2016 Scion IM recalls
Equipment · NHTSA 16V236000 · Apr 22, 2016
Problem: 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…
Risk: An incorrect label may result in the vehicle being overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
94 units potentially affected · Full recall details →
Latest owner complaints
Power Train · Jul 8, 2024 · 85,000 miles · MA
The contact owns a 2016 Scion IM. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH, the transmission was skipping the 6th and 7th gears. The contact stated that the failure recurred several times while driving. There was no warning light illuminated. Additionally, the contact stated that while attempting to drive from a complete stop at an intersection, the accelerator pedal was…
Electrical System · Jun 19, 2023 · CA
Traction control turns off by itself Was not accelerate But I turned it off And restarted it it started to accelerate. But traction control is still turned off
Power Train · Jun 19, 2023 · CA
Traction control turns off by itself Was not accelerate But I turned it off And restarted it it started to accelerate. But traction control is still turned off
Back Over Prevention · Jun 27, 2022 · CA
The vehicles car horn no longer works, this is safety manufacturer defect that should be reported and fixed by the manufacturer. I was driving the vehicle and could not honk to other vehicles thus creating a safety hazard.
Unknown or Other · Jun 27, 2022 · CA
The vehicles car horn no longer works, this is safety manufacturer defect that should be reported and fixed by the manufacturer. I was driving the vehicle and could not honk to other vehicles thus creating a safety hazard.
Steering · Jun 27, 2022 · CA
The vehicles car horn no longer works, this is safety manufacturer defect that should be reported and fixed by the manufacturer. I was driving the vehicle and could not honk to other vehicles thus creating a safety hazard.
Electrical System · Sep 2, 2021 · FL
The horn on the vehicle began to operate intermittently and now it does not work at all. This is a major safety issue as I have several near misses with other drivers turning into my travel lane without signaling and nearly causing an accident. I have no way of preventing an incursion without the horn being operational. Toyota dealership informed me it was a spiral cable and…
Power Train · Jan 17, 2021 · 67,000 miles · AZ
Transmission does quirky things. Sometimes it gets stuck in high RPM's and doesn't want to upshift. Sometimes it won't accelerate because you can't get the RPM's up high enough. This is an automatic transmission. Sometimes it slips
Service Brakes · Jan 17, 2021 · 67,000 miles · AZ
The brake light on the dash came on for a second while accelerating from a stop. The problem has progressively gotten worse. The light now comes on and stays on the whole time you accelerate but as soon as you let off the gas pedal the light goes out. This now happens every time you accelerate from a stop and the light stays on until you let off the gas.
Power Train · Nov 4, 2018 · 32,000 miles · TX
Purchased my 2016 scion im and was great for the first year. In 2018, the car developed a rough idle, usually at a stop light and after the car was warm. I reported it to the dealership and nothing was found as it was not replicated during their test drive. The car continued to rough idle until the next issue happened. The next issue I have been having is the transmission…
Engine · Nov 4, 2018 · 32,000 miles · TX
Purchased my 2016 scion im and was great for the first year. In 2018, the car developed a rough idle, usually at a stop light and after the car was warm. I reported it to the dealership and nothing was found as it was not replicated during their test drive. The car continued to rough idle until the next issue happened. The next issue I have been having is the transmission…
Seats · Mar 12, 2018 · 21,000 miles · FL · crash · 2 injured
This car has the worst backseat headrest. They're too high and talk and obstruct the rear window when driving. Creates a terrible blindspot on both sides of the back window. Actually got into a car accident in a parking lot pulling out of my spot. Since I did not have the clear visibility the driver behind me pulled out and I couldn't react in time.
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2016 Scion IM have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall covering the 2016 Scion IM, the most recent one (16V236000) for equipment. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Scion IM?
Based on 12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most reported areas are power train (5), electrical system (2), structure (2).
Have there been crashes or injuries linked to the 2016 Scion IM?
Owners reported 1 crash, 0 fires, 4 injuries and 0 deaths in complaints to NHTSA. These are unverified owner reports, not findings of fault.
Is NHTSA investigating the 2016 Scion IM?
NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation that include this vehicle, most recently EA21002: Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture.