NHTSA vehicle safety data
2016 Scion IM Recalls & Complaints
The 2016 Scion IM has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 12 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Scion dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2016 Scion IM. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2016 Scion IM owner complaints
Owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Scion IM, describing incidents dated April 24, 2016 to July 8, 2023.
Most-cited components
- Power Train 5 complaints
- Electrical System 2 complaints
- Structure 2 complaints
- Unknown or Other 2 complaints
- Back Over Prevention 1 complaint
- Engine 1 complaint
Of the 12 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash; across all 12 complaints, owners report 2 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Newest complaints
ODI #11600065 · Filed
The contact owns a 2016 Scion IM. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH, the transmission was skipping the 6th and 7th gears. The contact stated that the failure recurred several times while driving. There was no warning light illuminated. Additionally, the contact stated that while attempting to…
ODI #11527775 · Filed
Traction control turns off by itself Was not accelerate But I turned it off And restarted it it started to accelerate. But traction control is still turned off
ODI #11471242 · Filed
The vehicles car horn no longer works, this is safety manufacturer defect that should be reported and fixed by the manufacturer. I was driving the vehicle and could not honk to other vehicles thus creating a safety hazard.
NHTSA defect investigations
NHTSA's investigations file lists the 2016 Scion IM in 1 investigation. A listed model year means only that an investigation names it; it says nothing about any particular vehicle. An open investigation is not a finding that a safety defect exists, and NHTSA can close one without a recall.
- Engineering Analysis EA21-002: Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
Open since September 17, 2021
Incorrect Load Carrying Capacity Label/FMVSS 110
NHTSA #16V236000 · Tires · NHTSA notice
Reported April 22, 2016 · Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC
Potentially affected: 94 vehicles
Repair completion: 60.64% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Manufacturer campaign SET16A · Owners notified June 3, 2016 · Vehicles built January 28, 2016 – March 14, 2016 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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."
Safety consequence
An incorrect label may result in the vehicle being overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer 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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
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