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2014 Scion TC Problems

Complaints
20filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
53,000miles, 13 complaints with mileage
Recalls
0campaigns on record
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
—no overall rating published
EPA fuel economy
26 mpgcombined, 2.5L 4-cyl FWD · 23 city / 30 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2014 Scion TC (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 20 consumer complaints for the 2014 Scion TC. The part named most often is other or unknown, with 9 complaints (45% of the total), followed by brakes (8) and electrical system (4). 13 of the complaints include a mileage, and 38% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 53,000 miles. Of all complaints, 6 involved a crash, 1 a fire, 3 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 87 technical service bulletins for this model year. Other or unknown complaints overlap with 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Other or unknown: “I was driving in the highway, I had my front sunroof open. Which I most do, but all of sudden my rear sunroof shatter. Glass went every in the front seats. When I pulled over to find out what happen. The rear sunroof that is stationary was shattered and outer frame. It was all broken. I am attaching pictures about the incident. No object hit my car. I don't know what it just happen.”

NHTSA complaint #11123809, filed 2018-08, 95,200 miles

Brakes: “I was driving on highway 522 going 60mph at 11:30pm. The highway was smooth and had no bumps then randomly the wheel on the rear passenger side broke off the car and went flying. Police officers and state troopers looked for the wheel and they couldn't find it. Luckily I remembered in drivers ed that when a tire blows out (even though this situation is a little different) you firmly hold onto the steering wheel and hold it straight. The car then straightened out and stopped once I ran into the railing.”

NHTSA complaint #11316636, filed 2020-03, 80,000 miles

Electrical system: “Was commuting back to work from lunch break when out of nowhere I lost control of steering and braking of my vehicle crashing into a stone wall before I could pull my emergency break after the vehicle could not slow down on a city street in motion”

NHTSA complaint #11162878, filed 2018-12, 45,000 miles

Air bags: “My son was in a wreck over a week ago. He lost control and ran into the side of a brick house. Both airbags did not deploy. I would assume any impact such as these the air bags would have deployed but they did not. I have pictures attached.”

NHTSA complaint #10872059, filed 2016-06, 58,749 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

38% of the 13 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 45,000 and 60,000 miles.

0%0–1015%10–2523%25–5038%50–7515%75–1008%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (13 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 53,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: falling. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

2015201620172018520192020202120222025
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2014 Scion TC version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
tC FWD2.5L 4-cyl6-speed automatic233026$2,600
tC FWD2.5L 4-cyl6-speed manual233026$2,600

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2014 Scion TC in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 87 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 87 bulletins →

Other model years of the Scion TC

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2016638,5002—26—Not enough data
20152233,9992—26—Falling
20142053,0000—26—Falling
2013960,0000—25—Not enough data
2012844,9431—25—Not enough data
20112929,0000—250 · FewerFalling
20102032,7432—24—Falling
20096045,7403—2458 · TypicalFalling
20088665,0003—2450 · TypicalRising
200711763,9152—24Not compared (before 2008)Rising
200616162,7505—23Not compared (before 2008)Stable
200515541,4654—23Not compared (before 2008)Rising

All Scion TC model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2014 Scion TC have?

NHTSA recorded 20 consumer complaints for the 2014 Scion TC as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2014 Scion TC is reported most often?

Other or unknown is named most often, in 9 complaints (45% of the total), followed by brakes with 8.

Has the 2014 Scion TC been recalled?

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2014 Scion TC get?

The EPA rates the 2014 Scion TC (tC, 2.5L 4-cyl) at 26 mpg combined, 23 city and 30 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,600 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2014 Scion TC reported?

Among the 13 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 53,000 miles and the middle half falls between 45,000 and 60,000 miles; 38% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.