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2013 Scion TC

JTKJF5C78E3075553

Vehicle record for the 2013 Scion TC (VIN JTKJF5C78E3075553). Blue, hatchback, gasoline. 1 NHTSA recall campaign for this model year. Free specifications, registration region and recall data.

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🧰 Factory warranty & equipment

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🚨 Recalls on this VIN

  • Per-VIN recall statusWhether each campaign has been repaired on THIS car, remedy availability, do-not-drive and stop-sale flags, dealer labour time
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At a glance

ColorBlue
Recall campaigns1

Vehicle identity & specifications

Make
Scion
Model
TC
Year
2013
Body style
Hatchback
Vehicle type
Passenger car
Displacement
2.5 L
Fuel type
Gasoline
Country of origin
Japan

🧾 Window sticker / build sheet → All 2013 Scion TC data →

📋 All factory specifications on file8 more fields from the manufacturer's VIN record (NHTSA vPIC)

🏭 Manufacturing & other

sourceua_mvs
Registration regionunknown
Last operation date2023-10-01
Last operation254 - НАЛЕЖНИЙ КОРИСТУВАЧ. РЕЄСТРАЦІЯ
PurposeЗагальний
Engine cc2494
Own weight kg1360
Total weight kg1750

Values are as reported by the manufacturer for this VIN pattern; blank or "not applicable" fields are omitted.

What's a 2013 Scion TC worth?

What comparable 2013 Scion TC vehicles are listed for — a quick gut-check before you negotiate.

Low
$12,100
Typical price
$13,737
High
$15,300

Most 2013 Scion TC listings fall between $12,100 and $15,300, from 71 comparable cars.

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MPG & running costs

U.S. EPA fuel-economy estimates for the 2013 Scion TC.

Combined25 mpg
City23 mpg
Highway30 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$2,700
CO₂ tailpipe348 g/mi
FuelRegular
EPA size classCompact Cars
TransmissionAutomatic (S6) or Manual 6-spd
Passenger volume90 cu ft
Cargo volume15 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$1,500 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 2 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages. Actual mileage varies with trim and driving conditions.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2013 Scion TC costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$13,500
Depreciation (5 yrs)$8,200
Total$21,700
Per mile$0.29

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. Depreciation compares today's typical asking price for this model year ($13,737) with the same model 5 model-years older ($5,517), from CarLogs listing data. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

Dimensions & weight

Length
174.0 in
Width
70.9 in
Height
55.9 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Curb weight
3,036 lb
Front track
60.6 in
Rear track
61.4 in

Manufacturer-reported figures for the 2013 Scion TC. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.

Investigations & service bulletins

Manufacturer service bulletins 99

Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be free. Showing the 10 most recent of 99.

TT: HVAC drain tube is found to be blocked/clogged.

Bulletin S-TT-0117-20 · Visibility · Dec 2020

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.

Bulletin 20R001 Toyota Cu · Equipment · Jul 2020

TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE December 20, 2019: This bulletin is no longer applicable and is now obsolete.

Bulletin S-S-0003-14_Obso · Equipment · Dec 2019

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. Any previous printed vers…

Bulletin S-SB-0012-14-Rev · Equipment · Aug 2017

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. Any previous printed versions of t…

Bulletin S-SB-0035-13 Rev · Equipment · Nov 2016

SSB: While a vehicle is in inventory, the battery is subject to conditions that can reduce its performance and life. Batteries can become discharged due to an extended storage period, temperature, parasitic drain, or while demonstrating vehicle features and be…

Bulletin S-SB-0012-15 · Electrical System · Jun 2015

SSB: While a vehicle is in inventory, the battery is subject to conditions that can reduce its performance and life. Batteries can become discharged due to an extended storage period, temperature, parasitic drain, or while demonstrating vehicle features and be…

Bulletin S-SB-0012-15 · Electrical System · Jun 2015

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. This bulletin details the Techst…

Bulletin S-SB-0015-14 Rev · Engine · May 2015

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. This bulletin details the Techst…

Bulletin S-SB-0015-14 Rev · Equipment · May 2015

SSB: Scion models equipped with the BeSpoke® Premium Audio featuring Aha? require a Special Service Tool (SST) USB drive to update the map, points of interest, Gracenote®, and system software. The SST is used with all vehicles to deliver the update, however a…

Bulletin S-SB-0003-14 Rev · Equipment · May 2015

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the TC. Model-year data, not specific to one car.

