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ProblemsByVin File / 2014-TOYOTA-TUNDRA NHTSA data synced 3 days ago
2014 · Toyota

Toyota Tundra problems

92 owner complaints and 2 active recall campaigns on file. Here's the breakdown — what's serious, what's noise, what a working mechanic would actually do about it.

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Reliability score
7.4 / 10

Solid reliability overall. Common issues are concentrated in a few systems.

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Should you avoid this 2014 Tundra?
Acceptable — with caveats

Worth owning if you verify the specific issues below before you buy.

Our read of the federal NHTSA complaint and recall record for this exact year and model — not a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection. How we score.

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Top trouble spots 8 categories with 3+ complaints

electrical
16 reports · fails ~55,453 mi · avg $850
moderate
body
13 reports · fails ~41,432 mi · avg $1,500
severe
airbags
7 reports · fails ~72,400 mi · avg $1,100
severe
engine
6 reports · fails ~48,133 mi · avg $3,100
moderate
steering
6 reports · fails ~68,649 mi · avg $700
moderate
powertrain
5 reports · fails ~73,000 mi · avg $2,500
moderate
wheels
5 reports · fails ~85,500 mi · avg $400
severe
brakes
4 reports · fails ~17,000 mi · avg $450
moderate
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What owners are saying recent NHTSA-filed complaints · verbatim

2014 Tundra · electrical
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…
2014 Tundra · electrical
My 2014 Toyota tundra (1794) has been experiencing intermittent/periodic loss of front headlights (at night while driving),instrument lighting and radio and navigation simultaneous rebooting, when turning on the left turn signal. In most occasions, everything restores once left…
12/22/2019 · at 86,979 mi · NHTSA ODI #11290691.0 · see electrical pattern →
2014 Tundra · body
Toyota - defective plastic materials used: the driver side mirror and wheel well melted from the sun while parked in my driveway. Toyota failed to use quality plastic material without uv protection and a higher enough melting threshold, which resulted in the driver side mirror…
12/19/2017 · at 41,500 mi · NHTSA ODI #11055458.0 · see body pattern →
2014 Tundra · body Injury
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 Toyota tundra. The contact stated while driving only 10 MPH, she slightly crashed into the rear of another vehicle. The contact barely clipped the tail light of the other vehicle but the contact's vehicle crumbled on impact. The contact sustained…
12/05/2014 · at 1,689 mi · NHTSA ODI #10662462.0 · see body pattern →
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Active recalls showing 2 of 2

severe NHTSA 14V429000 July 16, 2014

Gulf States Toyota, Inc

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

Fix: 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.
severe NHTSA 14V556000 September 11, 2014

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

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

Fix: 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.

Common questions

Is the 2014 Toyota Tundra reliable?

Mostly yes. With a reliability score of 7.4 out of 10 based on 92 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2014 Toyota Tundra is generally a sound vehicle. The areas to watch are listed in the top problem section above — most are budget items, not deal-breakers.

Should you avoid the 2014 Toyota Tundra?

The 2014 Toyota Tundra is acceptable, with specific caveats. Worth owning if you verify the specific issues below before you buy. The record behind that call: Reliability score 7.4/10 — around the segment average; 2 recall campaigns on file. This is our read of the federal complaint and recall data — not a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection.

What's the most common problem on the 2014 Toyota Tundra?

Based on NHTSA records, the most-reported issue is electrical, with 16 complaints filed. Typical failure occurs around 55,453 miles. Average repair cost runs about $850 at an independent shop.

What's the most expensive thing that goes wrong?

The electrical is one of the costlier repair items. Average repair cost runs about $850 at an independent shop. Typical failure occurs around 55,453 miles. Catching early warning signs can sometimes extend life by 20–30,000 miles.

How do I check if my Toyota Tundra has open recalls?

Paste your VIN into the decoder at the top of this page. We pull live from NHTSA, so you'll see exactly which campaigns apply to your vehicle and whether the dealer has logged the fix. Recall repairs are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status.

Is an extended warranty worth it on a 2014 Toyota Tundra?

Math is straightforward: a quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. With 92 complaints on file and the costliest repair averaging $850, one major failure more than pays for it. The catch is reading the contract — many providers exclude wear items and require pre-authorization, so cheaper plans are not always better value.

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Recall and complaint data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public records database, last synced 3 days ago. Verify the raw federal record at nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2014/Toyota/Tundra. Editorial commentary written by ProblemsByVin contributors and reviewed by ASE-certified mechanics. We are not affiliated with Toyota. Some links on this page are affiliate links and we may earn a commission if you complete a quote or purchase.
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