Recalls (4)
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2014 Toyota Tundra. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. PlainVIN shows every recall campaign listed for a model year, with the official text and how many cars have been fixed so far.
Check on NHTSA ↗Oil Leak May Cause a Loss of Power Steering Assist
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- An oil leak may cause a sudden loss of power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash.
- 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. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 21TB10 and 21TA10.
Defective Lugnuts May Crack or Detach
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- Lugnuts that crack and detach may cause the wheels to separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- 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.
Possible Improper Side-Curtain Air Bag Deployment
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- If the Curtain-Shield Air Bags (CSA) do not deploy properly there is an increased risk of occupant injury during a crash.
- 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.
Lug Nuts Loosening
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- If the lug nuts loosen, or the wheel studs fracture, the wheel may separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- 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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Owner complaints (93)
93 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The electrical system is mentioned most often.
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 93 |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 19 | 20.4% |
| Structure | 14 | 15.1% |
| Unknown or other | 14 | 15.1% |
| Wheels | 8 | 8.6% |
| Air bags | 7 | 7.5% |
| Engine | 7 | 7.5% |
| Service brakes | 7 | 7.5% |
| Steering | 6 | 6.5% |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 5 | 5.4% |
| Power train | 5 | 5.4% |
How 2014 compares with other Tundra years
Best and worst Tundra years →| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 163 | 15 |
| 2011 | 134 | 10 |
| 2012 | 156 | 3 |
| 2013 | 85 | 5 |
| 2014 | 93 | 4 |
| 2015 | 49 | 4 |
| 2016 | 120 | 5 |
| 2017 | 78 | 5 |
| 2018 | 100 | 8 |
| 2019 | 74 | 9 |
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: 3 stars overall
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), 2014 Toyota Tundra pu/ec 2wd, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Fuel economy: up to 17 mpg combined
- EPA annual fuel cost
- $3,950
- CO₂ tailpipe
- 506 g/mi
- EPA class
- Standard Pickup Trucks
What it costs you to run
Miles ÷ 17 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
| Engine · transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | EPA $/yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 L 6-cyl · 5-speed automatic | Rear-Wheel Drive | 16 / 20 / 17 | $3,950 | 506 |
| 4.6 L 8-cyl · 6-speed automatic | Rear-Wheel Drive | 15 / 19 / 17 | $3,950 | 537 |
| 4.6 L 8-cyl · 6-speed automatic | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 14 / 18 / 16 | $4,200 | 563 |
| 5.7 L 8-cyl · 6-speed automatic | Rear-Wheel Drive | 13 / 18 / 15 | $4,450 | 599 |
| 5.7 L 8-cyl · 6-speed automatic | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 13 / 17 / 15 | $4,450 | 603 |
| 5.7 L 8-cyl · 6-speed automatic | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 13 / 18 / 15 | $4,450 | 598 |
Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.
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2014 Toyota Tundra FAQ
How many recalls does the 2014 Toyota Tundra have?
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns: 21V920000 (steering), 17V311000 (wheel), 14V556000 (air bag), 14V429000 (wheel). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 2014 Toyota Tundra problems?
Owners filed 93 complaints with NHTSA. Electrical system (19), Structure (14), Unknown or other (14) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
What mpg does the 2014 Toyota Tundra get?
EPA rates the 4 L 6-cyl · 5-speed automatic version at 16 city, 20 highway and 17 combined mpg. Other configurations are listed in the fuel economy section.
What safety rating did the 2014 Toyota Tundra get?
NHTSA rated the 2014 Toyota Tundra pu/ec 2wd 3 stars overall, with 2 stars frontal, 5 stars side and 3 stars rollover (21.9% rollover risk).
How does the 2014 Tundra compare with other years?
Among the 2010–2019 Toyota Tundra model years at least five years old, the 2015 drew the fewest complaints (49) and the 2010 the most (163). The 2014 drew 93. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
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.