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2014 Toyota Tundra
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2014 Toyota Tundra

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Complaints filed

92

Reports to NHTSA, 2014

Safety recalls

5

NHTSA campaigns on record

NHTSA crash test

Overall NCAP rating

Combined MPG

15.5

EPA estimate

Known issues

Electrical System issues lead owner complaints (17% of 92 reports), followed by structure (14%).

Electrical System17% · 16 reports
Structure14% · 13 reports
Unknown Or Other11% · 10 reports
Air Bags8% · 7 reports
Steering7% · 6 reports
Engine5% · 5 reports
Power Train5% · 5 reports
Wheels5% · 5 reports

+ 10 more component categories with fewer reports.

Share of all 92 NHTSA complaints for this model year, grouped by the component owners named. Bars are scaled to the largest category. Examples: ODI 11707562, ODI 11653887, ODI 11603879, ODI 11422943, ODI 11387132.

Individual complaint reports(92)

Showing the 50 most recent reports
Electrical SystemDec 2025 · ODI 11707562Details +

Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2014 Toyota Tundra through a private sale. It was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 171,837. After obtaining a Carfax report, the contact discovered that the vehicle mileage was 186,000.

Reported
Dec 2025
Incident date
Dec 2025
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11707562 at NHTSA →
StructureNov 2025 · ODI 11701075Details +

Airflow into the hood bulge strained the thinly built brackets causing them to break and subsequently causes the bulge to pop loose when driving.

Reported
Nov 2025
Incident date
Nov 2025
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11701075 at NHTSA →
Engine And Engine CoolingJul 2025 · ODI 11676819Details +

I purchased the truck thinking it had 80k miles it’s was misrepresented by the dealer I got it from in reality it should’ve been 280k miles. I don’t have the money to go after them as I spent it on the truck and timing chains as well as some other repairs. They will likely flee the country if they find out I was to go after them anyway

Reported
Jul 2025
Incident date
May 2025
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11676819 at NHTSA →
Fuel SystemJul 2025 · ODI 11672847Details +

The contact owns a 2014 Toyota Tundra. The contact observed that an object was hanging down from the rear wheel well on the driver's side. The contact inspected and saw that the rear fuel tank strap had rusted and detached from the frame. The contact stated that part of the fuel tank was resting on the skid plate. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a dealer or independent mechanic. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 103,000.

Reported
Jul 2025
Incident date
Jun 2025
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11672847 at NHTSA →
SteeringJul 2025 · ODI 11671854Details +

My Tundra 2014 have vibration during light to hard braking. The vibration can felt in any combination, Steering wheel, seat, and entire vehicle. To can fell over a large or short rang of speed. The truck have a new rotors and New break pads (I change twice in 2 years helps a little bit but not fix the problem). I purchased the truck on 2023 and come with this issue, i tried to many shops and no one can find the problem until i see some complaints for the same problem, this maybe to late, i hope some cam help me please.

Reported
Jul 2025
Incident date
May 2023
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11671854 at NHTSA →
Unknown Or OtherMay 2025 · ODI 11658704Details +

purchased a 2014 toyota tundra on Facebook Marketplace from an individual on 4/27/2025 The seller represented the mileage as 88,461 miles, but after reviewing the vehicle history through Carfax/AutoCheck, I discovered that the actual mileage is significantly higher. The odometer appears to have been rolled back. I have filed a police report regarding this fraud and am submitting this complaint to report the tampering. I have supporting documentation including the listing, communication with the seller, and the vehicle history report.

Reported
May 2025
Incident date
Apr 2025
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11658704 at NHTSA →
StructureMay 2025 · ODI 11658175Details +

Not sure how long the paint has been peeling on the truck, but the truck is immaculate except for the peeling paint. The paint was peeling at time of purchase, and we were told by dealer that it was covered as Toyota had issues with their white paint. After purchase, we were told that Toyota wouldn't cover it. The peeling paint is not localized to one spot but peeling on every panel. It is peeling off the top and all sides. The vehicle has always been stored under cover. We have never had a vehicle peel as this and have inquired with a few body shops that relate it to manufacturer defect and that the entire truck will have to be stripped and repainted to correct the problem. There were several models of Toyotas during 2014 that had the white paint related issues that Toyota corrected. Not sure, why the white paint on the Tundra’s wasn't included as it clearly has the same problems. After internet searching and speaking with dealers, this is a widespread issue. The truck is available for inspection. Peeling paint can pose several safety issues, especially with children. It also will cause premature aging of the vehicle making it more susceptible to rust and deterioration. The problem has been inspected and confirmed with a dealer.

Reported
May 2025
Incident date
May 2024
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11658175 at NHTSA →
Electrical SystemApr 2025 · ODI 11653887Details +

Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2014 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that while comparing the real Carfax to the fake Carfax provided by the private seller, it was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The private seller also provided a fake vehicle title, which allowed the vehicle to be registered with the Department of Motor Vehicles. Additionally, the original seller of the vehicle confirmed the mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase and registration, the vehicle mileage was 111,000, but it was later discovered that the mileage was 230,000.

