KnownCarProblems2014 Toyota Tacoma Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 93 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Toyota Tacoma, most often about the body and structure (22% of complaints, typically around 36,000 miles). It is 22nd of 27 Tacoma model years by number of complaints and has 4 recalls.
Most common 2014 Toyota Tacoma problems
Body and structure
20 complaints · 22%Half of these problems showed up before 36,000 miles. Parts named most often: body, interior panels.
Tacoma truck parked and stationary. Passenger exited vehicle but the door could not be opened all the way because it was close to a wall. The sharp rough corner edge of the bottom rear of the front passenger door sliced a passengers leg as the leg was moved to clear the door.. Drivers side door is similar but not as…
Rear leaf suspension on Tacoma trg 4 door causing excessive hi-way bounce. In winter conditions the rear end would bounce and reposition the rear end causing swaying of vehicle on turns. The internal cab and box vibration may be the catalyst for the frame failures identified in prior recalls? Combined with the drive…
Brakes
17 complaints · 18%Half of these problems showed up before 10,500 miles.
The ABS system on this truck is very unpredictable and unsafe. I have had 3 incidents where the ABS system disabled all braking power to the wheels and just coasted to a stop narrowly missing other vehicles. This happens maybe 10 percent of the time when driving on snowy roads. When this happens there is no pulsing…
There are two problems occurring with this vehicle. One is the key will not turn ignition switch at all. I was at the grocery store for half an hour trying to turn on my truck and the key would not turn. Not even enough to turn a.c/heat etc. This has happened on several occasions already. The other issue that scares…
Transmission
13 complaints · 14%Half of these problems showed up before 20,000 miles.
The neutral safety switch prevents the shifter to engage the drive. I have had the neutral safety switch replaced one time under the manufacture warrantee. I will have it replaced again tomorrow april 5, 2018. The dealer staid it is caused by corrosion. The safety issue is that you cannot change gears from revers to…
When attempting to pull out into traffic, when I step on the accelerator, nothing happens. You have to push the sccelerator almost to the floor before you get any power. This is very dangerous, in that I have almost been broad sided numerous times due to this problem. . I have reported this previously via reference…
Other or unspecified
9 complaints · 10%Navigation crashes and /or freezes while driving. Can be a problem in a high traffic area while relying on guidance. This is especially troublesome when many quick turns are involved. Freezing unit must be rebooted which takes time and becomes a distraction while driving.
My entune audio system froze up while using a usp plug. I tried to turn off the audio system and the song kept playing. I tried switching to the radio and the buttons would not respond. I removed the usb plug and it still kept playing for about 2 minutes and than it finally stopped. I was driving at the time.
Suspension
8 complaints · 9%Half of these problems showed up before 20,500 miles.
Waiting at stop light, when light turned green proceeded into intersection. At that time a minivan struck the driver side door (90 degrees) of my 2014 Toyota Tacoma. ...updated 05/11/15 the minivan was traveling 40 miles per hour and did not apply brakes (no skidding) when it hit the driver side door. The airbags on…
Rear leaf suspension on Tacoma trg 4 door causing excessive hi-way bounce. In winter conditions the rear end would bounce and reposition the rear end causing swaying of vehicle on turns. The internal cab and box vibration may be the catalyst for the frame failures identified in prior recalls? Combined with the drive…
Steering
8 complaints · 9%Any time I engage the 4x4 once you making a tight eight er left or right the steering kinda locks on you and if you trying to give some gas to make truck move it stalls I mentioned to Toyota dealership and the guy said a few people complained about the problem but he can't do anything about it......this creates a…
Vehicle has 1-2 inches of play in steering and wanders all over road under all but perfect conditions. It is a dangerous, particularly in emergency situations. Purchased new. Dealer and manufacturer deceptively state "they all drive that way." third party confirmed vehicle is defective. Internet search reveals ongoing…
Air bags
8 complaints · 9%Half of these problems showed up before 54,000 miles. Parts named most often: sensor.
The contact owned a 2014 Toyota Tacoma. While driving approximately 50 MPH, the driver attempted to switch to the right lane and crashed into the rear of the preceding vehicle. None of the air bags deployed and there were no warning indicators illuminated. A police report was filed. There were no injuries. The vehicle…
The contact owned a 2014 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that the driver was driving at 35 MPH, when the vehicle accelerated independently and the brakes failed to respond when the brake pedal was depressed. As a result, the contact crashed into the rear end of another vehicle. The driver side air bag deployed but…
Engine
7 complaints · 8%Half of these problems showed up before 133,000 miles.
The contact owns a 2014 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 45 - 50 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and diagnosed with rod knock, valve train, and engine failure. The vehicle was not repaired and remained with the independent mechanic. The…
The contact owns a 2014 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that while driving 35 MPH, the check engine and the traction control warning lights were illuminated, and the vehicle hesitated to accelerate and failed to exceed 45 MPH while driving. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed…
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 Tacoma recalls
Equipment
Risk: If the hood scoop detaches, it may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Set will notify owners, and dealers will mechanically fasten the scoop to the hood, free of charge. The recall began on september 1, 2017. Owners may contact set customer service at 1-954-429-2000. Set's number for this recall is set17b.
Full defect summary
Southeast toyota distributors, llc (set) is recalling certain 2011-2016 toyota tacoma and 4runner vehicles equipped with accessory hood scoops installed by set or set dealers. The adhesive attaching the hood scoop may weaken, allowing the hood scoop to detach from the vehicle.
Equipment
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.
Full defect summary
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.
Equipment: labels
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.
Full defect summary
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."
Engine
Risk: If the valve springs break, the engine could fail and stall while the vehicle is being driven, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the valve springs, free of charge. The recall began on november 27, 2013. Owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
Full defect summary
Toyota motor engineering & manufacturing north america (toyota) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 tacoma vehicles manufactured july 1, 2013, through october 11, 2013. The engines of the affected vehicles contain valve springs that may break over time.
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.
NHTSA defect investigations
Electrical overstress
Summary
The office of defects investigation (odi) opened this investigation to determine if the failure of airbags to deploy during severe crashes, in certain vehicles, was the result of a safety related defect.â during the investigation a complex failure was studied that can result in non-deployment of subject vehicle air bags and other restraint system devices in severe crash events. The subject vehicles may be equipped with an airbag control unit (acu) for the supplemental restraint system (SRS) electronic control unit (ecu) manufactured by zf-trw. â the ecu receives signals from crash sensors mounted in the vehicle and deploys the vehicle air bags and seat belt pretensioners in accordance with m
Questions about the 2014 Toyota Tacoma
- What are the most common problems with the 2014 Toyota Tacoma?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: body and structure (20 complaints, typically around 36,000 miles); brakes (17 complaints, typically around 10,500 miles); transmission (13 complaints, typically around 20,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2014 Toyota Tacoma have?
- 4 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from July 3, 2017 (equipment). 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 Tacoma?
- It is 22nd of 27 Tacoma model years by number of complaints, with 93 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.