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2014 Toyota Camry: Problems, Recalls and MPG

What this means

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2014 Toyota Camry, most recently filed November 2014. Owners have filed 455 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the power train. In NHTSA crash tests it earned 5 stars overall.

Data summary generated from official records. Methodology Data: NHTSA, DOT, EPA · Refreshed Oct 6, 2026
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Recalls (3)

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2014 Toyota Camry. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗

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Listed for 2014 Toyota Camry. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 14V715000 Filed Nov 7, 2014

Ball Joint may Detach from Left Lower Arm

Suspension · front · control arm · lower arm
Official NHTSA text
Summary
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2014 Toyota Camry, Camry HV, Avalon, and Avalon HV vehicles equipped with 16-inch and 17-inch rims. In the affected vehicles, the left-side front suspension lower arm may have been incorrectly manufactured. As a result, the left side lower arm may not have enough clamping surface area for one of the bolts that secures the lower arm to the lower ball joint.
Consequence
Because of the insufficient clamping force, the lower arm may separate from the ball joint, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the left side lower arm, free of charge. The recall began on December 12, 2014. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.
90.2% repairedof 5,650 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Recall 14V576000 Filed Sep 19, 2014

Fuel may Leak from Fuel Delivery Pipe

Fuel system, gasoline · delivery · hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Official NHTSA text
Summary
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2014 Toyota Avalon, Camry, Sienna, and Highlander and model year 2015 Lexus RX350 vehicles. Fuel may leak from the one of the fuel delivery pipes in the engine compartment.
Consequence
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace any of the suspect fuel delivery pipes free of charge. The recall began November 17, 2014. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.
90.3% repairedof 15,872 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 14V576000
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Recall 13V505000 Filed Oct 17, 2013

Wiper Switch May Fail/FMVSS 104

Visibility · windshield wiper/washer · switch/wiring
Official NHTSA text
Summary
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 vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the windshield wiper switch assembly may short circuit. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard, No. 104, "Windshield Wiping and Washing Systems."
Consequence
A short circuit could cause inoperative windshield wipers, reducing driver visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
91.1% repairedof 9,795 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Owner complaints (455)

455 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The power train is mentioned most often.

60involved a crash
4involved a fire
41injuries reported
1deaths reported

As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.

Most-reported components

Complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2014 Toyota Camry, by component (top 10). One complaint can list several components, so these add up to more than 455.Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 · Report a data error

How 2014 compares with other Camry years

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This year (2014)Other yearsStill collecting reports

Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

Crash tests: 5 stars overall

Overall★★★★★
Frontal crashDriver 5★ · Passenger 4★★★★★☆
Side crashDriver 5★ · Passenger 5★★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
RolloverRollover risk 11.1%★★★★☆
Front seat of a modern car with the seat belt buckled across the passenger seat
Compare fairly. Compare stars only between vehicles of similar size and weight. Ratings apply to the tested configuration.

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), 2014 Toyota Camry 4 dr fwd, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

Fuel economy: up to 40 mpg combined

40
mpg combined
42
city
38
highway
EPA annual fuel cost
$1,700
CO₂ tailpipe
220 g/mi
EPA class
Midsize Cars

What it costs you to run

$1,633per year
$136per month
375gallons a year

Miles ÷ 40 mpg × $4.354 (EIA US average regular, week of Oct 5, 2026, all taxes included). Source: EPA · EIA.

EPA label estimates from lab tests; your mileage will vary.

Specs by configuration

2014 Toyota Camry configurations with EPA data
Engine · transmissionDriveCity / Hwy / CombEPA $/yrCO₂ g/mi
2.5 L 4-cyl · CVTFront-Wheel Drive42 / 38 / 40$1,700220
2.5 L 4-cyl · CVTFront-Wheel Drive40 / 37 / 39$1,700229
2.5 L 4-cyl · 6-speed automaticFront-Wheel Drive25 / 34 / 28$2,400313
3.5 L 6-cyl · 6-speed automaticFront-Wheel Drive21 / 30 / 25$2,700361

Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.

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2014 Toyota Camry FAQ

How many recalls does the 2014 Toyota Camry have?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns: 14V715000 (suspension), 14V576000 (fuel system), 13V505000 (visibility). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.

What are the most common 2014 Toyota Camry problems?

Owners filed 455 complaints with NHTSA. Power train (128), Unknown or other (71), Vehicle speed control (64) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.

What mpg does the 2014 Toyota Camry get?

EPA rates the 2.5 L 4-cyl · CVT version at 42 city, 38 highway and 40 combined mpg. Other configurations are listed in the fuel economy section.

What safety rating did the 2014 Toyota Camry get?

NHTSA rated the 2014 Toyota Camry 4 dr fwd 5 stars overall, with 4 stars frontal, 5 stars side and 4 stars rollover (11.1% rollover risk).

How does the 2014 Camry compare with other years?

Among the 2010–2019 Toyota Camry model years at least five years old, the 2017 drew the fewest complaints (148) and the 2018 the most (745). The 2014 drew 455. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.

How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes

Processing

  • Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
  • Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.

Limitations

  • Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
  • Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
  • Recent model years are still collecting reports.

Review

Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.

Changelog

  • 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.
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