KnownCarProblems2014 Toyota Camry Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 455 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Toyota Camry, most often about the transmission (28% of complaints, typically around 79,500 miles). It is 12th of 25 Camry model years by number of complaints and has 3 recalls.
Most common 2014 Toyota Camry problems
Transmission
128 complaints · 28%Half of these problems showed up before 79,500 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission.
The contact owns a 2014 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that the transmission warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was previously serviced per an unknown recall by fox Toyota of rochester hills (773 s rochester rd, unit b, rochester hills, mi 48307, ([phone]), but the transmission warning indicator illuminated…
2014 with 83000 mile I having issues that my car shudder after the second speed 20 MPH and up 50/60 miles started to do this about a week ago, and now is getting worse oil levels are fine
Other or unspecified
71 complaints · 16%Half of these problems showed up before 38,000 miles.
Toyota Camry models of 2014 (rav4s also) and after have defective entertainment stereo lcds. The lower half of the lcd stops working and you can not connect phone via bluetooth. Its a big problem while driving. Toyota denies the repair at their cost saying the car is out of warranty. Its just not an isolated situation…
The radio touchscreen is partially inoperative. Because of this, I can't pair my cell phone to my car. This means that I can't use my cell phone hands free. This is a safety issue. This defect is very common. Toyota has a technical service bulletin about it (tsb 0172-16). Toyota told me that the whole radio…
Speed control
64 complaints · 14%Half of these problems showed up before 17,000 miles. Parts named most often: accelerator pedal.
I was driving on a local road (40mph) in january 2015 and at some point had to press on my brakes somewhat abruptly due to a car in front of me suddenly slowing down. A few minutes later my car accelerating capacity suddenly turned off and the car was coming to a stop in the middle of the road and the car was making a…
The contact owns a 2014 Toyota Camry. While driving 15 MPH, the vehicle accelerated and crashed into the rear of another vehicle, causing a three-vehicle crash. The air bags failed to deploy. The contract sustained a back injury that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed by the…
Engine
62 complaints · 14%Half of these problems showed up before 23,000 miles.
Sudden unintended acceleration in 2014 Toyota Camry. Incident occurred saturday october 15, 2016 in corinth, texas. Approximately 5:20pm. Weather was sunny and clear. Road conditions clear and dry. Outside air temperature approximately 80f. Driving 30mph approaching an intersection. We have the red light. Brakes…
After coming to a stop at a red light on a four lane highway, when the light turned green, the 2014 Toyota Camry would not move forward for about 5 sec. The second incident occurred on the same day. When attempting a left turn across traffic, the car stalled again for about 3 seconds. It was a rental from hertz and…
Electrical
55 complaints · 12%Half of these problems showed up before 41,000 miles. Parts named most often: instrument panel.
A rabbit chomped on the lower wiring harness rendering the car disabled due to the wiring being made out of an "organic" compound in keeping with its "green" philosophy. I was told by the mechanic it is made from either a peanut oil or similar ingredient that attracts rodents. He also went on to say that the wiring…
On changing cellular service this year, I got a new phone. Instructions to enter it into the Camry's bluetooth were unsuccessful, because, as I found out after taking the Camry to Toyota for service, the bottom half of the touch screen no longer works. As a result, to use the cell phone in the car I have to hold it in…
Air bags
42 complaints · 9%Half of these problems showed up before 36,000 miles. Parts named most often: frontal.
Was involved in a 3 car collision on the freeway fast lane. Car is in pretty bad shape, fluid leaking, hood looks like an upside down taco shell, lights smashed in-broken, and none of the airbags deployed. The vehicle is not drive-able, driver door is stuck from the impact-again not a single airbag deployed.
The contact owns a 2014 Toyota Camry. While driving approximately 30 MPH, the driver side air bag warning indicator illuminated. The contact also stated that the warning indicator had been illuminating on and off ever since 12/16/17. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (clairemont Toyota in clairemont california)…
Brakes
38 complaints · 8%Half of these problems showed up before 29,000 miles. Parts named most often: pedals and linkages.
While slowly pulling into a parking place, car suddenly accelerated. Applied the brakes, but they did not work. Crashed into a bush and the side of the building where I work. Put car in neutral and applied brakes again..then put it in park. Airbags did not deploy and there is approx. $1,000 damage to front fender and…
Pulling our 2014 Camry into our garage at very low speed when the rubber brake pedal pad came off causing my foot to slide off the pedal resulting in the car striking the step leading into our house. I brought our car back to the Toyota dealer where we purchased the vehicle. The service department informed me that…
Fuel system
31 complaints · 7%Half of these problems showed up before 25,000 miles.
We purchased a certified used 2014.5 Toyota Camry from baxter Toyota in april 2014. The engine has always run a bit rough and we had it checked by baxters service department several times and were told that "that was normal for that particular year, however, with the 2020 recall on the fuel pump issue it sounds like…
After coming to a stop at a red light on a four lane highway, when the light turned green, the 2014 Toyota Camry would not move forward for about 5 sec. The second incident occurred on the same day. When attempting a left turn across traffic, the car stalled again for about 3 seconds. It was a rental from hertz and…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2014 Toyota Camry recalls
Suspension: lower arm
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.
Full defect summary
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.
Fuel system: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
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.
Full defect summary
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.
Visibility and wipers: switch/wiring
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.
Full defect summary
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."
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2014 Toyota Camry
- What are the most common problems with the 2014 Toyota Camry?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: transmission (128 complaints, typically around 79,500 miles); other or unspecified (71 complaints, typically around 38,000 miles); speed control (64 complaints, typically around 17,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2014 Toyota Camry have?
- 3 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from November 7, 2014 (suspension). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2014 a bad year for the Toyota Camry?
- It is 12th of 25 Camry model years by number of complaints, with 455 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.