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2014 Toyota Camry Engine Problems

Engine complaints account for 113 of 455 total complaints (25%) for the 2014 Toyota Camry, with 21 crashes and 15 injuries reported. Median mileage at failure was 18,303 miles. NHTSA lists no related recalls for this engine issue.

Engine complaints
113
25% of 455
Crashes reported
21
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
15
Median mileage
18,303 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical engine symptoms owners report

  • Vehicle reportedly accelerates or surges forward on its own while parking or stopped, even with the brake pedal depressed.
  • Engine shuts off unexpectedly at a stop light, followed by hesitation and rapid acceleration when the accelerator is pressed.
  • Brakes reportedly fail to stop the vehicle after unintended acceleration, leading to collisions with objects, walls, or other vehicles.
  • Sudden unintended movement occurs at low speeds, such as while parking or approaching a stop sign, resulting in crashes into guardrails, walls, or parked vehicles.
  • Some owners report the issue happens intermittently and cannot be duplicated by dealers during inspection.

When 2014 Toyota Camry engine complaints were filed

First complaint Sep 30, 2013, latest May 26, 2026.

2014 Toyota Camry engine complaints: complaints filed per quarter102013 Q32015 Q32017 Q22019 Q12020 Q42022 Q22024 Q1
113 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2013 Q3 to 2026 Q2; peak 2015 Q1 (10).

Engine recalls for the 2014 Toyota Camry

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Camry model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 2005318 (44%)
  2. 2006125 (39%)
  3. 20071,017 (35%)
  4. 2008253 (27%)
  5. 2009508 (39%)
  6. 2010219 (36%)
  7. 2011113 (19%)
  8. 2012116 (20%)
  9. 201360 (22%)
  10. 2014113 (25%)
  11. 201542 (15%)
  12. 201637 (20%)
  13. 201731 (21%)
  14. 2018188 (25%)
  15. 201998 (25%)
  16. 202070 (26%)
  17. 202110 (6%)
  18. 202210 (17%)
  19. 202310 (16%)
  20. 20245 (10%)

Frequently asked questions

How many engine complaints does NHTSA list for the 2014 Toyota Camry?
NHTSA lists 113 engine-related complaints for the 2014 Toyota Camry, which is 25% of the 455 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2014 Toyota Camry engine problem?
No. NHTSA does not list any related recalls tied to this engine complaint pattern.
At what mileage do 2014 Camry engine problems typically occur?
The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA is 18,303 miles.
Did the 2014 Camry engine issue cause any crashes or injuries?
Owners reported 21 crashes and 15 injuries connected to these engine complaints.
How does the 2014 Camry compare to other years for engine complaints?
The 2014 Camry's engine complaints made up 25% of its total complaints, similar to 2018 (25%), 2019 (25%), and 2020 (26%), but higher than 2015 (15%) and 2021 (6%).

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.