2014 Toyota Tundra Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Good The 2014 Toyota Tundra has a complaint index of 25, ranking 16th worst out of 21 model years, and earns a Good verdict. NHTSA lists 93 complaints, 4 recalls, 2 crashes, 1 fire, and 3 injuries for this year.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 25/100
- #16 of 21 Tundra years
- Verdict
- Good
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 93
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 4
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 2
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 3
- Top issue
- Structure & Body
- NHTSA overall rating
- 4 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 15.5
- 13.5 city / 18 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 3 / 0
Top 2014 Toyota Tundra problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Structure & Body20 (22%)
- Electrical System19 (20%)
- Other14 (15%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires14 (15%)
- Engine11 (12%)
- Brakes8 (9%)
- Airbags7 (8%)
- Fuel System6 (6%)
- Steering6 (6%)
- Transmission & Powertrain5 (5%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Front driver's seat heater reportedly overheated, causing the leather to peel and the heated seat function to stop working.
- Owners describe lug nuts detaching from the front wheel while driving, causing the tire to separate and strike another vehicle.
- Front and rear tires reportedly blew out at low mileage, and one owner noted a cracked windshield around the same time.
- Wheels reportedly seized while turning, though dealers could not find a cause during inspection.
- Instrument panel lights reportedly went dark or produced blinding glare at night, with dealers unable to diagnose the issue.
- One owner found a large transmission fluid leak in the driveway just one day after buying the truck.
2014 Toyota Tundra recalls
4 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 21V920000Nov 23, 2021Steering22,462 vehicles
Steering:rack and pinion
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2008-2022 Sequoia and 2007-2021 Tundra vehicles. The power steering gear assembly may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in an oil leak.
Risk: An oil leak may cause a sudden loss of power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the power steering gear assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 21, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 21TB10 and 21TA10.
- NHTSA 17V311000May 11, 2017Suspension, Wheels & Tires1,325 vehicles
Wheels:lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2013-2017 Toyota Tundra and Sequoia vehicles accessorized with Southeast Toyota accessory 20-inch Rockstar wheels installed by Southeast Toyota or a Southeast Toyota dealer. The Rockstar wheels were installed with lugnuts that may crack and detach.
Risk: Lugnuts that crack and detach may cause the wheels to separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: SET will notify owners, and dealers will install new replacement lugnuts, free of charge. The recall began June 23, 2017. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET's number for this recall is SET17A.
- NHTSA 14V556000Sep 11, 2014Airbags132,624 vehicles
Air bags:side/window
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2014 Toyota Tundra CrewMax and Double Cab vehicles manufactured July 29, 2013, to August 22, 2014. Due to the possible misinstallation of the upper tab of the B-pillar interior trim, the Curtain-Shield Air Bags (CSA) may not deploy properly in the event of a crash.
Risk: If the Curtain-Shield Air Bags (CSA) do not deploy properly there is an increased risk of occupant injury during a crash.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the B-pillar interior trim installation and will replace it if it is not installed correctly, free of charge. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.
2014 Toyota Tundra fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 13.5 MPG
- Highway
- 18 MPG
- Combined
- 15.5 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $4,175
- 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 Tundra years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2014 Toyota Tundra reliable?
- NHTSA data gives the 2014 Tundra a complaint index of 25 and a Good verdict, ranking 16th worst out of 21 model years, meaning most other Tundra years have more reported problems.
- What are the most common problems with the 2014 Toyota Tundra?
- Structure & Body complaints lead at 22% of total complaints, followed by Electrical System at 20% and Suspension, Wheels & Tires at 15%, based on NHTSA data.
- Does the 2014 Toyota Tundra have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2014 Tundra, covering steering gear, aftermarket wheel lug nuts, and airbag-related B-pillar trim installation.
- How does the 2014 Tundra compare to other Tundra years?
- With a complaint index of 25, the 2014 Tundra ranks better than years like 2006 (80), 2022 (90), and 2023 (100), but slightly worse than 2013 (20) and 2015 (0), which earned Best verdicts.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2014 Toyota Tundra?
- EPA rates the 2014 Tundra at 15.5 mpg combined (13.5 city / 18 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,175.