This page covers 6 recalls, 92 owner complaints, NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2014 Toyota Tundra.
15–16 mpg combined
14.7–15.7 L/100km
Standard 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 2 tested variants for this model year.
3/5 Overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
Complaints about the 2014 Tundra spread across several systems, with the electrical system and body structure drawing the most reports. On the electrical side, owners describe a range of issues including warning lights, sensor faults, and accessory failures. Structural complaints center on rust and corrosion, with multiple owners reporting fuel tank straps deteriorating and separating from the frame, in some cases leaving the tank resting on the skid plate, along with hood bulge brackets breaking from airflow stress at highway speeds. Airbag-related complaints make up the third-largest cluster, with owners reporting unexpected warning lights and concerns about system readiness. A smaller but recurring thread involves brake vibration, where owners describe shuddering through the steering wheel, seat, and floorboard during braking even after rotor and pad replacements.
92
Total Complaints
2
Crash-Related
1
Fire-Related
2
With Injuries
By System
The 2014 Toyota Tundra has 6 recalls, the most serious involving wheels that can separate from the vehicle on certain trucks that were dealer-modified with aftermarket 20-inch wheels and chrome lug nuts that loosen or fracture, or Rockstar wheels fitted with lug nuts that can crack and detach.
On the steering side, the power steering gear assembly can develop an oil leak that causes sudden loss of power steering assist, making the truck significantly harder to steer. Two recalls address the same side curtain airbag concern on CrewMax and Double Cab trims: the B-pillar interior trim may have been installed incorrectly and can block the curtain airbag from deploying fully in a crash, reducing protection for occupants. There is also a compliance label recall affecting Canadian-market vehicles where the tire and rim information label omits the French translation for "RIMS," which does not meet Canadian labeling requirements but presents no direct safety risk.
At a glance
What can fail
The power steering gear assembly may have been made incorrectly, causing oil to leak from it.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the power steering gear assembly and replace it if needed, at no cost to you.
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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
The Rockstar wheels installed on these vehicles may have lugnuts that crack and detach.
What the fix does
Dealers will install new replacement lugnuts at no charge.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Tire and rim compliance labels are missing the French translation of 'RIMS' (JANTES), making them non-compliant with Canadian safety standards. The rim size numbers are correct.
What the fix does
Manufacturing process updated to include correct French labeling on future vehicles. No owner action needed.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The B-pillar upper trim may be installed incorrectly and could block the side curtain airbag from deploying properly during a crash, increasing injury risk.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the trim installation and replace it if it is not correctly installed.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The upper tab of the B-pillar interior trim may be installed incorrectly, preventing the curtain-shield air bags from deploying properly in a crash.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the B-pillar interior trim and replace it if installed incorrectly, at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Chrome-coated lug nuts on modified wheels can deteriorate, allowing lug nuts to loosen or wheel studs to break.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace all 20 lug nuts and tighten them to proper specifications at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