Reported
Apr 2025
Incident date
Nov 2024
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11653887 at NHTSA →
TiresMar 2025 · ODI 11647420Details +

The sidewall of my tire completely blew out on a flat, clear road. Leaving my neighborhood, I heard a questionable sound that I thought may be ice build up on my mudflap rubbing against the tire. I continued to monitor my suspicion, as it was hard to tell whether there was actually a sound, or if it was in my head. Turning out of my neighborhood, I continued listening for anything suspicious. After feeling like I was in the clear, I brought the truck up to 45-50mph. Suddenly, the truck began bouncing like crazy, and I was able to manage pulling off to the side of the road. The shoulder was only a couple feet wide, followed by a steep hill, so my truck was sticking out into the road quite far, and it was night time. I sprung into action as quickly as possible to minimize risk as I went to change the tire and replace with the spare. Since it was night time, and the road only had one lane in each direction, there were at least 3 times that my car / myself were almost rammed into, or the car approaching me wasn't able to see cars approaching from the other direction, and almost caused a head on collision. There hasn't been an official inspection of the tire yet. There were no warning lamps prior to the failure. The only symptoms of the problem were a suspected sound that may or may not have actually been there. Tire size: 275-55R-20

Reported
Mar 2025
Incident date
Feb 2025
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11647420 at NHTSA →
StructureSep 2024 · ODI 11613113Details +

I bought my 2014 Toyota Tundra in March 2014, with no chips or peeling paint. Fast-forward a couple of months, the paint around the top side of the windshield is chipping and peeling. Living in a state that gets snow & ice, I am concerned about the potential for rust. Toyota is aware of the issue with their Super White paint with other models (Service Bulletin 23TE08), such as the following: 2008–2009 Lexus GX 470 2008–2017 Toyota Avalon 2008–2017 Toyota Camry 2008–2017 Toyota Camry Hybrid 2008–2017 Toyota RAV4 2009–2018 Toyota Corolla 2010–2015 Toyota 4Runner 2011–2015 Scion xB 2012–2015 Scion iQ It is nonsensical to omit other models using the same Super White paint from this recall.

Reported
Sep 2024
Incident date
May 2024
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11613113 at NHTSA →
Electrical SystemJul 2024 · ODI 11603879Details +

Door locks no longer automatically lock when vehicle reaches forward driving speed

Reported
Jul 2024
Incident date
Jan 2019
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11603879 at NHTSA →
StructureJun 2023 · ODI 11529750Details +

Found Truck bed floor rust corrosion in the bed of 2014 tundra. Bed has localized corrosion and rust perforation in specific areas on the top side of the bed. Bed assembly does not appear to have been properly sealed using hemming and sealing procedures outlined in CRIB bulletin:163 sealing Hem-flanges and body seams. The truck bed underside is rust free except where the bed sections were welded and sealed together. Truck is garage kept and has been undercoated with fluid film annually since I purchased in 2017. Truck only has 45,800 miles on it. Rust is forming in between the seems and spreading under the bed supports and around the bolts that secure the bed to the truck frame. I am concerned that the bed may become loose and fall off while driving down the highway if not replaced or repaired properly. Toyota had a TSB 0101-12 for older model tundras years 2007-2011. The service manager at my local Toyota dealership acknowledges the issue and agrees that the issue is unacceptable. Dealer also stated that this issue is common on generation 3 Tundra vehicles. I am currently working with Toyota Customer care to resolve this safety concern. Local dealer will not authorize repair due to vehicle age even though issue is a manufacturing defect.

Reported
Jun 2023
Incident date
Jun 2023
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11529750 at NHTSA →
SeatsFeb 2023 · ODI 11506578Details +

The driver’s seat heat connection appeared to have an electrical failure and appears burned.

Reported
Feb 2023
Incident date
Feb 2023
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11506578 at NHTSA →
Fuel/Propulsion SystemJan 2023 · ODI 11504714Details +

There is fuel leaking from above the fuel tank. This is an immediate hazard in my book. The tank is half full at this point in time. I believe it is leaking from the fuel pressure switching valve. No warning lights are illuminated at this time. I will confirm that this weekend when I remove the fuel tank to inspect. I have a photo of the leak but it is too large to upload. I will gladly email it to you. I am an ASE certified technician.

Reported
Jan 2023
Incident date
Jan 2023
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11504714 at NHTSA →
SteeringSep 2022 · ODI 11483711Details +

The contact owns a 2014 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed and making a left turn, the maintenance required warning light was illuminated. The contact then stated that after he made it to his destination, he checked under the hood of the vehicle and noticed that the power steering pump was leaking. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the front power coolant line and an unknown gasket needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacture was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that the VIN was not under recall. The failure mileage was approximately 40,000. The consumer stated there was a recall but was not covered at the dealer due to the power coolant line not being covered. The vehicle was repaired at Autobody shop at the owners expense.

Reported
Sep 2022
Incident date
Aug 2022
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11483711 at NHTSA →
Unknown Or OtherJul 2022 · ODI 11476045Details +

While driving my rear sliding window just dropped about a foot. Luckily it didn't shatter or hurt anyone. When rear panel was accessed found pulley cable that holds window up had broken off its plastic retainer in the window regulator.

Reported
Jul 2022
Incident date
Jul 2022
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11476045 at NHTSA →
Power TrainJan 2022 · ODI 11449491Details +

First the break keeps broken. I was told the master cylinder for the break needs to be replaced. This is after I spend thousands to work on breaks at dealer. Second, the window does not close. I thought it might be caused by a broken breaker BUT, none of the breaker is bad. Thirdly, the most frustrated thing is the transmission fails to work. The truck is dead on the street. I sent the truck to dealer to replace the transmission to a new one. After it is done. I drove it on the street and just a few days later, the transmission is failed again and Gear shifting stick failed to work as soon as it is out of dealer parking lot. Dealer repair department told me I need to put money out to buy another transmission. They said transmission oil line is broken, and it caused transmission not to be covered by any wanrrenty. .

Reported
Jan 2022
Incident date
Jan 2022
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11449491 at NHTSA →
Air BagsAug 2021 · ODI 11427889Details +

Randomly the air bag light comes on saying that their is an malfunction in one of the air bags. The dashboard light comes on more frequently when the weather is hot out side. Can’t remember the date when it started but it’s been happening a lot and Toyota said their are no recalls or issues with that are known and I would need to pay which is costly.

