2010 Scion TC Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2 safety recalls on file

The 2010 Scion TC has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 20 complaints with NHTSA, including 2 crashes, 1 injury.

The most-reported problem area is Engine (7 reports).

2Recalls
20Owner complaints
2Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
Is the repair still open on your TC?

A recall covers specific vehicles. Your VIN shows whether yours still needs the free repair.

2010 Scion TC recalls

Equipment:Other:Labels

Recall 10V035Feb 3, 2010271,417 vehicles affected

Equipment:Other:Labels

Recall 10V036Feb 3, 2010153,418 vehicles affected

Most common 2010 Scion TC problems

Problem areas named in the 20 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Engine7
Tires3
Visibility3
Service Brakes2
Unknown Or Other2
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1
Steering1
Air Bags1
Fuel/Propulsion System1
Visibility/Wiper1

What owners report

2022-03-04, Engine
My car is burning oil, like a quart per week I always maintain the oil level, not leaks I just want to know if Toyota can help me, I am a third owner of this car has 94000 miles
2022-01-26, Engine
Warranty Enhancement Program – ZE7 OIL Leak Certain 2007-2010 Scion tC Extension of Warranty Coverage for 2AZ Engine Oil Consumption Toyota is now announcing the part replacement phase of Warranty Enhancement Program ZE7 for vehicles exhibiting excessive engine oil consumption. Eligibility for part replacement under this Warranty Enhancement Program is dependent on a Toyota dealer performed engine oil consumption test in accordance with T-SB-0158-14(Toyota) and S-SB-0031-14 (Scion). My daughter was never notified of this issue and they will not honor this and they told me it would have to be reopened in order for them to fix it at no cost to my daughter. Toyota needs to reopen this and fi
2021-08-26, Engine
I took my car to Toyota on August 7th 2021 and was informed my car needed a new engine due to losing three quarts of oil. The employee then informed me my car was under recall but they would be unable to fix the problem because the recall had expired. I never received a letter in the mail instructing me to take my car in for repairs due to this recall.
2021-08-25, Engine
Warranty Enhancement Program –Part Replacement for Excessive Oil Consumption (NEVER INFORMED OF THIS ISSUE) I just found out that this expired on 3/27/2020 but Toyota mentioned this was created by your department. and within this letter we never received they are not willing to fix my car since it just started happening to my car. I took it to the Toyota dealership because I kept getting my oil changed at VA tire and Auto and after 2000 miles 4 quarts of oil is gone. They told me to take it to Toyota so I did and the service manger gave me a copy of the letter that was never sent to me in November 2015. I spoke to Carlos at the Toyota HQ in Texas and he said that they used the DMV website
2019-03-22, Engine
ENGINE IS BURNING AT LEAST 1 QUART OF OIL PER WEEK AND ESTIMATED DRIVING MILES PER WEEK IS BETWEEN 200 MILES TO 300 MILES. THERE IS NO MAJOR OIL LEAKS ANYWHERE THAT I CAN SEE AND THERE IS NO OIL ON THE FLOOR WHERE THE CAR IS PARKED.

2010 Scion TC questions

Does the 2010 Scion TC have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2010 Scion TC: Equipment:Other:Labels; Equipment:Other:Labels. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2010 Scion TC?

Based on 20 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine (7), Tires (3), Visibility (3).

How do I check if a recall on my 2010 Scion TC has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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