2012 Scion XB Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 7%of 45 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 71,842miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the electrical system of the 2012 Scion XB, 7% of the 45 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 71,842 miles. 2 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
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“While parking smoke or steam started coming from under the hood and me thinking the car was over heating pulled the hood release and before I could open the hood flames shoot from the right fender. I run into home depot and yell to call the fire department and ask if anyone has a fire extinguisher and a young man came running out with a good size extinguisher and put out the rapid growing flames. The fire department reported that the fire was started by a short circuit in the right fender.”
NHTSA complaint #10885190, filed 2016-07“The contact owns a 2012 Scion XB. After starting the engine, smoke was present coming from the dashboard. The vehicle was examined by an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the failure occurred due to a faulty computer. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 80,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10978548, filed 2017-04, 80,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10111474Nov 12, 2015DD: In limited cases vehicles being serviced for ZE7 will require a replacement short block. Dealers will need to install the dowel pins between the short block and lower…
- 10111295Jun 29, 2015SSB: While a vehicle is in inventory, the battery is subject to conditions that can reduce its performance and life. Batteries can become discharged due to an extended storage…
- 10111145Jun 29, 2015SSB: While a vehicle is in inventory, the battery is subject to conditions that can reduce its performance and life. Batteries can become discharged due to an extended storage…
- 10111395Apr 10, 2015SSB: When servicing interior electrical switches and components, please note the precautions in this bulletin to avoid damaging electrical components and switches. Many…
- 10111202Apr 10, 2015SSB: When servicing interior electrical switches and components, please note the precautions in this bulletin to avoid damaging electrical components and switches. Many…
- 10200379Jul 7, 2014Immobilizer and Smart Key Reset
- 10132773Jun 6, 2014TSB: Flash reprogramming allows the ECU software to be updated without replacing the ECU. Flash calibration updates for specific vehicle models/ECUs are released as field-fix…
- 10133905Jan 23, 2013Flash reprogramming allows the ECU software to be updated without replacing the ECU. Flash calibration updates for specific vehicle models/ECUs are released as field-fix…
- 10133902Jan 16, 2013When servicing interior electrical switches and components, please note the precautions in this bulletin to avoid damaging electrical components and switches. Many lubricants…
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1 | 17% |
| 2013 | 4 | 29% |
| 2012 | 3 | 7% |
| 2011 | 1 | 2% |
| 2010 | 4 | 7% |
| 2009 | 9 | 6% |
| 2008 | 34 | 10% |
| 2006 | 12 | 5% |
| 2005 | 11 | 12% |
| 2004 | 6 | 16% |
Other parts of the 2012 Scion XB
27 complaintsEngine
8 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaintsBrakes
5 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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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