2016 Scion tC

58 Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs)

TSB List for the 2016 Scion tC

Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) for the 2016 tC are official communications between Scion & their dealerships that describe processes for troubleshooting or fixing certain common problems. All vehicle manufacturers are required by U.S. law to make their TSBs available to the public.

  • SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER
  • ENGINE (PWS)
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
  • VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:ENGINE COOLANT HOSES AND FITTINGS
  • STRUCTURE
  • EQUIPMENT
  • EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
  • EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
  • EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
  • EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL
  • EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
  • EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
  • EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

    • SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER

    • TSB #S-SB-0005-16

      Date Announced:
      MAY 11, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10140581

      TSB: The 2016 model year tC has a new accessory package known as Release Series 10.0 that includes an aero kit. Read More »

    ENGINE (PWS)

    • TSB #S-SB-0015-14 Rev

      Date Announced:
      MAY 26, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10132574

      SB: Flash reprogramming allows the ECU software to be updated without replacing the ECU. Flash calibration updates for specific vehicle models/ECUs are released as field-fix procedures described in individual Service Bulletins. Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

    • TSB #S-SB-0015-15 Rev

      Date Announced:
      MAR 04, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10134310

      SSB: Pre-Delivery Service (PDS) is a critical step in satisfying your dealership?s new car customers. Read More »

    • TSB #S-SB-0015-15

      Date Announced:
      JUL 17, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10111131

      SSB: Pre-Delivery Service (PDS) is a critical step in satisfying your dealership's new car customers. Read More »

    • TSB #S-SB-0014-15

      Date Announced:
      JUL 17, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10111132

      SSB: Pre-Delivery Service (PDS) is a critical step in satisfying your dealership's new car customers. Read More »

    • TSB #S-SB-0015-15

      Date Announced:
      JUL 17, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10111421

      SSB: Pre-Delivery Service (PDS) is a critical step in satisfying your dealership's new car customers. Read More »

    • TSB #S-SB-0014-15

      Date Announced:
      JUL 17, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10111422

      SSB: Pre-Delivery Service (PDS) is a critical step in satisfying your dealership's new car customers. Read More »

    • TSB #S-SB-0012-15

      Date Announced:
      JUN 29, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10111145

      SSB: While a vehicle is in inventory, the battery is subject to conditions that can reduce its performance and life. Read More »

    • TSB #S-SB-0012-15

      Date Announced:
      JUN 29, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10111295

      SSB: While a vehicle is in inventory, the battery is subject to conditions that can reduce its performance and life. Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

    • TSB #S-SB-0012-15

      Date Announced:
      JUN 29, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10111145

      SSB: While a vehicle is in inventory, the battery is subject to conditions that can reduce its performance and life. Read More »

    • TSB #S-SB-0012-15

      Date Announced:
      JUN 29, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10111295

      SSB: While a vehicle is in inventory, the battery is subject to conditions that can reduce its performance and life. Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

    • TSB #S-SB-0008-15

      Date Announced:
      MAY 13, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10111573

      SSB: Some 2016 model year vehicles are equipped with a Smart Key system, which allows the customer to enter and start the vehicle without using a mechanical key. Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

    VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:ENGINE COOLANT HOSES AND FITTINGS

    STRUCTURE

    • TSB #S-SB-0015-15 Rev

      Date Announced:
      MAR 04, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10134310

      SSB: Pre-Delivery Service (PDS) is a critical step in satisfying your dealership?s new car customers. Read More »

    • TSB #S-SB-0015-15

      Date Announced:
      JUL 17, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10111131

      SSB: Pre-Delivery Service (PDS) is a critical step in satisfying your dealership's new car customers. Read More »

    • TSB #S-SB-0014-15

      Date Announced:
      JUL 17, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10111132

      SSB: Pre-Delivery Service (PDS) is a critical step in satisfying your dealership's new car customers. Read More »

    • TSB #S-SB-0015-15

      Date Announced:
      JUL 17, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10111421

      SSB: Pre-Delivery Service (PDS) is a critical step in satisfying your dealership's new car customers. Read More »

    • TSB #S-SB-0014-15

      Date Announced:
      JUL 17, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10111422

      SSB: Pre-Delivery Service (PDS) is a critical step in satisfying your dealership's new car customers. Read More »

    EQUIPMENT

    • TSB #S-TT-0115-18

      Date Announced:
      FEB 21, 2018
      NHTSA ID:
      #10129992

      TSB: Some vehicles may display a 22-digit request code when attempting to perform a navigation map update. Read More »

