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2012 Scion iQ

US · Minicompact Cars

The 2012 Scion iQ is listed in the US market with gasoline power. Every figure below carries the source it came from, and anything our sources do not publish is left out rather than estimated.

Engine
1.3L 4-cylinder
Transmission
Automatic
Drivetrain
FWD
Fuel
Gasoline
Economy
37 mpg (6.4 L/100 km) combined
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Specifications at a Glance

Key Figures

Units:
Engine / Powertrain
1.3L 4-cylinder
Combined Economy
37 MPG US (6.4 L/100 km) · EPA
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
Automatic
Market: US·Switch units to convert the figures shown.
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Engine

Engine
SpecificationValueSource
Engine1.3L 4-cylinder
Displacement1.3 L
Cylinders4
Fuel typeGasoline

Transmission and drivetrain

Transmission and drivetrain
SpecificationValueSource
TransmissionAutomatic
DrivetrainFWD

Fuel economy and range

Fuel economy and range
SpecificationValueSource
Combined37 mpg (6.4 L/100 km)
City36 mpg (6.5 L/100 km)
Highway37 mpg (6.4 L/100 km)

Our sources do not publish these for this vehicle: Aspiration, Power, Torque, Gears, Electric range, Battery capacity. We leave them out instead of estimating.

Trims and configurations

1 configuration listed by our sources. Engines, drivetrains and fuel economy can differ between them.

Recalls

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. Last checked November 6, 2026.

  • 12V528000: AIR BAGS

    Toyota is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Scion IQ vehicles manufactured July 31, 2011, through October 12, 2012. The cable for the Occupant Classification System (OCS) may become damaged when sliding the passenger seat forward or backward.

    Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will install a protective cover on the OCS weight sensor cable. The recall began on December 20, 2013. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.

    Reported November 8, 2012. View on NHTSA

Data sources

Source checked: November 7, 2026

Data verified: November 7, 2026

Specifications can vary by market, trim, configuration and production date. Confirm with the manufacturer before buying parts or making safety decisions. Report an error.

Related vehicles

  • 2013 Scion iQ

    Varies by configuration: Gasoline, Electric

    1.3L 4-cylinder · FWD
    37 mpg (6.4 L/100 km)

  • 1.3L 4-cylinder · FWD
    36 mpg (6.5 L/100 km)

Frequently asked questions

What engine does the 2012 Scion iQ have?

1.3L 4-cylinder. Engines can differ by trim, so check the trim list below.

What is the fuel economy of the 2012 Scion iQ?

Combined fuel economy is 37 mpg (6.4 L/100 km), as published by the source shown in the specification table.

Is the 2012 Scion iQ front-wheel, rear-wheel or all-wheel drive?

Drivetrain: FWD.

Are there recalls for the 2012 Scion iQ?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year (last checked November 6, 2026). Details are in the Recalls section.