This page covers 3 recalls, 92 owner complaints, NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2014 Toyota Tacoma.
17–19 mpg combined
12.4–13.8 L/100km
Small Pickup Trucks 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 4 tested variants for this model year.
4/5 Overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
Structural complaints, primarily paint and clear coat failure, dominate owner reports for the 2014 Tacoma. Owners frequently describe the clear coat peeling and fading on the roof and hood, and this pattern appears across a large share of the structural complaints filed for this model year. Brake-related reports are the second most common named system, with some owners describing wheel lockup or loss of control during cornering, which they associate with the ABS or front differential behavior. Powertrain complaints cover a range of issues including front differential groaning noises and engine hesitation accompanied by check engine and traction control warning lights, sometimes diagnosed as an air injection pump problem. A smaller number of owners mention infotainment glitches, specifically the radio turning itself back on after being shut off, though that pattern is less prominent than the structural and brake concerns.
92
Total Complaints
10
Crash-Related
1
Fire-Related
3
With Injuries
By System
The 2014 Toyota Tacoma has 3 recalls, the most serious involving valve springs inside the engine that can break and cause the engine to stall without warning while driving.
The remaining two recalls involve dealer-installed accessories on certain vehicles distributed through Southeast Toyota Distributors. On those vehicles, the adhesive holding an accessory hood scoop to the hood can weaken over time, allowing the scoop to lift off at speed and become a road hazard for other drivers. There is also a broader accessory recall covering items such as running boards that may have been incorrectly installed by the distributor or its dealers; parts that were not properly secured can detach from the vehicle while driving, posing a hazard to other road users and a potential injury risk to anyone near the vehicle.
At a glance
What can fail
The adhesive bonding certain aftermarket hood scoops to the hood may weaken over time, causing the scoop to detach from the vehicle.
What the fix does
Dealers will mechanically fasten the hood scoop to the hood using mechanical fasteners instead of adhesive.
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Ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). Based on 6 tested variants; worst-case ratings shown.
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 →
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Accessories like running boards installed by Southeast Toyota Distributors may detach because their fasteners were not tightened to the correct torque specification.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect and tighten the accessory fasteners to proper torque at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The engine's valve springs may break over time, potentially causing engine damage.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the valve springs at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
