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2014 Toyota Tundra Recalls, Ratings & Complaints

The 2014 Toyota Tundra has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns and 93 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Toyota dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2014 Toyota Tundra, plus NCAP crash-test ratings. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

2014 Toyota Tundra owner complaints

Owners have filed 93 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Toyota Tundra, describing incidents dated December 7, 2013 to July 10, 2026.

Most-cited components

  • Electrical System 19 complaints
  • Structure 14 complaints
  • Unknown or Other 14 complaints
  • Engine 8 complaints
  • Wheels 8 complaints
  • Air Bags 7 complaints

Of the 93 complaints on file, 2 report a crash and 1 a fire; across all 93 complaints, owners report 3 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Newest complaints

  • ODI #11763370 · Filed

    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…

  • ODI #11707562 · Filed

    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.

  • ODI #11701075 · Filed

    Airflow into the hood bulge strained the thinly built brackets causing them to break and subsequently causes the bulge to pop loose when driving.

Read all 93 complaints

NHTSA defect investigations

NHTSA's investigations file lists the 2014 Toyota Tundra in 1 investigation. A listed model year means only that an investigation names it; it says nothing about any particular vehicle. An open investigation is not a finding that a safety defect exists, and NHTSA can close one without a recall.

Open and recently closed NHTSA defect investigations

Power Steering Gear Assembly May Leak Oil

NHTSA #21E103000 · Steering — Hydraulic Power Assist System · NHTSA notice

Reported December 23, 2021 · Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

Potentially affected: 151 vehicles

Repair completion: 86.09% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Toyota campaign 21TH01 · Owners notified February 17, 2022

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

An oil leak may cause a sudden loss of power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Oil Leak May Cause a Loss of Power Steering Assist

NHTSA #21V920000 · Steering — Hydraulic Power Assist System · NHTSA notice

Reported November 23, 2021 · Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

Potentially affected: 22,462 vehicles

Repair completion: 95.1% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Toyota campaign 21TB10 / 21TA10 · Owners notified January 21, 2022

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

An oil leak may cause a sudden loss of power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Defective Lugnuts May Crack or Detach

NHTSA #17V311000 · Wheels — Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs · NHTSA notice

Reported May 11, 2017 · Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC

Potentially affected: 1,325 vehicles

Repair completion: 75.47% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign SET17A · Owners notified June 23, 2017 · Vehicles built October 8, 2012 – April 20, 2017 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

Lugnuts that crack and detach may cause the wheels to separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Possible Improper Side-Curtain Air Bag Deployment

NHTSA #14V556000 · Air Bags — Side/Window · NHTSA notice

Reported September 11, 2014 · Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

Potentially affected: 132,624 vehicles

Repair completion: 87.98% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Owners notified October 21, 2014 · Vehicles built July 29, 2013 – August 22, 2014 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

If the Curtain-Shield Air Bags (CSA) do not deploy properly there is an increased risk of occupant injury during a crash.

Manufacturer 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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Lug Nuts Loosening

NHTSA #14V429000 · Wheels — Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs · NHTSA notice

Reported July 16, 2014 · Gulf States Toyota, Inc.

Potentially affected: 16,249 vehicles

Repair completion: 79.98% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Owners notified August 29, 2014

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

If the lug nuts loosen, or the wheel studs fracture, the wheel may separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Other Toyota Tundra model years

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