2014 Toyota TUNDRA - Ratings, Complaints and Recalls

The 2014 Toyota Tundra has an overall safety rating of 3 out of 5. It achieved a 2-star rating for overall front crash tests, with a 4-star rating for the front crash passenger side. However, it excelled in the overall side crash tests, earning a 5-star rating. The Tundra also received top marks in the combined side barrier and pole crash tests, as well as the side pole crash test.

In terms of safety features, the Toyota Tundra comes equipped with standard electronic stability control, which enhances the vehicle's stability on the road. However, it does not have forward collision warning or lane departure warning systems.

Despite its decent safety ratings, it's worth noting that there have been 81 complaints reported for this model, along with 5 recalls. While the Tundra performs well in crash tests, potential buyers should consider these reported issues when evaluating the overall safety of the vehicle.

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Complaint Count

81

Recall Count

5

Investigation Count

1

Safety Rating

3/5

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Safety Features

2014 Toyota Tundra PU/RC 2WD Safety Features

Here are the safety features that come as standard on the 2014 Toyota Tundra PU/RC 2WD

Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

ESC is an advanced safety feature in vehicles designed to help drivers maintain control during challenging driving conditions. By continuously monitoring various factors such as steering angle, vehicle speed, and individual wheel speeds, ESC can detect and reduce the risk of skidding or loss of control. It achieves this by automatically applying brakes to specific wheels to stabilize the vehicle.

Standard
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)

Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is a safety feature in vehicles that helps prevent frontal collisions by alerting the driver of an imminent collision with a vehicle or obstacle ahead. Using sensors such as radar or cameras, FCW monitors the distance and speed of vehicles in front, and if it detects a potential collision, it provides visual and/or auditory warnings to prompt the driver to take evasive action.

No
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)

Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is a safety feature in vehicles that alerts drivers when their vehicle unintentionally drifts out of its lane without signaling. Utilizing cameras or sensors to monitor lane markings on the road, LDW detects when the vehicle crosses these lines and triggers visual, auditory, or haptic alerts to notify the driver of potential lane departure.

No

2014 Toyota Tundra PU/RC 2WD Safety Ratings

Here we have the crash and rollover ratings for the 2014 Toyota Tundra PU/RC 2WD Where possible we've included the ratings for the oldest and latest models of this car so you can compare how the safety ratings have changed over time.

Frontal Crash Ratings

Combines Driver and Passenger star ratings into a single frontal rating. The frontal barrier test simulates a head-on collision between two similar vehicles, each moving at 35 mph.

Test 2005 Score 2014 Score 2024 Score
Overall Front Crash Rating Not Rated 2 Not Rated
Front Crash Driver Side Rating 4 2 Not Rated
Front Crash Passenger Side Rating 5 4 Not Rated

Side Crash Ratings

Combines Side Barrier and Side Pole Star Ratings into a single side rating.

Test 2005 Score 2014 Score 2024 Score
Overall Side Crash Rating Not Rated 5 Not Rated
Side Crash Drivers Side Rating Not Rated 5 Not Rated
Side Crash Passenger Side Rating Not Rated Not Rated Not Rated
Combined Side Barrier Pole Rating - Front Not Rated 5 Not Rated
Combined Side Barrier Pole Rating - Rear Not Rated Not Rated Not Rated
Overall Side Barrier Rating Not Rated 5 Not Rated

Rollover Ratings

The Rollover Resistance test measures the risk of rollover in a single-vehicle, loss-of-control scenario.

Test 2005 Score 2014 Score 2024 Score
Rollover Rating Not Rated 3 Not Rated
Rollover Possibility % 0% 0% 0%
Dynamic Tip Result No Tip
Side Pole Crash Rating Not Rated 5 Not Rated

Complaints for the 2014 Toyota TUNDRA

This chart show the number of complaints for each car component. A Higher number of complaints could indicate that this car might have a common fault. Something to look out for when purchasing one.

