2006 Scion XA Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 16about this part
- Share
- 23%of 71 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 58,734miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 16 complaints about the fuel system of the 2006 Scion XA, 23% of the 71 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 58,734 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I own a 2006 Scion XA and like many others, have had to replace the charcoal canister, etc. The check engine light came on again, and again the codes say it is the same problem. Why does toyota get away with this? It seems like a class action suite to me!!! Thieves!!!”
NHTSA complaint #10838890, filed 2016-02, 128,000 miles“Started up the car and smelled a strong smell of gas. Discovered that the fuel line had ruptured spewing fuel onto the engine causing a potential fire hazard or explosion. Thank god we stopped the engine immediately or we would have been incinerated once we had reached highway speeds and engine was hot. Vehicle is now not safe to drive and has to be towed in for repairs.”
NHTSA complaint #10466983, filed 2012-07, 50,000 miles“Vapor canister and filter failure due to unknown causes, this effects the emissions and mileage per gallon drop. After contacting multiple dealerships they told me this has been a common problem with my model car and all dealers have been flooded with this kind of problem with toyota's as well. I was told that a technical service bulletin had been issued on this problem due to the design problem in the evap system.”
NHTSA complaint #10293678, filed 2009-11, 66,986 miles“I own a 2006 Scion XA and very recently the check engine light came on. I had it diagnosed... P2401 evaporate leak detection pump control circuit . The charcoal canister and some other small parts are ruined due to water leakage. I am one of many Scion owners who now has to pay major parts and labor charges to have this fixed. It should most certainly be covered under warranty for the life of the car, not just for the first 50,000!”
NHTSA complaint #10289046, filed 2009-10, 58,734 miles“Hawaii in the house ...I own a 2006 Scion XA and recently the check engine light came on. I had it diagnosed at hilo toyota.. P2401 evaporate leak detection pump control circuit . The charcoal canister and some other parts are ruined due to water leakage. I am one of millions Scion owners who now has to pay major parts and labor charges to have this fixed. I live in hawaii and it rains alot here, I find this as a defect and toyota should take the right actions to fix this on going issue. I love my Scion but I hate knowing this will re-occur again and again and again... …”
NHTSA complaint #10957001, filed 2017-02, 100,000 milesFuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 16 | 23% |
| 2005 | 2 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2006 Scion XA
17 complaintsEngine
8 complaintsElectrical system
7 complaintsEngine cooling
7 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsSeat belts
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsEquipment
3 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 Scion XA
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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