YearToAvoid

2014 Toyota Camry Hybrid Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls

Caution The 2014 Toyota Camry Hybrid has a complaint index of 74, ranking 6th worst out of 20 model years, with a Caution verdict. Brakes are the top problem area, making up 28% of its 25 complaints, alongside one recall for a wiper switch.

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

YearToAvoid Scorecard

Complaint Index
74/100
#6 of 20 Camry Hybrid years
Verdict
Caution
vs. other years of this model
Complaints
25
unique NHTSA reports
Recalls
1
distinct NHTSA campaigns
Crashes
7
reported in complaints
Fires
0
Injuries
5
Top issue
Brakes
Best nearby year
2016
rated Best
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
39.5
41 city / 37.5 hwy
Injuries / deaths
5 / 0

Top 2014 Toyota Camry Hybrid problems

Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Brakes7 (28%)
  2. Other6 (24%)
  3. Electrical System5 (20%)
  4. Engine4 (16%)
  5. Structure & Body3 (12%)
  6. Seat Belts2 (8%)
  7. Suspension, Wheels & Tires2 (8%)
  8. Airbags1 (4%)
  9. Visibility & Wipers1 (4%)

A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.

What owners report

  • Brake pedal fails to depress or suddenly loses resistance, leading to loss of stopping power at low speed.
  • Brake pedal feels loose and lets the car roll forward even while pressed.
  • Sudden unintended acceleration reported when the gas engine kicks in while braking from electric-only mode.
  • Vehicle stalls without warning at highway speed while cruise control is active.
  • Seat belt shoulder strap gives way during a crash instead of restraining the occupant.
  • A dealer-installed infotainment component reportedly melted and fell from the roof assembly.
2014 Toyota Camry Hybrid complaints: complaints filed per month3Jul 2014Feb 2015May 2015Apr 2016Oct 2016Oct 2017Feb 2019
25 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jul 2014 to Sep 2019; peak Mar 2017 (3).

2014 Toyota Camry Hybrid recalls

1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 13V505000Oct 17, 2013Visibility & Wipers9,795 vehicles

    Visibility:windshield wiper/washer:switch/wiring

    Toyota Motor Engineering & manufacturing North America, Inc. (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Camry and Camry HV, model year 2013 Avalon and Avalon HV and model year 2014 Corolla vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the windshield wiper switch assembly may short circuit. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard, No. 104, "Windshield Wiping and Washing Systems."

    Risk: A short circuit could cause inoperative windshield wipers, reducing driver visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wiper switch assembly, free of charge. The recall began on November 8, 2013. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.

2014 Toyota Camry Hybrid fuel economy and fuel cost

City
41 MPG
Highway
37.5 MPG
Combined
39.5 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$1,625
15,000 mi/yr
Fuel
Regular
Current regular gas
$4.32/gal
national avg.

EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.

2014 compared with other Camry Hybrid years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’06’07’08’09’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’24’25
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2012Avoid7955139.5
2013Caution6327139.5
2014Caution7425139.5
2015Good4715039.5
2016Best165139.5

All Toyota Camry Hybrid years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2014 Toyota Camry Hybrid reliable?
NHTSA data gives it a complaint index of 74, the 6th worst among 20 model years of the Camry Hybrid, earning a Caution verdict relative to other years.
What are the most common problems with the 2014 Camry Hybrid?
Brakes account for 28% of complaints (7 of 25), followed by electrical system issues (20%) and engine problems (16%). Median mileage at brake failure was 24,450 miles.
Does the 2014 Camry Hybrid have any recalls?
Yes, one recall (13V505000) for a wiper switch assembly that dealers replace free of charge. It is not a do-not-drive recall.
How does the 2014 Camry Hybrid compare to other years?
Its complaint index of 74 is worse than 2010, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2020, and 2021, all rated Good or Best, but better than 2007, 2008, 2009, and 2012, which are rated Avoid.
What is the fuel economy of the 2014 Camry Hybrid?
EPA rates it at 39.5 mpg combined (41 city / 37.5 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $1,625.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.