Reported
Aug 2021
Incident date
Aug 2018
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11427889 at NHTSA →
StructureJul 2021 · ODI 11426356Details +

The grill cowling has plastic pins that attach to hood. Grill cowling is the part that sets above actual grill via bolts, and plastic pins. The grill cowling is constantly popping out , plastic pins not holding. Have read on line that others are having this problem. If grill cowling becomes loose while traveling, and breaks or snaps off it will be airborne could cause vehicle crashes. Has not been inspected by manufacture, police, insurance reps or others. Is available for inspection.

Reported
Jul 2021
Incident date
Jul 2021
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11426356 at NHTSA →
Electrical SystemJun 2021 · ODI 11422943Details +

In the course of cleaning my vehicle, I noticed corrosion on edge of door sill (emanating from under inside rubber door seal) of my 2014 Toyota Tundra on June 13, 2021. After removing the plastic scuff plate and rubber door seal, it was apparent that openings from the underside of the vehicle into the cabin are present from the design/manufacturing process - these opening are not sealed. The openings are not a result of corrosion but rather are associated with the geometry of the floor pan at the floor pan to rocker pinch weld - it is not a sealed surface. After removing the rubber seal I was able to look downward into the openings and see daylight from the underside of the cabin. Electrical cabling is immediately adjacent to these openings beneath the plastic scuff plate. It was apparent that the openings permit water and salt infiltration into the cabin, and would appear to be the primary cause of corrosion and build up of salt residues in the cabin and door sill area. My first impression was the condition that I observed was a manufacturing defect. On reflection many questions came to mind including: was the infiltration of water, salt and potentially exhaust through the openings in the floor pan going to have safety consequences - would the deterioration of the body structure as a result of corrosion have consequences in the event of a crash, or would the potential infiltration of exhaust gases affect the safety of cabin occupants? In following up the dealer and manufacturer over the last week, no resolution has been found . Owing to the age I was advised that there was no warranty coverage. The dealer reportedly inspected other Tundras and the design/manufacturing conditions (ie. opening in the floor pan) were the same as I had observed. It was only through my own initiative that I identified a Manufacturer Communication (NHTSA ID 10173991) that shed some light on the issue.

Reported
Jun 2021
Incident date
Jun 2021
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11422943 at NHTSA →
WheelsApr 2021 · ODI 11408413Details +

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 TOYOTA TUNDRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO IRA TOYOTA OF ORLEANS (16 O'CONNOR RD, ORLEANS, MA 02653, (774) 801-7100) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED WITH NEEDING THE LUG NUTS TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. UPON INVESTIGATION, THE CONTACT ASSOCIATED THE FAILURE WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V311000 (WHEELS) HOWEVER, THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 163,000.

Reported
Apr 2021
Incident date
Apr 2021
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11408413 at NHTSA →
Air BagsMar 2021 · ODI 11404379Details +

I WAS DRIVING DOWN A DIRT ROAD AND I HIT A POTHOLE GOING AROUND 5TO8 MPH AND MY AIR DRIVER SIDE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. BOTH SIDE CURTAINS STEERING AND BELOW THE WHEEL DEPLOYED

Reported
Mar 2021
Incident date
Aug 2016
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11404379 at NHTSA →
StructureMar 2021 · ODI 11403835Details +

HOOD BULGE KEEPS POPPING UP OUT OF PLACE WHEN DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT SPEEDS OF 65/70 OR WHEN IT'S WINDY OUTSIDE.

Reported
Mar 2021
Incident date
Jan 2019
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11403835 at NHTSA →
SteeringMar 2021 · ODI 11403742Details +

GLOSS COATING ON STEERING WHEEL HAS CRACKED IN MULTIPLE AREAS, HANDLING OF THE VEHICLE HAS BECOME UNCOMFORTABLE. MOST RECENT CRACK IS ABOUT 2MM WIDE AND GOES ALL AROUND THE WOODEN GLOSS PART OF THE STEERING WHEEL AND I FEEL THAT IF THIS CONTINUES MY STEERING WHEEL WILL BECOME UNSAFE TO DRIVE DUE TO THE UNEVENNESS AND POSSIBLY CAUSE SOME PIECES TO FALL OFF MY STEERING WHEEL.

Reported
Mar 2021
Incident date
Mar 2021
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11403742 at NHTSA →
Power TrainMar 2021 · ODI 11402549Details +

2014 TOYOTA TUNDRA WITH 180,000 MILES. THE GEAR SHIFTER WILL NOT COME OUT OF PARK AT TIMES WHEN BRAKE IS PRESSED. I HAVE GOTTEN IN THE TRUCK MANY TIMES TO LEAVE MY HOUSE AND WHEN I PRESS THE BRAKE TO TAKE IT OUT OF PARK IT WILL NOT UNLOCK THE SHIFTER. I HAVE TO PRESS AND RELEASE THE BRAKE A FEW TIMES BEFORE THE SHIFTER IS UNLOCKED.

Reported
Mar 2021
Incident date
May 2020
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11402549 at NHTSA →
EngineFeb 2021 · ODI 11397734Details +

ENGINE HAS DEVELOPED CAM TOWER OIL LEAK THAT IS DRIPPING ON THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD. PER TOYOTA SERVICE CENTER "POTENTIALLY BE A DANGEROUS FIRE HAZARD. THIS IS A WELL DOCUMENTED ISSUE WITH THE 5.7 ENGINES TOYOTA USES ACROSS MULTIPLE VEHICLE MODELS. THEY HAVE REFUSED TO ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY FOR THIS DESIGN DEFECT THAT IS RESULTING IN A SAFETY HAZARD.

