Model year record

2006 Scion XA

5 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 98 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 18V776000

Air bags: air bag/restraint control module

Component
Air bags: air bag/restraint control module
Manufacturer
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Vehicles affected
16,992
Reported to NHTSA
2018-11-01
Owners notified
2018-12-21

Defect description

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2004-2006 Toyota Scion xA vehicles. The air bag control module for the supplemental restraint system (SRS ECU) may experience an internal short, possibly causing the air bags to unintentionally deploy, or become deactivated.

Safety risk

If the air bags and/or seat belt pretensioners unintentionally deploy, it can increase the risk of a crash. If the air bags and/or seat belt pretensioners are deactivated, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the SRS ECU, and if necessary, replace the air bag control module, free of charge. The recall began December 21, 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is J0W.

Recall campaignNHTSA 10V036000

Equipment: other: labels

Component
Equipment: other: labels
Manufacturer
SOUTHEAST TOYOTA DISTRIBUTORS, LLC
Vehicles affected
153,418
Reported to NHTSA
2010-02-03
Owners notified
2010-05-27

Defect description

SOUTHEAST TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2011 PASSENGER VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE SOLD WITHOUT THE REQUISITE LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS.

Safety risk

A DRIVER MAY OVERLOAD A VEHICLE WHICH MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL MAIL TO CONSUMERS THE CORRECTED LABEL OR THE CUSTOMER WILL HAVE THE OPTION FOR DEALERS TO INSTALL THE LABEL FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 27, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SOUTHEAST TOYOTA AT 1-800-301-6859.

Recall campaignNHTSA 09V223000

Equipment: other: labels

Component
Equipment: other: labels
Manufacturer
TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Vehicles affected
27,080
Reported to NHTSA
2009-06-15
Owners notified
2009-09-18

Defect description

TOYOTA IS RECALLING 27,080 MODEL YEAR 2005 THROUGH 2010 PASSENGER CARS BUILT FROM SEPTEMBER 1, 2005 TO MAY 4, 2009. THESE VEHICLES WERE NOT EQUIPPED WITH LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS WHICH FAILS TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS."

Safety risk

INCORRECT LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS COULD RESULT IN THE VEHICLE BEING OVERLOADED, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

TOYOTA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND PROVIDE THEM WITH A NEW, ACCURATE LABEL TO BE INSTALLED OVER THE INACCURATE LABEL FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 18, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-888-270-9371.

Recall campaignNHTSA 07V048000

Vehicle speed control

Component
Vehicle speed control
Manufacturer
SOUTHEAST TOYOTA DISTRIBUTORS
Vehicles affected
716
Reported to NHTSA
2007-02-12
Owners notified
2007-02-28

Defect description

CERTAIN ROSTRA PRECISION CONTROLS' SPEED CONTROLS MAY HAVE A FAULTY MODULE. THESE CONTROLS WERE INSTALLED BY SOUTHEAST TOYOTA DEALERS OR AT THEIR VEHICLE PROCESSING CENTER ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES. WHEN THE SPEED CONTROL "ON/OFF" SWITCH IS PRESSED ONCE TO TURN THE UNIT OFF, THE THROTTLE DOES NOT RETURN TO IDLE. WHEN THE "ON/OFF" SWITCH IS PRESSED A SECOND TIME, THE THROTTLE WILL RETURN TO IDLE.

Safety risk

A CRASH COULD BE CAUSE IN THE EVENT THAT THE CRUISE CONTROL DOES NOT ALLOW THE ENGINE TO RETURN TO IDLE ON THE FIRST DEPRESSION OF THE "ON/OFF" SWITCH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND/OR REPLACE THE SPEED CONTROL MODULE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 28, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SOUTHEAST TOYOTA AT 1-800-301-6859.

Recall campaignNHTSA 07V030000

Vehicle speed control: cruise control

Component
Vehicle speed control: cruise control
Manufacturer
GULF STATES TOYOTA, INC.
Vehicles affected
1,372
Reported to NHTSA
2007-02-01
Owners notified
2007-03-07

Defect description

CERTAIN ROSTRA PRECISION CONTROLS' SPEED CONTROLS MAY HAVE A FAULTY MODULE. THESE CONTROLS WERE INSTALLED BY GULF STATES TOYOTA (GST) DEALERS OR AT THEIR VEHICLE PROCESSING CENTER ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES. WHEN THE SPEED CONTROL "ON/OFF" SWITCH IS PRESSED ONCE TO TURN THE UNIT OFF, THE THROTTLE DOES NOT RETURN TO IDLE. WHEN THE "ON/OFF" SWITCH IS PRESSED A SECOND TIME, THE THROTTLE WILL RETURN TO IDLE.

Safety risk

A CRASH COULD BE CAUSE IN THE EVENT THAT THE CRUISE CONTROL DOES NOT ALLOW THE ENGINE TO RETURN TO IDLE ON THE FIRST DEPRESSION OF THE "ON/OFF" SWITCH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND/OR REPLACE THE SPEED CONTROL MODULE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 7, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GST AT 1-800-444-1074.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Air bags1758,110 mi
Fuel system, gasoline1056,000 mi
Engine894,000 mi
Electrical system7120,000 mi
Vehicle speed control799,500 mi
Unknown or other684,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling447,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system4100,000 mi
Seat belts410,000 mi
Air bags: frontal26,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system227,000 mi
Equipment213,200 mi
Exterior lighting2
Power train215 mi
Power train: automatic transmission221,000 mi
Tires2600 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)1165,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control146,500 mi
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.1
Exterior lighting: headlights1600 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap1
Fuel system, other135,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages115,000 mi
Seats115,000 mi
Service brakes1
Service brakes, electric15,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic117,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads1900 mi
Structure1600 mi
Structure: body: door1
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system1
Visibility: power window devices and controls198,000 mi

The 2005 model has 2 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.