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2014 Toyota Tundra problems

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A typical year for this model

The 2014 Toyota Tundra is a recall-heavy year with an otherwise ordinary complaint record: 5 NHTSA recall campaigns apply, yet its 115 owner complaints run below the Tundra median. The recalls matter more than the complaint count here — verify every campaign was completed before buying.

No single system dominates the record — complaints spread across electrical system (20), other (14), and body & structure (14), which usually points to general build quality rather than one defect. In government crash testing it earned 4 of 5 NCAP stars overall.

115

NHTSA complaints

5

Recalls

1

Investigations

3

Crash-involved

1

Fires reported

3

Injuries

0

Deaths

4

NCAP overall · of 5 stars

How does 2014 compare to other Tundra years?

Tundra NHTSA complaints by model year, 2014 highlighted1,334 complaints1999: 1 complaints2000: 1,334 complaints2001: 542 complaints2002: 645 complaints2003: 524 complaints2004: 652 complaints2005: 491 complaints2006: 677 complaints2007: 535 complaints2008: 460 complaints2009: 53 complaints2010: 218 complaints2011: 184 complaints2012: 214 complaints2013: 105 complaints2014: 115 complaints2015: 58 complaints2016: 154 complaints2017: 112 complaints2018: 153 complaints2019: 103 complaints2020: 54 complaints2021: 30 complaints2022: 619 complaints2023: 580 complaints2024: 479 complaints2025: 218 complaints2026: 22 complaints
Tundra NHTSA complaints by model year, 2014 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2014 Toyota Tundra problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Electrical System2017%
Other1412%
Body & Structure1412%
Tires & Wheels1210%
Engine87%
Brakes76%
Airbags76%
Steering65%
Fuel System65%
Transmission54%
Seats43%
Speed Control33%
Suspension33%
Latches & Locks22%
Visibility & Wipers11%
Driver Assistance11%
Lighting11%
Seat Belts11%

Does the 2014 Toyota Tundra have recalls?

5 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

21E103000SteeringDecember 23, 2021 · 151 units

Defect

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain JTEKT power steering gear assembly service parts for 2007-2021 Tundra and 2008-2022 Sequoia, part numbers 44250-0C160, 44250-0C131, 44250-0C170, and 11250-0C121. The power steering gear assembly may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in an oil leak.

Consequence

An oil leak may cause a sudden loss of power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the power steering gear assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 17, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 21TH01.

21V920000SteeringNovember 23, 2021 · 22,462 units

Defect

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2008-2022 Sequoia and 2007-2021 Tundra vehicles. The power steering gear assembly may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in an oil leak.

Consequence

An oil leak may cause a sudden loss of power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the power steering gear assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 21, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 21TB10 and 21TA10.

17V311000Tires & WheelsMay 11, 2017 · 1,325 units

Defect

Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2013-2017 Toyota Tundra and Sequoia vehicles accessorized with Southeast Toyota accessory 20-inch Rockstar wheels installed by Southeast Toyota or a Southeast Toyota dealer. The Rockstar wheels were installed with lugnuts that may crack and detach.

Consequence

Lugnuts that crack and detach may cause the wheels to separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

SET will notify owners, and dealers will install new replacement lugnuts, free of charge. The recall began June 23, 2017. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET's number for this recall is SET17A.

14V556000AirbagsSeptember 11, 2014 · 132,624 units

Defect

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2014 Toyota Tundra CrewMax and Double Cab vehicles manufactured July 29, 2013, to August 22, 2014. Due to the possible misinstallation of the upper tab of the B-pillar interior trim, the Curtain-Shield Air Bags (CSA) may not deploy properly in the event of a crash.

Consequence

If the Curtain-Shield Air Bags (CSA) do not deploy properly there is an increased risk of occupant injury during a crash.

Remedy

Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the B-pillar interior trim installation and will replace it if it is not installed correctly, free of charge. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.

