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2014 Toyota TacomaProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 93 owner complaints about the 2014 Toyota Tacoma, most often about the structure. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 14V-475 the manufacturer reports only 33% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexOne of the best years63% below the Tacoma median · #30 of 30 years by complaints
Safety recalls4Lowest repair rate 33%Owner complaints9314 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage36kStructure, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 12, 2026. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2014 Toyota Tacoma has problems

93 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Structure201
Service brakes174
Power train131
Air bags85
Suspension82
Steering81
Electrical system71
Engine60
Seat belts51
12 other systems313

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

4 recalls

2014 Toyota Tacoma recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

56%repaired · 2019 Q2

Equipment

Recall 17V-425 · Jul 3, 2017 · 3,547 vehicles · 1,972 repaired

Risk. If the hood scoop detaches, it may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

68%repaired · 2016 Q2

Equipment

Recall 14V-828 · Dec 30, 2014 · 3,958 vehicles · 2,689 repaired

Risk. Accessories that detach from a vehicle may result in a vehicle crash and/or personal injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

33%repaired · 2016 Q1

Other: labels

Recall 14V-475 · Aug 4, 2014 · 20,000 vehicles · 6,530 repaired

Risk. If the spare tire is inflated to the incorrect pressure provided on the placard, tire failure may occur while it is being driven on, increasing the risk of a…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

82%repaired · 2015 Q1

Engine

Recall 13V-557 · Nov 7, 2013 · 3,795 vehicles · 3,103 repaired

Risk. If the valve springs break, the engine could fail and stall while the vehicle is being driven, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Toyota.

Best & worst years

2014 vs. every other Tacoma year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Tacoma median. How we score

'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

2014 Toyota Tacoma safety ratings

2014 Toyota Tacoma PU/RC 4WD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

★★★★★Overall rating
  • Rollover: 4 stars (19.1% risk)
  • Stability control: Standard
  • Forward collision warning: No
  • Lane departure warning: No
1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2014 Toyota Tacoma, and the recalls they led to.

  1. Electrical overstressEA19001 · closed Sep 19, 2024
    Led to recall 20V-024
In owners' words

What Tacoma owners report

Recent structure complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

The Clear coat is failing on the roof and the hood causing the paint to fade. Toyota knows about the problem and fails to do anything to rectify the problem. Thousands of customers are being affected by this. You can go onto any vehicle forum out there and there are thousands of pictures of this.
Complaint 11729664 · Apr 7, 2026
My 2014 Toyota Tacoma is experiencing paint chipping in large sections on multiple sections of the vehicle. Primarily this can be seen on the passenger side doors near the windows. I believe there was a recall for this vehicle for years 2016-2022. My request is to have my year model included as it…
Complaint 11600185 · Jul 8, 2024
I purchased this Toyota 3 years ago in Rochester NY, an incredibly snowy city that uses a lot of salt in the winter. I was living in Texas when I got informed about a recall about frame damage due to rust and corrosion. When I tried to get this taken care of I was told the dealership couldn’t do…
Complaint 11532729 · Jul 17, 2023

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