2009 Scion TC Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 15%of 60 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 102,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the air bags of the 2009 Scion TC, 15% of the 60 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 102,000 miles. 7 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My daughter and son were in an accident as a passenger in a Scion TC 2009 and the car rolled multiple times and both the front and back passenger seat belts unlatched and the passenger curtain airbag did not deploy or inflate. With these defects, my daughters legs were trapped under the car and sustained traumatic bone damage in which her prognosis at this time is unknown. Her left ankle, the talus, fibula, and tibia were crushed. …”
NHTSA complaint #11031640, filed 2017-10, 102,000 miles“I purchased a 2009 toyota Scion from the fairfield, ca dealership . I was on the freeway when my car accelerated up to a faster speed than I wanted I tried to correct it in the confusion and not understanding what was going on I lost control and crashed into another vehicle. …”
NHTSA complaint #10492970, filed 2013-01“I would call this a question for now. The event:a van ran a stop sign. A 2009 Scion ct t-boned the side sliding door at apprx.20- 25 MPH . Causing approx. 8000 dollars in damage. Front bumper,both front fenders,hood buckled, radiator pushed all the way up to the motor the question is why didn't the air bags go off? Also the van ran the stop sign with tree limb in front of it. Who would be responsible for tree home owner or city? I don't know if this site is the correct place to ask these questions or not. If you can direct me else where I thank you. Thank you for your time.”
NHTSA complaint #10283417, filed 2009-09“The contact owns a 2009 toyota Scion TC. The contact stated that while driving approximately 20 MPH, another vehicle crashed into the front driver's side of her vehicle. The air bags did not deploy however, there were no injuries. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10555279, filed 2013-12, 60,000 miles“The contact owns a 2009 toyota Scion TC. While driving approximately 75 MPH, the contact crashed into a highway divider. The air bags did not deploy. The contact sustained injuries to his head, neck and chest. The contact sought medical attention where he received stitches to the head injury. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic but was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 59,700.”
NHTSA complaint #10460568, filed 2012-06, 59,700 milesRelated 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.
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 2009 Scion TC
15 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaintsVehicle speed control
8 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
3 complaintsTires
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
2 complaintsEquipment
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 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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