Reported
Feb 2021
Incident date
Feb 2021
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11397734 at NHTSA →
Unknown Or OtherFeb 2021 · ODI 11396820Details +

WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND A NOTIFICATION FOR NO TRACTION CONTROL CAME ON. THE VEHICLE SLOWED DOWN AND WOULD NOT ALLOW ME TO GO OVER 50MPH, AND STRUGGLED TO GO UP HILLS. I TOOK MY VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND THEY TOLD ME IT'S THE AIR INJECTION VALVES. I DID SOME RESEARCH ON THE PARTS AND FOUND THAT IT IS COMMON FOR THEM TO GO BAD, AND THAT TOYOTA HAS PUT OUT A MEMO STATING THAT IT WOULD BE A COVERED REPAIR FOR VEHICLES UP TO THE 2010 MODELS WITH UP TO 150,000 MILES. IN MY RESEARCH I FOUND THAT IT STILL CONTINUES TO BE AN ISSUE EVEN IN LATER MODELS. I HAVE FILED A COMPLAINT WITH TOYOTA THAT IF THEY KNOW THIS IS A CONSISTENT ISSUE THAT THEY SHOULD RECALL THE PART. SINCE I WAS ON THE HIGHWAY WITH LIMITED POWER I HAD TO USE MY HAZARD LIGHTS UNTIL I WAS ABLE TO GET TO A SAFE LOCATION.

Reported
Feb 2021
Incident date
Feb 2021
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11396820 at NHTSA →
Electrical SystemJan 2021 · ODI 11387132Details +

TRUCK WAS IN TOYOTA SHOP IN VERMONT FOR STALLING OF VEHICLE. THOUGHT IT WAS FUEL PUMP DUE TO RECENT RECALL - SPECIFICALLY ASKED IF IT COULD BE THAT AND WAS TOLD NO. THEY FOUND MICE NEST IN INTAKE MANIFOLD, KNOCK SENSOR WAS FOUND TO BE CHEWED, AND REPLACED. ONCE I RECEIVED MY VEHICLE, IT CONTINUED TO DO THE SAME THING AFTER 2 DAYS. UPON LOOKING UNDER THE HOOD, FOUND THAT THE AIR INTAKE FILTER WAS LEFT OFF. I FIXED THAT, AND THEN THE SAME ISSUE STARTING OCCURRING AGAIN. HAD TO HAVE MY VEHICLE TOWED TO DIFFERENT SHOP (TO TRUSTED MECHANIC) THEY HAVE FOUND AFTER REPLACING THE BATTERY AND A MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR, THAT IT IS TRULY IN FACT THE FUEL PUMP. THEY TESTED FUEL PUMP AND IT'S ONLY PUTTING OUT 20PSI INSTEAD OF 40. I CALLED TOYOTA, BUT THEY ARE CLAIMING THAT ONLY THE NEWER TOYOTAS ARE AFFECTED, BUT ON THE RECALL LIST IT GOES BACK TO 2013 IN DIFFERENT MODELS. THIS SEEMS SIMILAR TO THE ISSUE SUBARU WAS HAVING WITH THEIR AIR BAGS. MY TOYOTA DEALERSHIP, SHOULD NOT JUST BE ASSUMING THAT THIS COULDN'T BE CORRELATED WITH FAULTY FUEL PUMP. MY VEHICLES SYMPTOMS ARE THE SAME AS WHAT THE RECALL HAS STATED HAPPENS. BEFORE DENYING ME ANYTHING, THEY SHOULD BE WILLING TO AT LEAST INVESTIGATE AND LOOK AT MY VEHICLE. IT'S ALSO SUSPICIOUS TO ME THAT MY VEHICLE STARTED DOING THIS ABOUT 2 WEEKS PRIOR TO A HUGE SAFETY RECALL COMING OUT IN REGARDS TO FUEL PUMPS.

Reported
Jan 2021
Incident date
Oct 2020
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11387132 at NHTSA →
SeatsSep 2020 · ODI 11353397Details +

DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEAT SIDE CONTROL PANEL DISENGAGE FROM THE SEAT, IN WHICH CREATES AN UNREASONABLE SAFETY RISK GETTING IN AND OUT OF THE VEHICLE. THE SEATS HAS WORN TREMENDOUSLY.

Reported
Sep 2020
Incident date
Feb 2018
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11353397 at NHTSA →
Unknown Or OtherJul 2020 · ODI 11342575Details +

IPHONE X MAX WILL NOT PAIR WITH THE ENTUNE SYSTEM MAKING IT HAZARDOUS AND ILLEGAL TO RESPOND TO PHONE CALLS WHILE IN THE TRUCK. TOYOTA HAS REPLACED THE RADIO HEAD UNIT TWICE AND SPENT OVER A YEAR TRYING TO FIX. NEITHER APPLE OR TOYOTA KNOW HOW TO SOLVE THE PROBLEM. THE IN TRUCK PHONE SYSTEM FAILS WHILE MOVING OR SITTING STILL. THOUSANDS OF TOYOTA CUSTOMERS ARE EXPERIENCING THIS PROBLEM

Reported
Jul 2020
Incident date
Jun 2019
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11342575 at NHTSA →
Fuel/Propulsion SystemJun 2020 · ODI 11328175Details +

GOT A PRETTY MAJOR FUEL LEAK LEAKING OUT OF LEFT SIDE BEHIND DRIVERS DOOR COMING OUT OF THE FRAME RAIL. HAS AROUND 120,000 MILES. TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND THEY SAID IT'S THE FUEL PUMP COMPUTER, NO WARRANTY OR TSB. SEEMS LIKE THIS SHOULD BE WARRANTABLE BECAUSE IT'S SAFETY RELATED. TRUCK COULD HAVE CAUGHT FIRE IF SOMEBODY FLIPPED A CIGARETTE UNDER IT IN TRAFFIC. IT'S A STEADY DRIP ABOUT ONE DRIP PER SECOND WHILE THE TRUCK IS RUNNING. AFTER YOU SHUT IT OFF, THE LEAK STOPS AFTER A COUPLE MINUTES AS IT DEPRESSURIZES. *TR

