2008 Scion XB air bags problems
132 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 2008 Scion XB — 39% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 scion xb. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v340000 (air bags). The parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called…”
filed Dec 22, 2017
“Tl* the contact owned a 2008 toyota scion xb. While driving 25 mph, the contact was rear ended by another vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. The contact sustained injuries to the neck, back, and right knee. Medical attention was not required. The vehicle was destroyed…”
filed Nov 21, 2017
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- These vehicles had their driver or passenger frontal air bag inflators previously…Campaign 19V741000 · Oct 17, 2019
- Air BagsCampaign 17V006000 · Jan 9, 2017
- Air BagsCampaign 16V340000 · May 23, 2016
Related service bulletins
CSP: Takata CSP Coverage Job Aid - published 7.28.2022
Takata CSP Cover · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 28, 2022
Air Bags problems in other XB years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 XB | 27 | 60% |
| 2011 XB | 41 | 76% |
| 2010 XB | 27 | 49% |
| 2009 XB | 74 | 53% |
| 2006 XB | 7 | 3% |
| 2005 XB | 15 | 16% |
| 2004 XB | 7 | 19% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2008 Scion XB
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.