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Scion XBModel year report

2014 Scion XB Problems

Complaints
9filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
59,500miles, 4 complaints with mileage
Recalls
2campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
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 2014 Scion XB (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 9 consumer complaints for the 2014 Scion XB. The part named most often is air bags, with 3 complaints (33% of the total), followed by engine (3) and body and structure (2). 4 of the complaints include a mileage, and 25% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 59,500 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 149 technical service bulletins for this model year. Air bags complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign covering the inflator module and 3 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Engine complaints overlap with 32 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

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: “Air bag light illuminated. Dealer identified problem as found spiral cable failed. Internal parts failure, spiral cable is behind the steering wheel and controls the driver side air bag unit quoted cost of repair: $552 on top of the $130 already spent to discover the cause .”

NHTSA complaint #11233432, filed 2019-07, 64,000 miles

Engine: “Car burning oil, 128000 miles. Oil light can on before oil change was needed. Checked oil level it was really low. No visible leaks. I had to add 1 quart of oil 1 month getting oil changed. I have read that Scion XB has had a problem with oil consumption because of the piston rings in previous models.wondering if my car is having the same problem”

NHTSA complaint #11191190, filed 2019-03

Body and structure: “The contact owns a 2014 Scion XB. The contact stated that there was premature rust on the roof of the vehicle, which progressed without warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who painted the top of the windshield near the roof. The extensive rust was not coated by the dealer. The contact was concerned that the failure may persist. The failure was reported to the manufacturer. The failure mileage was not available. ...updated 02/19/16”

NHTSA complaint #10788289, filed 2015-11

Mileage when problems were reported

25% of the 4 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 55,000 and 64,000 miles.

0%0–1025%10–250%25–5050%50–7525%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (4 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 59,500 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

201520182019420202025
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 2014 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 2014 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. 149 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 149 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 2014 Scion XB have?

NHTSA recorded 9 consumer complaints for the 2014 Scion XB as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2014 Scion XB is reported most often?

Air bags is named most often, in 3 complaints (33% of the total), followed by engine with 3.

Has the 2014 Scion XB been recalled?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2014 Scion XB get?

The EPA rates the 2014 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 2014 Scion XB reported?

Among the 4 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 59,500 miles and the middle half falls between 55,000 and 64,000 miles; 25% 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.