14V429000Tires & WheelsJuly 16, 2014 · 16,249 units

Defect

Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (GST) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Toyota Tundra vehicles modified by GST as part of certain vehicle packages to be equipped with a combination of non-Toyota-brand 20-inch alloy wheels and chrome plated lug nuts. The coating on the lug nuts may give, causing the lug nuts to loosen or the wheel studs to fracture.

Consequence

If the lug nuts loosen, or the wheel studs fracture, the wheel may separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

GST will notify owners, and dealers will replace 20 lug nuts and torque them to specification, free of charge. The recall began in August 2014. Owners may contact GST customer service at 1-800-444-1074.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“VEHICLE ACCELERATED WHEN TAKING FOOT OFF GAS (ENGINE REVVED) AND ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN CAUSING VEHICLE TO SPIN OUT DURING WINTER DRIVING CONDITIONS AND SENT VEHICLE SMASHING INTO CEMENT BARRIER. VEHICLE HAS ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN SINCE DRIVING OFF LOT IN NOVEMBER, 2016. AT FIRST I THOUGHT THIS WAS…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · December 23, 2016 · crash

“THREE STUDS OR LUGS BROKE OFF MY RIGHT FRONT WHEEL WHILE DRIVING, CAUSING IT TO COMPLETELY BREAK OFF AND DAMAGE THE RIGHT FRONT PART OF MY TRUCK. THANKFULLY I WASN'T DRIVING VERY FAST OR IT WOULD OF BEEN MUCH WORSE. I'VE TAKEN IT TO THE SHOP AND HAD IT REPAIRED. THE MECHANICS SAY THIS SHOULD NOT…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Body & Structure · October 24, 2019

“2014 TOYOTA TUNDRA WITH 180,000 MILES. THE GEAR SHIFTER WILL NOT COME OUT OF PARK AT TIMES WHEN BRAKE IS PRESSED. I HAVE GOTTEN IN THE TRUCK MANY TIMES TO LEAVE MY HOUSE AND WHEN I PRESS THE BRAKE TO TAKE IT OUT OF PARK IT WILL NOT UNLOCK THE SHIFTER. I HAVE TO PRESS AND RELEASE THE BRAKE A FEW…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · May 20, 2020

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 TOYOTA TUNDRA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE FIVE LUG NUTS ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL DETACHED. AS A RESULT, THE TIRE SEPARATED FROM THE VEHICLE AND STRUCK A PARKED VEHICLE. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT PULLED THE VEHICLE OVER AND…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Tires & Wheels · May 6, 2017 · crash

“ENGINE HAS DEVELOPED CAM TOWER OIL LEAK THAT IS DRIPPING ON THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD. PER TOYOTA SERVICE CENTER "POTENTIALLY BE A DANGEROUS FIRE HAZARD. THIS IS A WELL DOCUMENTED ISSUE WITH THE 5.7 ENGINES TOYOTA USES ACROSS MULTIPLE VEHICLE MODELS. THEY HAVE REFUSED TO ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY FOR THIS…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · February 23, 2021

2014 Toyota Tundra — common questions

Is the 2014 Toyota Tundra reliable?

Its record is better than the model's norm: 115 NHTSA complaints, below the typical Tundra year, with 5 recalls and no open investigations.

What are the most common 2014 Tundra problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are electrical system (20 complaints), other (14 complaints), body & structure (14 complaints).

Does the 2014 Toyota Tundra have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns affecting the 2014 Toyota Tundra. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Is the 2014 Toyota Tundra under NHTSA investigation?

NHTSA opened one investigation into this model year; all are now closed.

Which Toyota Tundra years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Tundra years to avoid are 2000, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2022, 2023, 2001, 2007, 2003, 2005, 2024, 2008. The cleanest record among Tundra years belongs to 1999.

How safe is the 2014 Toyota Tundra?

In NHTSA's NCAP crash testing, the 2014 Toyota Tundra earned an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.