2006 Scion TC Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 24about this part
- Share
- 15%of 161 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 51,400miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 24 complaints about the air bags of the 2006 Scion TC, 15% of the 161 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 51,400 miles. 19 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I was in a car accident I was the passenger .we were on car accident we rolled several times in the airbags never come off. I'm a quadriplegic I broked c6. I flew out off the sun roof.the car was on motion on a stree. I was found 62 feet from the car”
NHTSA complaint #11191500, filed 2019-03, 160,000 miles“While driving down the main highway a lady pulled directly in front of me while I was doing 35mph I could not stop and t-boned her. My car hit her directly in the side and my airbags did not deploy in which they should have. It caused me to sling forward in the car spraining my neck, spine, lower lumbar, bruising ribs and pinched nerves.”
NHTSA complaint #10359937, filed 2010-10, 49,000 miles“Our toyota 2006 Scion TC was involved in a head on collision when it was pulling out slowing on a main road and the other truck involved was probably traveling close to 45mph, the car was totaled but not one air bag worked. This car was purchased because it had a high safety rating, however it is just lucky the driver and passenger were not seriously hurt. Had the car not been totaled we would have insisted it be totaled, would never purchase another toyota again.”
NHTSA complaint #10745343, filed 2015-07, 100,000 miles“On march 3rd year 2007 at 3:00 am I was in a car accident where my car was hit in the front end by at least 25 metal poles that hold up three guide wires at 65 miles an hour due to a tire blowout totaling my car. The complaint is that the air bags did not deploy on impact seeing as my front end and undercarriage was demolished right near the airbag sensor.”
NHTSA complaint #10184530, filed 2007-03, 15,478 miles“Rear curtain airbags began swelling, causing separation of interior panels. Called Scion customer relations and was advised that, because my VIN did not match the recalled units, there was nothing that could be done and that the owner would be considered responsible even though I was experiencing a similar issue as documented in toyota recall no. Ssc 60h. According to their records the proper repairs were already made prior to my purchase. …”
NHTSA complaint #10479455, filed 2012-10, 100,000 milesRelated recalls
- 06V408000Oct 26, 2006On certain vehicles, the side impact seat-bolster and curtain side airbags may inadvertently deploy. This condition can occur if the door for that side of the…Covers: Scion TC 2005–2006
- 06V096000Apr 3, 2006On certain vehicles, due to improper assembly of the air bag inflator, which is used in the side air bag, the curtain shield air bag, and the knee air bag…Covers: Scion TC 2005–2006, Toyota Prius 2004–2006, Lexus LS 2004–2006 +6 more
Related service bulletins
- 10131962Jan 14, 2014Scion vehicles are equipped with Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS), including various airbags and in some models, seat belt pre-tensioners, to help reduce the risk of injury…
- 10132070Nov 10, 2013All 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…
- 10133921Jan 16, 2013Scion 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…
- 10041144Jun 1, 2011Toyota: 2005-2009 scion tc. The airbag light is on with a stored trouble code. There is a wire harness problem.
- 10019699Mar 28, 2006Special service campaign (ssc) - 60b (safety recall) (supplemental restraint system (srs) airbag replacement). Due to improper assembly of the airbag inflator, which is…
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 5 | 23% |
| 2014 | 3 | 15% |
| 2013 | 2 | 22% |
| 2012 | 1 | 13% |
| 2011 | 2 | 7% |
| 2010 | 1 | 5% |
| 2009 | 9 | 15% |
| 2008 | 10 | 12% |
| 2007 | 8 | 7% |
| 2006 | 24 | 15% |
| 2005 | 20 | 13% |
Other parts of the 2006 Scion TC
42 complaintsBody and structure
28 complaintsEngine
17 complaintsSteering
12 complaintsOther or unknown
10 complaintsVehicle speed control
9 complaintsBrakes
8 complaintsElectrical system
8 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaintsTires
5 complaintsEquipment
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 Scion TC
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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