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Scion XDModel year report

2012 Scion XD Problems

Complaints
5filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
28,000miles, 5 complaints with mileage
Recalls
0campaigns 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
29 mpgcombined, 1.8L 4-cyl FWD · 27 city / 33 hwy

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

NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2012 Scion XD. The part named most often is air bags, with 2 complaints (40% of the total), followed by electrical system (2) and fuel system (2). 5 of the complaints include a mileage, and 60% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 28,000 miles. Of all complaints, 2 involved a crash, 2 a fire, 10 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 69 technical service bulletins for this model year. Air bags complaints overlap with 4 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Electrical system complaints overlap with 8 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: “While traveling at approx 30 MPH, the SUV in front of me stopped suddenly. I hit the brakes and felt the ABS kick in. Unfortunately I could not stop in time and rear ended a midsize SUV. Based upon damage to the SUV I was traveling at approx 15 - 20 MPH. The air bags deployed and my 2012 Scion XD immediately erupted in flames in the engine compartment. Within 5 minutes the fire spread to the interior and roof of the car. Ultimately, the entire interior became engulfed by fire. …”

NHTSA complaint #10559146, filed 2014-01, 28,000 miles

Electrical system: “My battery went dead while I was at work as I had left the lights on. When it was time to go home, I was unable to unlock my doors with the key fob. There was one place to unlock the door manually and it was the driver door. I unlocked that and reached over to unlock the passenger door. I reached back to unlock the rear doors from the inside and was unable to do so. There was no way to open the rear doors. If there would have been anyone in the rear of the car they would not have been able to get out. I find this a huge scary safety problem. …”

NHTSA complaint #11316929, filed 2020-03, 53,027 miles

Fuel system: “The contact owns a 2012 Scion XD. While driving at an unknown speed, the contact heard a loud explosion and noticed smoke and flames from the rear of the vehicle. The contact pulled over and called the police and insurance company. A police report was filed. The fire department extinguished the fire and the insurance company towed the vehicle to the contact's residence. The contact was pregnant and sustained chemical inhalation from the explosion. Medical attention was not received. The police informed the contact that the fuel tank exploded. …”

NHTSA complaint #10723120, filed 2015-06, 26,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

60% of the 5 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 26,000 and 53,027 miles.

20%0–100%10–2540%25–5040%50–750%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (5 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 28,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

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

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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 XD 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
xD FWD1.8L 4-cyl4-speed automatic273329$2,300
xD FWD1.8L 4-cyl5-speed manual273229$2,300

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

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2012 Scion XD in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by 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. 69 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 69 bulletins →

Other model years of the Scion XD

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2012528,0000—29—Not enough data
20101247,5004—29—Not enough data
20092349,5006—29—Stable
20086755,0005—29Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years)Falling

All Scion XD model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2012 Scion XD have?

NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2012 Scion XD as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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

Air bags is named most often, in 2 complaints (40% of the total), followed by electrical system with 2.

Has the 2012 Scion XD been recalled?

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2012 Scion XD get?

The EPA rates the 2012 Scion XD (xD, 1.8L 4-cyl) at 29 mpg combined, 27 city and 33 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,300 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

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

Among the 5 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 28,000 miles and the middle half falls between 26,000 and 53,027 miles; 60% 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.