2014 Toyota TundraProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 93 owner complaints about the 2014 Toyota Tundra, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 17V-311 the manufacturer reports only 75% of affected cars repaired.

2014 Toyota Tundra

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 10, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: A. Bailey, CC BY-SA 3.0.

Complaints by system

Where the 2014 Toyota Tundra 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
Electrical system190
Structure141
Wheels81
Air bags71
Engine70
Service brakes70
Steering60
Fuel/propulsion system50
Power train50
12 other systems233

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

4 recalls

2014 Toyota Tundra 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.

91%repaired · 2023 Q4

Steering: hydraulic power assist system

Recall 21V-920 · Nov 23, 2021 · 22,462 vehicles · 20,475 repaired

Risk. An oil leak may cause a sudden loss of power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

75%repaired · 2018 Q3

Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs

Recall 17V-311 · May 11, 2017 · 1,325 vehicles · 1,000 repaired

Risk. Lugnuts that crack and detach may cause the wheels to separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

88%repaired · 2016 Q3

Air bags: side/window

Recall 14V-556 · Sep 11, 2014 · 132,624 vehicles · 116,677 repaired

Risk. If the Curtain-Shield Air Bags (CSA) do not deploy properly there is an increased risk of occupant injury during a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

80%repaired · 2015 Q4

Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs

Recall 14V-429 · Jul 16, 2014 · 16,249 vehicles · 12,951 repaired

Risk. If the lug nuts loosen, or the wheel studs fracture, the wheel may separate from the vehicle, 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 Tundra 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 Tundra median. How we score

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  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

2014 Toyota Tundra safety ratings

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

★★★★★Overall rating
2014 Toyota Tundra frontal crash test, NHTSA
Frontal crash★★★★★
2014 Toyota Tundra side barrier test, NHTSA
Side barrier★★★★★
2014 Toyota Tundra side pole test, NHTSA
Side pole★★★★★
  • Rollover: 4 stars (19.8% risk)
  • Stability control: Standard
  • Forward collision warning: No
  • Lane departure warning: No
1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

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

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

What Tundra owners report

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

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…
Complaint 11763370 · Sep 10, 2026 · 300,000 miles
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.
Complaint 11707562 · Dec 29, 2025
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…
Complaint 11671854 · Jul 8, 2025

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