2014 Toyota Tundra problems: engine and transmission complaints and recalls
NO ELEVATED SIGNAL
20%
17 of 93 relevant owner complaints are about the engine, transmission or fuel system
No elevated drivetrain complaint concentration in the available NHTSA records for the 2014 Toyota Tundra. Engine, transmission and fuel system account for 20% of relevant complaints.
Better than 87% of the 1,790 model years we track (2010–2023).
Does the 2014 Toyota Tundra have engine or transmission problems?
Not as a pattern, going by owner complaints. 17 of 93 relevant complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2014 Toyota Tundra concern the engine, transmission or fuel system (20%). For comparison, the 2013 scores 46% and the 2015 scores 27%. This describes the model year, not any one car: a well-maintained or already-repaired example can be fine, and a clean model year can still have a bad car in it.
I purchased the truck thinking it had 80k miles it’s was misrepresented by the dealer I got it from in reality it should’ve been 280k miles. I don’t have the money to go after them as I spent it on the truck and timing chains as well as some other repairs. They will likely flee the country if they find out I was to go …
One of 17 drivetrain complaints. The full report shows them, with quotes about the engine in the car you are looking at first.
Are there engine or transmission recalls on the 2014 Toyota Tundra?
No engine or transmission recalls. NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns on the 2014 Toyota Tundra, none of them for the engine, transmission or fuel system. A recall is the manufacturer admitting a defect and paying to fix it; whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN, which the full report checks. The owner complaints above are a separate record and often point at problems that never became a recall.
5 other recalls on this model year (airbags, lighting, brakes and the rest)
steering: hydraulic power assist system21E103000 · Dec 2021
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,…
steering: hydraulic power assist system21V920000 · Nov 2021
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…
wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs17V311000 · May 2017
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…
air bags: side/window14V556000 · Sep 2014
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…
wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs14V429000 · Jul 2014
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…
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns filed against this year, make and model. Checked October 17, 2026.
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Questions people ask about the 2014 Toyota Tundra
Does the 2014 Toyota Tundra have engine or transmission problems?
Not as a pattern, going by owner complaints. 17 of 93 relevant complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2014 Toyota Tundra concern the engine, transmission or fuel system (20%). It describes the model year, not any one car, so an inspection still matters.
Are there engine or transmission recalls on the 2014 Toyota Tundra?
No. NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns on the 2014 Toyota Tundra, none of them for the engine, transmission or fuel system.
Which Toyota Tundra years are better?
Among the Toyota Tundra years we track, the 2016 (15%) has a lower engine and transmission complaint share than the 2014 (20%). Manufacturers fix things mid-generation, so the year before or after can be a different car.
Should I buy a 2014 Toyota Tundra?
That depends on the car in front of you, not just the model year. The 2014 Toyota Tundra shows no elevated engine or transmission pattern in owner complaints, which is a good starting point. It is still one car with its own history, so get an independent pre-purchase inspection and a vehicle history report before you commit.
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