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2014 Toyota Corolla Brakes Problems

NHTSA lists 22 brake complaints for the 2014 Toyota Corolla, 8% of its 269 total complaints for the year, with 9 crashes and 6 injuries reported. There are no related recalls filed for this brake issue. Median mileage at failure is 33,650.

Brakes complaints
22
8% of 269
Crashes reported
9
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
6
Median mileage
33,650 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical brake symptoms owners report

  • Owners report pressing the brake pedal and having it travel to the floor or fail to stop the car, sometimes at low speed while pulling into a driveway or parking lot.
  • Several complaints describe rear-ending another vehicle after the brakes did not respond in time, including one incident in rainy conditions at highway speed.
  • Some drivers report the Anti-lock Brake System not engaging during a stop, followed by unintended acceleration and a collision.
  • One owner reported the traction control system locking the front wheel intermittently at highway speed while driving on curves.
  • A separate complaint describes the brake light switch failing intermittently, causing the brake lights to stop working while stationary and while driving.
  • One owner reported repeated brake work at a dealership, including front and rear brake replacement, alongside other unrelated mechanical issues.

When 2014 Toyota Corolla brake complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 13, 2014, latest Mar 15, 2024.

2014 Toyota Corolla brakes complaints: complaints filed per month2Mar 2014Mar 2015Jun 2016Aug 2017Aug 2018Feb 2019Jan 2020
22 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2014 to Mar 2024; peak Oct 2014 (2).

Brakes recalls for the 2014 Toyota Corolla

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Brakes complaints by Corolla model year

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

  1. 2010185 (15%)
  2. 201123 (4%)
  3. 201213 (3%)
  4. 201327 (13%)
  5. 201422 (8%)
  6. 201520 (9%)
  7. 201632 (15%)
  8. 201730 (17%)
  9. 201811 (8%)
  10. 201916 (8%)
  11. 202025 (8%)
  12. 20219 (5%)
  13. 202216 (16%)
  14. 20237 (10%)
  15. 202410 (16%)
  16. 20258 (26%)

Frequently asked questions

How many brake complaints does the 2014 Toyota Corolla have?
NHTSA lists 22 brake complaints for the 2014 Corolla, which is 8% of the 269 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a brake recall for the 2014 Toyota Corolla?
No. The data shows no related recalls tied to the brake complaints for the 2014 Corolla.
Did the brake issues cause crashes or injuries?
Yes. NHTSA data tied to these brake complaints includes 9 crashes and 6 injuries, with no fires reported.
At what mileage do brake problems typically show up?
The median mileage at failure among reported brake complaints for the 2014 Corolla is 33,650 miles.

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.