2008 Scion XB Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 132about this part
- Share
- 39%of 339 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 94,500miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 132 complaints about the air bags of the 2008 Scion XB, 39% of the 339 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 94,500 miles. 16 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 3 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.
“Takata recall contacted toyota of tri cites to schedule an appointment to rectify air bag as per toyota's letter of recall received in january 2017. They said no parts available now or in the near future. Would not supply loaner car. Was told to not put passengers in front seat if I was concerned about the problem but probably no big deal due to low humidity in our area.”
NHTSA complaint #10956118, filed 2017-02, 24,000 miles“I went over a high speed bump now my airbag light is on. It works intermittently but mainly stays on. Now I went to dealership and they say it will cost 1100.00 to fix.the passenger air bag is not working but the driver is. I've also noticed other people with airbag problems with passenger side. Maybe its time for a recall!!!”
NHTSA complaint #10621738, filed 2014-08, 85,000 miles“Takata airbags I live in san diego ca and was told there is no fix available for the takata airbag recall and there may not be for years. I have just heard from friends in the northeast us and they are getting the airbags taken care of, why is there no fix available in so ca”
NHTSA complaint #10893752, filed 2016-08, 340,000 miles“I was in a crash in warrensville heights, ohio on 11/20/2015. I was traveling at about 50mph southbound on i271 when I struck a car that had turned suddenly into my lane. My airbags did not deploy (all of the airbags in the car I struck were deployed).”
NHTSA complaint #10807715, filed 2015-12, 64,000 miles“My 2008 Scion XB was rear ended while I was sitting at a stop light. The vehicle that hit me was a larger chevy SUV traveling at a minimum speed of 35 MPH sending my Scion into the rear of the car in front of me at the stop light. My air bags never deployed... I was told to notify your agency.”
NHTSA complaint #10311664, filed 2010-02, 40,000 milesRelated recalls
- 19V741000Oct 17, 2019Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2010-2016 4Runner, 2003-2006 Tundra, 2003-2013 Corolla, 2009-2010 Corolla Matrix…Covers: Scion XB 2008–2012, Toyota Corolla 2003–2013, Lexus SC430 2002–2010 +14 more
- 17V006000Jan 9, 2017Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2012 Toyota 4Runner, Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Sienna, Yaris, Scion xB, Lexus ES350…Covers: Scion XB 2008–2009, 2012, Lexus IS 250 2006–2009, 2012, IS 350 2006–2009, 2012 +11 more
- 16V340000May 23, 2016Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 Scion xB and Lexus IS F, 2009-2011 Toyota Corolla and Corolla…Covers: Scion XB 2008–2011, Lexus IS 250 2006–2011, IS 350 2006–2011 +11 more
Related service bulletins
- 10217806Jul 28, 2022CSP: Takata CSP Coverage Job Aid - published 7.28.2022
- 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…
- 10032517Sep 9, 2009Scion: srs light on dtc b1901/b1906: open front pretensioner circuit. Supplemental restraint systems. On some models, vehicles may exhibit a diagnostic trouble code (dtc) b190…
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1 | 17% |
| 2014 | 3 | 33% |
| 2013 | 4 | 29% |
| 2012 | 27 | 60% |
| 2011 | 41 | 76% |
| 2010 | 27 | 49% |
| 2009 | 74 | 53% |
| 2008 | 132 | 39% |
| 2006 | 7 | 3% |
| 2005 | 15 | 16% |
| 2004 | 7 | 19% |
Other parts of the 2008 Scion XB
46 complaintsBrakes
39 complaintsSteering
37 complaintsEngine
35 complaintsElectrical system
34 complaintsElectronic stability control
20 complaintsVehicle speed control
15 complaintsBody and structure
11 complaintsOther or unknown
9 complaintsWheels
9 complaintsEngine cooling
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 Scion XB
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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