    • TSB #S-TT-0116-19

      Date Announced:
      JAN 03, 2018
      NHTSA ID:
      #10153260

      TT: In certain cases of leaking air conditioning systems, the root cause of the leak is inadvertently overlooked, causing a repeat repair. Read More »

    • TSB #S-SB-0014-15

      Date Announced:
      MAY 12, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10093001

      TSB: 2016 PRE-DELIVERY SERVICE CHECK SHEET Read More »

    • TSB #S-SB-0015-15 REV

      Date Announced:
      MAY 12, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10093002

      TSB: PRE-DELIVERY SERVICE (PDS) IS A CRITICAL STEP IN SATISFYING YOUR DEALERSHIP?S NEW CAR CUSTOMERS. Read More »

    • TSB #S-SB-0005-16

      Date Announced:
      MAY 11, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10092766

      TSB: THE 2016 MODEL YEAR TC HAS A NEW ACCESSORY PACKAGE KNOWN AS RELEASE SERIES 10.0 THAT INCLUDES AN AERO KIT. Read More »

    • TSB #S-SB-0015-15 REV

      Date Announced:
      MAR 04, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10096984

      "SSB: PRE-DELIVERY SERVICE (PDS) IS A CRITICAL STEP IN SATISFYING YOUR DEALERSHIP?S NEW CAR CUSTOMERS. Read More »

    • TSB #S-SB-0007-15

      Date Announced:
      FEB 18, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10093260

      SSB: 2016 MODEL YEAR VEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH DRIVER'S SIDE FLOOR MAT RETAINING CLIPS TO SECURE THE FLOOR MAT IN THE CORRECT POSITION. IN ADDITION, SOME MODELS MAY UTILIZE RETAINING CLIPS FOR PASSENGER SIDE FLOOR MATS AS WELL. Read More »

    • TSB #S SB 0015 15

      Date Announced:
      JUL 17, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10200378

      Pre-Delivery Service(PDS) Read More »

    • TSB #S-SB-0015-14 Rev

      Date Announced:
      MAY 26, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10134472

      SB: Flash reprogramming allows the ECU software to be updated without replacing the ECU. Flash calibration updates for specific vehicle models/ECUs are released as field-fix procedures described in individual Service Bulletins. Read More »

    • TSB #S-SB-0006-15

      Date Announced:
      MAY 13, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10111188

      SSB: Long-term or off-site storage requires special care to keep vehicles factory fresh and ready for delivery. Read More »

    • TSB #S-SB-0006-15

      Date Announced:
      MAY 13, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10111571

      SSB: Long-term or off-site storage requires special care to keep vehicles factory fresh and ready for delivery. Read More »

    • TSB #S SB 0007 15

      Date Announced:
      MAY 13, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10200372

      Floor Mat Installation During PDS Read More »

    EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

    • TSB #S-TT-0094-15

      Date Announced:
      JUN 16, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10111157

      TT: iPhone text messages do not appear on multi media display. Read More »

    • TSB #S-TT-0094-15

      Date Announced:
      JUN 16, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10111307

      TT: iPhone text messages do not appear on multi media display. Read More »

    • TSB #S-SB-0008-15

      Date Announced:
      MAY 13, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10111190

      SSB: Some 2016 model year vehicles are equipped with a Smart Key system, which allows the customer to enter and start the vehicle without using a mechanical key. Read More »

    • TSB #S-SB-0008-15

      Date Announced:
      MAY 13, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10111573

      SSB: Some 2016 model year vehicles are equipped with a Smart Key system, which allows the customer to enter and start the vehicle without using a mechanical key. Read More »

    EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

    EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

    • TSB #S-TT-0115-18

      Date Announced:
      FEB 21, 2018
      NHTSA ID:
      #10129992

      TSB: Some vehicles may display a 22-digit request code when attempting to perform a navigation map update. Read More »

    EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL

    • TSB #S-SB-0015-15

      Date Announced:
      JUL 17, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10111131

      SSB: Pre-Delivery Service (PDS) is a critical step in satisfying your dealership's new car customers. Read More »

    • TSB #S-SB-0014-15

      Date Announced:
      JUL 17, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10111132

      SSB: Pre-Delivery Service (PDS) is a critical step in satisfying your dealership's new car customers. Read More »

    • TSB #S-SB-0015-15

      Date Announced:
      JUL 17, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10111421

      SSB: Pre-Delivery Service (PDS) is a critical step in satisfying your dealership's new car customers. Read More »

    • TSB #S-SB-0014-15

      Date Announced:
      JUL 17, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10111422

