Every 2014 Toyota Tacoma recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Structure · NHTSA 17V425000
Mar 7, 2017Structure:Body:Hood:Hinge and Attachments
- Problem
- Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2011-2016 Toyota Tacoma and 4Runner vehicles equipped with accessory hood scoops installed by SET or SET dealers. The adhesive attaching the hood scoop may weaken, allowing the hood scoop to detach from the vehicle.
- Risk
- If the hood scoop detaches, it may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- SET will notify owners, and dealers will mechanically fasten the scoop to the hood, free of charge. The recall began on September 1, 2017. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-954-429-2000. SET's number for this recall is SET17B.
Full recall details for 17V425000 →Equipment · NHTSA 14V828000
Dec 30, 2014Equipment
- Problem
- Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Toyota 4Runner, Tacoma, FJ Cruiser, Land Cruiser, RAV4, Scion FRS, and XB vehicles. The affected vehicles may have accessories installed by SET, such as running boards or other items, that were incorrectly installed. The accessory attaching fasteners were not tightened with the proper torque, possibly causing the accessory to detach from the vehicle.
- Risk
- Accessories that detach from a vehicle may result in a vehicle crash and/or personal injury.
- Fix
- SET will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the affected bolts, free of charge. The recall began February 23, 2015. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET's number for this recall is SET-14B.
Full recall details for 14V828000 →Equipment · NHTSA 14V475000
Apr 8, 2014Equipment:Other:Labels
- Problem
- Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2008-2014 FJ Cruiser and Tacoma vehicles equipped with accessory wheels and tires installed by Toyota or dealers prior to the vehicle's first sale. The affected vehicles may list incorrect spare tire size and/or cold tire inflation information on the tire placard. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 110, "Tire Selection and Rims for Passenger Cars."
- Risk
- If the spare tire is inflated to the incorrect pressure provided on the placard, tire failure may occur while it is being driven on, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- For the involved vehicles, overlay stickers to correct the tire placard will either be mailed to owners or provided to dealers for placement over the incorrect information on the placard. The recall is expected to begin in September 2014. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.
Full recall details for 14V475000 →Engine · NHTSA 13V557000
Jul 11, 2013Engine
- Problem
- Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Tacoma vehicles manufactured July 1, 2013, through October 11, 2013. The engines of the affected vehicles contain valve springs that may break over time.
- Risk
- If the valve springs break, the engine could fail and stall while the vehicle is being driven, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the valve springs, free of charge. The recall began on November 27, 2013. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
Full recall details for 13V557000 →
2014 Toyota Tacoma complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 93 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Toyota Tacoma, reporting 10 crashes, 1 fires, 8 injuries. Toyota has issued at least 424 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.
Most-reported components
- Structure20
- Service Brakes17
- Power Train13
- Air Bags10
- Unknown Or Other9
- Steering8
Service bulletins by component
- Equipment (191)
- Structure (119)
- Electrical System (68)
- Power Train (25)
- Engine (20)
- Engine and Engine Cooling (17)
Read Toyota Tacoma owner complaints and bulletins, every year
What people reported
Owners have filed 93 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Toyota Tacoma. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
Crash
“While driving on the freeway, the steering wheel began to shake vigorously, then the right front wheel came completely off the truck. The ball joints snapped off causing a wreck. My truck slid into the side of a big rig.”
2014 TOYOTA TACOMANov 17, 2021
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11440752
Crash
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 TOYOTA TACOMA. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE DID NOT RESPOND WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ROLL AND SLOWED DOWN. THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE PRECEDING VEHICLE AT 2 MPH. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES.”
2014 TOYOTA TACOMAJan 25, 2019
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11172151
Crash
“THE CONTACT OWNED A 2014 TOYOTA TACOMA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE DRIVER ATTEMPTED TO SWITCH TO THE RIGHT LANE AND CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF THE PRECEDING VEHICLE. NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED AND THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED.”
2014 TOYOTA TACOMAAug 3, 2018
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11115644
Crash
“WHILE IN REVERSE, IDLING SLOWLY TO A STOP TO PICK UP A HOT WATER HEATER, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED INDEPENDENTLY. THE VEHICLE DID NOT RESPOND WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED.”
2014 TOYOTA TACOMAJun 19, 2018
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11102680
Crash
“THE CONTACT OWNED A 2014 TOYOTA TACOMA. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH OVER BLACK ICE, THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO TWO FENCES, A HOUSE, AND A ROCK. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED UNDER CASE NUMBER: 18648.”
2014 TOYOTA TACOMAFeb 1, 2018
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11066205
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