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2016 Scion iM

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2016 iM.

Transmission Automatic (AV-S7)

The 2016 Scion iM pairs its Automatic (AV-S7) transmission with an EPA-rated 28/36/31 mpg fuel economy profile, making it a practical, efficiency-minded offering in Scion's compact lineup for that model year. Reliability data for this model year is relatively contained, with just 12 total owner complaints logged and a single recall on record — modest figures that suggest the 2016 iM sits on the quieter side of the model's reliability history. The top complaint area centers on the power train, which means researchers examining this vehicle can narrow their focus to a specific, well-documented concern rather than sorting through a broad pattern of scattered defects.

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

EPA fuel economy28/36/31 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI NS · NS CCA battery, OE oil filter 9030169011. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI NS · NS CCAOEM · verified
Tail / brake / turn10AOEM · verified
Tire sizeP225/45R17OEM · verified
Wheel / rim7.0 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter9030169011 alt 04152YZZA6
Engine air filter178010T030
Spark plug9091901275
Battery2880043262
Front wiper blades8522242120 alt 8521242130
Serpentine belt9091602609
Thermostat90916A3004 alt 163250T030
Cabin air filter8713907020 alt 8713950100

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (AV-S7)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length170.5 in
Overall width69.3 in
Overall height55.5 in
Wheelbase102.4 in
Curb weight2943 lb
Track (front / rear)59.4 / 59.1 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)61/39

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined28 / 36 / 31 mpg
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the iM of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

8.6–9.9 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 8.60 sec — 2016 Hatchback
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2016Hatchback 1.8L I-48.60 sec16.80 sec137 hpFWD
2016Hatchback 1.8L I-48.90 sec16.80 sec137 hpFWD
2016Hatchback 1.8L I-49.10 sec17.20 sec137 hpFWD
2016Hatchback 1.8L I-49.90 sec17.60 sec137 hpFWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque the oil drain plug to 27.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidToyota FE CVT fluid
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity1.3
Brake FluidDOT 3
Clutch FluidSAE J1703 · DOT 3
Engine CoolantHOAT
Engine Coolant Capacity5.9-6.1
Manual Transmission Fluid75W-85 · GL-4
Manual Transmission Fluid Capacity5.0

Engine torques

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs11.5 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts66 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug27.0 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs16 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Steering Track (Rod End) Bolts43.0 ft-lbs
Front Wheel HubInstall a new nut and torque to 159.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)700-800 rpm
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)650-750 rpm
Ignition Timing10 degrees
Ignition Timing Acceptable Variance2 degrees

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity0.80-1.15 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Oil Capacity2.35-2.40 oz

Service checks

Injector Primary Resistance11.6-12.4 @ 68 degreesF ohms
Engine Compression156-213 PSI. 14 maximum variation PSI.

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront: 19; Rear: 19 /
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 59; Rear: 49 /; Front: 79; Rear: 42
ABS Sensor Torque8.5 / NS
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.039; Rear: 0.039 in
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront: .984; Rear: .335
Variation from Parallelism Thickness VariationN
Maximum Rotor RunoutFront: .002; Rear: .0059

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
115 ft. lbs., Step 2: 9015 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 3 stages

Prep Do not reuse old bolts. Coat new bolts lightly with specified motor oil.

136.0 ft. lbs.36 ft. lbs
290 degrees90 degrees
345 degrees45 degrees
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
130 ft. lbs., Step 2: 9030 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 10,000 mi; spark plugs at 120,000 mi; coolant every 50,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 50,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 5,000 miBrake System (inspect) · Floor Mat (inspect) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate) · Universal Vehicle Operation (inspect all fluid levels) · Windshield Wiper Blade (inspect)
Every 10,000 miEngine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace)
Every 15,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Air Conditioning Condenser (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect)
Every 30,000 miBrake Drum Assembly (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Differential (inspect fluid level) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace)
Every 50,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
At 60,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)
At 100,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
At 120,000 miBrake Vacuum Pump (replace) · Spark Plugs (replace)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

Owner complaints about the 2016 Scion iM lead in one area — the power train, 3 of 12 reports (25%), well ahead of the next concern. None of this vehicle's 1 recall campaigns target the power train, so those reports read as owner-reported wear-and-tear rather than an acknowledged defect. 1 of the reports describe a crash and 0 a fire — a small share of the total, but worth weighing against the power train pattern above. These are tallies of what owners actually reported to the federal government, not an editorial score — and higher-selling models naturally rack up more reports.

1
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
76
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
1
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
12
Owner complaints
1 involved a crash · 0 a fire

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 12 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Power Train3
Structure2
Power Train,Electrical System1
Steering,Unknown Or Other,Back Over Prevention1
Electrical System1
Service Brakes1
Power Train,Engine1
Seats,Visibility/Wiper1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

16V236000TiresReported 22/04/2016

Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2016 Toyota Yaris, Rav4, Land Cruiser and 4Runner vehicles, and Scion FR-S, iM, and TC vehicles manufactured January 28, 2016, to March 14, 2016… Remedy: SET will notify owners, and provide them a corrected label to be installed over the inaccurate label, free of charge. The recall began on June 3, 2016. Owners may contact SET…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 76 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
T-SB-0055-24 Rev22026-01-07Unknown Or OtherSome 2005 – 2026 Toyota vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a…
T-SB-0058-23 Rev12025-06-13Electrical SystemThe air conditioning dye injection tool kit has been developed to aid in identifying the…
T-SB-0035-24 Rev22024-12-06StructureAcid rain results from rainwater or other airborne moisture that become acidic due to…
T-SB-0038-24 Rev22024-12-06StructureTo prevent brake rotor rust from forming during transportation and storage, wheel film…
T-SB-0039-24 Rev22024-12-06StructureThe condition known as acid rain is caused by airborne chemicals or particles in the…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

VIN tools

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VIN
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Reference guides

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Frequently asked

Does the 2016 iM have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the iM get?

EPA figures are 28 city / 36 highway / 31 combined mpg.