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Scion XBModel year report

2012 Scion XB Problems

Compared with other Scion XB years

Fewer complaints than typical for this model

0/100 0.2× a typical year · 50 = typical

Based only on NHTSA complaints, recalls and investigations. Not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, and not a reliability rating. How this is calculated

Complaints
45filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
90,000miles, 17 complaints with mileage
Recalls
3campaigns on record
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
—no overall rating published
EPA fuel economy
24 mpgcombined, 2.4L 4-cyl FWD · 22 city / 27 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2012 Scion XB (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 45 consumer complaints for the 2012 Scion XB. The part named most often is air bags, with 27 complaints (60% of the total), followed by engine (8) and body and structure (7). 17 of the complaints include a mileage, and 18% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 90,000 miles. Of all complaints, 5 involved a crash, 3 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns and 145 technical service bulletins for this model year. Air bags complaints overlap with 3 recall campaigns covering the inflator module and 6 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Engine complaints overlap with 36 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Compared with the other 4 Scion XB model years that have at least 25 complaints and are old enough to compare, this one scores 0 out of 100, where 50 is a typical year for the model (fewer complaints than typical for this model). The comparison allows for the era and for how long each year has had to collect complaints, but not for how many vehicles were sold.

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

Air bags: “Nhtsa re all no. 16v-340 & 17v-006 2012 toyota Scion I took the veicle to repair after that I didn't revive any notification of recall , I did file a complaint never recive any notification it looks like my car it's been sold to another agency without my notification and autorizacin I'm still making payments without knowing the situation.”

NHTSA complaint #11099273, filed 2018-06, 63,684 miles

Engine: “Noticed the oil pressure light came on when I turned a corner. Immediately took it to dealer, where I have all scheduled maintenance done (except once). Car was found to have no oil in it before scheduled maintenance. This happened 6 months previously and was thought to be a pvc plug issue. Was told it was due to a known issue with excessive oil consumption due to worn piston rings, ultimately the fault of the requirement of ethanol in gasoline. Solution - keep checking the oil and add as needed. Not worth repairing the piston rings.”

NHTSA complaint #11342793, filed 2020-08, 110,131 miles

Body and structure: “White paint. The paint starting flaking off in large sheets on it's own, no connection to vehicle damage, weather, etc. Paint is now gone from my entire roof, half the hood, multiple other places. Continues chipping and flaking, car is only 8 years old and this is an obvious defect. Been happening for over a year, about 1/3 of the paint on my car is now gone. Can provide lots of pictures.”

NHTSA complaint #11191194, filed 2019-03, 90,000 miles

Brakes: “Recall id 287614-my vehicle was involved in an accident on 1/10/2019 for failure to stop due to brakes. My car ran a red light and hit another vehicle in the intersection. Both cars were totaled and removed from the scene by a tow truck. I received a notification in the mail in april 2019 3 month after my accident regarding the recall id #287614, I have since contacted toyota and the refused to compensate me for my loss. They have tried to relocate my car for inspection but the insurance company who has possession of my car after the accident, no longer has it. …”

NHTSA complaint #11205231, filed 2019-05, 164,978 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

18% of the 17 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 63,684 and 130,000 miles.

18%0–100%10–250%25–5012%50–7535%75–10012%100–15024%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (17 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 90,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

20132016242018202020232026
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 2012 Scion XB 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
xB FWD2.4L 4-cyl4-speed automatic222724$2,800
xB FWD2.4L 4-cyl5-speed manual222724$2,800

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

Recall details for the 2012 Scion XB → · Check a 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. 145 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 145 bulletins →

Other model years of the Scion XB

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2015623,4282—24—Not enough data
2014959,5002—24—Not enough data
20131441,5002—24—Not enough data
20124590,0003—240 · FewerStable
20115463,2485—2415 · FewerRising
20105548,0197—2450 · TypicalFalling
200914075,00010—2490 · MoreFalling
200833951,0008—24100 · MoreRising
200625328,5005—28Not compared (before 2008)Rising
20059259,0001—29Not compared (before 2008)Rising
20043765,4550—29Not compared (before 2008)Rising

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

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2012 Scion XB have?

NHTSA recorded 45 consumer complaints for the 2012 Scion XB as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2012 Scion XB is reported most often?

Air bags is named most often, in 27 complaints (60% of the total), followed by engine with 8.

Has the 2012 Scion XB been recalled?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2012 Scion XB get?

The EPA rates the 2012 Scion XB (xB, 2.4L 4-cyl) at 24 mpg combined, 22 city and 27 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,800 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2012 Scion XB reported?

Among the 17 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 90,000 miles and the middle half falls between 63,684 and 130,000 miles; 18% 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.