2014 Toyota Fj Cruiser problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Structure:body (6) · Steering (4) · Service Brakes (3)
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Safety recalls (5)
Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump 2020-01-13 · campaign 20V012000 · 1,830,752 vehicles
Defect: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) recalled certain 2018-2019 4Runner, Highlander, Camry, Land Cruiser, Sequoia, Sienna, Tacoma and Tundra, and Lexus RC 300, RC 350, GS 350, GX 460, IS 300, LC 500, LS 500, LX 570, RX 350L, and 2019 Toyota Avalon and Corolla, and certain Lexus NX 300, and ES 350 vehicles on January 13, 2020. On March 4, 2020, Toyota expanded the recall to include certain 2014-2015 Toyota 4Runner and Land Cruiser, 2018 Avalon, Corolla, 2014 FJ Cruiser, 2017 Sienna
Risk: If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began May 4, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 20TB02 and 20TA02 for Toyota vehicles and 20LB01 and 20LA01 for Lexus vehicles.
Steering 2015-02-10 · campaign 15V081000 · 116 vehicles
Defect: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2014 FJ Cruiser vehicles manufactured August 7, 2013, to August 20, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the intermediate steering shaft which connects the steering wheel and the steering gear box may have an inadequate weld.
Risk: If the intermediate steering shaft weld fails, there would be a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the intermediate steering shaft, free of charge. The recall began on March 6, 2015. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.
Equipment 2014-12-30 · campaign 14V828000 · 3,958 vehicles
Defect: Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Toyota 4Runner, Tacoma, FJ Cruiser, Land Cruiser, RAV4, Scion FRS, and XB vehicles. The affected vehicles may have accessories installed by SET, such as running boards or other items, that were incorrectly installed. The accessory attaching fasteners were not tightened with the proper torque, possibly causing the accessory to detach from the vehicle.
Risk: Accessories that detach from a vehicle may result in a vehicle crash and/or personal injury.
Fix: SET will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the affected bolts, free of charge. The recall began February 23, 2015. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET's number for this recall is SET-14B.
Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Ball Joint 2014-09-08 · campaign 14V539000 · 2,501 vehicles
Defect: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2014 FJ Cruiser vehicles equipped with an optional "Trail Teams Ultimate Edition" package, in which the front shock absorbers and springs were replaced at vehicle processing centers. In some of these vehicles the bolts which secure the front lower ball joint to the steering knuckle and/or the front suspension lower arm to the front cross member assemblies might have been tightened with insufficient torque when the
Risk: In this condition, one or both bolts could become loose during driving and fall out. If both bolts fall out from the front lower ball joint or the front suspension lower arm, these components could detach from the steering knuckle or the front cross members, causing a loss of steering control, which could increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Toyota will notify owners of vehicles with the optional package installed, and dealers will inspect the torque of the bolts. If the bolts are found to be loose, dealers will retighten them to the proper torque. For any missing bolts, dealers will install new ones. The recall began on November 7, 2014. Owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
Equipment:other:labels 2014-08-04 · campaign 14V475000 · 20,000 vehicles
Defect: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2008-2014 FJ Cruiser and Tacoma vehicles equipped with accessory wheels and tires installed by Toyota or dealers prior to the vehicle's first sale. The affected vehicles may list incorrect spare tire size and/or cold tire inflation information on the tire placard. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 110, "Tire Selection and Rims for Passenger Cars."
Risk: If the spare tire is inflated to the incorrect pressure provided on the placard, tire failure may occur while it is being driven on, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: For the involved vehicles, overlay stickers to correct the tire placard will either be mailed to owners or provided to dealers for placement over the incorrect information on the placard. The recall is expected to begin in September 2014. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.
Service bulletins (197)
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
2025-11-25 · Steering“intermediate steering shaft weld failure: recall concern. my car was built 7/25/2014. recalls were initiated for fj’s within the following date ranges 8/7/2013 - 8/20/2013 for this issue. my fj has the same issue confirmed by three toyota dealership service departments. revisiting the recall status is needed. thank you for your attention. …”
2025-11-20 · Structure:frame And Members · 120,000 mi“the contact owns a 2014 toyota fj cruiser. the contact stated that while cleaning underneath the vehicle, the contact discovered that the subframe was severely corroded. the dealer was made aware of the failure; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer made aware of the failure and advised them contact to file a complain…”
2025-10-26 · Electrical System“mice or rats consume the soy-based wires. they consumed one of the fuel injection wires on my 2014 fj. the toyota dealership charged me $896 for the new connector that was located under the intake manifold.…”
2024-01-08 · Suspension“excessive frame rust causing safety issue with suspension and crash danger. yes my vehicle is available for inspection. my safety as well as other drivers safety are put at risk if the suspension fails causing my vehicle to veer into on-coming traffic. the problem is on going and can be confirmed by a dealer or independent service. my vehicle has n…”
2023-07-26 · Structure:body“frame is severely rusting. we took to toyota dealer to get a loose skid plate attached, and mechanic told us that they had to remove it because "there was nothing left to attach to as the frame has rusted away. the frame, attachment points, supports, axles and suspension pieces are extremely rusty. we were advised by mechanic to dispose of the c…”
2023-01-03 · Structure:body“rear body mount rotted, frame very rusted and thin, could pose issue with structure. all the times bringing to dealer, nothing was mentioned regarding how bad the frame was. …”
2022-10-11 · Structure:body · 166,000 mi“frame corrosion and complete frame failure. the area compromised affected the steering of the vehicle. luckily, the failure was discovered before failure at highway speeds . no warning of any kind prior to failure. the vehicle is currently at a toyota dealership awaiting a complete frame replacement . should the failure have occurred at highway s…”
2022-04-06 · Structure:body“notable frame rust and corrosion. available for inspection upon request. safety risk if any parts of frame are rusted through and vehicle has no structural support. confirmed by independent service center. inspected during each toyota service, including one done in march 2021 prior to purchasing vehicle. documentation does not mention frame/struc…”
2020-11-10 · Unknown Or Other · 35,000 mi“condition is continuous: when veh. is in motion or parked with motor running or motor is not running.. back door of vehicle canot be unlocked with a key as suggested on page 40 of owners manual.. or when using wireless remote, or door switch.this condition was first noticed when the vehicle was parked and motor not running.. driver and passeng…”
2020-10-22 · Structure:body“the vehicles frame is considerably rusted when taking into account the age and use of the vehicle, it has less than 50k at the time of submission.…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.