The 2015 Scion tC's low safety profile includes 2 recall campaigns and 21 owner-reported complaints. Make recall verification part of your pre-purchase checklist.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recall Findings

18E0910002018-20-09

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain Toyota Racing Development (TRD) brake kits, part numbers PTR09-21111 and PTR09-52080, sold by Toyota as an optional accessory for model year 2008-2015 Scion xB, and 2011-2016 Scion tC vehicles. Over time, the brake hoses in these kits may fatigue and fail.

Failure of a brake hose will reduce braking performance and increase the risk of a crash.

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15V2280002015-17-04

SUSPENSION:REAR

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2015 Toyota Scion tC vehicles manufactured December 3, 2014, to January 30, 2015 and equipped with accessory coil springs as part of an optional Release Series 9 trim package. During installation of these coil springs, the rear suspension components may not have been properly tightened.

If the rear suspension components were not properly tightened, the rear suspension arms may detach, increasing the risk of a crash.

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2015 Scion tC has accumulated 21 NHTSA complaints over 1 years, with power train leading the pack. Know what to look for before you buy.

01Power Train5

02Air Bags4

03Visibility2

04Service Brakes2

05Visibility/wiper2

21 total across 1 model years (2015–2015)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Scion tC Fuel Economy

26mpg combined

23city

30hwy

$1,700/yr

At 26 MPG combined, the 2015 Scion tC delivers consistent fuel economy whether you pick from 2 different setups. Budget accordingly.

By Trim

tC - Automatic (S6)

26mpg

2.5L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

23 city30 hwy~$1,700/yr6/10 Average

tC - Manual 6-spd

26mpg

2.5L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

23 city30 hwy~$1,700/yr6/10 Average

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 2015 Scion tC

31States

28%in top 3

If you're near California, you're in luck: 13% of listings are there. But with 31 states represented, there's likely one near you too.

CACalifornia

1813%

TXTexas

118%

WAWashington

107%

OROregon

107%

FLFlorida

107%

DCWashington DC

97%

MDMaryland

64%

ILIllinois

54%

GAGeorgia

54%

COColorado

54%

PAPennsylvania

54%

NJNew Jersey

43%

NYNew York

43%

WIWisconsin

43%

MOMissouri

43%

NCNorth Carolina

43%

NVNevada

32%

VA2

AZ2

SC2

OHOhio

21%

OKOklahoma

21%

TNTennessee

21%

DE1

MA1

ID1

MI1

UT1

NH1

KS1

KY1

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2015.

2015 Scion tC: Questions Buyers Ask

Pricing, reliability, and ownership answers

Is the 2015 Scion tC a good car to buy?

The 2015 Scion tC has its strengths and its watch-outs. 2 recalls have been issued, so verify completion with the dealer. Owners report power train as the area to watch most closely. Check the safety section for recall details and the pricing data to see if the numbers work for you.

Are there recalls on the 2015 Scion tC?

Yes, 2 recalls on record. The good news: recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Check the safety report for specifics, and always run the VIN before buying.

What's the gas mileage of the 2015 Scion tC?

The 2015 Scion tC delivers 26 MPG combined per EPA testing. The fuel economy breakdown has city and highway numbers.

What are common problems with the 2015 Scion tC?

Out of 21 owner complaints, power train issues lead the pack. Get a pre-purchase inspection that specifically covers this area. The known issues breakdown has all the details.

How does the 2015 compare to other Scion tC years?

Each Scion tC model year has different pricing, recall counts, and owner satisfaction patterns. Compare all available years on the Scion tC overview page.