2014 Toyota Tacoma Problems and Recalls (91 Complaints)
The most-reported problem on the 2014 Toyota Tacoma is Body / frame (20% of 91 owner reports). There are 4 safety recalls. Check the VIN and inspect Body / frame — this is the NHTSA file, not a score.
What problems show up on the 2014 Toyota Tacoma?
18 of 91 filings named Body / frame (20% of the file). That is what owners wrote, not a shop diagnosis of the vehicle in the driveway.
Second is Brakes (10 reports).
This snapshot lists no safety recalls for this year. That is not a clean bill of health. Still check the VIN at nhtsa.gov.
The 2013 has 123 reports on file; this year has 91. A smaller lifetime total is not a clean bill of health. If you need a fairer comparison, use the equal-time view.
What owners reported
- Crashes 10
- Fires 1
- Injuries 8
- Deaths 0
Complaint counts reflect self-selected reports and are not normalised for production sales volume. We publish no reliability scores, superlatives, or vehicle rankings.
Which systems owners named
Share of owner complaints filed against each vehicle system. These shares are not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold.
“Unclassified NHTSA leftover” is not a car part. It is a filing bucket and always sits last.
View component data as a table
| System / Component | Complaints | Share of Reports | Safety Reports (Crashes / Fires) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Body / frame (STRUCTURE) | 18 | 19.8% | 0 crashes · 0 fires |
| Brakes (SERVICE BRAKES) | 10 | 11.0% | 2 crashes · 0 fires |
| Transmission / driveline (POWER TRAIN) | 9 | 9.9% | 0 crashes · 0 fires |
| Electrical (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) | 7 | 7.7% | 0 crashes · 1 fires |
| Engine (ENGINE) | 5 | 5.5% | 0 crashes · 0 fires |
| Airbags (AIR BAGS) | 4 | 4.4% | 3 crashes · 0 fires |
| Fuel system (FUEL SYSTEM) | 4 | 4.4% | 0 crashes · 0 fires |
| Seat belts (SEAT BELTS) | 4 | 4.4% | 1 crashes · 0 fires |
| Steering (STEERING) | 4 | 4.4% | 1 crashes · 0 fires |
| Unclassified NHTSA leftover | 29 | 31.9% | 1 crashes · 0 fires |
Complaint counts reflect self-selected reports and are not normalised for production sales volume. We publish no reliability scores, superlatives, or vehicle rankings.
When reports and recalls showed up
When owners filed reports, and when recall campaigns showed up.
- Campaign 14V475000 was reported 49 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
View timeline records as a table
| Date | Record type | Count | Record identifier |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-Q2 | Owner reports | 3 | |
| 2014-Q3 | Owner reports | 7 | |
| 2014-Q4 | Owner reports | 4 | |
| 2015-Q1 | Owner reports | 7 | |
| 2015-Q2 | Owner reports | 2 | |
| 2015-Q3 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2015-Q4 | Owner reports | 2 | |
| 2016-Q1 | Owner reports | 5 | |
| 2016-Q2 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2016-Q4 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2017-Q1 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2017-Q2 | Owner reports | 2 | |
| 2017-Q3 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2017-Q4 | Owner reports | 2 | |
| 2018-Q1 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2018-Q2 | Owner reports | 2 | |
| 2018-Q3 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2019-Q1 | Owner reports | 3 | |
| 2019-Q2 | Owner reports | 4 | |
| 2019-Q3 | Owner reports | 4 | |
| 2019-Q4 | Owner reports | 3 | |
| 2020-Q1 | Owner reports | 2 | |
| 2020-Q2 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2020-Q3 | Owner reports | 2 | |
| 2020-Q4 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2021-Q1 | Owner reports | 4 | |
| 2021-Q2 | Owner reports | 2 | |
| 2021-Q4 | Owner reports | 3 | |
| 2022-Q1 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2022-Q2 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2022-Q3 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2023-Q1 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2023-Q2 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2023-Q3 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2024-Q1 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2024-Q2 | Owner reports | 3 | |
| 2024-Q3 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2024-Q4 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2025-Q1 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2025-Q2 | Owner reports | 2 | |
| 2025-Q3 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2026-Q2 | Owner reports | 2 | |
| 2026-Q3 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| Recall campaign | 1 | 13V557000 | |
| Recall campaign | 1 | 14V475000 | |
| Recall campaign | 1 | 14V828000 | |
| Recall campaign | 1 | 17V425000 | |
| Defect investigation | 1 | EA19001 |
Safety Recalls (4)
Official campaigns. Each one says what could go wrong and what the dealer was told to fix.
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Recall campaign 13V557000
Safety recall 13V557000
- Report date
- Component:
- Not available in the source record
- Consequence:
- If the valve springs break, the engine could fail and stall while the vehicle is being driven, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy:
- 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.
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Recall campaign 14V475000
Safety recall 14V475000
- Report date
- Component:
- Unclassified NHTSA leftover
- Consequence:
- 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.
- Remedy:
- 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.
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Recall campaign 14V828000
Safety recall 14V828000
- Report date
- Component:
- Not available in the source record
- Consequence:
- Accessories that detach from a vehicle may result in a vehicle crash and/or personal injury.
- Remedy:
- 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.
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Recall campaign 17V425000
Safety recall 17V425000
- Report date
- Component:
- Not available in the source record
- Consequence:
- If the hood scoop detaches, it may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy:
- 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.
Complaint counts reflect self-selected reports and are not normalised for production sales volume. We publish no reliability scores, superlatives, or vehicle rankings.
What owners actually wrote
Short excerpts from the public NHTSA file. Look for the same symptom repeating.
Toyota Tacoma Complaints and Recalls by Year
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems on the 2014 Toyota Tacoma?
Owners named Body / frame most often — 18 of 91 reports (20%). That is the NHTSA file, not a diagnosis of every vehicle.
Are there recalls for the 2014 Toyota Tacoma?
NHTSA lists 4 safety recall campaigns. This snapshot lists none, which is not a clean bill of health. Check the VIN at nhtsa.gov; a campaign on this page can still be open on a specific vehicle.
What should I inspect before buying a 2014 Toyota Tacoma?
Look up the VIN for open recalls. Look for rust, collision repair and body gaps that do not match a clean truck. Then skim owner filings for the same symptom and take that list to a mechanic.
Does a high complaint count mean I should skip this year?
No. Counts are reports people chose to file and they are not adjusted for sales volume. YearTell does not publish scores or a list of years to skip. Inspect the vehicle.
Estimated Ownership Cost
EPA fuel economy ratings and annual operating cost estimates
Adjacent Model Years
Immediate preceding and succeeding model year records
Complaint counts reflect self-selected reports and are not normalised for production sales volume. We publish no reliability scores, superlatives, or vehicle rankings.
Methodology & Data Integrity
Source: NHTSA ODI / recalls, snapshot 2026-09-07. YearTell is not a government agency.