The Lemon IndexAll cars · Toyota Tundra · 2014
2014 Toyota Tundra. Advanced data.
The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.
Engines and drivetrains 5
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / hwy / combined | Fuel | Fuel cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.0L 6-cyl | Auto (S5) | RWD | 16 / 20 / 17 | Regular | $3,650 |
| 4.6L 8-cyl | Auto (S6) | RWD | 15 / 19 / 17 | Regular | $3,650 |
| 4.6L 8-cyl | Auto (S6) | 4WD | 14 / 18 / 16 | Regular | $3,900 |
| 5.7L 8-cyl | Auto (S6) | RWD | 13 / 18 / 15 | Regular | $4,150 |
| 5.7L 8-cyl | Auto (S6) | 4WD | 13 / 17 / 15 | Regular | $4,150 |
EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.
Failure mileage by system
Half of owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 5,600 and 81,500 miles. Median 40,000, from 66 complaints with a mileage.
| System | Median | Middle half | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical | 45,000 | 16,100–132,800 | 14 |
| Body structure | 9,400 | 1,700–78,000 | 7 |
| Wheels | 54,000 | 1,400–116,000 | 7 |
| Engine | 70,500 | 2,600–113,700 | 6 |
| Airbags | 70,000 | 56,000–90,000 | 5 |
Mileage owners typed into their NHTSA complaint, all complaints for this model year. People report some problems late, so read it as a range.
Complaints by system
| System | Share of complaints |
|---|---|
| Electrical | 16% |
| Body structure | 16% |
| Wheels | 11% |
| Brakes | 11% |
| Tires | 8% |
One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.
Severity, all complaints
| Total | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths | Tows |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 93 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.
Recall campaigns 5
21E103000 Dec 2021 Steering / Hydraulic Power Assist System
Defect. 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.
21V920000 Nov 2021 Steering / Hydraulic Power Assist System
Defect. 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.
17V311000 May 2017 Wheels / Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs
Defect. 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.
14V556000 Sep 2014 Air Bags / Side/Window
Defect. 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.
14V429000 Jul 2014 Wheels / Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs
Defect. 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.
NHTSA investigations
| Status | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Closed | Electrical overstress | 2019 | 2024 |
Manufacturer communications 366
Toyota filed 366 service communications for this car with NHTSA.
- While a vehicle is in inventory, the battery is subject to conditions that can reduce its…
- Dealer Letter: In certain 2012 ?
- Region Letter: In certain 2012 - 2014 Model Year Toyota Tundra and Sequoia vehicles equipped…
Crash ratings by version
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota Tundra PU/CC 4WD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Toyota Tundra PU/CC 2WD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★☆☆ |
| Toyota Tundra PU/EC 4WD | ★★★★☆ | ★★☆☆☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Toyota Tundra PU/EC 2WD | ★★★☆☆ | ★★☆☆☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★☆☆ |
| Toyota Tundra PU/RC 4WD | ★★★☆☆ | ★★☆☆☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Toyota Tundra PU/RC 2WD | ★★★☆☆ | ★★☆☆☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★☆☆ |
Safety equipment
| Electronic stability | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | No | No |
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Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.
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