Reported
Jun 2020
Incident date
Jun 2020
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11328175 at NHTSA →
WheelsJun 2020 · ODI 11327835Details +

THREE FACTORY INSTALLED RIMS DEVELOPED CRACKS REQUIRING ALL RIMS TO BE REPLACED. TOYOTA DETERMINED THE CRACKS WERE CAUSED BY ME. I STRONGLY DISAGREE AND BELIEVE THE CRACKS REPRESENT A SAFETY PROBLEM FOR ALL EXISTING RIMS STILL ON THE ROAD TODAY. *TR

Reported
Jun 2020
Incident date
Apr 2020
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11327835 at NHTSA →
Unknown Or OtherFeb 2020 · ODI 11306447Details +

APPLE IPHONE WILL NOT ALLOW BLUETOOTH TO FUNCTION WITH TOYOTA ENTUNE SYSTEM. SYSTEM CONTINUES TO REBOOT UNTIL I TURN OFF BLUETOOTH FUNCTION. I MUST USE MY PHONE WITH THE HANDSET WHICH IS NOT MY SAFEST OPTION. THIS IS A WELL-KNOWN PROBLEM AND NEITHER APPLE NOR TOYOTA WILL FIX IT.

Reported
Feb 2020
Incident date
Nov 2019
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11306447 at NHTSA →
EngineJan 2020 · ODI 11299145Details +

TOYOTA HAS A KNOWN PROBLEM WITH THEIR 5.7 L V8 ENGINE WITH THE CAM SHAFT TOWERS LEAKING OIL ONTO THE EXHAUST WHICH IS A FIRE HAZARD. THIS IS A RESULT OF THEM NOT APPLYING ENOUGH SEALANT AT THE FACTORY, WHICH WAS CONFIRMED TO ME BY THE TOYOTA DEALERSHIP. TOYOTA REFUSES TO COVER THE ISSUES EVEN THOUGH THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE ARE COMPLAINING ABOUT THE ISSUE ONLINE, CLASS ACTION SUITS HAVE BEEN OPENED AND THERE IS A PETITION ONLINE TO GET THEM TO RECALL THIS ISSUE WITH OVER 6,000 SIGNATURES. MINE PERSONALLY HAS THE OIL LEAK AND I CAN SMELL BURNING OIL EVERY TIME I GET OUT OF THE VEHICLE. THERE IS A LARGE OIL BURN STAIN ON THE EXHAUST WHERE THE OIL IS FALLING. APPARENTLY IT'S GOING TO TAKE A FIRE AND SOMEONE TO GET HURT BEFORE TOYOTA RECOGNIZES THIS ISSUE AND FIXES IT.

Reported
Jan 2020
Incident date
Jan 2020
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11299145 at NHTSA →
Electrical SystemDec 2019 · ODI 11290691Details +

MY 2014 TOYOTA TUNDRA (1794) HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING INTERMITTENT/PERIODIC LOSS OF FRONT HEADLIGHTS (AT NIGHT WHILE DRIVING),INSTRUMENT LIGHTING AND RADIO AND NAVIGATION SIMULTANEOUS REBOOTING, WHEN TURNING ON THE LEFT TURN SIGNAL. IN MOST OCCASIONS, EVERYTHING RESTORES ONCE LEFT TURN SIGNAL AUTOMATICALLY STOPS ONCE TURN IS COMPETED. AT TIMES I HAVE BEEN ABLE TO REPRODUCE IMMEDIATELY AFTER OCCURRENCE BUT MOST OF THE TIME I AM NOT ABLE TO. THIS CREATES AN IMMEDIATE SAFETY HAZARD WHEN DRIVING AT NIGHT IN AREAS NOT WELL LIT AS YOU EXPERIENCE IMMEDIATE LOSS OF ABILITY TO SEE PEDESTRIANS, OBJECTS AND ROAD WHEN ENTERING AND GOING THROUGH THE TURN. UPON TAKING IT TO THE DEALER (UNIVERSAL TOYOTA - SAN ANTONIO, TX), THEY STATED THEY TRIED UNSUCCESSFULLY TO REPLICATE THE PROBLEM AND THE UNSAFE VEHICLE WAS RETURNED TO ME. THE SAME EVENING IT WAS RETURNED TO ME, THE PROBLEM OCCURRED AGAIN WHICH I WAS ABLE TO RECORD. IN LOOKING AT ONLINE FORUMS, THIS APPEARS TO HAPPEN TO MANY TOYOTA OWNERS, ALL EXPERIENCING SIMILAR ISSUES AND ALL STATING TOYOTA DEALER WAS NOT ABLE TO REPLICATE AND RETURNED THE UNSAFE VEHICLE. IN ADDITION TO THE RADIO AND NAVIGATION REBOOTING AS DESCRIBED ABOVE, THE RADIO AND NAVIGATION ALSO REBOOTS RANDOMLY AND BECAUSE THE DEALER IS UNABLE TO REPLICATE WHEN I TAKE IT IN, NOTHING GETS FIXED (HAVE VIDEO OF THAT AS WELL). I WAS TOLD THEY NEEDED TO VERIFY I HAD THE LATEST UPDATE (WHICH I DID) AND THEN WAS TOLD THEY HAVE EXPERIENCED THIS ISSUE WITH PEOPLE WITH IPHONES. THIS IS ALSO A KNOWN PROBLEM ON MANY ONLINE FORUMS WITH THE SAME RESOLUTION BY TOYOTA - DID NOTHING. CONSUMERS SHOULD NOT HAVE TO COMPROMISE THEIR SAFETY (LIGHTS GOING OUT AT NIGHT) NOR SHOULD THEY WAIT UNTIL WARRANTIES ARE EXPIRED TO THEN HAVE TO SPEND A LOT OF MONEY TO CORRECT WELL KNOWN SIMILAR PROBLEMS EXPERIENCED BY TOYOTA OWNERS,

