Model year 2016 · Subcompact Cars
2016 Scion iA: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings
EPA rates the 2016 Scion iA at 34–36 mpg combined across 2 versions. NHTSA lists 0 safety recalls and 23 owner complaints for this model year.
Safety recalls
0
EPA combined mpg
34–36
NHTSA overall rating
—
Recall file dated Oct 28, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 28, 2026, 7:36 AM EDT
Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Scion dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.
2016 Scion iA recalls
NHTSA's recall file lists 0 safety recalls for the 2016 Scion iA, newest first.
No recalls are listed for the 2016 Scion iA in NHTSA's recall file as of Oct 28, 2026.
Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.
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2016 Scion iA fuel economy by version
EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination. Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel | City/Hwy/Comb | Fuel cost/yr | CO2 g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iA | 1.5L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | 31/40/34 mpg | $1,950 | 258 |
| iA | 1.5L 4-cyl | Automatic 6-speed | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | 32/41/36 mpg | $1,850 | 249 |
Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.
EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.
2016 Scion iA crash-test ratings
We did not find NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2016 Scion iA (checked Oct 26, 2026). NHTSA does not test every model every year; see nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.
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2016 Scion iA owner complaints
Owners have filed 23 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Scion iA, most recently on Aug 28, 2022. 6 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 5 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.
| Component named in complaints | Mentions |
|---|---|
| Engine | 8 |
| Electrical system | 7 |
| Air bags | 6 |
| Power train | 5 |
| Service brakes | 4 |
| Unknown or other | 3 |
| Vehicle speed control | 3 |
| Steering | 1 |
| Structure: Body | 1 |
| Wheels | 1 |
Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.
Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.
Other 2016 Scion models
Sources
- Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 28, 2026, plus a live check of api.nhtsa.gov in your browser.
- Complaints: NHTSA consumer complaint flat files (COMPLAINTS_RECEIVED), counts only — we do not republish complaint text.
- Crash tests: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
- Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
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