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.

• 10142463May 19, 2016Tires, Equipment. Technical Instructions: The subject vehicles are equipped with a spare tire that could have been under inflated during vehicle processing.
• 10142462May 19, 2016Tires, Equipment. Dealer Letter: The subject vehicles are equipped with a spare tire that could have been under inflated during vehicle processing.
• 10142461May 19, 2016Tires, Equipment. Dealer email: The subject vehicles are equipped with a spare tire that could have been under inflated during vehicle processing.
• 10142457May 19, 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.
• 10142456May 19, 2016Engine cooling. Dealer Letter: 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.
• 10142455May 19, 2016Engine cooling. Dealer email: 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.
• 10140621May 19, 2016Tires, Equipment. Technical Instructions: The subject vehicles are equipped with a spare tire that could have been under inflated during vehicle processing.
• 10140620May 19, 2016Tires, Equipment. Dealer Letter: The subject vehicles are equipped with a spare tire that could have been under inflated during vehicle processing.
• 10140619May 19, 2016Equipment, Tires. Dealer email: The subject vehicles are equipped with a spare tire that could have been under inflated during vehicle processing.
• 10140615May 19, 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.
• 10140614May 19, 2016Engine cooling. Dealer Letter: 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.
• 10140613May 19, 2016Engine cooling. Dealer email: 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.
• 10096861May 19, 2016Equipment, Tires. Dealer letter: the subject vehicles are equipped with a spare tire that could have been under inflated during vehicle processing.
• 10096859May 19, 2016Equipment, Tires. Technical instructions: the subject vehicles are equipped with a spare tire that could have been under inflated during vehicle processing.
• 10096856May 19, 2016Equipment, Tires. Dealer email: the subject vehicles are equipped with a spare tire that could have been under inflated during vehicle processing.
• 10096852May 19, 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.
• 10096851May 19, 2016Engine. Dealer letter: 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.
• 10096850May 19, 2016Engine. Dealer email: 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.
• 10142460May 18, 2016Equipment, Tires. Region Letter: The subject vehicles are equipped with a spare tire that could have been under inflated during vehicle processing.
• 10142459May 18, 2016Tires, Equipment. Region email: The subject vehicles are equipped with a spare tire that could have been under inflated during vehicle processing.
• 10142454May 18, 2016Engine cooling. Region Letter: 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.
• 10142453May 18, 2016Engine cooling. Region email: 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.
• 10140618May 18, 2016Equipment, Tires. Region Letter: The subject vehicles are equipped with a spare tire that could have been under inflated during vehicle processing.
• 10140617May 18, 2016Equipment, Tires. Region email: The subject vehicles are equipped with a spare tire that could have been under inflated during vehicle processing.
• 10140612May 18, 2016Engine cooling. Region Letter: 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.
• 10140611May 18, 2016Engine cooling. Region email: 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.
• 10096858May 18, 2016Tires, Equipment. Region letter: the subject vehicles are equipped with a spare tire that could have been under inflated during vehicle processing.
• 10096855May 18, 2016Equipment, Tires. Region email: the subject vehicles are equipped with a spare tire that could have been under inflated during vehicle processing.
• 10096849May 18, 2016Engine. Region letter: 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.
• 10096848May 18, 2016Engine. Region email: 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.
• 10092985May 12, 2016Equipment. Tsb: 2017 model year vehicles are equipped with driver’s side floor mat retaining clips to secure the floor mat in the correct position. In addition, some models may utilize retaining clips for passenger side and rear seat floor mats as well. Follow the appropriate installation procedure to attach the driver’s side, and if applicable, the passenger’s side and rear seat floor mats to the vehicle carpet using the…
• 10134239Apr 1, 2016Engine, Transmission and drivetrain, Electrical system. TSB: This bulletin details the procedure for loading configuration data (also known as as-built data) in the ECUs of the Scion iA. When replacing one of the ECUs listed below, you must load configuration data into the ECU. It is NOT recommended to swap ECU's between vehicles. *PCM (Engine ECU); *TCM (Transmission ECU); *IC (Instrument Cluster or Combination Meter ECU); *SSU (Smart Key ECU); *RCM (Restraint Control…
• 10106594Apr 1, 2016Engine, Transmission and drivetrain, Electrical system. Tsb: this bulletin details the procedure for loading configuration data (also known as as-built data) in the ecus of the scion ia. When replacing one of the ecus listed below, you must load configuration data into the ecu. It is not recommended to swap ecu's between vehicles. *pcm (engine ecu); *tcm (transmission ecu); *ic (instrument cluster or combination meter ecu); *ssu (smart key ecu); *rcm (restraint control…
• 10134272Feb 18, 2016Equipment. SSB: 2016 model year vehicles are equipped with driver's side floor mat retaining clips to secure the floor mat in the correct position. In addition, some models may utilize retaining clips for passenger side floor mats as well. Follow the appropriate installation procedure to attach the driver's side and passenger's side (if applicable) floor mat to the vehicle carpet using the floor mat retaining clips during…
