Is the 2014 Toyota Tundra reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2014 Toyota Tundra is rated "better than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2014 Toyota Tundra?

The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 22% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2014 Toyota Tundra have?

5 recalls on file for this model year.

2014 Toyota Tundra

▲ Better than typical

2014 Toyota Tundra
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This year had at least 30% fewer 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: 93
Recalls: 5
Investigations: 1
Top problem: Electrical system

Complaints per year

2014: 93 complaints

View as data table

Year	Complaints
1999	1
2000	1,011
2001	415
2002	482
2003	399
2004	465
2005	377
2006	545
2007	390
2008	327
2009	38
2010	163
2011	134
2012	154
2013	85
2014	93
2015	50
2016	119
2017	78
2018	100
2019	74
2020	47
2021	24
2022	426
2023	408
2024	343
2025	140
2026	34

Known problem areas

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

Electrical system

22% · 20 reports

Most commonly citing speedometer/odometer and instrument cluster/panel.

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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-09-10

Door locks no longer automatically lock when vehicle reaches forward driving speed

NHTSA ODI report, 2024-07-22

Structure

15% · 14 reports

Most commonly citing body and hood.

INJURY

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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 2014-12-05

I bought my 2014 Toyota Tundra in March 2014, with no chips or peeling paint. Fast-forward a couple of months, the paint around the top side of the windshield is chipping and peeling.

NHTSA ODI report, 2024-09-06

Toyota - defective plastic materials used: the driver side mirror and wheel well melted from the sun while parked in my driveway.

NHTSA ODI report, 2017-12-19

Wheels

9% · 8 reports

Most commonly citing lugs/nuts/bolts/studs.

CRASH

Service brakes

8% · 7 reports

Engine

8% · 7 reports

Safety timeline

5 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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2014-08-29Wheels14V429000 Gulf States Toyota, Inc.

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.

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2014-10-21Air bags14V556000 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.

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.

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2017-06-23Wheels17V311000 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.

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.

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2019-04-19Engineering analysisClosed 2024-09-19 Electrical overstress
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2022-01-21Steering21V920000 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.

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.

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2022-02-17Steering21E103000 Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain JTEKT power steering gear assembly service parts for 2007-2021 Tundra and 2008-2022 Sequoia, part numbers 44250-0C160, 44250-0C131, 44250-0C170, and 11250-0C121.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the power steering gear assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 17, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.

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Buy-smart checklist

2014 Toyota Tundra — pre-purchase inspection

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Electrical system: 20 reports on file for this year.
Structure: 14 reports on file for this year.
Wheels: 8 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

Recall 14V429000 · Wheels
Recall 14V556000 · Air bags
Recall 17V311000 · Wheels
Recall 21V920000 · Steering
Recall 21E103000 · Steering

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FAQ

Is the 2014 Toyota Tundra reliable?: Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2014 Toyota Tundra is rated "better than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2014 Toyota Tundra?: The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 22% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2014 Toyota Tundra have?: 5 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.