2016 Scion IA Technical Service Bulletins

117 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2016 Scion IA. TSBs are notes manufacturers send to dealers about repair procedures for issues seen in the field. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault.

• 11020657Jun 13, 2025Electrical system. The air conditioning dye injection tool kit has been developed to aid in identifying the location of air conditioning refrigerant leaks. The procedures outlined in this Service Bulletin aid in locating, inspecting, and repairing refrigerant leaks.
• 11012744Dec 6, 2024Body and structure. The condition known as acid rain is caused by airborne chemicals or particles in the atmosphere, which mix with rainwater, nighttime dew, or high humidity to form acidic compounds. If these contaminants settle and remain on a painted vehicle surface, especially the horizonal areas of the hood, roof, and decklid, significant damage can occur. This damage is the result of actual etching of the paint and appears as…
• 11012743Dec 6, 2024Body and structure. To prevent brake rotor rust from forming during transportation and storage, wheel film will be used instead of a cardboard type of anti-rust cover. The purpose of the wheel film is to shield the disc brake rotor from weather elements and initial rust before the vehicle is delivered to the customer. Consequently, the film should remain on the wheel for as long as possible.
• 11012742Dec 6, 2024Body and structure. Acid rain results from rainwater or other airborne moisture that become acidic due to industrial chemical impurities in the atmosphere. If these acidic compounds settle on an exposed vehicle, especially the horizontal areas such as the hood, roof, and decklid, significant damage to the painted surfaces can occur. Acid rain damage can typically be identified on vehicles by the presence of stains on the paint surface…
• 11012735Dec 5, 2024Body and structure. Toyota vehicles are currently protected with RapgardTM protective film designed to protect the horizontal painted surfaces. This material protects from acid rain, environmental fallout, and rail contamination. Follow the Removal Procedure in this bulletin to remove the RapgardTM protective film within 90 days from initial application.
• 11012727Dec 3, 2024Body and structure. Vehicles may occasionally be subjected to contamination by airborne iron particles shed from railroad tracks, train wheels, exposure to heavy machinery facilities, grinding, welding, etc. This type of contamination can be identified by the presence of small, red or brown particles on the paint surface. These particles are often difficult to see on dark color paints but can be easily felt when brushing a hand across…
• 11007455Jul 29, 2024Body and structure. Some 2005 – 2024 Toyota vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty odor is present. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and address this condition. The purpose of this Service Bulletin is to provide general guidelines and procedures for odor remediation. This Service Bulletin provides a guide on how to prepare and treat the interior of the vehicle…
• 11006161Jul 29, 2024Body and structure. Some 2005 – 2024 Toyota vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty odor is present. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and address this condition. The purpose of this Service Bulletin is to provide general guidelines and procedures for odor remediation. This Service Bulletin provides a guide on how to prepare and treat the interior of the vehicle…
• 11007445Jul 12, 2024Body and structure. The condition known as acid rain is caused by airborne chemicals or particles in the atmosphere, which mix with rainwater, nighttime dew, or high humidity to form acidic compounds. If these contaminants settle and remain on a painted vehicle surface, especially the horizonal areas of the hood, roof, and decklid, significant damage can occur. This damage is the result of actual etching of the paint and appears as…
• 11007444Jul 12, 2024Body and structure. To prevent brake rotor rust from forming during transportation and storage, wheel film will be used instead of a cardboard type of anti-rust cover. The purpose of the wheel film is to shield the disc brake rotor from weather elements and initial rust before the vehicle is delivered to the customer. Consequently, the film should remain on the wheel for as long as possible.
• 11007443Jul 12, 2024Body and structure. Acid rain results from rainwater or other airborne moisture that become acidic due to industrial chemical impurities in the atmosphere. If these acidic compounds settle on an exposed vehicle, especially the horizontal areas such as the hood, roof, and decklid, significant damage to the painted surfaces can occur. Acid rain damage can typically be identified on vehicles by the presence of stains on the paint surface…
• 11006151Jul 12, 2024Body and structure. The condition known as acid rain is caused by airborne chemicals or particles in the atmosphere, which mix with rainwater, nighttime dew, or high humidity to form acidic compounds. If these contaminants settle and remain on a painted vehicle surface, especially the horizonal areas of the hood, roof, and decklid, significant damage can occur. This damage is the result of actual etching of the paint and appears as…
• 11006150Jul 12, 2024Body and structure. To prevent brake rotor rust from forming during transportation and storage, wheel film will be used instead of a cardboard type of anti-rust cover. The purpose of the wheel film is to shield the disc brake rotor from weather elements and initial rust before the vehicle is delivered to the customer. Consequently, the film should remain on the wheel for as long as possible.
• 11006149Jul 12, 2024Body and structure. Acid rain results from rainwater or other airborne moisture that become acidic due to industrial chemical impurities in the atmosphere. If these acidic compounds settle on an exposed vehicle, especially the horizontal areas such as the hood, roof, and decklid, significant damage to the painted surfaces can occur. Acid rain damage can typically be identified on vehicles by the presence of stains on the paint surface…
• 11005122Jun 21, 2024Body and structure. Some 2005 – 2024 Toyota vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty odor is present. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and address this condition. The purpose of this Service Bulletin is to provide general guidelines and procedures for odor remediation. This Service Bulletin provides a guide on how to prepare and treat the interior of the vehicle…
• 11005064Jun 21, 2024Body and structure. Some 2005 – 2024 Toyota vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty odor is present. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and address this condition. The purpose of this Service Bulletin is to provide general guidelines and procedures for odor remediation. This Service Bulletin provides a guide on how to prepare and treat the interior of the vehicle…
• 11005153May 17, 2024Body and structure. Toyota vehicles are currently protected with RapgardTM protective film designed to protect the horizontal painted surfaces. This material protects from acid rain, environmental fallout, and rail contamination.
• 11005149May 15, 2024Body and structure. Vehicles may occasionally be subjected to contamination by airborne iron particles shed from railroad tracks, train wheels, exposure to heavy machinery facilities, grinding, welding, etc. This type of contamination can be identified by the presence of small, red or brown particles on the paint surface. These particles are often difficult to see on dark color paints but can be easily felt when brushing a hand across…
• 11003649Apr 19, 2024Body and structure. The condition known as acid rain is caused by airborne chemicals or particles in the atmosphere, which mix with rainwater, nighttime dew, or high humidity to form acidic compounds. If these contaminants settle and remain on a painted vehicle surface, especially the horizonal areas of the hood, roof, and decklid, significant damage can occur. This damage is the result of actual etching of the paint and appears as…
• 11003644Apr 19, 2024Body and structure. Acid rain results from rainwater or other airborne moisture that become acidic due to industrial chemical impurities in the atmosphere. If these acidic compounds settle on an exposed vehicle, especially the horizontal areas such as the hood, roof, and decklid, significant damage to the painted surfaces can occur. Acid rain damage can typically be identified on vehicles by the presence of stains on the paint surface…
• 11003594Apr 19, 2024Body and structure. The condition known as acid rain is caused by airborne chemicals or particles in the atmosphere, which mix with rainwater, nighttime dew, or high humidity to form acidic compounds. If these contaminants settle and remain on a painted vehicle surface, especially the horizonal areas of the hood, roof, and decklid, significant damage can occur. This damage is the result of actual etching of the paint and appears as…
• 11003589Apr 19, 2024Body and structure. Acid rain results from rainwater or other airborne moisture that become acidic due to industrial chemical impurities in the atmosphere. If these acidic compounds settle on an exposed vehicle, especially the horizontal areas such as the hood, roof, and decklid, significant damage to the painted surfaces can occur. Acid rain damage can typically be identified on vehicles by the presence of stains on the paint surface…
• 10224108Jun 14, 2022Body and structure. TSB: Some 2010 ? 2022 model year Toyota vehicles may exhibit paint stains after the removal of Rapgard?. The paint stains may appear to be under the clear coat but are usually under wrinkles in the Rapgard?. The wrinkles may trap water and cause the paint to stain from the trapped moisture, especially on horizontal surfaces such as the hood, roof, and trunk. Follow the Repair Procedure in this bulletin to address…
• 10185779Dec 11, 2020Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). TT: HVAC drain tube is found to be blocked/clogged.
