2015 Scion XB recalls & problems

3 recalls 6 complaints 1 investigation

3recalls
6owner complaints
2crashes reported
1fires reported
6 / 0injuries / deaths

NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2015 Scion XB and 6 owner complaints. The part owners complain about most is service brakes (2 reports), followed by air bags (1). NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation that include this vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers – enter your VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether your car still has an open recall.

2015 Scion XB recalls

Air Bags · NHTSA 19V005000 · Jan 9, 2019

Problem: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Toyota 4Runner, 2014-2015 Scion xB, Lexus IS350C, IS250C, 2014 Toyota Sienna, Lexus IS-F, and 2014-2017 Lexus GX460 vehicles sold, or ever registered in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and…

Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Fix: Toyota will notify owners. Depending on the vehicle model, dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, or replace the air bag assembly. The recall began February 15, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are "Zone A"…

1,299,448 units potentially affected · Full recall details →

Service Brakes, Hydraulic · NHTSA 18E091000 · Sep 20, 2018

Problem: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain Toyota Racing Development (TRD) brake kits, part numbers PTR09-21111 and PTR09-52080, sold by Toyota as an optional accessory for model year 2008-2015 Scion xB, and 2011-2016 Scion tC vehicles. Over time, the brake hoses in these kits may fatigue and fail.

Risk: Failure of a brake hose will reduce braking performance and increase the risk of a crash.

Fix: Toyota will notify all known owners of the Scion xB and Scion tC vehicles upon which an involved optional TRD Brake Kit could have been installed. If the vehicle is equipped with one of the TRD brake kits, it will be replaced with a standard equipment brake kit, free of charge. The recall began…

544 units potentially affected · Full recall details →

Equipment · NHTSA 14V828000 · Dec 30, 2014

Problem: Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Toyota 4Runner, Tacoma, FJ Cruiser, Land Cruiser, RAV4, Scion FRS, and XB vehicles. The affected vehicles may have accessories installed by SET, such as running boards or other items, that were incorrectly installed. The accessory attaching fasteners were not tightened with the proper torque, possibly causing the accessory to detach…

Risk: Accessories that detach from a vehicle may result in a vehicle crash and/or personal injury.

Fix: SET will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the affected bolts, free of charge. The recall began February 23, 2015. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET's number for this recall is SET-14B.

3,958 units potentially affected · Full recall details →

2015 Scion XB problems by component

ComponentComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuries
Service Brakes 2
 212
Air Bags 1
 112
Electrical System 1
 000
Engine 1
 000
Power Train 1
 000
Structure 1
 112
Vehicle Speed Control 1
 000

NHTSA investigations

Latest owner complaints

Engine · Oct 19, 2021 · PR

The car is giving problems in the engine, it's consuming way too mucho oil. I found out that there was a recall this Monday oct 18, 2021, and they told me that I can not participate because my car exceeds the miles limit by 6k miles, which I know, but if I knew that, I would've taken the car to a Toyota Dealer earlier. Is it possible to have it repair by some empathy and…

Air Bags · May 7, 2019 · 30,000 miles · TX · crash · fire · 2 injured

The brakes failed

Service Brakes · May 7, 2019 · 30,000 miles · TX · crash · fire · 2 injured

The brakes failed

Structure · May 7, 2019 · 30,000 miles · TX · crash · fire · 2 injured

The brakes failed

Service Brakes · Dec 17, 2018 · 40,000 miles · IL · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 scion xb. While driving 20 MPH, the vehicle failed to come to a complete stop when the brake pedal was depressed. As a result, the vehicle crashed into another vehicle. The air bags deployed. A police report was filed. There were no injuries sustained. The vehicle was towed to the contact's insurance company to determine the condition of the…

Electrical System · Oct 29, 2017 · 23,428 miles · AZ

Last night we went out. The car was parked at an event for a couple hours, then we were headed for dinner when the dashboard lit up, the power steering went out and the car suddenly lost power. Fortunately we were on a low traveled city street and were able to pull off for safety. If we had been on the freeway, I have no doubt that, in the dark, on a saturday night, this…

Vehicle Speed Control · Feb 6, 2016 · 2,200 miles · VA

Twice my car unexpectedly accelerated. The first time, my car was in reverse, and my foot was on the brake. The engine suddenly revved. I put the car in park and turned it off. The second time, I was in drive with my foot on the brake. The engine suddenly revved. I put the car in park and turned it off. Neither time did my car move. I took the car to the dealership. They found…

Power Train · Jul 30, 2015 · 4,872 miles · GA

While driving on a limited access highway at highway speed, the passenger bumped the transmission shift control with his leg, moving the vehicle from automatic mode into manual mode, causing the vehicle to shift into 3RD gear, and causing a corresponding abrupt slowdown of the vehicle without actuation of the brake lights to warn following vehicle of the slowdown. A following…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2015 Scion XB have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls covering the 2015 Scion XB, the most recent one (19V005000) for air bags. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

What are the most common problems with the 2015 Scion XB?

Based on 6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most reported areas are service brakes (2), air bags (1), electrical system (1).

Have there been crashes or injuries linked to the 2015 Scion XB?

Owners reported 2 crashes, 1 fire, 6 injuries and 0 deaths in complaints to NHTSA. These are unverified owner reports, not findings of fault.

Is NHTSA investigating the 2015 Scion XB?

NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation that include this vehicle, most recently EA21002: Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture.