The 2014 Toyota Tundra's elevated safety profile includes 5 recall campaigns and 92 owner-reported complaints. Make recall verification part of your pre-purchase checklist.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recall Findings

17V3110002017-11-05

WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS

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.

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

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21V9200002021-23-11

STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

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.

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

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21E1030002021-23-12

STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

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.

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

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14V4290002014-16-07

WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS

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.

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

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14V5560002014-11-09

AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

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.

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

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2014 Toyota Tundra has accumulated 92 NHTSA complaints over 1 years, with structure leading the pack. Know what to look for before you buy.

01Structure11

02Electrical System9

03Unknown Or Other8

04Air Bags7

05Wheels5

92 total across 1 model years (2014–2014)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Toyota Tundra Fuel Economy

15–17mpg combined

13-16city

17-20hwy

$2,600-$2,900/yr

With 6 configurations tested, the 2014 Toyota Tundra ranges from 15 to 17 MPG combined. That's a 2 MPG gap that can add up to hundreds of dollars a year in fuel costs.

By Trim

Tundra 2WD - Automatic (S5)

17mpg

4.0L 6-cyl · Rear-Wheel Drive

16 city20 hwy~$2,600/yr3/10 Poor

Tundra 2WD - Automatic (S6)

17mpg

4.6L 8-cyl · Rear-Wheel Drive

15 city19 hwy~$2,600/yr3/10 Poor

Tundra 4WD - Automatic (S6)

16mpg

4.6L 8-cyl · Part-time 4-Wheel Drive

14 city18 hwy~$2,750/yr3/10 Poor

Tundra 2WD - Automatic (S6)

15mpg

5.7L 8-cyl · Rear-Wheel Drive

13 city18 hwy~$2,900/yr2/10 Poor

Tundra 4WD - Automatic (S6)

15mpg

5.7L 8-cyl · Part-time 4-Wheel Drive

13 city17 hwy~$2,900/yr2/10 Poor

Tundra 4WD FFV - Automatic (S6)

15mpg

5.7L 8-cyl · Part-time 4-Wheel Drive

13 city18 hwy~$2,900/yr2/10 Poor

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 2014 Toyota Tundra

39States

32%in top 3

If you're near Texas, you're in luck: 17% of listings are there. But with 39 states represented, there's likely one near you too.

TXTexas

3,14617%

CACalifornia

1,5718%

FLFlorida

1,2337%

AZArizona

1,0476%

PAPennsylvania

8034%

GAGeorgia

6864%

COColorado

6393%

NCNorth Carolina

6133%

DEDelaware

5433%

DCWashington DC

4943%

MOMissouri

4663%

TNTennessee

4582%

NH414

MDMaryland

3952%

UTUtah

3902%

OKOklahoma

3702%

WAWashington

3682%

OROregon

3652%

NYNew York

3422%

ALAlabama

3402%

ILIllinois

3392%

OHOhio

2872%

MN253

NJ227

MA225

MI222

NV210

RI201

IN184

AR148

WI138

VA137

SC135

ME128

LA124

KY109

ID95

VT94

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2014.

Buying a 2014 Toyota Tundra?

Answers to common buyer questions

Is the 2014 Toyota Tundra a good car to buy?

The 2014 Toyota Tundra has its strengths and its watch-outs. 5 recalls have been issued, so verify completion with the dealer. Owners report structure as the area to watch most closely. Check the safety section for recall details and the pricing data to see if the numbers work for you.

Are there recalls on the 2014 Toyota Tundra?

There are 5 documented recalls for the 2014 Toyota Tundra. Don't let that scare you; most are routine. Just make sure they're all resolved before you sign. Details in the safety overview.

What's the gas mileage of the 2014 Toyota Tundra?

You'll get between 15 and 17 MPG combined from the 2014 Toyota Tundra, depending on engine and drivetrain. That's a meaningful difference over time. The fuel economy table shows exactly which configs get what.

What are common problems with the 2014 Toyota Tundra?

Out of 92 owner complaints, structure issues lead the pack. Get a pre-purchase inspection that specifically covers this area. The known issues breakdown has all the details.