2014 Toyota Tundra: Reliability Data
Source: NHTSA — 115 complaints
115
Total Complaints
41,500mi
Median Mileage
Electrical System
Top Issue
3
Crash Reports
When Do Complaints Happen?
Distribution of NHTSA complaints by vehicle mileage at time of report.
8,000
25th Percentile
41,500
Median Mileage
93,489
75th Percentile
What Fails?
Most reported component issues from NHTSA complaints.
Electrical System
16
Unknown Or Other
14
Body
12
Air Bags
7
Service Brakes
7
Engine
7
Wheels
6
Steering
6
Power Train
5
Fuel/Propulsion System
5
Severity Assessment
3
Crashes
1
Fires
3
Injuries
0
Deaths
Sample Complaint Reports
"BOTH FRONT AND REAR DRIVER SIDE TIRES BLEW OUT MICHELIN XTS MS 2 255 70 18. ALSO AT 1500 MILES FRONT WINDSHIELD COMPLETELY ACROSS THE BOTTOM OF SHIELD. *TR"
"BOTH FRONT AND REAR DRIVER SIDE TIRES BLEW OUT MICHELIN XTS MS 2 255 70 18. ALSO AT 1500 MILES FRONT WINDSHIELD COMPLETELY ACROSS THE BOTTOM OF SHIELD. *TR"
"I PURCHASED A 2014 TOYOTA TUNDRA ON 02/04/14. I HAD DRIVEN THE TRUCK APPROXIMATELY 4 TIMES AND ON 02/10/14, WITH 236 MILES, I STARTED THE TRUCK TO GO TO WORK. I WENT BACK IN MY HOUSE, AS THE TEMPERATURE WAS AROUND 0 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT AND ALLOWED THE TRUCK TO RUN FOR SEVERAL MINUTES. I RETURNED TO M..."
Source: NHTSA ODI Complaints Database. Names and identifying details omitted.
When Were Complaints Filed?
Number of complaints by the year the issue occurred.
When Does Each Component Fail?
Median mileage at complaint for top components.
Electrical System
16 complaints
25th: 16,054 mi
Median: 30,000 mi
75th: 68,994 mi
Unknown Or Other
14 complaints
25th: 32,000 mi
Median: 61,000 mi
75th: 95,507 mi
Body
12 complaints
25th: 1,766 mi
Median: 21,750 mi
75th: 68,875 mi
Air Bags
7 complaints
25th: 57,000 mi
Median: 70,000 mi
75th: 80,000 mi
Service Brakes
7 complaints
25th: 2,000 mi
Median: 32,000 mi
75th: 116,000 mi
Where Are Complaints Coming From?
Top states by complaint count.
TX: 17
CA: 12
NC: 10
NY: 6
AZ: 6
FL: 6
PA: 5
GA: 4
DC: 4
VT: 4
Who Files Complaints?
0.9%
Original Owners
99.1%
Second+ Owners
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Active Recalls (5)
Federal safety recalls issued for this vehicle.
Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs
Campaign 17V311000 | 11/05/2017
Lugnuts that crack and detach may cause the wheels to separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs
Campaign 14V429000 | 16/07/2014
If the lug nuts loosen, or the wheel studs fracture, the wheel may separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Side/Window
Campaign 14V556000 | 11/09/2014
If the Curtain-Shield Air Bags (CSA) do not deploy properly there is an increased risk of occupant injury during a crash.
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.
Hydraulic Power Assist System
Campaign 21V920000 | 23/11/2021
An oil leak may cause a sudden loss of power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Hydraulic Power Assist System
Campaign 21E103000 | 23/12/2021
An oil leak may cause a sudden loss of power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Maintain Your Electrical System
Based on the most common issues reported for this vehicle.
- Clean battery terminals annually with baking soda and water
- Replace the battery every 3-5 years before it leaves you stranded
- Don't leave accessories running with the engine off
- Check for corroded ground connections if you have intermittent electrical issues
- Replace dim headlights promptly — they're a safety issue and a wiring symptom
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Data source: View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov | NHTSA ODI Complaints Database. Public domain.
Methodology: Complaint counts and mileage distributions are computed directly from consumer-reported NHTSA complaints. This data represents reported issues, not failure rates — vehicles without complaints are not represented. Full methodology.
Data through: 2026-03-28