Reported
Dec 2019
Incident date
Dec 2019
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11290691 at NHTSA →
StructureNov 2019 · ODI 11278126Details +

THREE STUDS OR LUGS BROKE OFF MY RIGHT FRONT WHEEL WHILE DRIVING, CAUSING IT TO COMPLETELY BREAK OFF AND DAMAGE THE RIGHT FRONT PART OF MY TRUCK. THANKFULLY I WASN'T DRIVING VERY FAST OR IT WOULD OF BEEN MUCH WORSE. I'VE TAKEN IT TO THE SHOP AND HAD IT REPAIRED. THE MECHANICS SAY THIS SHOULD NOT HAVE HAPPENED. I'M AFRAID MY OTHER WHEELS MY DO THIS AS WELL. MY TRUCK IS A 2014 TOYOTA TUNDRA PLAT 4X4

Reported
Nov 2019
Incident date
Oct 2019
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11278126 at NHTSA →
Air BagsOct 2019 · ODI 11270110Details +

AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON DURING A LONG HWY DRIVE HOME, HAD VEHICLE CHECKED OUT AND PULLED CODE B1863. CODE WAS CHECKED AND EVERYTHING CHECKED GOOD, SO CODE WAS RESET. IT'S BEEN OVER A MONTH AND AIRBAG LIGHT JUST CAME BACK ON DURING A DRIVE HOME. TAKING IT IN TO SEE IF IT'S THE SAME ODE OR A DIFFERENT ONE THIS TIME.

Reported
Oct 2019
Incident date
Oct 2019
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11270110 at NHTSA →
Air BagsOct 2019 · ODI 11267132Details +

AIRBAG MALFUNCTION WARNING LIGHT

Reported
Oct 2019
Incident date
Aug 2019
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11267132 at NHTSA →
Fuel/Propulsion SystemOct 2019 · ODI 11265709Details +

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 TOYOTA TUNDRA. WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, A FUEL ODOR WAS PRESENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO TOYOTA OF SANFORD (3321 HWY 87, SOUTH SANFORD, NC 27332) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL LINES FAILED DUE TO MATERIAL DETERIORATION, WHICH CAUSED FUEL TO LEAK ONTO AND AROUND THE ENGINE BLOCK AND THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND PROVIDED CASE NUMBER: 190927-1657. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.*DT *TR

Reported
Oct 2019
Incident date
Oct 2019
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11265709 at NHTSA →
Air BagsSep 2019 · ODI 11253366 · 2 injuriesDetails +

I WAS DRIVING APPROX 5-15 MPH ON A SMOOTH, PAVED, SLIGHTLY UPHILL ROAD WHEN MY DRIVERS SIDE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. THERE WAS NO ACCIDENT OR BUMPS IN THE ROAD. THE FRONT AND BACK SEAT DRIVERS SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYED AS WELL AS THE DRIVERS SEAT AIRBAG. THE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR ALSO LOCKED UP. THERE IS NO DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE ON THE OUTSIDE WHAT SO EVER. IT HAS 57,XXX MILES. I PURCHASED IT NEW AND ALL SERVICE HAS BEEN PERFORMED AT THE PURCHASING DEALERSHIP. THIS IS THE FIRST ISSUE IN WHAT HAS BEEN AN EXTRAORDINARY VEHICLE UP TO THIS POINT.

Reported
Sep 2019
Incident date
Sep 2019
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
2 injuries
Open ODI 11253366 at NHTSA →
Electrical SystemAug 2019 · ODI 11246370Details +

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 TOYOTA TUNDRA. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO UNLOCK THE DOORS WITH THE DOOR LOCK AND THE KEY REMOTE, THE FRONT PASSENGER DOOR FAILED TO UNLOCK. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE DOOR NEEDED TO BE UNLOCKED MANUALLY FROM INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO TOYOTA OF KINGSPORT (2525 E STONE DR, KINGSPORT, TN 37660 423-246-6611), BUT THE MECHANIC FAILED TO PROVIDE DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50,000.

Reported
Aug 2019
Incident date
Aug 2019
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11246370 at NHTSA →
Electrical SystemJul 2019 · ODI 11231984Details +

AT 40,000 MILES ALL 4 DOOR LOCKS STOPPED WORKING. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE AND SHOULD BE RECALLED.

Reported
Jul 2019
Incident date
Jul 2017
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11231984 at NHTSA →
Fuel/Propulsion SystemJun 2019 · ODI 11219169Details +

I WAS CARRYING AN OLD BATTERY ON THE TRUCK BED AND THE BATTERY LEAKS SO THE FLUID SPILLED OVER MY FUEL TANK AND BURN/CORRODE THE VACUUM AND GAS LINES. I THINK THE FUEL TANK SHOULD BE PROTECTED WITH AN UPPER SKILL PLATE BECAUSE IS A TRUCK AND YOU ALWAYS CARRY DIFFERENT THINGS AND THIS IS KIND OF EXPOSE OR DRAIN HOLES OF THE BED ARE NOT LOCATED PROPERLY, SO THEY WANNA CHARGE ME 2K DLS FOR SOMETHING THAT IS A BAD DESIGN PROBLEM.

