allow the engine to return to idle on the first depression of the "on/off" switch.
Remedy:
Dealers will inspect and/or replace the speed control module. The recall began on February 28, 2007. Owners may contact southeast Toyota at 1-800-301-6859.
Filed by Toyota Motor Corporation
NHTSA campaign 07V030000
Reported Feb 1, 2007
Vehicle Speed Control › Cruise Control
Model years 2006–2007
Certain rostra precision controls' speed controls may have a faulty module. These controls were installed by gulf states Toyota (GST) dealers or at their vehicle processing center on certain passenger vehicles. When the speed control "on/off" switch is pressed once to turn the unit off, the throttle does not return to idle. When the "on/off" switch is pressed a second time, the throttle will return to idle.
Consequence:
A crash could be cause in the event that the cruise control does not allow the engine to return to idle on the first depression of the "on/off" switch.
Remedy:
Dealers will inspect and/or replace the speed control module. The recall began on March 7, 2007. Owners may contact GST at 1-800-444-1074.
Filed by Toyota Motor Corporation

Recall text is shown as NHTSA publishes it; older campaigns, which NHTSA stores in capital letters, are shown in sentence case. 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 xA questions

5 questions

How many recalls does the Scion xA have?

NHTSA lists 5 vehicle recall campaigns for the Scion xA, covering model years 2004 to 2007. The most recent, 18V776000, was reported on November 1, 2018 and is filed under “Air bags”. The 2006 model year is covered by the most campaigns (5).

Which Scion xA model year has the most complaints?

The 2006 model year, with 71 of the 125 complaints in NHTSA’s file (56.8%). The next are 2005 (40) and 2004 (14). Complaint counts also reflect how many vehicles of each year were sold and how long they have been on the road, so they are not a reliability ranking.

What is the most common Scion xA complaint?

Air Bags is the component named most often: 33 complaints, or 26.4% of all 125. Electrical System (13) and Vehicle Speed Control (13) 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 xA?

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 xA complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 125 complaints, 28 report a crash, 4 a fire, 15 at least one injury and 1 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 xD 2006–2014 · 7 recalls · 117 complaints
Scion iQ 2012–2015 · 1 recall · 24 complaints
Scion iM 2016 · 1 recall · 12 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.