2014 Toyota Tundra problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Structure:body (10) · Air Bags (7) · Wheels (6)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
66 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (5)
Steering:rack And Pinion 2021-12-23 · campaign 21E103000 · 151 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: An oil leak may cause a sudden loss of power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the power steering gear assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 17, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 21TH01.
Steering:hydraulic Power Assist System 2021-11-23 · campaign 21V920000 · 22,462 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: An oil leak may cause a sudden loss of power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Wheels:lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs 2017-05-11 · campaign 17V311000 · 1,325 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: Lugnuts that crack and detach may cause the wheels to separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Air Bags:side/Window 2014-09-11 · campaign 14V556000 · 132,624 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: If the Curtain-Shield Air Bags (CSA) do not deploy properly there is an increased risk of occupant injury during a crash.
Fix: 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.
Wheels:lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs 2014-07-16 · campaign 14V429000 · 16,249 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: If the lug nuts loosen, or the wheel studs fracture, the wheel may separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Service bulletins (366)
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
Showing the 6 most recent of 366 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-09-10 · Electrical System:instrument Panel:speedometer/Odometer · 300,000 mi“odometer fraud. the contact purchased a 2014 toyota tundra. it was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. the vehicle was a private sale. at the time of the purchase, the mileage was 93,000. while attempting to trade the vehicle to a dealer, it was discovered in a carfax report that the mileage was over 300,000.…”
2025-12-29 · Electrical System:instrument Panel:speedometer/Odometer“odometer fraud. the contact purchased a 2014 toyota tundra through a private sale. it was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. at the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 171,837. after obtaining a carfax report, the contact discovered that the vehicle mileage was 186,000.…”
2025-11-23 · Structure:body:hood“airflow into the hood bulge strained the thinly built brackets causing them to break and subsequently causes the bulge to pop loose when driving.…”
2025-07-28 · Engine And Engine Cooling“i purchased the truck thinking it had 80k miles it’s was misrepresented by the dealer i got it from in reality it should’ve been 280k miles. i don’t have the money to go after them as i spent it on the truck and timing chains as well as some other repairs. they will likely flee the country if they find out i was to go after them anyway …”
2025-07-11 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 103,000 mi“the contact owns a 2014 toyota tundra. the contact observed that an object was hanging down from the rear wheel well on the driver's side. the contact inspected and saw that the rear fuel tank strap had rusted and detached from the frame. the contact stated that part of the fuel tank was resting on the skid plate. the contact had not taken the vehi…”
2025-07-08 · Wheels“my tundra 2014 have vibration during light to hard braking. the vibration can felt in any combination, steering wheel, seat, and entire vehicle. to can fell over a large or short rang of speed. the truck have a new rotors and new break pads (i change twice in 2 years helps a little bit but not fix the problem). i purchased the truck on 2023 and …”
2025-05-03 · Unknown Or Other“purchased a 2014 toyota tundra on facebook marketplace from an individual on 4/27/2025 the seller represented the mileage as 88,461 miles, but after reviewing the vehicle history through carfax/autocheck, i discovered that the actual mileage is significantly higher. the odometer appears to have been rolled back. i have filed a police report regard…”
2025-05-01 · Structure:body“not sure how long the paint has been peeling on the truck, but the truck is immaculate except for the peeling paint. the paint was peeling at time of purchase, and we were told by dealer that it was covered as toyota had issues with their white paint. after purchase, we were told that toyota wouldn't cover it. the peeling paint is not localized …”
2025-04-10 · Electrical System:instrument Panel:speedometer/Odometer · 230,000 mi“odometer fraud. the contact purchased a 2014 toyota tundra. the contact stated that while comparing the real carfax to the fake carfax provided by the private seller, it was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. the private seller also provided a fake vehicle title, which allowed the vehicle to be registered with the department of motor …”
2025-03-10 · Tires“the sidewall of my tire completely blew out on a flat, clear road. leaving my neighborhood, i heard a questionable sound that i thought may be ice build up on my mudflap rubbing against the tire. i continued to monitor my suspicion, as it was hard to tell whether there was actually a sound, or if it was in my head. turning out of my neighborhood, i…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.