Component Complaints

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Complaint:
"found truck bed floor rust corrosion in the bed of 2014 tundra. bed has localized corrosion and rust perforation in specific areas on the top side of the bed. bed assembly does not appear to have been properly sealed using hemming and sealing procedures outlined in crib bulletin:163 sealing hem-flanges and body seams. the truck bed underside is rust free except where the bed sections were welded and sealed together. truck is garage kept and has been undercoated with fluid film annually since i purchased in 2017. truck only has 45,800 miles on it. rust is forming in between the seems and spreading under the bed supports and around the bolts that secure the bed to the truck frame. i am concerned that the bed may become loose and fall off while driving down the highway if not replaced or repaired properly. toyota had a tsb 0101-12 for older model tundras years 2007-2011. the service manager at my local toyota dealership acknowledges the issue and agrees that the issue is unacceptable. dealer also stated that this issue is common on generation 3 tundra vehicles. i am currently working with toyota customer care to resolve this safety concern. local dealer will not authorize repair due to vehicle age even though issue is a manufacturing defect."
Components Involved: STRUCTURE
Date of incident: 2024-05-06
Complaint:
"the grill cowling has plastic pins that attach to hood. grill cowling is the part that sets above actual grill via bolts, and plastic pins. the grill cowling is constantly popping out , plastic pins not holding. have read on line that others are having this problem. if grill cowling becomes loose while traveling, and breaks or snaps off it will be airborne could cause vehicle crashes. has not been inspected by manufacture, police, insurance reps or others. is available for inspection."
Components Involved: STRUCTURE
Date of incident: 2023-01-07
Complaint:
"hood bulge keeps popping up out of place when driving on the highway at speeds of 65/70 or when it's windy outside."
Components Involved: STRUCTURE
Date of incident: 2019-05-01
Complaint:
"i was driving down the road on my way top work when the sunroof glass exploded. i was on an open highway with little to no traffic around me. nothing hit the glass, it just blew up. i read online that this has been a complaint on this make as well as many others. cost to repair is in excess of $800.00. i could have had an accident because it scared me and i could have lost control of my vehicle. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).'*jb"
Components Involved: STRUCTURE
Date of incident: 2017-10-08
Complaint:
"when i purchased my truck new and was on my way home i noticed a very small dent on the top side of my bed. i decided not to worry about it as it was barely visible nor did i want somebody to do bodywork to fix it. longevity issues with after the fact body and paint work. unfortunately as time went on and i was using my truck it started developing more dents on the top side of my bed. i now have 5 or more on each side. i have never hit the side of my bed with anything. besides, all the dents are the same in appearance. toyota says its my problem not theirs as it appears to be of an outside influence. i have seen other vehicles with the same problems as mine. just not as bad. the truck is supposed to handle 1300 to 1800 lbs in the bed but when i load it with approximately 1,000 lbs it bottoms out over speed bumps. i think this is where the issues are coming from. the bed is flexing due to bad engineering and materials and causing ripples in the bed. its unfortunate that i have to drive a brand new vehicle with dents and all they can say is its not there problem. i sent a certified letter to them dated march 18. thanks for your help *tr"
Components Involved: STRUCTURE
Date of incident: 2014-01-08
Complaint:
"tl* the contact owns a 2014 toyota tundra equipped with an a.r.e mx truck cap. the contact stated that a piece of glass on the trucks cap front end became loose and unlatched. the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the technician was unable to determine the failure. the part was glued back into place. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and the failure was deemed cosmetic. the failure mileage was 2,000. updated 4/13/15*cn updated 4/21/15*cn updated 9/28/2017*cn"
Components Involved: STRUCTURE
Date of incident: 2015-08-05
Complaint:
"2014 tundra 1794 edition purchased new in may 2014 has approximately 9400 miles. the dashboard is warped & sinking along length of windshield. problem appears to be getting worse over time. manufacturer states this defect is within specification when compared to other similar vehicles. the dashboard has sank so much that there is an imprint of the passenger side airbag in dashboard that is visible due to warping & sagging of dashboard. i am concerned it may affect the performance of the passenger side airbag if the sinking and warping of the dashboard were to continue. toyota had past issues with warped dashboards on earlier models of tundra and had issued tsb's (tsb-0391-09-improved a-pillar garnish) in response. it appears this defect has not been fully addressed as they state other new tundra's they inspected on dealership lot have the same warped & sinking dashboard. additionally, a plastic part on steering wheel is loose when pressure is applied affecting steering and operation of vehicle. the manufacturer (toyota) states there is no fix for the vehicle and has suggested i pursue arbitration under lemon law for the vehicle. at this stage, all i am asking for is for them to fix the problem and the manufacturer (toyota) refuses to do so despite knowing full well there is a history of this problem with the vehicle. *tr"
Components Involved: STRUCTURE
Date of incident: 2015-08-02
Complaint:
"tl* the contact owns a 2014 toyota tundra. the contact stated while driving only 10 mph, she slightly crashed into the rear of another vehicle. the contact barely clipped the tail light of the other vehicle but the contact's vehicle crumbled on impact. the contact sustained unknown injuries which required medical attention. the contact's vehicle was destroyed. a police report was filed of the incident. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic but the cause for the drastic damage to the vehicle was not determined. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 1,689."
Components Involved: STRUCTURE
Date of incident: 2015-07-09

