Latest owner complaints
Electrical System · Dec 1, 2025 · 183,000 miles · CA
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2011 Scion TC. The contact stated that the vehicle was advertised on Facebook Market place with 183,000 miles. The contact stated that while purchasing the vehicle, it was discovered that the odometer displayed 118,000. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the seller informed the contact that he had discovered there…
Service Brakes · Jan 21, 2023 · VA
Why did the dealer tell me this recall is not associated with my vin when I keep getting recall UNADDREESSED notices for my vehicle? This is a safety reason and a complete disconnect between dealerships and Toyota manufacture. I need this addressed immediately!
Visibility/Wiper · Oct 18, 2020 · 2 miles · NC
Bought this car for my 16 yo. He was driving home last evening with his 9YO brother in the car and they heard a loud pop. He pulled over to investigate the noise and discovered that his sunroof glass had shattered. Thankfully the inner shade was closed. No sign of impact from any type of object and no known prior damage to the sunroof. Just spontaneously shattered while…
Exterior Lighting · Jun 5, 2020 · 61,100 miles · MD
It's 2020 and I just bought a 2011 scion tc. I took it to an inspection station in the state of maryland so I can have I registered in maryland. My vehicle failed the inspection because it does not have 2 rear reverse lights, it only has one on the driver's side. The passenger side does not have a port or wires for a reverse lights.
Suspension · Apr 26, 2020 · 15 miles · OH
I just recently bought 2011 scion tc about 3 months ago. Everything was going great and running smooth, then I had to start pushing the brake to the floor, as if it wasnt working. Then one day I was driving and I was turning into a parking lot and as doing so I hit the brakes and I burnt some rubber but basically the front locked up on me and I drifted my back end in, that's…
Service Brakes · Apr 26, 2020 · 15 miles · OH
I just recently bought 2011 scion tc about 3 months ago. Everything was going great and running smooth, then I had to start pushing the brake to the floor, as if it wasnt working. Then one day I was driving and I was turning into a parking lot and as doing so I hit the brakes and I burnt some rubber but basically the front locked up on me and I drifted my back end in, that's…
Service Brakes · Jan 15, 2019 · MA
Takata recall when braking in low speed you hear a loud sound of the break pads and the rotors hitting each other
Power Train · Oct 26, 2018 · 90,000 miles · MA
When the car is turned on and the clutch is released a very loud noise is heard from the undercarriage. When clutch is engaged the noise goes away. Car has 90K the clutch has been replaced along with throw off clutch bearing, but mechanic stated that the problem is inside the transmission. While driving the car a very loud whining noise is heard and today the car almost…
Air Bags · Oct 18, 2017 · NV
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 scion tc. After the driver and a front passenger exited the vehicle and closed both doors, the front passenger side air bag deployed with force. A white substance emitted into the interior and the front of the vehicle due to the failure. The vehicle was unoccupied. The vehicle was taken to a dealer (autonation toyota las vegas, 6300 w sahara ave,…
Exterior Lighting · May 4, 2016 · FL
I reported to my dealer about there is only one backup light working. They said"that's the way it is". Apparently there is only one instead of 2 backup lights. At night it is a problem. I can't see where I'm backing into. It's a safety issue. They don't even know how to add another one. That means, I'm stock with it.
Structure · May 4, 2016 · FL
Every now and then I hear this rattling loud noise on my sunroof at slow speed. I noticed that it has something to do with the weather when it's hot above 80 degrees fahrenheit. I live in florida and it is hot and humid here. The rattling noise disappears after a minute. It's very strange. After reading all the complaints about sunroof shattered,exploded from other owners, I…
Unknown or Other · Jan 29, 2016 · 52,000 miles · LA
Sunroof spontaneously shattered. I was driving down the road around 40mph and suddenly heard a very loud noise. Shortly after this, I heard my sunroof cracking above me. When I pulled over to look, I saw that my sunroof had shattered along the left, right and back of the sunroof. Took it to the dealership and they estimate it to be around $1200-$1300 to fix. $800 for the glass…
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2011 Scion TC have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall covering the 2011 Scion TC, the most recent one (18E091000) for service brakes, hydraulic. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2011 Scion TC?
Based on 29 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most reported areas are exterior lighting (6), service brakes (4), visibility (4).
Have there been crashes or injuries linked to the 2011 Scion TC?
Owners reported 1 crash, 1 fire, 2 injuries and 0 deaths in complaints to NHTSA. These are unverified owner reports, not findings of fault.