2014 Toyota Tacoma Problems, Recalls & Reliability
133 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 2014 Toyota Tacoma, alongside 4 recall campaigns and 1 defect investigation. It scores 15/100 on the trouble index — one of this model's quieter years. Body & structure leads the reports, typically around 60,000 miles.
One of the quieter years. Relative to its siblings, the 2014 Toyota Tacoma has drawn well-below-average complaint volume with at least four years on the road.
Better year
Where 2014 sits among all Tacoma years
What owners report
Mileage when trouble shows up
Among the 93 reports that include an odometer reading, problems most often appear around 28,000 miles. Half of those reports fall between 10,500 and 70,000 miles — a useful range to weigh against the mileage of the exact car you're looking at.
Recalls (4)
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.
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.
Federal defect investigations
Led to recall campaign 20V024.
Complaint history for this model year
When owners filed their reports — a long tail means problems kept surfacing for years.
Questions buyers ask
Is the 2014 Toyota Tacoma reliable?
The 2014 Toyota Tacoma drew 133 complaints in federal safety records — one of this model's quieter years. Its trouble index is 15/100, scored against the model's worst year (2006).
What are the most common 2014 Toyota Tacoma problems?
The top reported problems for the 2014 Toyota Tacoma are body & structure (20 complaints), brakes & stability (17), and other (15).
At what mileage do 2014 Toyota Tacoma problems show up?
Owners most often report 2014 Toyota Tacoma problems around 28,000 miles. Half of all reports that include an odometer reading fall between 10,500 and 70,000 miles.
Does the 2014 Toyota Tacoma have recalls?
4 recall campaigns apply to the 2014 Toyota Tacoma. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer.
Every number on this page is a count of records in the federal complaint, recall, and investigation files published by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. Check any specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.