Recalls for the 2014 Toyota TUNDRA

Component Recalls

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Recall:
"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."
Consequence:
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.

Component(s) Involved: WHEELS > LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
Date of incident: 2017-05-11
Recall:
"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."
Consequence:
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.

Component(s) Involved: WHEELS > LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
Date of incident: 2014-07-16

TOYOTA Overall Complaint Ranking

This table shows the ranking of car manufacturers when it comes to most complaints and recalls. The manufacturer with the most complaints is at the top. However this doesn't necassarily mean they should be avoided. Some manufacturers might just have more popular or affordable cars which a lot of people have bought. Which means there's more scope for a complaint to be made. Use the ranking table below as a part your wider research into buying a car.

TOYOTA ranks 3 out of 44 in the complaints ranking table.

Manufacturer Complaint Count Recall Count Ranking
FORD 208,358 3,259 1
CHEVROLET 111,306 2,082 2
TOYOTA 81,019 1,852 3
HONDA 61,937 1,268 4
NISSAN 56,226 930 5
DODGE 45,756 827 6
HYUNDAI 44,150 649 7
GMC 34,441 1,410 8
KIA 29,832 501 9
CHRYSLER 27,698 254 10
TESLA 26,230 730 11
BMW 24,890 1,877 12
VOLKSWAGEN 23,125 829 13
MERCEDES-BENZ 19,066 2,925 14
SUBARU 18,513 703 15
MAZDA 10,599 364 16
PONTIAC 10,430 138 17
CADILLAC 9,434 444 18
AUDI 7,865 1,093 19
BUICK 7,851 279 20
SATURN 7,672 84 21
MERCURY 7,374 135 22
LEXUS 6,373 408 23
LINCOLN 5,897 423 24
ACURA 5,722 382 25
MINI 5,585 366 26
INFINITI 4,000 187 27
MITSUBISHI 3,912 397 28
VOLVO 3,875 727 29
PORSCHE 2,646 1,231 30
SUZUKI 2,272 123 31
FIAT 2,205 80 32
SAAB 1,536 76 33
JAGUAR 1,195 198 34
SMART 528 17 35
GENESIS 436 42 36
ISUZU 249 37 37
ALFA ROMEO 161 37 38
MASERATI 76 46 39
BENTLEY 46 159 40
POLESTAR 42 2 41
LUCID 14 6 42
CODA 4 2 43
MAYBACH 0 0 44

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