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2014 Toyota Tacoma Brakes Problems

NHTSA lists 20 brake complaints for the 2014 Toyota Tacoma, 22% of all complaints filed for this model year, with 4 crashes and 2 injuries reported. No related brake recall is listed. Median mileage at failure was 9,350.5 miles.

Brakes complaints
20
22% of 93
Crashes reported
4
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
2
Median mileage
9,351 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical brake symptoms owners report

  • Owners report the brake pedal sinking slowly to the floor over time or after repeated use, sometimes tied to a suspected master cylinder issue.
  • Several drivers describe the vehicle failing to slow or stop when the brake pedal was depressed, in some cases leading to a crash into another vehicle or object.
  • Some owners report abnormally long stopping distances followed by an abrupt, sudden stop once the brakes finally engaged.
  • Owners describe brake pad or rotor fracture found by a dealer technician after unusual stopping behavior.
  • A few complaints mention brakes that grab excessively right before the vehicle comes to a stop, causing occupants to jerk forward.
  • One owner reported ABS and stability warning lights appearing along with a blown fuse and brake lights failing to work.

When 2014 Toyota Tacoma brake complaints were filed

First complaint Jun 3, 2014, latest Apr 9, 2024.

2014 Toyota Tacoma brakes complaints: complaints filed per month2Jun 2014Jan 2015Jul 2015Feb 2016Jun 2019Oct 2020
20 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jun 2014 to Apr 2024; peak Jun 2014 (2).

Brakes recalls for the 2014 Toyota Tacoma

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Brakes complaints by Tacoma model year

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

  1. 201023 (8%)
  2. 201113 (7%)
  3. 201234 (12%)
  4. 201323 (18%)
  5. 201420 (22%)
  6. 201513 (13%)
  7. 201621 (7%)
  8. 201733 (14%)
  9. 201848 (23%)
  10. 201956 (26%)
  11. 202013 (15%)
  12. 202112 (15%)
  13. 20226 (10%)
  14. 20236 (11%)
  15. 202433 (22%)
  16. 20255 (5%)

Frequently asked questions

How many brake complaints does the 2014 Toyota Tacoma have?
NHTSA lists 20 brake complaints for the 2014 Toyota Tacoma, which is 22% of the 93 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a brake recall for the 2014 Toyota Tacoma?
No. The data shows no related recalls listed for brakes on the 2014 Toyota Tacoma.
Did the 2014 Toyota Tacoma brake problems cause any crashes?
Yes, NHTSA data ties 4 crashes and 2 injuries to brake-related complaints for the 2014 Toyota Tacoma.
At what mileage do 2014 Tacoma brake problems usually show up?
The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for brake complaints on the 2014 Toyota Tacoma is 9,350.5 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.