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2012 Scion XB Engine problems

Owners have filed 9 complaints about the 2012 Scion XB's engine & cooling with NHTSA - 20% of all its complaints, most recently on October 29, 2024. They describe 4 crashes, 1 fire and 0 injuries. Stalling, loss of power, oil consumption, overheating, head gaskets, timing chains and engine failure.

Complaints
9
Recalls
0
Crashes
4
Fires
1
Injuries
0
Deaths
0

Engine complaints

Engine & cooling

Engine is burning oil.

Filed Incident EngineNHTSA 11622475
Engine & cooling

I have to add oil every 500 to 800 miles no visible smoke from engine or exhaust when cold or hot. ???? HELP

Filed Incident EngineNHTSA 11555375
Engine & cooling

The contact owns a 2012 Scion XB. The contact stated that the vehicle was exhibiting excessive engine oil consumption. The contact stated that the oil pressure warning light would illuminate approximately 1,000 miles prior to the next scheduled oil change. The contact stated that the oil pressure warning light recently illuminated less than a month after the previous oil change; 2,500 miles prior to the next oil change. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the engine was...

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consuming an excessive amount of oil. The contact stated that 4 quarts of oil was consumed prior to the next scheduled oil change and suggested that there was leak. The independent mechanic informed the contact that the failure was related to Toyota Technical Service Bulletin Number: SB0024-11R2. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 11463548
Engine & cooling

Noticed the oil pressure light came on when I turned a corner. Immediately took it to dealer, where I have all scheduled maintenance done (except once). Car was found to have no oil in it before scheduled maintenance. This happened 6 months previously and was thought to be a pvc plug issue. Was told it was due to a known issue with excessive oil consumption due to worn piston rings, ultimately the fault of the requirement of ethanol in gasoline. Solution - keep checking the oil and add as needed. Not worth repairing the piston rings.

Filed Incident EngineNHTSA 11342793
Body, doors & structureBrakesEngine & coolingCrash

Recall 287614- my call was involved in an accident on 1/10/2019. My car ran a red light due to failure of brakes and struck another vehicle. Both cars were totaled. I have received a notification in the mail in 4/2019 3 months after my accident I have contacted toyota and since they are unable to locate my vehicle to inspect it, they refused to help compensate for my loss. I would like toyota to take some responsibility for this, my insurance company gave me a payout that went directly towards the remaining balance...

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of my car and I still have to pay 2,900 after. I still have not financially recovered from this accident.*Dt 'parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.S.C. 552(B)(6).' *Jb

Filed Incident Structure · Service brakes · EngineNHTSA 11205252
Body, doors & structureBrakesEngine & coolingCrash

Recall id 287614-my vehicle was involved in an accident on 1/10/2019 for failure to stop due to brakes. My car ran a red light and hit another vehicle in the intersection. Both cars were totaled and removed from the scene by a tow truck. I received a notification in the mail in april 2019 3 month after my accident regarding the recall id #287614, I have since contacted toyota and the refused to compensate me for my loss. They have tried to relocate my car for inspection but the insurance company who has possession...

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of my car after the accident, no longer has it. I have not fully recovered from this accidently finically and I was looking to have toyota to help me compensate me for my loss. The money I did get from the insurance company went towards the remaining balance of my loan and I was not able to use it towards another vehicle. I would like toyota to take some responsibility for this.

Filed Incident Structure · Service brakes · EngineNHTSA 11205232
Body, doors & structureBrakesEngine & coolingCrash

Recall id 287614-my vehicle was involved in an accident on 1/10/2019 for failure to stop due to brakes. My car ran a red light and hit another vehicle in the intersection. Both cars were totaled and removed from the scene by a tow truck. I received a notification in the mail in april 2019 3 month after my accident regarding the recall id #287614, I have since contacted toyota and the refused to compensate me for my loss. They have tried to relocate my car for inspection but the insurance company who has possession...

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of my car after the accident, no longer has it. I have not fully recovered from this accidently finically and I was looking to have toyota to help me compensate me for my loss. The money I did get from the insurance company went towards the remaining balance of my loan and I was not able to use it towards another vehicle. I would like toyota to take some responsibility for this.

Filed Incident Structure · Service brakes · EngineNHTSA 11205231
BrakesBody, doors & structureEngine & coolingCrash

Recall id287614 nhtsa campaign #18e091000 my vehicle was involved in an accident on jan 10th, due to failure of brakes. My car ran a red light and hit another car. My car has been totaled in this accident. I have since contacted toyota about my accident and they have refused to help compensate for my loss. My car was towed to the insurance company and is no longer accessible for inspection. I would like for toyota to take some responsibility for this accident. I have not fully recovered from losing my vehicle financially and I do believe 100% that this recall was the cause of the accident. Attached is the documents from my insurance company and pictures of the vehicle.

Filed Incident Service brakes, hydraulic · Structure · Service brakes · EngineNHTSA 11205215
Engine & coolingFire

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 scion xb. While driving approximately 70 mph, the vehicle decelerated, the steering wheel was tight, and smoke emitted from the rear of the vehicle. The contact was able to exit the vehicle without injury. The vehicle erupted into flames and the contact was able to extinguish the fire with a fire extinguisher. A police report was not filed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and indicated that they would send an inspector; however, no one was sent for a year. The insurance...

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company had a fire inspector who diagnosed that the number one cylinder rod fractured and caused a hole for oil to leak out of, which led to the fire. The fire caused catastrophic failure to the engine. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer provided no remedy. The approximate failure mileage was 59,000.

Filed Incident EngineNHTSA 10788538

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