      SSB: Pre-Delivery Service (PDS) is a critical step in satisfying your dealership's new car customers. Read More »

    EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

    • TSB #20R001 Toyota Cu

      Date Announced:
      JUL 15, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10178780

      DL: Toyota plans to send Safety Recall Follow-Up Notices for the above referenced campaigns to remind owners whose vehicles have not yet had campaign repairs completed. Read More »

    • TSB #S-SB-0014-15

      Date Announced:
      MAY 12, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10093001

      TSB: 2016 PRE-DELIVERY SERVICE CHECK SHEET Read More »

    • TSB #S-SB-0015-15 REV

      Date Announced:
      MAY 12, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10093002

      TSB: PRE-DELIVERY SERVICE (PDS) IS A CRITICAL STEP IN SATISFYING YOUR DEALERSHIP?S NEW CAR CUSTOMERS. Read More »

    • TSB #S-SB-0014-15

      Date Announced:
      MAY 12, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10140586

      TSB: 2016 Pre-Delivery Service Check Sheet Read More »

    • TSB #S-SB-0015-15 Rev

      Date Announced:
      MAY 12, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10140587

      TSB: Pre-Delivery Service (PDS) is a critical step in satisfying your dealership?s new car customers. Read More »

    • TSB #S-SB-0015-15 REV

      Date Announced:
      MAR 04, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10096984

      "SSB: PRE-DELIVERY SERVICE (PDS) IS A CRITICAL STEP IN SATISFYING YOUR DEALERSHIP?S NEW CAR CUSTOMERS. Read More »

    • TSB #S-SB-0005-15

      Date Announced:
      MAY 13, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10111187

      SSB: The procedure in this bulletin is a general guideline on how to properly diagnose the air conditioning system after a component failure. Refer to the applicable Repair Manual for vehicle specific repair procedures and parts. Read More »

    EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

    • TSB #S-SB-0005-16

      Date Announced:
      MAY 11, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10140581

      TSB: The 2016 model year tC has a new accessory package known as Release Series 10.0 that includes an aero kit. Read More »

    • TSB #S-SB-0007-15

      Date Announced:
      FEB 18, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10134272

      SSB: 2016 model year vehicles are equipped with driver's side floor mat retaining clips to secure the floor mat in the correct position. In addition, some models may utilize retaining clips for passenger side floor mats as well. Read More »

    • TSB #S-SB-0007-15

      Date Announced:
      MAY 13, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10111189

      SSB: 2016 model year vehicles are equipped with driver's side floor mat retaining clips to secure the floor mat in the correct position. In addition, some models may utilize retaining clips for passenger side floor mats as well. Read More »

    • TSB #S-SB-0007-15

      Date Announced:
      MAY 13, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10111572

      SSB: 2016 model year vehicles are equipped with driver's side floor mat retaining clips to secure the floor mat in the correct position. In addition, some models may utilize retaining clips for passenger side floor mats as well. Read More »

    EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

    • TSB #S-SB-0012-14-Rev

      Date Announced:
      AUG 29, 2017
      NHTSA ID:
      #10152156

      TSB: REVISION NOTICE August 23, 2017 Rev1: ? Applicability has been updated to include 2015 model year xB vehicles, 2015 ? 2016 model year tC vehicles, and 2016 model year iM vehicles. ? The Parts Information section has been updated. Read More »

    • TSB #S-TT-0109-17

      Date Announced:
      APR 25, 2017
      NHTSA ID:
      #10142507

      TT: During previous air conditioning service, leakage prevention agent (A/C stop leak) may have been added to the A/C system. Adding stop leak products to the A/C system is not a recommended or approved Scion repair process. Read More »

    • TSB #S-SB-0035-13 Rev

      Date Announced:
      NOV 10, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10132900

      TSB: REVISION NOTICE November 10, 2016 Rev1: ? Applicability has been updated to include 2015 model year xB vehicles, 2016 model year iM vehicles, and 2015 ? 2016 tC vehicles. ? The Parts Information section has been updated. Read More »

    • TSB #S-SB-0005-15

      Date Announced:
      MAY 13, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10111187

      SSB: The procedure in this bulletin is a general guideline on how to properly diagnose the air conditioning system after a component failure. Refer to the applicable Repair Manual for vehicle specific repair procedures and parts. Read More »

    • TSB #S-SB-0005-15

      Date Announced:
      MAY 13, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10111570

      SSB: The procedure in this bulletin is a general guideline on how to properly diagnose the air conditioning system after a component failure. Refer to the applicable Repair Manual for vehicle specific repair procedures and parts. Read More »

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