Canadian recalls 2

Transport Canada recall campaigns for the 2013 Scion TC. Relevant if the car was first sold in, or imported from, Canada.

Electrical

Issue: This recall is for certain block heater kits installed on certain vehicles or sold as accessories at Toyota or Lexus dealerships. On certain vehicles, the engine block heater cable may not have enough heat protection and could be damaged by high temperatures. If this happens, the cable could short circuit while plugged in, and cause the wiring to overheat or melt. Note:…

Transport Canada #2021723 · Nov 2021

Brakes

On certain vehicles equipped with the accessory Toyota Racing Development (TRD) Brake Kit, the stainless steel braided front brake hoses could fatigue over time, causing them to leak. A sudden brake fluid leak could result in longer braking distances, increasing the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will the remove the TRD Brake Kit a…

Transport Canada #2018524 · Sep 2018

Source: Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database.

About the Scion TC

The Scion tC is a compact car manufactured by Toyota under its Scion brand from 2004 to 2016 over two generations: ANT10 (2004–2010) and AGT20 (2011–2016). Both generations were built in Japan. The tC was introduced first in the United States for the 2005 model year and then, beginning with the second generation in the 2011 model year, in Canada as well. The tC was Scion's best-selling model, constituting almost 40% of total Scion sales.

From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.

Safety recall campaigns 1

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain Toyota Racing Development (TRD) brake kits, part numbers PTR09-21111 and PTR09-52080, sold by Toyota as an optional accessory for model year 2008-2015 Scion xB, and 2011-2016 Scion tC vehicles. Over time, the brake hoses in these kits may fatigue and fail.

Remedy: Toyota will notify all known owners of the Scion xB and Scion tC vehicles upon which an involved optional TRD Brake Kit could have been installed. If the vehicle is equipped with one of the TRD brake kits, it will be replaced with a standard equipment brake kit, free of charge. The recall began Nove

NHTSA Campaign #18E091000 · manufacturer #J0U · 20/09/2018

Note: recall data comes from the U.S. NHTSA and covers the US-market version of this model. A car registered in Ukraine may have different campaigns — check with the manufacturer's local importer.

These are NHTSA recall campaigns for this model year, last checked 7 Oct 2026. They don't show whether this particular car has had the repair done — check this VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are free.

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Common problems & what to inspect

Based on all 9 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2013 Scion TC, here are the most-reported problem areas — and what to check before you buy.

💥 2 involved a crash 🚑 3 reported injuries

Service Brakes 3 reports

🔍 Brakes should feel firm and quiet — no grinding, pulsing or pulling. Check for an ABS light and uneven pad/rotor wear.

Power Train 3 reports

🔍 Drive through every gear: watch for slipping, hard or delayed shifts, and shudder. Check for transmission/driveline leaks and noises.

Air Bags 2 reports

🔍 Confirm the airbag light turns on then off at startup — if it stays lit there's a fault (costly, and a safety risk). Check for signs of prior deployment.

Visibility 1 report

🔍 Test wipers, washers, defrosters and all mirrors. Check the windshield for cracks and any camera/sensor for fogging or faults.

Structure 1 report

🔍 Inspect for rust, fresh undercoating, mismatched paint, uneven panel gaps and any sign of prior collision or frame repair.

Visibility/wiper 1 report

🔍 Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.

Pre-purchase checklist

Owner complaints 9

Complaints filed with NHTSA by owners of the 2013 Scion TC.

