2014 Toyota Tundra Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
GoodComplaint Index
27/100
#12 most-complained of 16 Tundra years
The 2014 Toyota Tundra has a Complaint Index of 27 and ranks 12th worst out of 16 model years, earning a 'Good' verdict relative to other Tundra years. It has 93 complaints, 4 recalls, and a top problem area of Structure & Body.
- Complaints
- 93
- Recalls
- 4
- Crashes / fires
- 2 / 1
- Injuries / deaths
- 3 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- 4 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 15.5
- 13.5 city / 18 hwy
Top 2014 Toyota Tundra problems
NHTSA owner 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%)
What owners report
- Lug nuts on the front wheel have detached while driving, causing the tire to separate and strike other objects.
- Wheel studs have broken off, letting a wheel come loose from the truck.
- Driver's seat heating elements have overheated, burning the connection and peeling the leather.
- Some engines have stalled at low speed with an abnormal noise, in one case requiring engine replacement.
- Parking brakes have failed to hold the vehicle in place, even after dealer adjustments.
- Steering wheels with wood trim have cracked in multiple spots.
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?
- Compared with other Tundra model years, 2014 ranks 12th worst out of 16 with a Complaint Index of 27, placing it in the 'Good' category. It has 93 NHTSA complaints and 4 recalls.
- What are the most common problems with the 2014 Toyota Tundra?
- NHTSA data shows Structure & Body complaints lead at 20 complaints (22% share), followed by Electrical System at 19 complaints (20%) and Suspension, Wheels & Tires at 14 complaints (15%).
- Does the 2014 Toyota Tundra have any recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2014 Tundra, covering steering, suspension/wheels (lug nuts), and airbags due to possible B-pillar trim misinstallation.
- What year Toyota Tundra should I avoid?
- Based on NHTSA complaint and recall data, the 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025 Tundra model years carry 'Avoid' verdicts, with Complaint Index values of 80, 93, 100, and 87. The 2014 model is rated 'Good' by comparison.
- How many miles do 2014 Tundra problems occur at?
- The median mileage at failure across all complaints for the 2014 Tundra is 40,000 miles, though individual problem areas vary, such as 14,700 miles for Structure & Body issues.