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2006 Scion XA

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2006 XA.

Transmission Automatic 4-spd

The 2006 Scion XA is a compact, front‑wheel‑drive vehicle equipped with a 4‑quart oil capacity and a 5W‑30 API‑rated oil, delivering EPA fuel economy of 27 mpg city, 35 mpg highway, and 30 mpg combined on its automatic 4‑speed transmission. Its 2006 iteration registered the highest owner complaint volume in the model’s 2004‑2007 window, with 71 grievances—chiefly related to air‑bag systems—and a total of six recalls, underscoring a period of heightened reliability concerns that researchers should consider when evaluating the vehicle’s long‑term performance.

Model year200620052004

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity4 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-30 APIOEM · verified
Lug nut torque76 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy27/35/30 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

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

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 25 · 550 CCA battery, OE oil filter 90915YZZN1. 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 25 · 550 CCAOEM · verified
Tail / brake / turnTURNOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter90915YZZN1
Engine air filter1780121030
Fuel filter233000A020
Spark plug9091901176
Battery2880011331
Front wiper blades852220R040 alt 8521213031
Serpentine belt9091602711 alt 9091602705
Thermostat9091603093 alt 1632562010
Cabin air filter885685201083

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined27 / 35 / 30 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 XA of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

8.8–10.8 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 8.80 sec — 2004 Hatchback
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2004Hatchback 1.5L I-48.80 sec16.70 sec108 hpFWD
2004Hatchback 1.5L I-49.40 sec16.89 sec108 hpFWD
2004Hatchback 1.5L I-410.80 sec18.20 sec108 hpFWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine holds 4 qt of 5W-30 API engine oil. Torque lug nuts to 76 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 30.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity3.1
Engine Oil5W-30 · API
Engine Oil Capacity4 qt
Manual Transmission Fluid75W-90 · GL-4 · GL-5
Manual Transmission Fluid Capacity4

Engine torques

Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts22 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts20 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug30.0 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/StudsScrews: 8 ft-lbs, Bolts: 6.5 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts76 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub159 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Spark Plug ManufacturerNGK
Spark Plug Gap0.028-0.031 in
Spark Plug Torque13.0 ft-lbs
Ignition Timing0-14, Not adjustable degrees
Ignition Timing Reference RPMIdle rpm

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity0.94-1.08 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil TypeND 8 oil
Oil Capacity1.50-3.50 oz
Standard BCI Group Number25
Standard BCI Cranking Performance550 cca

Service checks

Pressure Test20 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief13-18 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature176-183 °F
Injector Primary Resistance13.5-14.2 @ 68 degreesF ohms
Engine Compression156-213 PSI. 14 maximum variation PSI.
Engine Oil Pressure22-80 psi
Engine Oil Pressure RPM3000 rpm
Intake Valve Lash0.006-0.010 in

Brakes

Torque Caliper to Bracket25 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle65 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.039; Rear: 0.039 in
Rotor Runout Limit0.002 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From0.866 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To0.866 in
Rotor Discard at or Under0.787 in
Drum Nominal Diameter7.874 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
111 ft. lbs., Step 2: 9011 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
116 ft. lbs., Step 2: 9016 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 5,000 mi; spark plugs every 30,000 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 Drum Assembly (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 15,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Driveshaft (inspect) · Driveshaft Flange Yoke Bolts (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (leak inspection)
Every 30,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace) · Final Drive (inspect fluid level) · Fuel System (inspect) · Spark Plugs (replace)
Every 50,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
At 60,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)
Every 60,000 miEngine Valves (inspect valve lash)
At 100,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)

Reliability & federal safety record

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

The 2006 Scion XA sits at the peak of a troubling upward trend in complaints and recalls across the model's generation. Complaints rose steadily from 14 in 2004 to 40 in 2005, then jumped to 71 in 2006—the highest of any year—while recalls also peaked at six, double the count of 2005. The top complaint areas for 2006 include air bags (13), fuel system (8), and vehicle speed control (6), with 13 crash-related and 3 fire-related complaints reported. Although the 2007 model year shows zero complaints, that likely reflects the end of production rather than an improvement, as recalls remained at three and TSBs dropped sharply to eight. The data does not specify root causes for the spike, but the 2006 model clearly represents the most problematic point in the generation's record. Given the elevated complaint and recall numbers, this is not a good year to buy compared to earlier or later model years.

6
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
43
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
71
Owner complaints
13 involved a crash · 3 a fire
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 71 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Air Bags13
Fuel System, Gasoline8
Vehicle Speed Control6
Engine & Engine Cooling6
Engine4
Power Train3
Unknown Or Other3
Fuel/Propulsion System3

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 6 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

18V776000Air Bags: Air Bag/Restraint Control ModuleReported 01/11/2018

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2004-2006 Toyota Scion xA vehicles. The air bag control module for the supplemental restraint system (SRS ECU) may experience an internal short… Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the SRS ECU, and if necessary, replace the air bag control module, free of charge. The recall began December 21, 2018. Owners…

09V223000Equipment:Other:LabelsReported 15/06/2009

TOYOTA IS RECALLING 27,080 MODEL YEAR 2005 THROUGH 2010 PASSENGER CARS BUILT FROM SEPTEMBER 1, 2005 TO MAY 4, 2009. THESE VEHICLES WERE NOT EQUIPPED WITH LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS WHICH FAILS TO CONFORM… Remedy: TOYOTA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND PROVIDE THEM WITH A NEW, ACCURATE LABEL TO BE INSTALLED OVER THE INACCURATE LABEL FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 18, 2009. OWNERS…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 43 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
S-SB-0015-14 Rev2015-05-26EngineSB: Flash reprogramming allows the ECU software to be updated without replacing the ECU…
S-SB-0015-14 Rev2015-05-26EquipmentSB: Flash reprogramming allows the ECU software to be updated without replacing the ECU…
S-SB-0005-152015-05-13EquipmentSSB: The procedure in this bulletin is a general guideline on how to properly diagnose…
S-SB-0005-152015-05-13EquipmentSSB: The procedure in this bulletin is a general guideline on how to properly diagnose…
S-SB-0023-11 Rev2015-04-10Electrical SystemSSB: When servicing interior electrical switches and components, please note 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

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2006 XA take?

4 qt of 5W-30 API, per the factory manual.

Does the 2006 XA have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 6 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the XA get?

EPA figures are 27 city / 35 highway / 30 combined mpg.