2014 Toyota Tacoma: owner complaints and recalls
Analysis of 92 owner complaints filed with NHTSA and 4 recall campaigns. Updated 2026-07-25.
92
Complaints
4
Recalls
10
Crash reports
1
Fire reports
8
Injuries
119.6
Severity index
Severity index 119.6 - High. This weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints; see methodology.
Among the 139 2014 vehicles we track with at least 40 complaints on file, the 2014 Toyota Tacoma ranks 20 of 139 by severity, where 1 is the worst. Its severity is higher than 86% of its model-year peers. See the full 2014 ranking.
What actually fails
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints citing it |
|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE | 20 | 21.7% |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 17 | 18.5% |
| POWER TRAIN | 13 | 14.1% |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 8 | 8.7% |
| STEERING | 8 | 8.7% |
| AIR BAGS | 8 | 8.7% |
| SUSPENSION | 8 | 8.7% |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 7 | 7.6% |
The single most-reported system is STRUCTURE, cited in 20 of 92 complaints (21.7%). One complaint can name several systems, so these shares overlap and do not total 100%.
Complaints filed per year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2014 | 14 |
| 2015 | 12 |
| 2016 | 7 |
| 2017 | 6 |
| 2018 | 4 |
| 2019 | 14 |
| 2020 | 6 |
| 2021 | 9 |
| 2022 | 4 |
| 2023 | 4 |
| 2024 | 6 |
| 2025 | 4 |
| 2026 (year to date) | 2 |
Complaint volume is broadly steady year over year.
Recall campaigns
| Campaign | Reported | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17V425000 | 03/07/2017 | STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | 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. |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 13V557000 | 07/11/2013 | ENGINE | 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. |
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.