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#BS-2014-TOYTUN-26592014 Toyota TundraProblems, Recalls & Reliability
Based on reports from 116 owners and 5 recalls for this exact model.
Data updated ·checked October 30, 2026 · NHTSA complaints through October 28, 2026
Preliminary Verdict
Proceed with Caution
Based on 116 complaints, 3 crashes, 1 fires, and 5 recalls.
Top reported problems
door locks not working properly
3 complaints • Severity 8/10
shakes while braking
2 complaints • Severity 3/10
leaking oil
2 complaints • Severity 8/10
ac compressor failure
1 complaints • Severity 8/10
ac stays on
1 complaints • Severity 8/10
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Mechanic Inspection Checklist
16 owners reported electrical issues — failures commonly reported around 42K miles.
Failure Timeline by Mileage
Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (35 reports) • Median: 42K miles
30,000-Mile Cost Projection
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Worst Case
Top cost driver: Electrical (16 reports).
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Owner Intelligence
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Where the complaints fall
2014 Toyota Tundra: Known Issues & Problem Areas
Electrical Issues
Electrical complaints account for 14% of all reports filed for the 2014 Toyota Tundra, with 16 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 41,500 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 42K-mile mark.
Structure:body Issues
Structure:body complaints account for 10% of all reports filed for the 2014 Toyota Tundra, with 12 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to structure:body-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Wheels & Tires Issues
Wheels & Tires complaints account for 9% of all reports filed for the 2014 Toyota Tundra, with 10 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to wheels & tires-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Engine Issues
Engine complaints account for 7% of all reports filed for the 2014 Toyota Tundra, with 8 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.
Complaint trend by year
Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2014 Toyota Tundra. Recent trend: decreasing.
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Recall History (5 recalls)
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (GST) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Toyota Tundra vehicles modified by GST as part of certain vehicle packages to be equipped with a combination of non-Toyota-brand 20-inch alloy wheels and chrome plated lug nuts. The coating on the lug nuts may give, causing the lug nuts to loosen or the wheel studs to fracture.
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
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. Due to the possible misinstallation of the upper tab of the B-pillar interior trim, the Curtain-Shield Air Bags (CSA) may not deploy properly in the event of a crash.
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
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. The Rockstar wheels were installed with lugnuts that may crack and detach.
STEERING:RACK AND PINION
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. The power steering gear assembly may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in an oil leak.
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
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.
Recall severity analysis & seller scripts
The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
2014 Toyota Tundra NHTSA Safety Ratings
Overall
★★★★★3 of 5 stars
Frontal crash
★★★★★2 of 5 stars
Side crash
★★★★★5 of 5 stars
Rollover
★★★★★3 of 5 stars
From NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings). Where NHTSA tested more than one version of this vehicle, the lowest rating is shown.
NHTSA Defect Investigations (1)
All closed. Investigations are how NHTSA decides whether a defect needs a recall.
Electrical overstress
AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE
The worst model year for the Toyota Tundra is the 2012 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is engine.
2014 Toyota Tundra vs. Class Average (Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD)
This vehicle
116
Class avg
578
Below the class average — fewer complaints than typical standard pickup trucks 2wd vehicles. A good sign.
Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.
About this data
NHTSA Complaints
Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 116 records for this vehicle.
NHTSA Recalls
Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 5 recalls found for this vehicle.
Repair Cost Data
Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.
Last updated (checked October 30, 2026). NHTSA complaints received through October 28, 2026; safety ratings from NHTSA's 5-Star program.
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