2014 Toyota Tundra problems, complaints & recalls

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

Owners have filed 35 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Toyota Tundra, most often about body & structure. There are 4 recalls for this model year.

Complaints
35
Recalls
4
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Median mileage
109,000 mi
at time of problem

Key facts

  • Electrical System is the most-reported problem area, named in 7 of 35 complaints (20%).
  • Body & Structure (7) and wheels & tires (4) follow.
  • Half of the complaints that list mileage happened before 109,000 mi.
  • The 2014 Toyota Tundra has 4 recalls on file.
  • NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation covering this vehicle.
  • It ranks 20th of 22 Toyota Tundra model years by our severity-weighted complaint score (1st = worst).
  • That is 30% more complaints than the 2013 model year (27).

2014 Toyota Tundra problems by category

  • Electrical System
    7 complaints
  • Body & Structure
    7 complaints
  • Other / Unknown
    6 complaints
  • Wheels & Tires
    4 complaints
  • Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    4 complaints
  • Engine
    4 complaints
  • Steering
    3 complaints
  • Airbags
    2 complaints
  • Seats & Seat Belts
    2 complaints
  • Transmission & Drivetrain
    2 complaints
  • Brakes
    2 complaints
  • Driver Assistance & Safety Tech
    1 complaints

A complaint can mention more than one problem area, so categories add up to more than the total.

Most-reported components

Component (as filed with NHTSA)Complaints
Structure:body6
Unknown or other6
Electrical system4
Fuel/propulsion system3
Engine3
Electrical system:instrument panel:speedometer/odometer3
Steering3
Seats2

When problems happen (mileage)

Under 10k10k–30k230k–60k460k–100k5100k–150k4150k+
Mileage at the time of the problem, for 2014 Toyota Tundra complaints that list mileage.

2014 Toyota Tundra recalls (4)

  • Recall 21V920000Nov 23, 202122,462 vehicles
    STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM · 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.

  • Recall 17V311000May 11, 20171,325 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.

  • Recall 14V556000Sep 11, 2014132,624 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.

  • Recall 14V429000Jul 16, 201416,249 vehicles
    WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS

    Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (GST) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Toyota Tundra vehicles modified by GST as part of certain vehicle packages to be equipped with a combination of non-Toyota-brand 20-inch alloy wheels and chrome plated lug nuts. The coating on the lug nuts may give, causing the lug nuts to loosen or the wheel studs to fracture.

    Risk: If the lug nuts loosen, or the wheel studs fracture, the wheel may separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: GST will notify owners, and dealers will replace 20 lug nuts and torque them to specification, free of charge. The recall began in August 2014. Owners may contact GST customer service at 1-800-444-1074.

NHTSA defect investigations

  • EA19001Opened Apr 19, 2019Closed Sep 19, 2024led to recall 20V024

    Electrical overstress

    The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened this investigation to determine if the failure of airbags to deploy during severe crashes, in certain vehicles, was the result of a safety related defect.  During the investigation a complex failure was studied that can result in non-deployment of subject vehicle air bags and other restraint system devices in severe crash events. The subject vehicles may be equipped with an airbag control unit (ACU) for the supplemental restraint system (SRS) Electronic Control Unit (ECU) manufactured by ZF-TRW.  The ECU receives signals from crash sensors mount…

Recent 2014 Toyota Tundra complaints

Excerpts of the newest owner complaints, lightly cleaned of personal details. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

  1. Filed Sep 10, 2026300,000 miMAElectrical System
    Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2014 Toyota Tundra. It was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of the purchase, the mileage was 93,000. While attempting to trade the vehicle to a dealer, it was discovered in a Carfax Report that the mileage was over 300,000.
    NHTSA complaint #11763370 · source
  2. Filed Dec 29, 2025FLElectrical System
    Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2014 Toyota Tundra through a private sale. It was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 171,837. After obtaining a Carfax report, the contact discovered that the vehicle mileage was 186,000.
    NHTSA complaint #11707562 · source
  3. Filed Nov 23, 2025GABody & Structure
    Airflow into the hood bulge strained the thinly built brackets causing them to break and subsequently causes the bulge to pop loose when driving.
    NHTSA complaint #11701075 · source
  4. Filed Jul 28, 2025ILEngine
    I purchased the truck thinking it had 80k miles it’s was misrepresented by the dealer I got it from in reality it should’ve been 280k miles. I don’t have the money to go after them as I spent it on the truck and timing chains as well as some other repairs. They will likely flee the country if they find out I was to go after them anyway
    NHTSA complaint #11676819 · source
  5. Filed Jul 11, 2025103,000 miMEFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    The contact owns a 2014 Toyota Tundra. The contact observed that an object was hanging down from the rear wheel well on the driver's side. The contact inspected and saw that the rear fuel tank strap had rusted and detached from the frame. The contact stated that part of the fuel tank was resting on the skid plate. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a dealer or independent mechanic. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the…
    NHTSA complaint #11672847 · source
  6. Filed Jul 8, 2025AZElectrical SystemSteeringWheels & Tires
    My Tundra 2014 have vibration during light to hard braking. The vibration can felt in any combination, Steering wheel, seat, and entire vehicle. To can fell over a large or short rang of speed. The truck have a new rotors and New break pads (I change twice in 2 years helps a little bit but not fix the problem). I purchased the truck on 2023 and come with this issue, i tried to many shops and no one can find the problem until i see some complaints for the same problem, this…
    NHTSA complaint #11671854 · source
  7. Filed May 3, 2025TXDriver Assistance & Safety TechOther / Unknown
    purchased a 2014 toyota tundra on Facebook Marketplace from an individual on 4/27/2025 The seller represented the mileage as 88,461 miles, but after reviewing the vehicle history through Carfax/AutoCheck, I discovered that the actual mileage is significantly higher. The odometer appears to have been rolled back. I have filed a police report regarding this fraud and am submitting this complaint to report the tampering. I have supporting documentation including the listing,…
    NHTSA complaint #11658704 · source
  8. Filed May 1, 2025TXBody & Structure
    Not sure how long the paint has been peeling on the truck, but the truck is immaculate except for the peeling paint. The paint was peeling at time of purchase, and we were told by dealer that it was covered as Toyota had issues with their white paint. After purchase, we were told that Toyota wouldn't cover it. The peeling paint is not localized to one spot but peeling on every panel. It is peeling off the top and all sides. The vehicle has always been stored under cover. We…
    NHTSA complaint #11658175 · source

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Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data, as of Oct 10, 2026. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology