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2014 Toyota Tacoma recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2014 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 4
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 93
Latest campaign: Jul 3, 2017

Recall summary by component4

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Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Equipment	2	Dec 30, 2014	14V828000 14V475000
Structure	1	Jul 3, 2017	17V425000
Engine	1	Nov 7, 2013	13V557000

Safety recalls4

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0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Jul 3, 2017Latest campaign


Jul 3, 201717V425000	Structure: body hood If the hood scoop detaches, it may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 17V425000 What's wrong 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. Risk If the hood scoop detaches, it may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy SET will notify owners, and dealers will mechanically fasten the scoop to the hood, free of charge. The recall began on September 1, 2017. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-954-429-2000. SET's number for this recall is SET17B. Campaign NHTSA 17V425000 · Jul 3, 2017
Dec 30, 201414V828000	Equipment Accessories that detach from a vehicle may result in a vehicle crash and/or personal injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 14V828000 What's wrong 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 incorrectly installed. The accessory attaching fasteners were not tightened with the proper torque, possibly causing the accessory to detach from the vehicle. Risk Accessories that detach from a vehicle may result in a vehicle crash and/or personal injury. Remedy SET will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the affected bolts, free of charge. The recall began February 23, 2015. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET's number for this recall is SET-14B. Campaign NHTSA 14V828000 · Dec 30, 2014
Aug 4, 201414V475000	Equipment: other labels If the spare tire is inflated to the incorrect pressure provided on the placard, tire failure may occur while it is being driven on, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 14V475000 What's wrong 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 tire size and/or cold tire inflation information on the tire placard. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 110, "Tire Selection and Rims for Passenger Cars." Risk If the spare tire is inflated to the incorrect pressure provided on the placard, tire failure may occur while it is being driven on, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy For the involved vehicles, overlay stickers to correct the tire placard will either be mailed to owners or provided to dealers for placement over the incorrect information on the placard. The recall is expected to begin in September 2014. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Campaign NHTSA 14V475000 · Aug 4, 2014
Nov 7, 201313V557000	Engine If the valve springs break, the engine could fail and stall while the vehicle is being driven, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 13V557000 What's wrong 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. Risk If the valve springs break, the engine could fail and stall while the vehicle is being driven, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the valve springs, free of charge. The recall began on November 27, 2013. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331. Campaign NHTSA 13V557000 · Nov 7, 2013

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Toyota recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

Owner complaints by component93

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93Complaints filed

10Involving a crash

1Involving a fire

8Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Fires	Injuries
Structure	20	22	0	0	5
Service brakes	17	18	4	0	2
Power train	13	14	1	0	0
Unknown or other	9	10	0	0	0
Steering	8	9	1	0	0
Air bags	8	9	5	0	2
Suspension	8	9	2	0	0
Electrical system	7	8	0	1	0
Engine	6	6	0	0	0
Seat belts	5	5	1	0	0
Electronic stability control (ESC)	5	5	0	0	0
Wheels	4	4	0	0	0
Vehicle speed control	4	4	2	0	2
Seats	3	3	1	0	1
Fuel/propulsion system	3	3	0	0	0

8 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

Unknown or other
“My vehicle paint is chipping all over”
Filed 08/12/2026 · ODI 11756489
Engine and engine cooling
“The contact owns a 2014 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that while driving 35 MPH, the check engine and the traction control warning lights were illuminated, and the vehicle hesitated to accelerate and failed to…”
Filed 04/20/2026 · ODI 11732492
Structure
“The Clear coat is failing on the roof and the hood causing the paint to fade. Toyota knows about the problem and fails to do anything to rectify the problem. Thousands of customers are being affected by this.”
Filed 04/07/2026 · ODI 11729664

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2014 Toyota Tacoma recall questions

How many recalls does the 2014 Toyota Tacoma have?

NHTSA lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2014 Toyota Tacoma. The most recent, 17V425000 (reported July 3, 2017), concerns structure. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2014 Toyota Tacoma recalls for?

The largest group is equipment, with 2 campaigns. Others: structure (1), engine (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2014 Toyota Tacoma?

Structure is the most-reported component, named in 20 complaints out of 93 filed with NHTSA (22%). Across all complaints, owners reported 10 crashs and 1 fire. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2014 Toyota Tacoma?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Toyota recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Toyota dealer.

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