Scion tC
The Scion tC is a compact car powered by a 2.45-litre four-cylinder petrol engine. Production began in 2004 and the model featured this naturally aspirated engine throughout its initial generation.
| Manufacturer | Toyota |
|---|---|
| Production | From 2004 |
| Fuel | Petrol |
| Displacement | 2,450 cc |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Drivetrain | Front-wheel drive |
| Fuel economy (comb.) | 9.7 l/100 km |
| Class | Subcompact car |
Engine variants
Different engine versions of the Scion tC (from registration data). 4 variants.
| Engine | Fuel | Transmission | Top speed | Economy | Model year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.4 l · 4-cyl | Petrol | Automatic | – | 9.9 l/100 km | 2005–2010 |
| 2.4 l · 4-cyl | Petrol | Manual | – | 10.4 l/100 km | 2005–2010 |
| 2.5 l · 4-cyl | Petrol | Automatic | – | 9.2 l/100 km | 2011–2016 |
| 2.5 l · 4-cyl | Petrol | Manual | – | 9.2 l/100 km | 2011–2016 |
Source: EPA (US). Fuel economy converted to l/100 km.
Other Scion models
Recalls & safety
6 in the US-market NHTSA database, which may not apply to European versions for the Scion tC. Recalls can flag known weaknesses of the model.
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICUS · NHTSAModel year 2016
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain Toyota Racing Development (TRD) brake kits, part numbers PTR09-21111 and PTR09-52080, sold by Toyota as an optional accessory for model year 2008-2015 Scion xB, and 2011-2016 Scion tC vehicles. Over time, the brake hoses in these kits may fatigue and fail.
Remedy: Toyota will notify all known owners of the Scion xB and Scion tC vehicles upon which an involved optional TRD Brake Kit could have been installed. If the vehicle is equipped with one of the TRD brake kits, it will be replaced with a standard equipment brake kit, free of charge. The recall began November 16, 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is J0U.
NHTSA campaign 18E091000 · reported 20/09/2018
- EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELSUS · NHTSAModel year 2016
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2016 Toyota Camry and Highlander, 2015-2016 Toyota Tundra, Scion FR-S, and tC vehicles. The Load Carrying Capacity Modification Label may not reflect the correct added weight of the installed accessories. As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims for Passenger Cars."
Remedy: SET will notify owners, and provide a corrected label for placement over the inaccurate label, free of charge. The recall began on July 14, 2016. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226.
NHTSA campaign 16V420000 · reported 09/06/2016
- TIRESUS · NHTSAModel year 2016
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2016 Toyota Yaris, Rav4, Land Cruiser and 4Runner vehicles, and Scion FR-S, iM, and TC vehicles manufactured January 28, 2016, to March 14, 2016. The Load Carrying Capacity Modification Label may not reflect the correct added weight of the installed accessories. As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims for Passenger Cars."
Remedy: SET will notify owners, and provide them a corrected label to be installed over the inaccurate label, free of charge. The recall began on June 3, 2016. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET's number for this recall is SET16A.
NHTSA campaign 16V236000 · reported 22/04/2016
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICUS · NHTSAModel year 2015
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain Toyota Racing Development (TRD) brake kits, part numbers PTR09-21111 and PTR09-52080, sold by Toyota as an optional accessory for model year 2008-2015 Scion xB, and 2011-2016 Scion tC vehicles. Over time, the brake hoses in these kits may fatigue and fail.
Remedy: Toyota will notify all known owners of the Scion xB and Scion tC vehicles upon which an involved optional TRD Brake Kit could have been installed. If the vehicle is equipped with one of the TRD brake kits, it will be replaced with a standard equipment brake kit, free of charge. The recall began November 16, 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is J0U.
NHTSA campaign 18E091000 · reported 20/09/2018
- EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELSUS · NHTSAModel year 2015
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2016 Toyota Camry and Highlander, 2015-2016 Toyota Tundra, Scion FR-S, and tC vehicles. The Load Carrying Capacity Modification Label may not reflect the correct added weight of the installed accessories. As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims for Passenger Cars."
Remedy: SET will notify owners, and provide a corrected label for placement over the inaccurate label, free of charge. The recall began on July 14, 2016. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226.
NHTSA campaign 16V420000 · reported 09/06/2016
- SUSPENSION:REARUS · NHTSAModel year 2015
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2015 Toyota Scion tC vehicles manufactured December 3, 2014, to January 30, 2015 and equipped with accessory coil springs as part of an optional Release Series 9 trim package. During installation of these coil springs, the rear suspension components may not have been properly tightened.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the bolts, nuts, rear suspension arms, and rear suspension member sub assembly, free of charge. The recall began on June 12, 2015. Owners may contact Scion customer service at 1-866-707-2466.
NHTSA campaign 15V228000 · reported 17/04/2015
Sources: EU Safety Gate (European market) and NHTSA (US market). See all Scion recalls.