SERVICE BRAKES

UNKNOWN. I was unaware of my car's recall notice. I had known only when my car's regular smog check was due. The problem that my car may have had not been confirmed by dealer or independent service center nor has it been inspected by manufacturer, police, or others. There are also no warning lamps or messages of the problem. However, there are symptoms like …

NHTSA ODI #11672897

POWER TRAIN

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 SCION TC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE'S ENGINE JUST CUT OFF. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE BUT COULD ONLY SHIFT INTO THE FIRST GEAR AND SLOWLY PULL OVER INTO A PARKING LOT. THERE WAS NO ACCELERATION WITH THE VEHICLE MOVING ONLY ABOUT 10 MPH WITH THE VEHICLE'S MANUAL TRANSMISSION. THE VEHICLE WAS…

NHTSA ODI #11382827

SERVICE BRAKES

DID NOT GET NOTIFIED OF THE RECALL FOR MY VEHICLE.

NHTSA ODI #11185598

AIR BAGS

I WAS TURNING INTO A BUSY SHOPPING CENTER AT 5ISH PM AND THE SUN WAS DIRECTLY IN MY EYES AND I SWERVED TO AVOID A COLLISION WITH ANOTHER MOTORIST WHO WAS IN THE MIDDLE OF THE EXITING /ENTRANCE LANE AND I RAN HEAD ON INTO A SOLID CEMENT PILLAR LIGHT POLE , ESTIMATED MPH WAS 20 -25 MPH , I WAS WEARING SEATBELT AND NONE OF THE FRONT AIRBAGS DEPLOYED AND I HAVE …

Crash · 3 injured · NHTSA ODI #11165750

POWER TRAIN

VEHICLE HAS 66444 MILES AND THROW OUT BEARING / INPUT SHAFT IS MAKING NOISE

NHTSA ODI #11084542

VISIBILITY

SECONDARY SUNROOF EXPLODED WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AT 70MPH. RANDOM EXPLOSION THAT SOUNDED LIKE A GUN SHOT. SUNNY AND 45 DEGREE WEATHER IN CENTRAL OHIO

NHTSA ODI #11076144

AIR BAGS,SERVICE BRAKES

BREAK FAILURE LED TO ACCIDENT IN WHICH THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. OFFICER ON THE SCENE INFORMED THE WHEN THE VEHICLES CRUNCH ZONE IS ENABLED THAT AIRBAGS SHOULD DEPLOY TO AVOID INJURIES OF ANY PASSENGER OR DRIVER. WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES, THE PEDAL VIBRATED VIGOROUSLY THUS NOT SLOWING THE VEHICLE DOWN TO AVOID A COLLISION.

Crash · NHTSA ODI #10779377

STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,VISIBILITY/WIPER

A FEW DAYS AGO, WE WERE DRIVING WHEN OUR SUN ROOF EXPLODED. WE HEARD THE LOUDEST BANG I HAVE HEARD AND THEN GLASS STARTED FALLING THROUGH THE EDGES OF THE SUN SHADE THAT WAS CLOSED. HAD IT NOT BEEN FOR THE SUN SHADE, I AM SURE WE WOULD HAVE BEEN SHOWERED WITH GLASS SHARDS, AND THERE IS NO DOUBT THAT WE WOULD HAVE WRECKED THE CAR. WHEN WE PULLED OVER THE MOON…

NHTSA ODI #10734142

+ 1 more complaints on record.

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Frequently asked questions

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Is the VIN JTKJF5C78E3075553 valid?

JTKJF5C78E3075553 is a structurally valid 17-character VIN with a correct ISO 3779 check digit, assigned to a manufacturer in Japan. It decodes to the 2013 Scion TC.

Are there safety recalls on the 2013 Scion TC?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2013 Scion TC model year. That covers the model year, not this individual car: to see whether a specific vehicle still needs a recall repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are free.

What is a fair price for a 2013 Scion TC?

Comparable 2013 Scion TC listings run roughly $12,100–$15,300, typically around $13,737 (from 71 comparable vehicles). The full report shows this exact VIN's valuation.

What fuel economy does the 2013 Scion TC get?

The 2013 Scion TC has a U.S. EPA estimate of 25 mpg combined (23 city / 30 highway).

Recall data checked 7 Oct 2026 · Sources: NHTSA (recalls & complaints), U.S. EPA (fuel economy), NHTSA vPIC (specifications). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.