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Scion xD recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns and 117 owner complaints for the Scion xD, covering model years 2006 to 2014. The 2008 model year drew the most complaints (67), and Service Brakes is the component owners name most often.

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

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  • 7 recall campaigns on file
  • 117 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
  • 8 model years with data (2006–2014)
  • most complaints: 2008 (67 for that model year)
  • top component: Service Brakes (21 complaints)
  • latest recall 15V689000 (reported Oct 22, 2015)
  • 15 complaints reporting a crash (12.8%)
  • 6 complaints reporting a fire (5.1%)
  • 8 complaints reporting an injury (6.8%)
  • 0 complaints reporting a death (0.0%)

Scion xD complaints by model year

8 model years · NHTSA complaints

The 2008 model year has the most complaints: 67 of 117, or 57.3%. Next come 2009 (23) and 2010 (12). The fewest are for 2006, with 1 complaint.

Owner complaints per model yearHighest yearOther years
Scion xD owner complaints to NHTSA by model year, 2006–2014Column chart of 117 complaints across 9 model years. The highest is 2008 with 67. The full figures are in the table below the chart.2006: 1 complaint120062007: 0 complaints20072008: 67 complaints6720082009: 23 complaints2320092010: 12 complaints1220102011: 3 complaints320112012: 5 complaints520122013: 2 complaints220132014: 4 complaints42014
Scion xD complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Scion xD complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model yearComplaintsReporting a crashReporting a fireReporting an injuryReporting a death
200610000
2008678020
2009233120
2010121010
201131010
201252220
201320000
201440300
All model years11715680

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

Most-reported Scion xD components

top 15 · NHTSA categories

Service Brakes is the component named most often, in 21 complaints (17.9% of all 117), followed by Vehicle Speed Control (17) and Electrical System (16).

Components named most often in Scion xD complaints (top 15)
Components named most often in Scion xD complaints (top 15)
ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints
Service Brakes2117.9%
Vehicle Speed Control1714.5%
Electrical System1613.7%
Suspension1613.7%
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1210.3%
Air Bags119.4%
Engine108.5%
Seats97.7%
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)65.1%
Fuel/Propulsion System65.1%
Unknown or Other54.3%
Power Train43.4%
Seat Belts43.4%
Steering43.4%
Structure43.4%

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 xD recalls

7 campaigns · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name xD, newest first. The 7 campaigns cover model years 2006 to 2011. The 2009 model year appears in the most campaigns (6).

  • 7 recall campaigns
Scion xD recall campaigns covering each model year
2006: 1 campaign2007: no campaigns2008: 5 campaigns2009: 6 campaigns2010: 4 campaigns2011: 1 campaign
Highlighted: the model year with the most campaigns.

  1. NHTSA campaign 15V689000

    Reported

    Visibility › Power Window Devices and Controls

    Model years 2009–2010

    Toyota Motor Company (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Tundra, Sequoia, Corolla, Corolla Matrix and Scion xB, 2008-2011 Highlander and Highlander Hybrid, 2007 Camry and Camry Hybrid, 2009 Camry and Camry Hybrid, 2006-2011 RAV4, 2006-2010 Yaris, and 2009-2010 Scion xD and Pontiac Vibe vehicles. During the manufacturing of the Power Window Master Switch (PWMS), grease lubricant may have been inconsistently applied to the sliding electrical contacts.

    Consequence:
    If the sliding electrical contacts are not protected by lubricant, debris and moisture that get into the switch may cause a short circuit and the switch assembly may overheat and melt, increasing the risk of a fire.
    Remedy:
    Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the switch, applying a lubricant if no abnormality is found. If abnormality is found, the PWMS circuit board will be replaced, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin December 20, 2015. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is C0M.

    Filed by Toyota Motor Corporation

  2. NHTSA campaign 14V169000

    Reported

    Seats

    Model years 2008–2010

    Toyota is recalling certain model year 2006-2010 Yaris vehicles manufactured August 22, 2005, through May 12, 2010, and 2008-2010 Scion xD vehicles manufactured April 4, 2007, through May 12, 2010. In the affected vehicles, the springs used for the seat rails on the driver's seat and the seat rails of the front passenger seat of three-door models may break.

    Consequence:
    If the spring breaks, the seat may not lock in position. In the event of a vehicle crash, the seat could move increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant.
    Remedy:
    Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seat rail, and replace it with a new one, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began on July 3, 2014. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.

