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2014 Toyota Tundra Structure & Body Problems

NHTSA lists 20 Structure & Body complaints for the 2014 Toyota Tundra, 22% of that year's 93 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 14,700 miles. There are no related recalls for this category on this model year.

Structure & Body complaints
20
22% of 93
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
14,700 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical body and structure symptoms owners report

  • Heated seat elements overheat and burn, sometimes peeling the seat leather or leaving visible burn marks on the driver's seat connection.
  • Door lock actuators and master lock modules fail, leaving doors unable to lock or unlock with the remote or from outside the vehicle.
  • Truck bed sheet metal develops rust and corrosion, with owners describing perforation on the top of the bed where seams were not properly sealed.
  • Exterior paint peels across large areas of the body, including cases reported at time of purchase and linked to a known white-paint issue.
  • Seat side control panels and trim disengage from the seat frame, creating a snagging or entry/exit hazard as upholstery wears.
  • Wheel lug studs have broken off while driving, causing a wheel to separate partially from the vehicle.

When 2014 Toyota Tundra body and structure complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 20, 2014, latest Nov 23, 2025.

2014 Toyota Tundra structure & body complaints: complaints filed per month2Mar 2014Feb 2015Aug 2017Nov 2019Jun 2021Jun 2023Nov 2025
20 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2014 to Nov 2025; peak Mar 2015 (2).

Structure & Body recalls for the 2014 Toyota Tundra

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Structure & Body complaints by Tundra model year

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

  1. 200594 (25%)
  2. 2006170 (31%)
  3. 200766 (17%)
  4. 200861 (19%)
  5. 20092 (5%)
  6. 201026 (16%)
  7. 201113 (10%)
  8. 201216 (10%)
  9. 20139 (11%)
  10. 201420 (22%)
  11. 20155 (10%)
  12. 201621 (18%)
  13. 20172 (3%)
  14. 20186 (6%)
  15. 20196 (8%)
  16. 20205 (11%)
  17. 20216 (25%)
  18. 202230 (7%)
  19. 202315 (4%)
  20. 20249 (3%)
  21. 20259 (7%)

Frequently asked questions

How many Structure & Body complaints does NHTSA have for the 2014 Toyota Tundra?
NHTSA lists 20 complaints in this category for the 2014 Tundra, which is 22% of the 93 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2014 Toyota Tundra's body or structure?
No. The data shows no related recalls tied to Structure & Body complaints for this model year.
At what mileage do these body and structure problems usually show up?
The median mileage at failure for Structure & Body complaints on the 2014 Tundra is 14,700 miles.
Are the structure and body issues on the 2014 Tundra dangerous?
Among the 20 complaints, NHTSA records 1 fire and 1 injury, but 0 crashes tied to this problem area.
How does the 2014 Tundra compare to other years for body complaints?
The 2014 model's 22% share of complaints in this category is higher than most other Tundra years listed, including 2010 (16%), 2016 (18%), and 2022 (7%).

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.