2012 Scion XB Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 27about this part
- Share
- 60%of 45 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 63,684miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 27 complaints about the air bags of the 2012 Scion XB, 60% of the 45 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 63,684 miles. 1 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.
“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“I was t-boned on march 6th, 2013 on the driver's side. I was in a Scion XB and the person who hit me was in a chevy silverado. The impact was estimated at 45 MPH and the door was jammed shut. No air bags deployed. The curtain airbag should have which would have lessened the impact. As a result, the driver (myself) sustained a broken collar bone, broken rib, and punctured lung among various bruising and passed out for an unknown amount of time. …”
NHTSA complaint #10508340, filed 2013-04, 1,200 miles“Takata recall-I have received several recall notices and have been to the local toyota dealer several times. So far there has been no action taken by the dealer to repair my vehicle. I have requested a rental car until my vehicle is safely repaired, but the dealer tells me that when a rental becomes available I will be notified. It has been at least 6 months since I started this process with the dealer and I have never been called about obtaining a rental vehicle. I have filed a complaint on line already about this situation, at least two months ago, and still no action has been taken. …”
NHTSA complaint #11044448, filed 2017-11, 75,000 miles“Takata inflators - we received a mailed notice from toyota motor sales, USA, inc. On feb. 10, 2017 with no further correspondence since that time. Is the NHTSA applying any pressure on toyota to provide the dealers with the required parts needed to accomplish the repairs?”
NHTSA complaint #10971502, filed 2017-04, 7,000 miles“Takata recall. Received notice on recall but my personal mailing address has changed. Please advise where / what I need to do to ensure I am covered under the parts recall I found here on my car? I took my car to toyota dealership for service while living in california but I now live in georgia . Any assistance / info will be greatly appreciated. Thank you.”
NHTSA complaint #11023690, filed 2017-09Related 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
- 19V005000Jan 9, 2019Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Toyota 4Runner, 2014-2015 Scion xB, Lexus IS350C, IS250C, 2014 Toyota Sienna…Covers: Scion XB 2010–2015, Lexus GX460 2010–2017, Toyota 4RUNNER 2010–2016 +9 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
Related service bulletins
- 10217806Jul 28, 2022CSP: Takata CSP Coverage Job Aid - published 7.28.2022
- 10217804Jul 28, 2022CSP: On July 30, 2018, a settlement of claims for Economic Loss related to Takata airbag inflators was approved for full implementation. The settlement includes Toyota?s…
- 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…
- 10051776Jan 16, 2013Scion: to help reduce risk of injury, in a collision, some vehicles are equipped with seat belt pretensioners, and other supplemental restraint systems (srs) that may not perform…
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 2012 Scion XB
8 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology