MYRModel Year Report

2014 Toyota Corolla

◆ Worse than typical
2014 Toyota Corolla
BUILT 2026-10-10

This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
268
Recalls
2

Campaigns on file for 2014

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Air bags

26% of complaints

Complaints per year

1980: 2 complaints 1980 1981: 3 complaints 1982: 5 complaints 1983: 1 complaint 1984: 6 complaints 1985: 3 complaints 1986: 3 complaints 1986 1987: 14 complaints 1988: 26 complaints 1989: 23 complaints 1990: 27 complaints 1991: 73 complaints 1992: 65 complaints 1992 1993: 134 complaints 1994: 184 complaints 1995: 176 complaints 1996: 129 complaints 1997: 135 complaints 1998: 225 complaints 1998 1999: 155 complaints 2000: 145 complaints 2001: 133 complaints 2002: 117 complaints 2003: 720 complaints 2004: 477 complaints 2004 2005: 853 complaints 2006: 840 complaints 2007: 836 complaints 2008: 314 complaints 2009: 1,459 complaints 2010: 1,244 complaints 2011: 584 complaints 2012: 446 complaints 2013: 201 complaints 2014: 268 complaints 2014 268 2015: 220 complaints 2016: 214 complaints 2017: 178 complaints 2018: 134 complaints 2019: 203 complaints 2020: 308 complaints 2021: 186 complaints 2022: 99 complaints 2022 2023: 73 complaints 2024: 64 complaints 2025: 31 complaints 2026: 17 complaints
1980: 2 complaints 1980 1981: 3 complaints 1982: 5 complaints 1983: 1 complaint 1983 1984: 6 complaints 1985: 3 complaints 1986: 3 complaints 1986 1987: 14 complaints 1988: 26 complaints 1989: 23 complaints 1989 1990: 27 complaints 1991: 73 complaints 1992: 65 complaints 1992 1993: 134 complaints 1994: 184 complaints 1995: 176 complaints 1995 1996: 129 complaints 1997: 135 complaints 1998: 225 complaints 1998 1999: 155 complaints 2000: 145 complaints 2001: 133 complaints 2001 2002: 117 complaints 2003: 720 complaints 2004: 477 complaints 2004 2005: 853 complaints 2006: 840 complaints 2007: 836 complaints 2007 2008: 314 complaints 2009: 1,459 complaints 2010: 1,244 complaints 2010 2011: 584 complaints 2012: 446 complaints 2013: 201 complaints 2014: 268 complaints 2014 268 2015: 220 complaints 2016: 214 complaints 2017: 178 complaints 2018: 134 complaints 2019: 203 complaints 2019 2020: 308 complaints 2021: 186 complaints 2022: 99 complaints 2022 2023: 73 complaints 2024: 64 complaints 2025: 31 complaints 2025 2026: 17 complaints
1980: 2 complaints 1980 1981: 3 complaints 1982: 5 complaints 1982 1983: 1 complaint 1984: 6 complaints 1984 1985: 3 complaints 1986: 3 complaints 1986 1987: 14 complaints 1988: 26 complaints 1988 1989: 23 complaints 1990: 27 complaints 1990 1991: 73 complaints 1992: 65 complaints 1992 1993: 134 complaints 1994: 184 complaints 1994 1995: 176 complaints 1996: 129 complaints 1996 1997: 135 complaints 1998: 225 complaints 1998 1999: 155 complaints 2000: 145 complaints 2000 2001: 133 complaints 2002: 117 complaints 2002 2003: 720 complaints 2004: 477 complaints 2004 2005: 853 complaints 2006: 840 complaints 2006 2007: 836 complaints 2008: 314 complaints 2008 2009: 1,459 complaints 2010: 1,244 complaints 2010 2011: 584 complaints 2012: 446 complaints 2012 2013: 201 complaints 2014: 268 complaints 2014 268 2015: 220 complaints 2016: 214 complaints 2016 2017: 178 complaints 2018: 134 complaints 2018 2019: 203 complaints 2020: 308 complaints 2020 2021: 186 complaints 2022: 99 complaints 2022 2023: 73 complaints 2024: 64 complaints 2024 2025: 31 complaints 2026: 17 complaints 2026

2014: 268 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19802
19813
19825
19831
19846
19853
19863
198714
198826
198923
199027
199173
199265
1993134
1994184
1995176
1996129
1997135
1998225
1999155
2000145
2001133
2002117
2003720
2004477
2005853
2006840
2007836
2008314
20091,459
20101,244
2011584
2012446
2013201
2014268
2015220
2016214
2017178
2018134
2019203
2020308
2021186
202299
202373
202464
202531
202617

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Air bags

26% · 71 reports

Most commonly citing side/window and driver clockspring/spiral cassette.

CRASHINJURYDEATH
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Air bags did not go off during the crash and the seats belt tensioner didn't lock up the seat belt resulting in injury to my self. Radio keeps…

NHTSA ODI report, 2024-01-21

Also filed under Electrical system and seat belts

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 Toyota Corolla. While driving less than 30 MPH from a cul-de-sac, the vehicle accelerated at a high rate of speed independently. The accelerator pedal was stuck and would not release. The vehicle crashed into a tree.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-02-14

Also filed under Vehicle speed control and service brakes

On May 6, 2014, my wife [xxx] and I were driving home to wlliston, Vermont from arlington, Vermont. We were driving north at approximately 45 MPH in our 2014 Toyota Corolla le.

NHTSA ODI report, 2014-07-03

Electrical system

19% · 51 reports

Most commonly citing software and speedometer/odometer.

CRASHFIREINJURY
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Tl* the contact owns a 2014 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated that while parking, he noticed white smoke was emitting from the rear of the window. The fire department was contacted and a report was filed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer.

NHTSA ODI report, 2014-05-05

Structure

12% · 33 reports

Most commonly citing body and roof and pillars.

CRASHINJURY
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I am reporting a severe manufacturing defect involving the Blizzard Pearl paint (Paint Code 070) on my 2014 Toyota Corolla.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-14

Vehicle speed control

11% · 29 reports
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Power train

10% · 26 reports
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Safety timeline

2 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    2013-11-08Visibility13V505000 Toyota Motor Engineering & manufacturing North America, Inc. (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Camry and Camry HV, model year 2013 Avalon and Avalon HV and model year 2014 Corolla…

    Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wiper switch assembly, free of charge. The recall began on November 8, 2013. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  2. ▮
    2014Complaint volume 268 complaints filed for this model year.
  3. I
    2019-04-19Engineering analysisClosed 2024-09-19 Electrical overstress
  4. R
    2020-03-16Air bags20V024000 Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2011-2019 Corolla, 2011-2013 Matrix, 2012-2018 Avalon, and 2013-2018 Avalon Hybrid vehicles.

    Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the ECU and install a noise filter between the air bag control module and its wire harness, as necessary, free of charge. Owners were notified of the safety risk beginning March 2, 2020.

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  5. I
    2021-09-17Engineering analysisOpen Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

Buy-smart checklist

2014 Toyota Corolla — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Air bags: 71 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 51 reports on file for this year.
  • Structure: 33 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 13V505000 · Visibility
  • Recall 20V024000 · Air bags
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FAQ

Is the 2014 Toyota Corolla reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2014 Toyota Corolla is rated "worse than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2014 Toyota Corolla?
The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 26% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2014 Toyota Corolla have?
2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.