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US recalls (4)
Equipment
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 and remedy
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.
Equipment
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 and remedy
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.
Equipment: other, labels
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 and remedy
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.
Engine
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 and remedy
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.
Canadian recalls (2)
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Electrical
2021-11-24 · campaign 2021-723
Issue:
This recall is for certain block heater kits installed on certain vehicles or sold as accessories at Toyota or Lexus dealerships.
On certain vehicles, the engine block heater cable may not have enough heat protection and could be damaged by high temperatures. If this happens, the cable could short circuit while plugged in, and cause the wiring to overheat or melt.
Note: This recall only affects the following block heater/cord part numbers:
C014003034 PK5A408J09 PU14000904
C014003151 PK5A408J13 PU14000905
C014000885 PK5A489J11 PU14000907
C014000888 PK5A489J22 PU14000909
C014000907 PK5A410H00 PU14000911
C014100904 PU14000900 PU14000913
C014100907 PU14000901 PU14003571
C014100911 PU14000902 PK5A489J14
PK5A408J05 PU14000903
Safety Risk:
Engine block heater wiring that overheats or melts could create the risk of a fire.
Corrective Actions:
Toyota recommends that you should stop using the engine block heater immediately. Toyota will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to disable the engine block heater. For some vehicles, the corrective actions for this recall are under development. For others, a new engine block heater cannot be installed, and the owner will receive a refund of the purchase price of the engine block heater.
Engine
2013-11-07 · campaign 2013-392 · 74 vehicles
On certain vehicles equipped with four-cylinder engines, a manufacturing defect could cause the engine valve springs to break, potentially causing abnormal noise, rough engine performance, and in some cases, a sudden loss of motive power while driving. This could increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will replace the valve springs.
Owner complaints (93)
Owners filed 93 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Toyota Tacoma (10 crashes, 1 fires, 8 injuries reported). Among 32 model years of this model, it ranks #27 for the most complaints (median 243).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Structure | 20 | |
| Service brakes | 17 | |
| Power train | 13 | |
| Unknown or other | 9 | |
| Suspension | 8 | |
| Steering | 8 | |
| Air bags | 8 | |
| Electrical system | 7 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2014 Toyota Tacoma.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2014 Toyota Tacoma PU/CC 4WD | 4★ | 3★ | 5★ | 4★ |
| 2014 Toyota Tacoma PU/CC 2WD | 4★ | 3★ | 5★ | 4★ |
| 2014 Toyota Tacoma PU/EC 2WD | 4★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ |
| 2014 Toyota Tacoma PU/EC 4WD | 4★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ |
| 2014 Toyota Tacoma PU/RC 2WD | 4★ | 4★ | 4★ | 4★ |
| 2014 Toyota Tacoma PU/RC 4WD | 4★ | 4★ | 4★ | 4★ |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2014 Toyota Tacoma version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| Tacoma 2WD 2.7 L Automatic 4-spd | 19 | 24 | 21 | $3,200 |
| Tacoma 2WD 2.7 L Manual 5-spd | 21 | 25 | 22 | $3,050 |
| Tacoma 2WD 4.0 L Automatic 5-spd | 17 | 21 | 19 | $3,550 |
| Tacoma 2WD 4.0 L Manual 6-spd | 16 | 21 | 18 | $3,700 |
| Tacoma 4WD 2.7 L Automatic 4-spd | 18 | 21 | 19 | $3,550 |
| Tacoma 4WD 2.7 L Manual 5-spd | 18 | 21 | 19 | $3,550 |
| Tacoma 4WD 4.0 L Automatic 5-spd | 16 | 21 | 18 | $3,700 |
| Tacoma 4WD 4.0 L Manual 6-spd | 16 | 19 | 17 | $3,950 |
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