2012 Scion XD Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 40%of 5 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 27,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the fuel system of the 2012 Scion XD, 40% of the 5 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 27,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 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.
“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“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 milesFuel system: other model years
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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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