    Filed by Toyota Motor Corporation

  3. NHTSA campaign 13V123000

    Reported

    Equipment › Other › Labels

    Model year 2011

    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."

    Consequence:
    An inaccurate label could lead to owners overloading their vehicles and tires. An overloaded vehicle can result in a tire failure which may result in a vehicle crash, personal injury, or property damage.
    Remedy:
    Southeast Toyota will notify owners and provide a corrected label with instructions concerning its installation. A small group of the affected vehicles will need additonal remedies which are still being developed. The recall began on May 28, 2013. Owners may contact Southeast Toyota at 1-800-301-6859.

    Filed by Toyota Motor Corporation

  4. NHTSA campaign 12V491000

    Reported

    Visibility › Power Window Devices and Controls

    Model years 2008–2009

    Toyota is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 Camry, Camry Hybrid, RAV4, Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Tundra, Sequoia, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Yaris, Scion xB, Scion xD and Pontiac Vibe vehicles. The power window master switch assemblies in some of these vehicles were built using a less precise process for lubricating the internal components of the switch assemblies. Irregularities in this lubrication process may cause the power window master switch assemblies to malfunction and overheat.

    Consequence:
    If the switch overheats, it may melt, possibly resulting in a fire.
    Remedy:
    Toyota will notify its owners, and dealers will inspect the switch and apply a special grease that inhibits heat build up or replace any switch damaged by the defect, free of charge. Toyota owners that experience a problem with a switch should not attempt to make repairs, but should contact their Toyota dealer or the Toyota Customer Experience Center at 1-800-331-4331. General Motors will contact the Pontiac Vibe owners affected by this recall and GM dealers will inspect and repair switches as necessary. Those owners may contact Pontiac Customer Care at 1-800-762-2737.

    Filed by Toyota Motor Corporation

  5. NHTSA campaign 10V036000

    Reported

    Equipment › Other › Labels

    Model years 2008–2010

    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

  6. NHTSA campaign 10V035000

    Reported

    Equipment › Other › Labels

    Model years 2006, 2008–2010

    Gulf states Toyota is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 110, "tire selection and rims." These vehicles were sold between September 1, 2005 and June 2, 2008 without the requisite load carrying capacity modification labels.

    Consequence:
    This does not meet the standard requirements.
    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. Dealers will also correct the owner's manual. The safety recall began on May 27, 2010. Owners may contact gulf states Toyota at 713-580-3300.

    Filed by Toyota Motor Corporation

  7. NHTSA campaign 09V338000

    Reported

    Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Power Assist › Vacuum

    Model years 2008–2009

    Toyota is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 Scion xD and MY 2009-2010 corolla, and corolla matrix vehicles equipped with 1.8L engine and originally sold in or currently registered in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, South Dakota, Vermont, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. When driving under certain unique conditions in extremely low ambient temperatures, the intake manifold suction port for the brake vacuum can become blocked due to the freezing of condensation resulting from positive crankcase ventilation.

    Consequence:
    This could lead to an increase in vehicle stopping distance and a crash could occur.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will install a newly designed intake air connector which will relocate the brake system vacuum port. This service will be performed free of charge. The recall began on September 21, 2009. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.

    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
FieldWhat it tells you
Campaign numberNHTSA's unique ID for the recall, such as 20V771000. Quote it to a dealer or when searching NHTSA's site.
ComponentThe system or part involved, for example air bags, brakes or electrical software.
SummaryWhat the defect or non-compliance is and which vehicles are covered.
ConsequenceThe safety risk if the problem isn't fixed.
RemedyWhat 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 xD questions

5 questions

How many recalls does the Scion xD have?

NHTSA lists 7 vehicle recall campaigns for the Scion xD, covering model years 2006 to 2014. The most recent, 15V689000, was reported on October 22, 2015 and is filed under “Visibility”. The 2009 model year is covered by the most campaigns (6).

Which Scion xD model year has the most complaints?

The 2008 model year, with 67 of the 117 complaints in NHTSA’s file (57.3%). The next are 2009 (23) and 2010 (12). 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 xD complaint?

Service Brakes is the component named most often: 21 complaints, or 17.9% of all 117. Vehicle Speed Control (17) and Electrical System (16) 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 xD?

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

Of the 117 complaints, 15 report a crash, 6 a fire, 8 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.

Other Scion models

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 iQ 2012–2015 · 1 recall · 24 complaints
  • Scion iM 2016 · 1 recall · 12 complaints

All Scion models and WMI codesLook 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.