2014 Toyota Corolla Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Caution The 2014 Toyota Corolla has a complaint index of 50 and ranks 11th worst out of 21 model years, earning a Caution verdict. It has 269 complaints, 2 recalls, and airbags are the top problem area with 69 complaints and a median failure mileage of 41,000.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 50/100
- #11 of 21 Corolla years
- Verdict
- Caution
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 269
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 2
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 64
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 3
- Injuries
- 50
- Top issue
- Airbags
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 32
- 29 city / 36.5 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 50 / 1
Top 2014 Toyota Corolla problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Airbags69 (26%)
- Electrical System59 (22%)
- Engine46 (17%)
- Other39 (14%)
- Structure & Body35 (13%)
- Transmission & Powertrain26 (10%)
- Brakes22 (8%)
- Steering18 (7%)
- Seat Belts15 (6%)
- Visibility & Wipers15 (6%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Owners report sudden unintended acceleration while parking or making low-speed turns, leading to crashes into walls, trees, or parked cars.
- Some drivers say the brake pedal traveled to the floor without slowing the vehicle, even during repeated pressing.
- One owner described a wiring harness burning near the passenger side tail light, producing visible smoke while parked.
- A tire blowout at highway speed reportedly caused loss of control and a crash into a barrier.
- One driver reported the steering wheel locking up, preventing the ignition key from turning until the wheel was wiggled.
- An owner said the transmission unexpectedly shifted into drive while being placed in reverse, causing a collision.
2014 Toyota Corolla recalls
2 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 20V024000Jan 17, 2020Airbags2,891,976 vehicles
Air bags: air bag/restraint control module
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2011-2019 Corolla, 2011-2013 Matrix, 2012-2018 Avalon, and 2013-2018 Avalon Hybrid vehicles. During certain crashes, the air bag electronic control unit (ECU) may malfunction, possibly disabling the deployment of the air bags and/or seat belt pretensioners.
Risk: In the event of a crash, air bags and/or seat belt pretensioners that do not deploy as intended may increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the ECU and install a noise filter between the air bag control module and its wire harness, as necessary, free of charge. Owners were notified of the safety risk beginning March 2, 2020. A second letter notifying owners of the remedy repair will be mailed between March 16, 2020 and June 27, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 20TB03, 20TA03 and 20TA05.
- 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 Corolla fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 29 MPG
- Highway
- 36.5 MPG
- Combined
- 32 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $2,050
- 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 Corolla years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2014 Toyota Corolla reliable?
- NHTSA data shows the 2014 Corolla has a complaint index of 50 and ranks 11th worst among 21 model years, giving it a Caution verdict relative to other Corolla years.
- What are the most common problems with the 2014 Toyota Corolla?
- Airbags lead with 69 complaints (26% share) and a median failure mileage of 41,000, followed by electrical system issues (59 complaints) and engine problems (46 complaints).
- Does the 2014 Toyota Corolla have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2014 Corolla: one for an airbag electronic control unit issue reported in 2020, and one for a wiper switch assembly issue reported in 2013.
- How does the 2014 Corolla compare to newer model years?
- The 2014 model's complaint index of 50 is higher than the 2018 (5), 2022 (10), 2023 (0), and 2024 (20) model years, all of which carry Best verdicts.