• 10172380Jan 31, 2020Equipment. TT: In some cases, iA vehicles may exhibit an ?Invalid SD Card? error message on the navigation display when an SD card has been exchanged between head units. This may be caused by the SD card becoming VIN-locked. The SD card will VIN-lock when either of the below conditions are met: ? After the first installation of a new SD card and the vehicle has been driven approximately 60 miles. ?
• 10163730Jul 31, 2019Brakes. TSB: Some 2016 model year iA vehicles may exhibit a squeal/squeak noise from the rear during brake applications. The cause of this condition is insufficient amount of grease on the mounting points and backing plates of the rear brake assemblies. Follow the Repair Procedure in this bulletin to address this condition.
• 10154803Feb 7, 2019Equipment. TT: In some cases, iA vehicles may exhibit an ?Invalid SD Card? error message on the navigation display when an SD card has been exchanged between head units. This may be caused by the SD card becoming VIN-locked.
• 10142904Jun 21, 2018Equipment. TSB: Some 2016 model year iA vehicles may exhibit a condition where the infotainment system reboots or the infotainment screen turns black under cold temperatures. This condition occurs when the vehicle interior is cold, and stops as the interior temperature increases. Follow the Repair Procedure in this bulletin to address this condition.
• 10131762Feb 13, 2018Equipment. TSB: In some cases, iA vehicles may exhibit an ?Invalid SD Card? error message on the navigation display when an SD card has been exchanged between head units. This may be caused by the SD card becoming VIN-locked. The SD card will VIN-lock when either of the below conditions are met: -After the first installation of a new SD card and the vehicle has been driven approximately 60 miles.
• 10129980Feb 13, 2018Equipment, Electrical system. TSB: In some cases, iA vehicles may exhibit an ?Invalid SD Card? error message on the navigation display when an SD card has been exchanged between head units. This may be caused by the SD card becoming VIN-locked. The SD card will VIN-lock when either of the below conditions are met: -After the first installation of a new SD card and the vehicle has been driven approximately 60 miles.
• 10129979Feb 13, 2018Electrical system, Equipment. TT: In some cases, iA vehicles may exhibit an ?Invalid SD Card? error message on the navigation display when an SD card has been exchanged between head units. This may be caused by the SD card becoming VIN-locked. the first installation of a new SD card and the vehicle has been driven approximately 60 miles. -If the card is removed from a vehicle (under the 60-mile threshold) and then inserted into a different…
• 10131756Feb 6, 2018Equipment, Fuel system. TSB: In the event that injector seal repair is required on vehicles equipped with a direct injection fuel system, a Special Service Tool Set is required to properly install the seal onto the injector. As new vehicle configurations have been released, several injector seal tool sets have been distributed to accommodate these new vehicles. There are a total of two injector seal tool sets for Scion models, located in…
• 10129974Feb 6, 2018Fuel system, Equipment. TSB: In the event that injector seal repair is required on vehicles equipped with a direct injection fuel system, a Special Service Tool Set is required to properly install the seal onto the injector. As new vehicle configurations have been released, several injector seal tool sets have been distributed to accommodate these new vehicles. There are a total of two injector seal tool sets for Scion models, located in…
• 10133654Nov 22, 2017Electrical system. TSB: REVISION NOTICE November 22, 2017 Rev1: ? Applicability has been updated to include 2014 ? 2018 model year vehicles. Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded. In the event that a Toyota vehicle becomes submerged in water, many components may be physically damaged. Electrical and electronic components, including wiring harnesses, are particularly susceptible to corrosion and subsequent…
• 10123430Oct 30, 2017Equipment. TSB: REVISION NOTICE October 30, 2017 Rev1: * Applicability has been updated to include 2018 model year vehicles. SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes SB No. T-SB-0012-13. Flash reprogramming allows the Electronic Control Unit (ECU) software to be updated without replacing the ECU. Flash calibration updates for specific vehicle models/ECUs are released as field-fix procedures…
• 10123420Oct 27, 2017Body and structure. TSB: Vehicle replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post) and VIN plates (the metal plate riveted to dashboard) may be available from Toyota, provided the request meets one of the criteria listed in this Service Bulletin.