• 10093260Feb 18, 2016Equipment. Ssb: 2016 model year vehicles are equipped with driver's side floor mat retaining clips to secure the floor mat in the correct position. In addition, some models may utilize retaining clips for passenger side floor mats as well. Follow the appropriate installation procedure to attach the driver's side and passenger's side (if applicable) floor mat to the vehicle carpet using the floor mat retaining clips during…
• 10200380Dec 23, 2015Equipment. Pre Delivery Service Checklist
• 10152258Dec 23, 2015Body and structure, Electrical system. SSB: Pre-Delivery Service (PDS) is a critical step in satisfying your dealership?s new car customers. Customer feedback indicates the following areas deserve special attention when performing PDS: ? Careful inspection for paint chips/scratches and body dents/dings. ? Proper operation of electrical accessories (including interior light, clock, and radio reset). ? Interior cleanliness. ? Proper function of mechanical…
• 10152257Dec 23, 2015Body and structure, Electrical system. SSB: Pre-Delivery Service (PDS) is a critical step in satisfying your dealership?s new car customers. Customer feedback indicates the following areas deserve special attention when performing PDS: ? Careful inspection for paint chips/scratches and body dents/dings. ? Proper operation of electrical accessories (including interior light, clock, and radio reset). ? Interior cleanliness. ? Proper function of mechanical…
• 10093526Dec 23, 2015Equipment. "ssb: pre-delivery service (pds) is a critical step in satisfying your dealership¡¦s new car customers. Customer feedback indicates the following areas deserve special attention when performing pds: „h careful inspection for paint chips/scratches and body dents/dings. „h proper operation of electrical accessories (including interior light, clock, and radio reset). „h interior cleanliness. „h proper function of…
• 10093525Dec 23, 2015Equipment. "ssb: pre-delivery service (pds) is a critical step in satisfying your dealership¡¦s new car customers. Customer feedback indicates the following areas deserve special attention when performing pds: „h careful inspection for paint chips/scratches and body dents/dings. „h proper operation of electrical accessories (including interior light, clock, and radio reset). „h interior cleanliness. „h proper function of…
• 10200382Dec 3, 2015Electrical system. Techstream Smart Key Programming
• 10152256Dec 3, 2015Equipment. SSB: The Scion iA is equipped with Smart Start and Remote Keyless Entry. This bulletin details the Techstream key programming process. Please follow the key programming procedures outlined in this bulletin for the following: ? Smart ECU Replacement ? Engine ECU (PCM) Replacement ? Key erase procedure ? Adding a Key ? All Keys are lost, how to turn the IG-ON
• 10093522Dec 3, 2015Electrical system. "ssb: the scion ia is equipped with smart start and remote keyless entry. This bulletin details the techstream key programming process. Please follow the key programming procedures outlined in this bulletin for the following: „h smart ecu replacement „h engine ecu (pcm) replacement „h key erase procedure „h adding a key „h all keys are lost, how to turn the ig-on"
• 10134249Sep 25, 2015Electrical system. TT: After a heavily discharged ?dead? battery or jumpstart, you may encounter a condition where the vehicle does not move in reverse. This condition can occur when the vehicle?s battery cannot provide sufficient energy/voltage ~12 Volts to power the automatic transmission solenoid. No transmission repairs should be attempted for this condition if normal operation is restored after the battery is properly charged.
• 10096764Sep 25, 2015Transmission and drivetrain, Electrical system. "tt: after a heavily discharged “dead” battery or jumpstart, you may encounter a condition where the vehicle does not move in reverse. This condition can occur when the vehicle’s battery cannot provide sufficient energy/voltage ~12 volts to power the automatic transmission solenoid. No transmission repairs should be attempted for this condition if normal operation is restored after the battery is properly charged."
• 10200381Sep 1, 2015Equipment. Pre-Delivery Service(PDS)
• 10111446Sep 1, 2015Equipment, Electrical system, Body and structure. SSB: Pre-Delivery Service (PDS) is a critical step in satisfying your dealership's new car customers. Customer feedback indicates the following areas deserve special attention when performing PDS: ? Careful inspection for paint chips/scratches and body dents/dings. ? Proper operation of electrical accessories (including interior light, clock, and radio reset). ? Interior cleanliness. ? Proper function of mechanical…
• 10111445Sep 1, 2015Body and structure, Equipment, Electrical system. SSB: Pre-Delivery Service (PDS) is a critical step in satisfying your dealership's new car customers. Customer feedback indicates the following areas deserve special attention when performing PDS: ? Careful inspection for paint chips/scratches and body dents/dings. ? Proper operation of electrical accessories (including interior light, clock, and radio reset). ? Interior cleanliness. ? Proper function of mechanical…
• 10111444Sep 1, 2015Equipment, Engine. SSB: 2016 model year iA vehicles are equipped with a multi-display capable of monitoring oil change intervals. As part of the Pre-Delivery process, ensure that the Oil Change Maintenance Monitor is properly set up.
• 10096723Sep 1, 2015Equipment. "ssb: pre-delivery service (pds) is a critical step in satisfying your dealership’s new car customers. Customer feedback indicates the following areas deserve special attention when performing pds:  careful inspection for paint chips/scratches and body dents/dings.  proper operation of electrical accessories (including interior light, clock, and radio reset).  interior cleanliness. &#61623…

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