2012 Scion IQ Technical Service Bulletins

89 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2012 Scion IQ. 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.

• 10060821Dec 19, 2013Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10132070Nov 10, 2013Seats, Air bags. All Scion models may include side airbags as optional equipment. Scion does NOT recommend replacement of original seat covers with non-Scion leather or other seat cover materials on vehicles due to the following: Seat covers NOT recommended by Scion may affect side airbag performance, in general or in part, during an accident. Modifications that negatively affect side airbag performance can result in severe…
• 10054823Nov 5, 2013Equipment. Scion: revision information regarding the replacement of seat covers for vehicles equipped with side airbag and seat covers not recommended by scion will affect side airbag performance. Model 2004-2014 fr-s, iq, tc, xa, xb, xd.
• 10132141Oct 28, 2013Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). The appearance of spots in tempered glass (when viewed at certain angles) is the result of the heat treating and quick quenching process during manufacturing.
• 10060943Oct 28, 2013Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10132149Oct 21, 2013Air bags. Toyota will be sending Safety Recall Follow-Up Notices to remind owners whose vehicles have not yet had campaign repairs completed. Please note the following information for Regional and PD associates.
• 10132138Oct 3, 2013Engine. Due to the improved performance and durability of 0w-20 synthetic oil, Scion has extended the oil change intervals to 10,000 miles for vehicles that require this oil (except for FR-S). With this change, the following should be noted
• 10060940Oct 3, 2013Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10132105Oct 1, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. The purpose of this service bulletin is to provide precautions to follow when installing an automatic transmission/transaxle assembly to avoid MIL ?ON,? shifting issues, and/or transmission damage. Use the information in this bulletin when installing an automatic transmission/transaxle assembly.
• 10132165Sep 13, 2013Equipment. To receive satellite radio functions after the initial trial period has expired, the customer must enter into a contract with XM Satellite Radio Inc. After entering into a contract, registration of an 8-digit XM Radio ID is required. This 8-digit XM Radio ID is found by turning to channel ?0? of the satellite radio.
• 10060937Sep 13, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10060936Aug 27, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10132236Aug 20, 2013Engine cooling, Back-over prevention (rear camera). Some 2012 - 2013 model year iQ vehicles may exhibit one or more of the following conditions: Rattle type noise for first couple minutes following a cold start, Excessive combustion chamber carbon build-up, and Idle speed momentarily drops to 500 rpm after a cold start. Follow the repair procedure in this bulletin to address these conditions.
• 10060921Aug 20, 2013Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10060929Aug 1, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10132272Jul 31, 2013Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Tips for writing a DPR (Dealer Product Report) on manufacturing issues for windows and windshields.
• 10060934Jul 31, 2013Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10132271Jul 25, 2013Equipment. Certain service publications, Technical Service Bulletins, Service Campaign Technical Instructions and Service & Parts Operation Communication Bulletins may reference specifically required adhesives and sealants
• 10132270Jul 3, 2013Equipment, Tires. Prior to tire rotation use the quick reference chart below to verify the size of the lug nut and the lug nut torque specifications. The quick reference chart is applicable to current generation vehicles only.
• 10133681Jun 20, 2013Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Body and structure. Some vehicles may exhibit a condition where the front door glass window run pulls out of the upper rear corner of the door frame or otherwise becomes deformed during operation of the window. A new front door glass run weatherstrip is now available to address this condition. Production Change
• 10060917Jun 20, 2013Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10132050May 22, 2013Tires. Please refer to the following recommendations for the best practices for vehicle tire rotations.
• 10132030May 16, 2013Equipment. California (CA), Federal (FED), and 50 State Certified emission control underhood labels (emission labels) may be obtained through your dealership?s Parts Department utilizing standard replacement parts ordering procedures. Follow the guidelines outlined in this bulletin to ensure proper label application.
• 10060912May 16, 2013Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10132026May 6, 2013Equipment. Long-term or off-site storage requires special care to keep vehicles factory fresh and ready for delivery. The following guidelines should be performed to minimize vehicle component/part degradation due to extended vehicle storage conditions. Long-term storage can affect a vehicle?s systems and components. Any problems that are found should be corrected immediately.
• 10132321Apr 10, 2013Engine. Starting with the 2010 model year, Scion began a gradual transition to the use of synthetic 0w-20 viscosity engine oil. There are multiple benefits of this oil.
• 10060927Apr 10, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10132298Apr 2, 2013Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Back-over prevention (rear camera). If a creak, tick, or rattle noise is heard at the top of the windshield, the source of the noise may be the two windshield stoppers bonded to the top of the windshield. This bulletin provides the recommended repair procedure to eliminate these types of noises from the windshield area.
• 10133905Jan 23, 2013Electrical system. Flash reprogramming allows the ECU software to be updated without replacing the ECU. Flash calibration updates for specific vehicle models/ECUs are released as field-fix procedures described in individual Service Bulletins. This bulletin details the Techstream ECU flash reprograming process and outlines use of the TIS and the CUW.
• 10133921Jan 16, 2013Air bags. Scion vehicles are equipped with SRS, including various airbags and in some models, seat belt pre-tensioners, to help reduce the risk of injury in a collision. If a customer expresses any concerns that the SRS airbags or pretensioner devices did not perform as expected, please follow the steps in the recommendations section below.
• 10133902Jan 16, 2013Electrical system. When servicing interior electrical switches and components, please note the precautions in this bulletin to avoid damaging electrical components and switches. Many lubricants, cleaners, and automotive chemicals contain silicone or other compounds that may contaminate electrical contacts, and therefore increase electrical resistance and decrease switch performance. The use of any cleaners or fluids may increase the…
• 10051776Jan 16, 2013Air bags. Scion: to help reduce risk of injury, in a collision, some vehicles are equipped with seat belt pretensioners, and other supplemental restraint systems (srs) that may not perform as expected, including unintended deployment. Models 2008-13 xd, xb, 2013 fr-s, iq ev, 2005-13 tc, 2012-13 iq, 2004-06 xb, xa.
• 10133919Jan 10, 2013Engine. Starting with the 2010 model year, Scion began a gradual transition to the use of synthetic 0w-20 viscosity engine oil.
• 10060928Jan 10, 2013Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10133954Dec 17, 2012Equipment. Some vehicles may exhibit a condition where condensation builds up on the inside of the lens of the Rear Combination Lamp Assembly. A new Rear Combination Lamp is now available to address this condition.
• 10050664Dec 17, 2012Exterior lighting. Scion: a new, rear combination lamp is available to address condensation build up condition inside of lens. Model 2012-2013 iq.
• 10045660Jul 10, 2012Vehicle speed control. Scion: the accelerator pedal sensor assembly has a precaution regarding information on installation, inspection and removal.
• 10060913Jul 31, 2011Transmission and drivetrain. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10060886Feb 4, 2010Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.

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