2006 Scion TC Air Bags Problems

NHTSA component category: AIR BAGS · data through 07/14/2026

20Air Bags complaints

12.4%Of all 161 complaints

#2Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How air bags ranks on this vehicle

VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY25 · 15.5%

AIR BAGS20 · 12.4%

ENGINE17 · 10.6%

VISIBILITY14 · 8.7%

STRUCTURE:BODY14 · 8.7%

Share of the 161 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2006 Scion TC overview page.

What owners report

“THE STEERING WHEEL AIRBAG SENSOR LIGHT CAME ON AND THE HORN STOP WORKING.”NHTSA complaint 10706512 — filed 04/19/2015

“REAR CURTAIN AIRBAGS BEGAN SWELLING, CAUSING SEPARATION OF INTERIOR PANELS. CALLED SCION CUSTOMER RELATIONS AND WAS ADVISED THAT, BECAUSE MY VIN DID NOT MATCH THE…”NHTSA complaint 10479455 — filed 10/09/2012

“I WAS DRIVING UP SPRUCE STREET IN MANCHESTER NH. AS I WENT THROUGH A GREEN LIGHT AT THE CORNER OF SPRUCE ST AND BEECH ST…”NHTSA complaint 10421637 — filed 08/26/2011

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Air Bags complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2006 Scion TC have air bags problems?

Air Bags is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2006 Scion TC: 20 of 161 complaints on file (12.4%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2006 Scion TC have in total?

161 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 33 involved a crash, 3 involved a fire, 32 reported injuries, and 5 reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's air bags category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the AIR BAGS category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.