Reported
Jun 2019
Incident date
Jun 2019
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11219169 at NHTSA →
Unknown Or OtherMar 2019 · ODI 11187268Details +

THE TOYOTA 5.7L V8 ENGINE FOUND IN TOYOTA TUNDRAS, SEQUOIAS, SIENNAS, LAND CRUISERS, AND LEXUS LX570S SUFFER FROM CAM SHAFT TOWER LEAKAGE, AND IT WILL MOST LIKELY HAPPEN TO ANYONE THAT OWNS ONE. IT CAN HAPPEN ANYWHERE FROM 1K MILES TO 100K MILES, BUT IT CAN DAMAGE THE ENGINE AND OTHER IMPORTANT PARTS AND THEREFORE SHOULD BE RECALLED. IT IS ALSO A SAFETY ISSUE, AS IT LEAKS IN TO THE EXHAUST AND COULD CAUSE A FIRE. I OWN A 2014 TUNDRA THAT HAS THIS ISSUE AND THE DEALER WANTS ME TO PAY $3K TO FIX IT!

Reported
Mar 2019
Incident date
Mar 2019
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11187268 at NHTSA →
Unknown Or OtherMar 2019 · ODI 11185764Details +

PZ169 OIL FILTER COLLAPSED; TOOK TRUCK TO SHOP BECAUSE ENGINE WAS SHUTTING DOWN; FINAL DIAGNOSIS WAS THE OIL FILTER HAD COLLAPSED FROM MY RECENT OIL CHANGE

Reported
Mar 2019
Incident date
Feb 2019
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11185764 at NHTSA →
Vehicle Speed ControlFeb 2019 · ODI 11181186Details +

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 TOYOTA TUNDRA. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IDLING AT AN INTERSECTION WITH THE BRAKE PEDAL DEPRESSED, IT ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT PLACED THE VEHICLE IN NEUTRAL AND THEN IN PARK. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF AND RESTARTED, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE CONTACT INSTALLED A NEW BATTERY, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT TO BRING THE VEHICLE IN FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 28,000.

Reported
Feb 2019
Incident date
Feb 2019
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11181186 at NHTSA →
Unknown Or OtherFeb 2019 · ODI 11179814Details +

MULTIPLE FAILED ELECTRIC DOOR LOCK ACTUATORS. TOOK IN UNDER WARRANTY REFUSED TO REPLACE BUT SAID THEY "CLEANED IT" RIGHT AFTER WARRANTY WAS OVER, IT FAILED AGAIN. NOW THE PASSENGER SIDE IS FAILING. THIS IS A KNOW PROBLEM WITH TOYOTA. EVEN THE SERVICE MANAGER TOLD ME THEY KNEW IT WAS AN ISSUE BUT ARE DOING NOTHING ABOUT IT.

Reported
Feb 2019
Incident date
Feb 2018
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11179814 at NHTSA →
Seat BeltsJan 2019 · ODI 11170896Details +

JANUARY, 2018, DRIVERS SEAT BELT SETS OFF ALARM WHEN DRIVING. PASSENGERS SIDE SEAT BELT WINT CONNECT AT ALL. THIS STARTED SUNDAY, 1/13/19.

Reported
Jan 2019
Incident date
Jan 2018
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11170896 at NHTSA →
Electrical SystemNov 2018 · ODI 11149787Details +

ON 2 SEPERATE OCCASSIONS 02/25/2016, MICE ATE MY WIRES IN MY TRUCK. THE FIRST TIME I DROVE HOME FROM WORK, AND COULD NOT SHUT THE VEHICLE OFF. THERE WAS ONLY 17,506 MILES, I CALLED TOYOTA AND THEY HAD ME DRIVE MY TRUCK THERE. THERE WAS A MOUSE NEST INSIDE THE FUSE BOX AND THEY HAD CHEWED THRU MY WIRES. THE 2ND TIME 09/12/2018 I WAS DRIVING OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY AND THE TRUCK JUST STALLED AND I WAS UNABLE TO START IT AGAIN. (30,892 MILES)

Reported
Nov 2018
Incident date
Sep 2018
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11149787 at NHTSA →
SteeringAug 2018 · ODI 11119813Details +

HORN STOPPED WORKING. REALIZED IT WILL WORK ONLY WHEN STEERING WHEEL IS TURNED. FUSE ARE GOOD. DANGEROUS NOT HAVING HORN OPERABLE. TWO CLOSE CALL ACCIDENTS WHERE I COULD NOT WARN OTHER DRIVER.

Reported
Aug 2018
Incident date
Aug 2018
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11119813 at NHTSA →

This page shows the latest 50 reports to keep it usable. The count above includes every complaint NHTSA has returned for this model year.

Recalls(5)

Open a recall to read what NHTSA says is wrong, what can happen, and how it gets fixed. Check the VIN and remedy eligibility with a dealer; federal no-charge requirements have an age limit, though a manufacturer may offer more coverage.

WheelsNov 2017 · 17V311000Details +

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.

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

Remedy: SET will notify owners, and dealers will install new replacement lugnuts, free of charge. The recall began June 23, 2017. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET's number for this recall is SET17A.

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Air BagsNov 2014 · 14V556000Details +

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.

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

Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the B-pillar interior trim installation and will replace it if it is not installed correctly, free of charge. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.

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Wheels · 14V429000Details +

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.

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

Remedy: GST will notify owners, and dealers will replace 20 lug nuts and torque them to specification, free of charge. The recall began in August 2014. Owners may contact GST customer service at 1-800-444-1074.

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Steering · 21E103000Details +

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.

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

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the power steering gear assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 17, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 21TH01.

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Steering · 21V920000Details +

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.

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

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the power steering gear assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 21, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 21TB10 and 21TA10.

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Investigations

1 NHTSA investigation on record

Investigations are agency reviews, not findings that a vehicle is defective.

