Model year 2016 · Compact Cars

2016 Scion tC: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2016 Scion tC at 26 mpg combined across 2 versions. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls and 6 owner complaints for this model year.

Safety recalls

EPA combined mpg

NHTSA overall rating

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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 tC recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 2 safety recalls for the 2016 Scion tC, newest first.

Equipment: Other: Labels

NHTSA 16V420000 Reported Jun 9, 2016

Filed by: Toyota Motor Corporation (manufacturer recall no. SET-16C)
Units affected: 4,253 (estimate)
Problem: 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."
Risk: An incorrect label may lead an owner to overload the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Equipment: Other: Labels and 1 more component

NHTSA 16V236000 Reported Apr 22, 2016

Filed by: Toyota Motor Corporation (manufacturer recall no. SET16A)
Components: Equipment: Other: Labels; Tires
Units affected: 94 (estimate)
Problem: 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."
Risk: An incorrect label may result in the vehicle being overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.

2016 Scion tC 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.

2016 Scion tC EPA fuel economy
Version	Engine	Transmission	Drive	Fuel	City/Hwy/Comb	Fuel cost/yr	CO2 g/mi
tC	2.5L 4-cyl	Manual 6-spd	Front-Wheel Drive	Regular	23/30/26 mpg	$2,600	342
tC	2.5L 4-cyl	Automatic 6-speed	Front-Wheel Drive	Regular	23/30/26 mpg	$2,600	342

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 tC crash-test ratings

We did not find NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2016 Scion tC (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.

2016 Scion tC owner complaints

Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Scion tC, most recently on Apr 3, 2025. 1 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 4 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.

Most-cited components in 2016 Scion tC complaints
Component named in complaints	Mentions
Unknown or other	3
Seat belts	1
Service brakes	1
Structure: Body	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 Scion tC model years

Scion tC by model year
Year	Combined	Recalls	Complaints	Overall rating
2015 tC	26 mpg	2	22	—

All Scion tC years compared · Decode a VIN

Other 2016 Scion models

2016 Scion FR-S 2016 Scion iA 2016 Scion iM

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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