2014 Toyota Camry Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
CautionComplaint Index
71/100
#5 most-complained of 15 Camry years
The 2014 Toyota Camry has a Complaint Index of 71, ranking 5th worst of 15 model years, with a Caution verdict. NHTSA lists 455 complaints, 3 recalls, and 60 crashes, with transmission and engine issues leading complaint areas.
- Complaints
- 455
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes / fires
- 60 / 4
- Injuries / deaths
- 41 / 1
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 26.5
- 23 city / 32 hwy
Top 2014 Toyota Camry problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Transmission & Powertrain128 (28%)
- Engine113 (25%)
- Other75 (16%)
- Electrical System59 (13%)
- Airbags42 (9%)
- Brakes42 (9%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires37 (8%)
- Structure & Body33 (7%)
- Fuel System32 (7%)
- Steering22 (5%)
What owners report
- Owners report sudden unintended acceleration at low speeds, such as while parking, resulting in the car jumping curbs or hitting objects.
- Drivers describe airbags failing to deploy during crashes, including one case where the driver's airbag had holes and burn-through damage discovered after a fatal crash.
- Some owners report a suspension arm on the right side popping or making noise, raising concern that it could detach.
- Brake failures were reported where the car reportedly locked up or accelerated on its own after coming to a stop, leading to collisions.
- Electrical problems include a navigation screen getting stuck in a bright reboot loop while driving, and one report of fire damage near the dashboard after a crash.
2014 Toyota Camry recalls
3 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 14V715000Nov 7, 2014Suspension, Wheels & Tires5,650 vehicles
Suspension:front:control arm:lower arm
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2014 Toyota Camry, Camry HV, Avalon, and Avalon HV vehicles equipped with 16-inch and 17-inch rims. In the affected vehicles, the left-side front suspension lower arm may have been incorrectly manufactured. As a result, the left side lower arm may not have enough clamping surface area for one of the bolts that secures the lower arm to the lower ball joint.
Risk: Because of the insufficient clamping force, the lower arm may separate from the ball joint, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the left side lower arm, free of charge. The recall began on December 12, 2014. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.
- NHTSA 14V576000Sep 19, 2014Fuel System15,872 vehicles
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2014 Toyota Avalon, Camry, Sienna, and Highlander and model year 2015 Lexus RX350 vehicles. Fuel may leak from the one of the fuel delivery pipes in the engine compartment.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace any of the suspect fuel delivery pipes free of charge. The recall began November 17, 2014. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.
- 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 fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 23 MPG
- Highway
- 32 MPG
- Combined
- 26.5 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $2,450
- 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 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2014 Toyota Camry reliable?
- Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2014 Camry carries a Complaint Index of 71 and ranks 5th worst out of 15 model years, earning a Caution verdict relative to other Camry years.
- What are the most common problems with the 2014 Toyota Camry?
- NHTSA data shows Transmission & Powertrain complaints lead at 28% of all reports, followed by Engine issues at 25% and Electrical System complaints at 13%.
- Does the 2014 Toyota Camry have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2014 Camry covering suspension/wheels (left-side lower arm replacement), fuel system (fuel delivery pipe leak), and visibility/wipers (wiper switch assembly).
- How does the 2014 Camry compare to other model years?
- The 2014 Camry's Complaint Index of 71 is lower than 2010 (86), 2011 (100), and 2012 (79), but higher than 2013 (50) and much higher than later years like 2017 (21) and 2022 (7).
- What is the fuel economy of the 2014 Toyota Camry?
- The EPA rates the 2014 Camry at 26.5 mpg combined (23 city / 32 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,450.