• 10132462Aug 14, 2017Equipment. Pre-Delivery Service Check Sheet: iA 2018 Pre Delivery Service Check Sheet
• 10132461Aug 14, 2017Electrical system. TSB: Some 2016 model year iA vehicles may exhibit Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) U0323 (PCM Software Incompatibility with Instrument Panel Control Module), U0423 (ABS Invalid Data Received from Instrument Panel Cluster Control Module), or U3000 (IC Control Module Internal Electronic Failure) if the vehicle?s battery or the multimedia display is disconnected. Follow the Repair Procedure in this bulletin to address…
• 10115269Jul 7, 2017Tires. Technical Instructions: LSC expired on May 31, 2017. Claim filing available until June 30, 2017.
• 10115268Jul 7, 2017Tires. Dealer Package: LSC expired on May 31, 2017. Claim filing available until June 30, 2017.
• 10115267Jul 7, 2017Engine cooling. Technical Instructions: LSC expired on May 31, 2017. Claim filing available until June 30, 2017.
• 10115266Jul 7, 2017Engine cooling. Dealer Package: LSC expired on May 31, 2017. Claim filing available until June 30, 2017.
• 10142507Apr 25, 2017Equipment. TT: During previous air conditioning service, leakage prevention agent (A/C stop leak) may have been added to the A/C system. Adding stop leak products to the A/C system is not a recommended or approved Scion repair process. During A/C service, moisture enters the A/C system, and can react with the previously added A/C stop leak, forming a gelatinous substance. The gel substance that forms can cause the A/C…
• 10152233Jan 27, 2017Fuel system. TSB: Some 2016 model year iA vehicles may exhibit a condition where the fuel door will NOT open due to a detached cable from the retainer when pulling the release lever. This condition may have been caused by incorrect assembly during manufacturing. Follow the procedure in this bulletin to address this condition.
• 10132918Nov 21, 2016Engine cooling, Back-over prevention (rear camera). TSB: Some 2016 model year Scion iA vehicles may exhibit an abnormal high frequency ticking noise during blower motor operation (noise is NOT dependent on blower motor speed). Follow the procedure in this bulletin to inspect then repair and replace the blower unit as needed.
• 10087913Jul 26, 2016Fuel system. Tt: fuel door will not open when pulling the release lever because fuel door cable has detached from the retainer.
• 10086770Jul 25, 2016Fuel system. Tt: fuel door will not open when pulling the release lever because fuel door cable has detached from the retainer.
• 10142458May 23, 2016Engine cooling. Technical Instructions: The subject vehicles may have been filled with an improper concentration of coolant and water. Under high load driving conditions this could cause the high engine coolant temperature warning light to flash or illuminate and the engine to overheat.
• 10140616May 23, 2016Engine cooling. Technical Instructions: The subject vehicles may have been filled with an improper concentration of coolant and water. Under high load driving conditions this could cause the high engine coolant temperature warning light to flash or illuminate and the engine to overheat.
• 10096853May 23, 2016Engine. Technical instructions: the subject vehicles may have been filled with an improper concentration of coolant and water. Under high load driving conditions this could cause the high engine coolant temperature warning light to flash or illuminate and the engine to overheat.

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