Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) for the 2005 xA 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.

    STEERING

    • TSB #00501

      Date Announced:
      NOV 16, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #10007586

      REPAIR MANUAL SUPPLEMENT: VEHICLE PULLING TO ONE SIDE. TOYOTA ALL MODEL YEARS. *MJ 2002 - 2007 MODEL YEARS. TOYOTA/SCION MODELS. *TT 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 »

    • TSB #S-SB-0019-13

      Date Announced:
      MAY 16, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10060912

      SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. Read More »

    • TSB #S-SB-003-10

      Date Announced:
      FEB 04, 2010
      NHTSA ID:
      #10060886

      SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

    • TSB #05605

      Date Announced:
      NOV 16, 2005
      NHTSA ID:
      #10018287

      MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0171 OR P2195. *AK Read More »

    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS

    • TSB #01105

      Date Announced:
      OCT 13, 2005
      NHTSA ID:
      #10017658

      CLOGGED OR BLOCKED FUEL INJECTORS. FUEL INJECTOR CLEANING. ALL 1990 - 2006 TOYOTA AND SCION MODELS EQUIPPED WITH PORT ELECTRONIC FUEL INJECTION (EFI). *TT Read More »

    POWER TRAIN

    • TSB #S-SB-0024-14

      Date Announced:
      OCT 16, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10109416

      TSB: The purpose of this service bulletin is to provide precautions to follow when installing an automatic transmission/transaxle assembly to avoid MIL "ON," shifting issues, and/or transmission damage. Read More »

    • TSB #S SB 0024 14A

      Date Announced:
      OCT 16, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10200383

      Automatic/Continuously Variable Transmission Replacement Precautions Read More »

    • TSB #S-SB-0020-11

      Date Announced:
      OCT 01, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10132105

      The purpose of this service bulletin is to provide precautions to follow when installing an automatic transmission/transaxle assembly to avoid MIL ?ON,? shifting issues, and/or transmission damage. Read More »

    • TSB #00905

      Date Announced:
      AUG 01, 2005
      NHTSA ID:
      #10016638

      U340E/U341E TRANSMISSION SOLENOID IDENTIFICATION. *TT Read More »

    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

    • TSB #S-SB-0024-14

      Date Announced:
      OCT 16, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10109416

      TSB: The purpose of this service bulletin is to provide precautions to follow when installing an automatic transmission/transaxle assembly to avoid MIL "ON," shifting issues, and/or transmission damage. Read More »

    • TSB #S-SB-0020-11 Rev

      Date Announced:
      OCT 16, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10109419

      TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE-October 16, 2014: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see S-SB-0024-14. Read More »

    • TSB #S-SB-0020-11

      Date Announced:
      OCT 01, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10132105

      The purpose of this service bulletin is to provide precautions to follow when installing an automatic transmission/transaxle assembly to avoid MIL ?ON,? shifting issues, and/or transmission damage. Read More »

    • TSB #S-SB-0020-11

      Date Announced:
      JUL 31, 2011
      NHTSA ID:
      #10060913

      SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. Read More »

    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

    • TSB #SSB-0003-10

      Date Announced:
      FEB 04, 2010
      NHTSA ID:
      #10034471

      SCION: TECHSTREAM ECU FLASH REPROGRAMMING PROCEDURE. FLASH REPROGRAMMING ALLOWS THE ECU SOFTWARE TO BE UPDATED WITHOUT REPLACING THE ECU. Read More »

    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER

    • TSB #S-SB-0003-11 Rev

      Date Announced:
      OCT 16, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10109412

      TSB: The purpose of this service bulletin is to provide information regarding the installation of the correct torque converter bolts during automatic transmission/transaxle assembly replacement. Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

    • TSB #S-SB-0023-11 Rev

      Date Announced:
      APR 10, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10111202

      SSB: When servicing interior electrical switches and components, please note the precautions in this bulletin to avoid damaging electrical components and switches. Read More »

    • TSB #S-SB-0023-11 Rev

      Date Announced:
      APR 10, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10111395

      SSB: When servicing interior electrical switches and components, please note the precautions in this bulletin to avoid damaging electrical components and switches. Read More »

    • TSB #S SB 0017 14A

      Date Announced:
      JUL 07, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10200379

      Immobilizer and Smart Key Reset Read More »

    • TSB #S-SB-0023-11 Rev

      Date Announced:
      JAN 16, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10133902

      When servicing interior electrical switches and components, please note the precautions in this bulletin to avoid damaging electrical components and switches. Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

    • TSB #S-SB-0015-14

      Date Announced:
      JUN 06, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10132773

      TSB: 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-0003-10 Rev

      Date Announced:
      JAN 23, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10133905

      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 #SSB-0003-10

      Date Announced:
      FEB 04, 2010
      NHTSA ID:
      #10034471

      SCION: TECHSTREAM ECU FLASH REPROGRAMMING PROCEDURE. FLASH REPROGRAMMING ALLOWS THE ECU SOFTWARE TO BE UPDATED WITHOUT REPLACING THE ECU. Read More »

    VISIBILITY

    VISIBILITY/WIPER (PWS)

    • TSB #S-SB-0042-13

      Date Announced:
      DEC 19, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10060821

      SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. Read More »

    • TSB #S-SB-0042-13

      Date Announced:
      DEC 19, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10131996

      The following procedures are recommended during routine maintenance or in the event of a customer concern for wiper performance. Read More »

    VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

    • TSB #S-SB-0036-08 Rev

      Date Announced:
      APR 02, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10132298

      If a creak, tick, or rattle noise is heard at the top of the windshield, the source of the noise may be the two windshield stoppers bonded to the top of the windshield. Read More »

    VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR

    • TSB #S-TT-0075-13

      Date Announced:
      OCT 28, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10132141

      The appearance of spots in tempered glass (when viewed at certain angles) is the result of the heat treating and quick quenching process during manufacturing. Read More »

    AIR BAGS

    • TSB #S-TT-0059-13

      Date Announced:
      JAN 14, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10131962

      Scion vehicles are equipped with Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS), including various airbags and in some models, seat belt pre-tensioners, to help reduce the risk of injury in a collision. Read More »

    • TSB #S-SB-0037-11 Rev

      Date Announced:
      NOV 10, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10132070

      All Scion models may include side airbags as optional equipment. Scion does NOT recommend replacement of original seat covers with non-Scion leather or other seat cover materials on vehicles due to the following: Seat covers NOT ... Read More »

    • TSB #S-TT-0059-13

      Date Announced:
      JAN 16, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10133921

      Scion vehicles are equipped with SRS, including various airbags and in some models, seat belt pre-tensioners, to help reduce the risk of injury in a collision. Read More »

    TIRES

    • TSB #S-TT-0032-11 Rev

      Date Announced:
      JUL 03, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10132270

      Prior to tire rotation use the quick reference chart below to verify the size of the lug nut and the lug nut torque specifications. The quick reference chart is applicable to current generation vehicles only. Read More »

    • TSB #S-TT-0032-11 Rev

      Date Announced:
      MAY 22, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10132050

      Please refer to the following recommendations for the best practices for vehicle tire rotations. Read More »

    WHEELS

    • TSB #S-SB-0003-11 Rev

      Date Announced:
      OCT 16, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10109412

      TSB: The purpose of this service bulletin is to provide information regarding the installation of the correct torque converter bolts during automatic transmission/transaxle assembly replacement. Read More »

    SEATS

    • TSB #S-SB-0037-11 Rev

      Date Announced:
      NOV 10, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10132070

      All Scion models may include side airbags as optional equipment. Scion does NOT recommend replacement of original seat covers with non-Scion leather or other seat cover materials on vehicles due to the following: Seat covers NOT ... Read More »

    BACK OVER PREVENTION

    • TSB #S-SB-0036-08 Rev

      Date Announced:
      APR 02, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10132298

      If a creak, tick, or rattle noise is heard at the top of the windshield, the source of the noise may be the two windshield stoppers bonded to the top of the windshield. Read More »

    EQUIPMENT

    • 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-0023-11 Rev

      Date Announced:
      APR 10, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10111395

      SSB: When servicing interior electrical switches and components, please note the precautions in this bulletin to avoid damaging electrical components and switches. Read More »

    • TSB #S-TT-0032-11 Rev

      Date Announced:
      JUL 03, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10132270

      Prior to tire rotation use the quick reference chart below to verify the size of the lug nut and the lug nut torque specifications. The quick reference chart is applicable to current generation vehicles only. Read More »

    • TSB #S-SB-0019-13

      Date Announced:
      MAY 16, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10132030

      California (CA), Federal (FED), and 50 State Certified emission control underhood labels (emission labels) may be obtained through your dealership?s Parts Department utilizing standard replacement parts ordering procedures. Read More »

    EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

    • TSB #S-SB-0023-11 Rev

      Date Announced:
      APR 10, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10111202

      SSB: When servicing interior electrical switches and components, please note the precautions in this bulletin to avoid damaging electrical components and switches. Read More »

    EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES

    • TSB #S-SB-0017-14 Rev

      Date Announced:
      JUL 25, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10132725

      TSB: The Immobilizer and Smart Key Reset is a feature that allows the registration of new keys when all master keys are lost. Once the system is reset, all previously registered keys will be erased. Read More »

    • TSB #S-SB-0017-14

      Date Announced:
      JUL 07, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10132722

      TSB: The Immobilizer and Smart Key Reset is a feature that allows the registration of new keys when all master keys are lost. Once the system is reset, all previously registered keys will be erased. Read More »

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

    • TSB #S-TT-0069-13

      Date Announced:
      SEP 13, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10060937

      SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. Read More »

    • TSB #S-TT-0069-13

      Date Announced:
      SEP 13, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10132165

      To receive satellite radio functions after the initial trial period has expired, the customer must enter into a contract with XM Satellite Radio Inc. After entering into a contract, registration of an 8-digit XM Radio ID is required. Read More »

    • TSB #S-TT-0069-13

      Date Announced:
      AUG 27, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10060936

      SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. Read More »

    EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

    • 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:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

    • 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 »

    UNKNOWN OR OTHER

    • TSB #S-SB-0003-10 Rev

      Date Announced:
      JUN 06, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10132774

      TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE-June 6, 2014: This bulletin is now obsolete. Read More »

    • TSB #00307

      Date Announced:
      APR 26, 2007
      NHTSA ID:
      #10022144

      TECHSTREAM ECU FLASH REPROGRAMMING PROCEDURE. *KB Read More »

    • TSB #01904

      Date Announced:
      JUL 16, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10010311

      REMOVAL OF FRONT EMERGENCY TOWING EYELET AND INSTALLATION OF TOWING EYELET HOLE COVER. *TT UPDATED TO INCLUDE 2006 SCION XA. *TT Read More »