2014 Toyota Camry problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Power Train (104) · Vehicle Speed Control (58) · Electrical System (24)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
302 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (3)
Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Arm 2014-11-07 · campaign 14V715000 · 5,650 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: Because of the insufficient clamping force, the lower arm may separate from the ball joint, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings 2014-09-19 · campaign 14V576000 · 15,872 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: 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.
Visibility:windshield Wiper/Washer:switch/Wiring 2013-10-17 · campaign 13V505000 · 9,795 vehicles
Defect: 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."
Risk: A short circuit could cause inoperative windshield wipers, reducing driver visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Service bulletins (524)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2026-01-07 · T-SB-0055-24 Rev2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some 2005 – 2026 toyota vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty odor is present. follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and address this condition. the purpose of this service bulletin is to provide general guidelines and procedures
Electrical System 2025-06-13 · T-SB-0058-23 Rev1 · Service Campaign
the air conditioning dye injection tool kit has been developed to aid in identifying the location of air conditioning refrigerant leaks. the procedures outlined in this service bulletin aid in locating, inspecting, and repairing refrigerant leaks.
Structure:body 2024-12-06 · T-SB-0039-24 Rev2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the condition known as acid rain is caused by airborne chemicals or particles in the atmosphere, which mix with rainwater, nighttime dew, or high humidity to form acidic compounds. if these contaminants settle and remain on a painted vehicle surface, especially the horizonal areas of the hood, roof,
Structure:body 2024-12-06 · T-SB-0038-24 Rev2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
to prevent brake rotor rust from forming during transportation and storage, wheel film will be used instead of a cardboard type of anti-rust cover. the purpose of the wheel film is to shield the disc brake rotor from weather elements and initial rust before the vehicle is delivered to the customer.
Structure:body 2024-12-06 · T-SB-0035-24 Rev2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
acid rain results from rainwater or other airborne moisture that become acidic due to industrial chemical impurities in the atmosphere. if these acidic compounds settle on an exposed vehicle, especially the horizontal areas such as the hood, roof, and decklid, significant damage to the painted surfa
Structure:body 2024-12-05 · T-SB-0061-23 Rev2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
toyota vehicles are currently protected with rapgardtm protective film designed to protect the horizontal painted surfaces. this material protects from acid rain, environmental fallout, and rail contamination. follow the removal procedure in this bulletin to remove the rapgardtm protective film wi
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What owners report
2026-08-18 · Air Bags · 💥 crash“my safety was put at risk because i did not have the protection of the airbags during a serious head-on collision. i was wearing my seat belt, but i still suffered a concussion, bruised ribs, two sprained ankles, pain in my head, neck, back, tailbone, jaw, and shoulder, as well as a burn from the seat belt. since the accident, i have also experienc…”
2026-08-14 · Electrical System:instrument Panel:speedometer/Odometer · 187,888 mi“odometer fraud. the contact purchased a 2014 toyota camry. it was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. the vehicle was a dealer sale. at the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 137,385, and at the time of registration, it was discovered that the mileage was 187,888.…”
2026-07-25 · Air Bags“srs airbag panel has detached on the windshield side and top. …”
2026-06-12 · Electrical System:instrument Panel:speedometer/Odometer · 257,000 mi“odometer fraud. the contact purchased a 2014 toyota camry. at the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 160,000. the vehicle was a private sale. the contact stated that during a routine oil change, it was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. the contact was made aware that the mileage was 235,000. additionally, a carfax report liste…”
2026-05-26 · Engine · 109,000 mi“the contact owns a 2014 toyota camry. the contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine seized. no warning lights were illuminated. the contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle started. the failure was persistent. the vehicle was taken to autozone where it was diagnosed with a failed intake valve and…”
2026-05-06 · Power Train“the torque converter is malfunctioning. this malfunction can damage the entire transmission by releasing metal debris into the transmission system due to severe shuddering. if the torque converter fails while driving, i could lose acceleration power and potentially lose power steering assist and brake assist if the engine stalls, making the vehicle…”
2026-05-01 · Structure:body“driving on all american highway on my way to work there were 2 tote black boxes on the left lane causing me to hit them with no alternative. my front part of vehicle is damaged …”
2026-04-25 · Power Train“transmission shudder - noticed transmission vibration at speeds from 25 to 30 mph and before 50 mph. took the car to a shop for wheel alignment, vibration still felt. took to a dealer , hamer toyota in mission hills, ca., and dealer said, it could be just the transmission oil, so i had the oil change done. problem was the same. took it for tire rot…”
2026-03-24 · Power Train · 124,000 mi“the contact owns a 2014 toyota camry. the contact stated that while driving approximately 20 mph, the accelerator pedal was depressed, and the vehicle hesitated before jolting into the next gear. the contact stated that occasionally the vehicle almost stalled and was shuddering abnormally before shifting into the next gear. there was also an abnorm…”
2026-01-20 · Power Train“there is a transmission shudder when traveling around 30-40 mph as well as sporadically when increasing speed. recently, there is a very hard shift/jolt when transmission is shifting from 2nd to 3rd. the issue is caused by a combination of a faulty torque converter and a software glitch in the engine control module (ecm). this is a safety hazard, a…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.