2015 Scion TC problems & reliability
22 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2015 Scion TC, alongside 2 safety recall campaigns. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Complaints are unverified reports submitted by owners to the federal Office of Defects Investigation.
Each complaint is counted once (by NHTSA case number), even when it names several vehicles.
3 complaints report injuries (3 injured).
Most reported problems
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 6 | 27% |
| Air Bags | 5 | 23% |
| Visibility/wiper | 3 | 14% |
| Electrical System | 2 | 9% |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 9% |
| Structure | 2 | 9% |
| Unknown OR Other | 2 | 9% |
| Visibility | 2 | 9% |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 5% |
| Suspension | 1 | 5% |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.
Complaints by incident year
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2015 Scion TC. The contact stated that the air bag warning light remained continuously illuminated while operating the vehicle. The contact stated that when the air bag warning light was illuminated, the horn was inoperable. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. However, an independent mechanic…”
Air Bags · filed Jun 24, 2026
“Whining noise is heard when the clutch petal is released. Noise is coming from the input shaft bearing. Common failure on this model. Mechanic confirmed that is the issue. If the bearing completely fails could leave the car stranded and cause more damage to other transmission components. No warning lights but noise is…”
Power Train · filed May 31, 2023
“Over the past 4-5 years, 2015 scion tc has had numerous electrical issues. Both driver and passenger electric door locks do not work. Head and tail lamp lights burn out frequently. Seems like a grounding issue? Car failed to start August 2021 due to electrical problems. 3rd party mechanic fixed the issue. Toyota…”
Visibility/wiper · filed Apr 13, 2022
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Technical service bulletins
48 manufacturer communications (TSBs, service campaigns, warranty extensions) are on file with NHTSA for the 2015 Scion TC. The 10 most recent:
TT: HVAC drain tube is found to be blocked/clogged.
S-TT-0117-20 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 11, 2020
DL: Toyota plans to send Safety Recall Follow-Up Notices for the above referenced campaigns to remind owners whose vehicles have not yet had campaign repairs completed.
20R001 Toyota Cu · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 15, 2020
TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE December 20, 2019: This bulletin is no longer applicable and is now obsolete.
S-S-0003-14_Obso · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 20, 2019
TT: In certain cases of leaking air conditioning systems, the root cause of the leak is inadvertently overlooked, causing a repeat repair. To improve customer satisfaction and repair A/C system leaks in one dealer…
S-TT-0116-19 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 3, 2018
TSB: REVISION NOTICE August 23, 2017 Rev1: ? Applicability has been updated to include 2015 model year xB vehicles, 2015 ? 2016 model year tC vehicles, and 2016 model year iM vehicles. ? The Parts Information section…
S-SB-0012-14-Rev · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 29, 2017
TSB: REVISION NOTICE November 10, 2016 Rev1: ? Applicability has been updated to include 2015 model year xB vehicles, 2016 model year iM vehicles, and 2015 ? 2016 tC vehicles. ? The Parts Information section has been…
S-SB-0035-13 Rev · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 10, 2016
SSB: While a vehicle is in inventory, the battery is subject to conditions that can reduce its performance and life. Batteries can become discharged due to an extended storage period, temperature, parasitic drain, or…
S-SB-0012-15 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 29, 2015
SSB: While a vehicle is in inventory, the battery is subject to conditions that can reduce its performance and life. Batteries can become discharged due to an extended storage period, temperature, parasitic drain, or…
S-SB-0012-15 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 29, 2015
TT: iPhone text messages do not appear on multi media display.
S-TT-0094-15 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 16, 2015
TT: iPhone text messages do not appear on multi media display.
S-TT-0094-15 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 16, 2015
TSBs are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls and repairs are not automatically free. Full documents are available on NHTSA’s site.
Safety recalls
The 2015 Scion TC has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns — recall repairs are free at franchised dealers regardless of the vehicle’s age.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
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