Electrical overstress

The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened this investigation to determine if the failure of airbags to deploy during severe crashes, in certain vehicles, was the result of a safety related defect.  During the investigation a complex failure was studied that can result in non-deployment of subject vehicle air bags and other restraint system devices in severe crash events. The subject vehicles may be equipped with an airbag control unit (ACU) for the supplemental restraint system (SRS) Electronic Control Unit (ECU) manufactured by ZF-TRW.  The ECU receives signals from crash sensors mounted in the vehicle and deploys the vehicle air bags and seat belt pretensioners in accordance with manufacturer design specifications.  The ECU in the subject vehicles contains a model DS84 application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) which controls the communication of the crash sensor signal, firing commands (i.e., when to deploy the airbag(s) and/or pretensioners), and fault information (e.g., diagnostic trouble codes). In September 2016, FCA announced recall 16V-668 for certain model year (MY) 2010 to 2014 Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep products manufactured with the subject ZF-TRW ACU.  In this recall, FCA discussed an EOS condition that resulted in a failure of the subject DS84 ASIC, which caused air bag non-deployment.  FCA noted that the defect condition had only been observed in vehicles equipped with sensor harnessing routed across the front of the vehicle.  Other FCA vehicles that also used the subject ACU, but were not equipped with cross-car harnessing, had not experienced EOS failures, despite similar time in service. During the course of this investigation, ODI sent two separate Information Request (IR) letters to six vehicle manufactures (including FCA, Hyundai, Honda, Kia, Mitsubishi, and Toyota) and one IR letter to ZF-TRW.  These IR letters resulted in ODI receiving comprehensive data from these manufacturers and suppliers. Studies of this data found that the DS84 ASIC does not have sufficient protection against negative electrical transients or electrical overstress (“EOS”) that can be generated in certain severe crashes.  An electrical transient occurs when the electrical power supplied to a circuit changes momentarily over a short duration of time.   In these severe crash cases, the crash sensors and other powered wiring can be damaged and short circuited so as to create a negative electrical transient of sufficient intensity and duration (that are outside the vehicle manufacturer's specification) to damage the ASIC before the restraint device deployment signal is received by the SRS ECU.  This damaged signal can lead to incomplete or nondeployment of the air bags and/or pretensioners.  Airbag non-deployment and/or lack of pretensioner operation can increase the risk or severity of injury in a crash.A total of 8 fatalities and 14 injuries were associated with known EOS events. The common element in all investigated manufacturers vehicles is the SRS ECU containing a DS84 ASIC manufactured by ZF-TRW.  The risk associated with the ASIC is equally shared among all OEMS involved in the investigation.  The actual real-world risk can be mitigated by other factors which were assessed by ODI during this investigation. The first mitigating factor involves protections built into the ACU design which protect the DS84 ASIC from damage.  There are multiple strategies and levels of protection employed by different OEMs that provide effective EOS mitigation.  The two most common strategies at the ACU level are circuit protection diodes on the remote senor signal lines, and current limiting resistors that protect critical components. The second mitigating factor is found at the vehicle level and involves the location and routing of the wires leading from the crash sensors to the SRS ECU.  If the wires are well protected in a crash and are not routed with other power wires carrying large currents, the risk for an EOS event is significantly reduced or eliminated. These design specific factors combine to produce a spectrum of risk for the vehicles equipped with ACUs using the DS84 ASIC.  Given the many of years of field exposure, it is possible to divide the subject population into two groups; vehicles which have experienced EOS events, and vehicles which have not experienced EOS field events. Four of the six OEMs involved in this investigation have experienced EOS field events on at least one of their models equipped with a DS84 ASIC.  All vehicle models (including the Toyota models identified in the Failure Report Summary of the opening resume for this investigation) with field events have been recalled.  In an abundance of caution, ODI kept this investigation open five years to monitor field performance and did not identify any field events on vehicles not included in existing safety recalls. Given the spectrum of risk identified in this investigation and that all vehicles with a demonstrated unreasonable risk have been recalled, ODI is closing this investigation. ODI is closing this investigation with the following manufacturer safety recalls: 16V-668, 18E-043, 18V-137, 18V-363, and 20V-024.  With the recall actions taken by the subject vehicle and equipment manufacturers, this investigation is closed. The closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by NHTSA that a safety-related defect does not exists on other model or model year vehicles outside of the recall scopes. The agency reserves the right to take further action if warranted by the circumstances.

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Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP).

Fuel economy by trim

TrimEngineDrivetrainCityHwyCombined
Tundra 2WD4.6L 8-cylRear-Wheel Drive151917
Tundra 2WD4.0L 6-cylRear-Wheel Drive162017
Tundra 4WD4.6L 8-cylPart-time 4-Wheel Drive141816
Tundra 4WD FFV5.7L 8-cylPart-time 4-Wheel Drive131815
Tundra 4WD5.7L 8-cylPart-time 4-Wheel Drive131715
Tundra 2WD5.7L 8-cylRear-Wheel Drive131815

EPA laboratory estimates by trim and engine. Actual mileage varies with driving, weather, load, and maintenance. EPA source.

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2014 Toyota Tundra: frequently asked

What does the complaint record show for the 2014 Toyota Tundra?

Owners filed 92 NHTSA complaints about the 2014 Toyota Tundra. This is raw owner-reported complaint volume with no production or exposure normalization, so it is not a reliability score or a best/worst-year ranking.

What are the most common problems on the 2014 Toyota Tundra?

The most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (17% of complaints) and structure (14%).

How many recalls does the 2014 Toyota Tundra have?

5 recalls have been issued that affect the 2014 Toyota Tundra, covering components such as wheels. Check the VIN with NHTSA and ask a dealer to confirm remedy eligibility; federal no-charge requirements have an age limit, though manufacturers may offer more coverage.

What gas mileage does the 2014 Toyota Tundra get?

The EPA rates the 2014 Toyota Tundra between 15 and 17 mpg combined, depending on trim and drivetrain.