NHTSA (USA)Critical
At a glance
What can fail
The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail, potentially affecting fuel delivery to the engine.
This page covers 5 recalls, 30 owner complaints and EPA fuel economy for the 2014 Toyota Fj Cruiser.
16–18 mpg combined
13.1–14.7 L/100km
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 2 tested variants for this model year.
For the 2014 FJ Cruiser, structural corrosion is the dominant theme across owner complaints. Owners frequently report discovering severe frame and subframe rust, often noticed during routine maintenance or cleaning, in several cases, corrosion had progressed to the point where skid plate attachment points had deteriorated significantly or suspension components were compromised. This pattern appears concentrated in owners in higher-moisture or road-salt environments. Steering complaints make up the next notable group, though the reported symptoms are less consistent across accounts. Service brake issues also appear in a smaller cluster of reports. The frame corrosion complaints stand out for their severity: multiple owners describe being told by service technicians that structural integrity was seriously compromised, with rust affecting frame rails, mounting points, and suspension attachment hardware.
30
Total Complaints
1
Crash-Related
By System
The 2014 Toyota FJ Cruiser has 5 recalls, the most serious being a steering shaft weld that can fail and cause a complete loss of steering control, raising the risk of a crash.
Two of these recalls address that same steering concern: the intermediate shaft connecting the steering wheel to the gearbox may have been inadequately welded, and if it separates while driving, the driver loses the ability to steer. There is also a suspension concern specific to vehicles equipped with the optional Trail Teams Ultimate Edition package, where front shock absorbers and springs were replaced at vehicle processing centers. On those vehicles, one or both of the bolts securing the front suspension components can work loose and fall out during driving, which can destabilize the front end. The fuel system also has an open recall: the fuel pump can fail without warning, causing the engine to stall while the vehicle is in motion. Finally, vehicles that came with accessory wheels and tires installed before their first sale may have a tire placard showing incorrect spare tire size or inflation pressure. Inflating a spare to the wrong pressure raises the risk of tire failure if that spare is put into service on the road.
At a glance
What can fail
The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail, potentially affecting fuel delivery to the engine.
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Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the fuel pump at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The intermediate steering shaft that connects your steering wheel to the steering gearbox may have a weak weld that could fail.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the intermediate steering shaft at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The intermediate shaft connecting your steering wheel to the steering gear box may have a faulty weld from manufacturing. Continued driving could cause the weld to break, resulting in loss of steering control.
What the fix does
The dealer will replace your intermediate shaft with a properly welded component.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
During front shock and spring replacement, bolts securing the front lower ball joint to the steering knuckle and front suspension lower arm to the cross member may not have been tightened enough.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect and retighten these bolts to proper specification, or install new bolts if any are missing.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The tire placard lists incorrect spare tire size or cold tire inflation pressure because aftermarket wheels and tires were installed before the vehicle's first sale.
What the fix does
Toyota will mail overlay stickers to owners or provide them to dealers to place over the incorrect tire placard information.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
