AI Damage2016 Scion XB: common problems
The maker issued 3 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 3
Components owners complain about
What to check before buying
- Air bags. Check the SRS light, stored codes and airbag/curtain status after any impact.
- Structure. Rails, pillars, panel gaps, signs of pulling or welding.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- CSP
Takata CSP Coverage Job Aid - published 7.28.2022
- DL
CUSTOMER SUPPORT PROGRAM ZKG Multiple Models and Model Years Vehicles Painted with Blizzard Pearl (070) or Super White (040) Paint Color Coverage for Peeling of Factory-Applied Paint
- 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.
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Scion XB?
There are no owner complaints in the NHTSA data for this year; the data comes from 3 manufacturer service bulletins.
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2016 Scion XB?
NHTSA lists 3 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2016 Scion XB from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2016 models
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-04.