CarRecallWatchThe 2009 Scion XD has 6 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 23 complaints with NHTSA, including 3 crashes, 1 fire, 4 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (7 reports).
2009 Scion XD recalls
Power window switch may overheat and cause a fire
Some Toyota vehicles may have a power window master switch where grease was inconsistently applied to the sliding electrical contacts during manufacturing.
Most common 2009 Scion XD problems
Problem areas named in the 23 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 7 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 |
| Engine | 3 |
| Visibility | 3 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 |
| Tires | 2 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 2 |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 |
| Suspension | 2 |
| Air Bags | 1 |
What owners report
Drove car and heard loud noise issuing from the passenger side rear. Upon viewing the wheel was angled in at the top. After removing the wheel I found the rear crossmember subframe axle had a complete break in the weld holding the angle from the straight part of the beam to the wheel and suspension plate. After going online to see if similar issues happen on the same side of the vehicle, I found many reports of weld failures on the same side at the same joint. This is an EXTREMELY dangerous weld failure--if it had happened during highway travel the potential for catastrophic injury or death is high, in my opinion. Please investigate other reports to the NTSB about this make and model, and pl
A major safety structural defect has developed in the rear axle beam. About 50 percent of the welds failed where the passenger side swing arm attaches to the rest of the axle. The lack of support ended up creating about a three inch stress crack across the width of the swing arm tube. This could have led to a complete failure of the swing arm, had I not found the problem. Had this failure occurred on the highway, it might have caused a serious accident. A month prior I started hearing a pop from the rear of the car each time I would back out of the driveway and the first time I went forward. I crawled under the car within about two weeks and checked things over but found nothing. I thought i
A RECA FOR MY POWER SWITCH MASTER CONTROL WAS ISSUED ON SEPT 15TH 2015 AND A FIX FOR THIS STILL HAS NOT BEEN ESTABLISHED. THIS DEFECT COULD CAUSE A FIRE IN MY VEHICLE.
2009 TOYOTA SCION. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO PROBLEM WITH ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED WHILE DRIVING, THE RADIO INDEPENDENTLY TURNED ON AND OF AND THE DASH LIGHTS FLASHED. THE VEHICLE SHUT DOWN. THE CONSUMER WAS ADVISED THE ALTERNATOR FAILED. *JS
FIX FOR WINDOW LUBRICANT ISSUE THAT COULD CAUSE FIRE HAS NOT BEEN ISSUED, EVEN THOUGH RECALL IS NOW 2 YEARS OLD.
2009 Scion XD questions
Does the 2009 Scion XD have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls for the 2009 Scion XD: Power window switch may overheat and cause a fire; Seats; Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls; Equipment:Other:Labels; Equipment:Other:Labels. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Scion XD?
Based on 23 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (7), Vehicle Speed Control (5), Engine (3).
How do I check if a recall on my 2009 Scion XD 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.