Recalls (1)
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2012 Scion tC. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
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Check on NHTSA ↗Inaccurate Load Carrying Capacity Labels
- Summary
- Southeast Toyota is recalling certain model year 2008 and 2010-2013 Toyota Tundra, 2010-2012 Rav4, 2012 Toyota Sequoia, 2010-2011 Toyota Corolla, 2010-2011 Toyota Camry and Camry Hybrid, 2010-2013 Toyota Highlander and Highlander Hybrid, 2010-2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser, 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser, 2010-2013 Toyota Venza, 2010-2011 Toyota 4Runner, 2010-2013 Toyota Tacoma, 2011-2012 Toyota Sienna, 2012 Toyota Prius, 2013 Scion FR-S, 2011 Scion XD, 2011 Scion XB, and 2012 Scion TC vehicles. These vehicles were sold with labels that were outside the allowable one percent of accuracy of actual weight added. Thus, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) Number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
- Consequence
- An inaccurate label could lead to owners overloading their vehicles and tires. An overloaded vehicle can result in a tire failure which may result in a vehicle crash, personal injury, or property damage.
- Remedy
- Southeast Toyota will notify owners and provide a corrected label with instructions concerning its installation. A small group of the affected vehicles will need additonal remedies which are still being developed. The recall began on May 28, 2013. Owners may contact Southeast Toyota at 1-800-301-6859.
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Owner complaints (8)
8 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The unknown or other is mentioned most often.
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown or other | 3 | 37.5% |
| Visibility | 3 | 37.5% |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 25% |
| Air bags | 1 | 12.5% |
| Electrical system | 1 | 12.5% |
| Service brakes | 1 | 12.5% |
| Structure | 1 | 12.5% |
How 2012 compares with other tC years
Best and worst tC years →| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 117 | 2 |
| 2008 | 86 | 3 |
| 2009 | 60 | 3 |
| 2010 | 20 | 2 |
| 2011 | 29 | 0 |
| 2012 | 8 | 1 |
| 2013 | 9 | 0 |
| 2014 | 20 | 0 |
| 2015 | 22 | 2 |
| 2016 | 6 | 2 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Fuel economy: up to 25 mpg combined
- EPA annual fuel cost
- $2,700
- CO₂ tailpipe
- 356 g/mi
- EPA class
- Compact Cars
What it costs you to run
Miles ÷ 25 mpg × $4.354 (EIA US average regular, week of Oct 5, 2026, all taxes included). Source: EPA · EIA.
EPA label estimates from lab tests; your mileage will vary.
Specs by configuration
| Engine · transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | EPA $/yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 L 4-cyl · 6-speed manual | Front-Wheel Drive | 23 / 30 / 25 | $2,700 | 356 |
| 2.5 L 4-cyl · 6-speed automatic | Front-Wheel Drive | 22 / 30 / 25 | $2,700 | 356 |
Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.
Looking at a 2012 tC for sale?
Print a one-page buyer's checklist: each recall campaign with a box to tick when the seller shows proof of repair, the top complaint areas to inspect, crash stars, MPG, and a link back to this page.
Where to next
2012 Scion tC FAQ
How many recalls does the 2012 Scion tC have?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign: 13V123000 (equipment). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 2012 Scion tC problems?
Owners filed 8 complaints with NHTSA. Unknown or other (3), Visibility (3), Visibility/wiper (2) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
What mpg does the 2012 Scion tC get?
EPA rates the 2.5 L 4-cyl · 6-speed manual version at 23 city, 30 highway and 25 combined mpg. Other configurations are listed in the fuel economy section.
How does the 2012 tC compare with other years?
Among the 2007–2016 Scion tC model years at least five years old, the 2016 drew the fewest complaints (6) and the 2007 the most (117). The 2012 drew 8. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.