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2016 Scion TC problems

The most common problem on the 2016 Scion TC is body and structure. It has fewer complaints than a typical TC model year.

Typical yearClose to a typical year
Year score
92/100
Owner complaints
6
Recalls
2
Service bulletins
37
Worst area
Body
Fuel economy
26mpg

The worst 2016 Scion TC problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

  • Body
    1
  • Brakes
    1
  • Seat belts
    1

Problems by type

Tap a problem to see which part fails, at what mileage and in which other years.

  • Body
    1
  • Brakes
    1
  • Seat belts
    1

Recalls 2

Equipment: other: labelsReported June 9, 2016 · 4,253 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2016 Toyota Camry and Highlander, 2015-2016 Toyota Tundra, Scion FR-S, and tC vehicles. 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 Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims for Passenger Cars."
Risk
An incorrect label may lead an owner to overload the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
SET will notify owners, and provide a corrected label for placement over the inaccurate label, free of charge. The recall began on July 14, 2016. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1‑866‑405‑4226.

Recall number 16V420000 · Recall details

Equipment: other: labelsReported April 22, 2016 · 94 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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 Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims for Passenger Cars."
Risk
An incorrect label may result in the vehicle being overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.

Recall number 16V236000 · Recall details

See all 2 recalls for the 2016 Scion TC

Technical service bulletins for the 2016 Scion TC 37

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

See all 37 bulletins for the 2016 Scion TC

2016 Scion TC fuel economy

Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.

EngineDriveCityHighwayCombined
2.5L 4‑cylFWD233026

What 2016 Scion TC owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Apr 3, 2025 · Seat belts · 143,000 miles · GA

The contact owns a 2016 Scion TC. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the front driver's side seat belt retractor failed to function as intended. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with a failed front driver's side seat belt retractor. The contact was informed that the front driver's side seat belt retractor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 143,000. The VIN was unavailable.

Filed Apr 23, 2023 · FL

While driving on the interstate, all of a sudden, I hear a loud bang. This sound sounded like a tire blew or a gun shot. Then I see glass rolling down the back windshield. After inspecting, it was the sunroof/moonroof that exploded outwords as if there was some pressure from the heat built up.My brother was in the backseat, luckily the windshield was closed. He could have gotten seriously hurt from the glass debris falling onto him or into his eyes.After researching, this is a common situation for this model car, being the number 1 car reported for similar incidents.

Filed Apr 15, 2022 · Brakes · GA

I have a recall on my brakes. I took it to toyota in newnan ga. they said it would be a few hours and I asked for a rental because it was my only day off and I have 3 kids and errands to run. They then proceded to tell me I dont have a recall. They lied to get out of letting me use a rental or another car. My brakes go bad alot its so unusual. I hope Toyota insures my safety with their lack of care and effort.

Filed Jan 21, 2019 · 12,400 miles · CA

Driving on the highway and the moonroof shattered from the inside out. Was not near any overpasses. This seems to be a problem with them just shattering and the manufacturers/dealerships won't do anything. Now I am having to pay for a issue that is known and they won't cover it!

Filed May 30, 2018 · 47,000 miles · CA · 2 injuries

The sunroof of my vehicle suddenly exploded while we were traveling on the freeway at around 60mph. There are shattered glass all over me and especially to my passage at the front. The freeway is wide-open, without debris and nothing overhead. All the windows and sunroof itself was closed when the incident happened. It was a cloudy day, at sea-level with nothing extreme in the weather report. I could not think of anything external that could initiate this incident.

Filed Jan 28, 2018 · Body · 30,000 miles · TX · crash · 2 injuries

Stopped at a red light and was rear ended. Collision repair shop noted there was unibody/frame damage but was not totaled out. Now we cannot trade in vehicle because the damage is showing up on the carfax and nobody wants to touch it. We cannot get our insurance company or the repair shop to remove that info from the carfax because they supposedly fixed it. We are stuck between a rock and a hard place driving a vehicle around with frame damage.

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Questions about the 2016 Scion TC

Is the 2016 Scion TC reliable?

Owners have filed 6 complaints about the 2016 Scion TC, fewer than a typical TC model year.

What is the 2016 Scion TC year score?

The 2016 Scion TC scores 92 out of 100 (good). The score compares it with the other model years of the Scion TC: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.

What is the most common problem with the 2016 Scion TC?

Body and structure, with 1 complaint. Next is brakes (1).

How many recalls does the 2016 Scion TC have?

2 recalls, covering equipment.

What gas mileage does the 2016 Scion TC get?

Official estimates for the 2016 Scion TC range from 26 mpg combined. The most efficient version (2.5L 4-cyl, FWD) gets 23 city and 30 highway.

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