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2006 Scion XA

The problems owners report. The recalls to check. The evidence behind each.

NHTSA data through October 2026View original NHTSA data Change vehicle

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Complaint patterns and official recall records, kept distinct.

Owner complaints
71
Received Apr 2006 to Jun 2026
Official recalls listed
5
Naming this model year; check your VIN for applicability
BrakeNews flagged problems
0
Statistical signals, not official defect findings or recalls

Owner reports

Most reported problems

  1. 1
    Check engine light comes on repeatedly11 complaints · 15% of this vehicle’s complaints
  2. 2
    Airbags fail to deploy in crashes7 complaints · 9.9% of this vehicle’s complaints
  3. 3
    Unintended acceleration despite braking6 complaints · 8.5% of this vehicle’s complaints
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Official NHTSA records

Recalls to check

  • Recall #18V776000Toyota 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.
  • Recall #10V036000Southeast 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.
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BrakeNews signals

Flagged complaint patterns

Unusual complaint patterns with no matched recall yet. A flag does not mean a recall will happen.

No problems currently meet BrakeNews’s flagging criteria. This is not a safety rating.

How flags are identified

Complaint counts reflect reports submitted to NHTSA, not failure rates or a reliability ranking. Reported in these complaints: 13 crashes, 3 fires, 8 people injured, 0 deaths.

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Where do owners report problems?

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Engine & powertrain

Brakes

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Electrical & lights

Airbags, belts & seats

Steering, suspension & tires

No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.

Body, doors & glass

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Driver assistance

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Other

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Complaint history

When NHTSA received these reports. Changes in reporting alone do not establish a change in failure rates.

Complaints received about the 2006 Scion XA
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2026 (to Oct 2026)1
Total71

Problems owners report

Listed groups have at least 3 complaints. The page includes the 20 largest groups plus any additional flagged groups; some complaints are not assigned to a group.

ProblemComplaintsShareShare ratioStatus
Check engine light comes on repeatedly1115%–
Airbags fail to deploy in crashes79.9%–NHTSA recall #18V776000
Unintended acceleration despite braking68.5%–NHTSA recall #07V048000
Fuel tank or line leaks gasoline57.0%–
Vehicle catches fire from wiring57.0%–

AI groups complaints by meaning; the groups are approximate. Share ratio compares the problem’s share of this vehicle’s complaints with its share on other vehicles over the last 24 months (shown from 3 recent complaints). A 2× ratio means twice the complaint share, not twice the failure risk. Flags mark unusual shares or recent surges after an AI review of the complaint content. “First signal” does not mean the pattern has persisted continuously.How recall estimates are calculated.

Recalls

  • NHTSA recall #18V776000November 1, 201816,992 vehicles affected

    air bags: air bag/restraint control module

    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.

    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.

    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.

  • NHTSA recall #10V036000February 3, 2010153,418 vehicles affected

    equipment: other: labels

    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.

    A driver may overload a vehicle which may increase the risk of a crash.

    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.

  • NHTSA recall #09V223000June 15, 200927,080 vehicles affected

    equipment: other: labels

    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."

    Incorrect load carrying capacity modification labels could result in the vehicle being overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash.

    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.

  • NHTSA recall #07V048000February 12, 2007716 vehicles affected

    vehicle speed control

    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.

    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.

    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.

  • NHTSA recall #07V030000February 1, 20071,372 vehicles affected

    vehicle speed control: cruise control

    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.

    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.

    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.

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About this data

NHTSA complaints and recalls through October 2026. Complaints are counted once each, however many components they name. Original complaints are on NHTSA's page for the 2006 Scion XA.

Problem groups are formed by AI and may be approximate. BrakeNews flags unusual complaint patterns; they are not official defect findings. Investigation reports are written and checked by AI, with no human review. Owner reports do not establish that a defect exists.

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