2014 Toyota FJ Cruiser: owner complaints and recalls
Analysis of 30 owner complaints filed with NHTSA and 5 recall campaigns. Updated 2026-07-25.
30
Complaints
5
Recalls
1
Crash reports
0
Fire reports
0
Injuries
13.3
Severity index
Severity index 13.3 - Low. This weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints; see methodology.
What actually fails
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints citing it |
|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE | 10 | 33.3% |
| STEERING | 4 | 13.3% |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 3 | 10.0% |
| SUSPENSION | 3 | 10.0% |
| FUEL SYSTEM | 3 | 10.0% |
| GASOLINE | 3 | 10.0% |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 3 | 10.0% |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 | 6.7% |
The single most-reported system is STRUCTURE, cited in 10 of 30 complaints (33.3%). One complaint can name several systems, so these shares overlap and do not total 100%.
Complaints filed per year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2014 | 4 |
| 2015 | 3 |
| 2016 | 2 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2019 | 2 |
| 2020 | 8 |
| 2022 | 2 |
| 2023 | 3 |
| 2024 | 1 |
| 2025 | 3 |
Complaint volume is declining, consistent with a defect that was addressed by recall or that affected early builds.
Recall campaigns
| Campaign | Reported | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14V828000 | 30/12/2014 | EQUIPMENT | 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 in |
| 14V539000 | 08/09/2014 | SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2014 FJ Cruiser vehicles equipped with an optional "Trail Teams Ultimate Edition" package, in which the front shock absorbers and springs were replaced at vehicle processing centers. In some of the |
| 14V475000 | 04/08/2014 | EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS | 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 ti |
| 15V081000 | 10/02/2015 | STEERING | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2014 FJ Cruiser vehicles manufactured August 7, 2013, to August 20, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the intermediate steering shaft which connects the steering wheel and the steering gear box may h |
| 20V012000 | 13/01/2020 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) recalled certain 2018-2019 4Runner, Highlander, Camry, Land Cruiser, Sequoia, Sienna, Tacoma and Tundra, and Lexus RC 300, RC 350, GS 350, GX 460, IS 300, LC 500, LS 500, LX 570, RX 350L, and 2019 Toyota Avalon and Corolla, and ce |
Source. US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-07-25. Complaints are unverified consumer reports; volume is influenced by how many units were sold and how long the vehicle has been on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.