IllustrationCAR IN MOTION ON CURVE IN CITY STREET. PUSHED REAR WINDOW DEFROST BUTTON. RADIO WENT OFF. HEADLIGHTS WENT OFF. STEERING VERY HARD TO USE. ELECTRIC POWER STEERING (EPS) DASH INDICATOR LIGHT CAME ON. WITHIN 2 SECONDS ALL RETURNED TO NORMAL. THIS OCCURRED TWO TIMES.
2014 Toyota Camry
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
Similar to other model years
Owner complaints for the 2014 Toyota Camry do not stand out strongly from the model-year median of 295.
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Owner complaints by model year
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What owners reported most
All reported categories
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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
1290–25K
4525–50K
4550–75K
2975–100K
42100–150K
13150K+
303 reports with mileage · 152 unknown
NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.
What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
- Power Train. Review the 128 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Vehicle Speed Control. Review the 64 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Engine. Review the 57 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
60 crash reports4 fire reports35 injury reports
Steering complaints
22 reportsSTEERING SYSTEM WARNING SHOWING AND HAVE NO POWER, HARD TIME TO RESTART THE ENGINE.
BAD QUALITY OF THE VEHICLE
AT 59000 MILES THE TRANSMISSION TORQUE CONVERTER WAS REPLACED .SHORTLY AFTER THAT I NOTICED THE CAR SEEMS TO BE ALL OVER THE ROAD . THIS HAS GOTTEN MUCH WORST.SPECIALLY ON WINDY DAYS . CAN NOT TAKE A EXIT OR CHANGE LANES WITH OUT FEELING LIKE THE REAR END IS GOING TO BREAK FREE . IF ON THE HIGHWAY AND ROAD COMES INTO A CURVE FEE…
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AT 59000 MILES THE TRANSMISSION TORQUE CONVERTER WAS REPLACED .SHORTLY AFTER THAT I NOTICED THE CAR SEEMS TO BE ALL OVER THE ROAD . THIS HAS GOTTEN MUCH WORST.SPECIALLY ON WINDY DAYS . CAN NOT TAKE A EXIT OR CHANGE LANES WITH OUT FEELING LIKE THE REAR END IS GOING TO BREAK FREE . IF ON THE HIGHWAY AND ROAD COMES INTO A CURVE FEELS LIKE YOUR GOING TO LOOSE CONTROL . I'VE HAD SEVERAL REPAIR SHOPS LOOK AT THIS CAR . THEY DROVE IT AND EXPERIENCED IT . WAST TOLD HOW DO YOU DRIVE THAT CAR. CONTACTED TOYOTA SEVERAL TIMES DO HAVE A FILE NUMBER. REQUESTING TO MEET A REP AT ANYLOCAL DEALER TO TEST DRIVE THIS CAR . WAS TOLD THEY DON'T DO THAT. WAS TOLD TO TAKE IT BACK TO DEALER WHO DID TRANSMISSION IF RELATED REPAIR UNDER WARRANTY . IF NOT I'M LIABLE FOR DIAGNOSIS CHARGES.I REFUSED .ALSO NOTE THAT I'M ON SET NUMBER 4 OF TIRES 2 SETS OF MICHELIN AND SET OF SNOWS.IVE BE AT REPLACED TIRES ON ANY CAR LIKE THIS CAR . I HAVE FOUND SEVERAL OTHER SIMILAR COMPLAINTS. PLEASE REFERENCE NHTSA I'D #10966229 SOME E NEEDS TO LOOK INTO THIS BEFORE SOMEONE GETS HURT OR WORST.
TWICE WHEN I HAD TO SUDDENLY HIT THE BRAKES, THE CAR DID NOT STOP. THE SECOND TIME, THE STEERING LOCKED UP COMPLETELY SO I COULD NOT STEER OR STOP THE VEHICLE. EPS LIGHT CAME ON, STAYED ON ALL DAY UNTIL TOOK TO DEALER WHO CLAIMED LIGHT WAS NOT ON AND NOTHING WRONG WITH VEHICLE.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHILE DRIVING AND ATTEMPTING TO MAKE LEFT AND RIGHT TURNS, THE STEERING WHEEL FAILED TO CENTER BACK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT NOTHING WAS WRONG WITH THE STEERING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 7,700.
THE CAR IS LIKE DRIVING ON ICE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. ALWAYS TRYING TO KEEP IT CENTERED IN MY LANE . HAD IT CHECKED AT TOYOTA AND THEY SAID IT WAS JUST IN MY HEAD. NO IT'S ALL WRONG AND THEY WON'T DO ANY MORE WITH IT . HOW CAN I DRIVE IT LIKE THAT? HAD IT ALIGNED , NEW TIRES , AXLES WHEEL BEARINGS , STILL DRIVES LIKE ON ICE . IT'S …
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THE CAR IS LIKE DRIVING ON ICE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. ALWAYS TRYING TO KEEP IT CENTERED IN MY LANE . HAD IT CHECKED AT TOYOTA AND THEY SAID IT WAS JUST IN MY HEAD. NO IT'S ALL WRONG AND THEY WON'T DO ANY MORE WITH IT . HOW CAN I DRIVE IT LIKE THAT? HAD IT ALIGNED , NEW TIRES , AXLES WHEEL BEARINGS , STILL DRIVES LIKE ON ICE . IT'S IN THE STEERING.
DRIVING DOWN HIGHWAY AT 60MPH. VEHICLE DOWN THE ROAD SLOWED TO ENTER MERCHANT LOT. APPLIED BRAKE. SOMETHING SNAPPED, STEERING LOCKED, WHEELS LOCKED, TIRES KICKED OUT. TOTAL LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. SKIDDED DOWN THE ROAD UNTIL IMPACTING THE OTHER VEHICLE ON THE SIDE, PUSHING IT BACK INTO TRAFFIC AND CONTINUING SEVERAL FEET…
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DRIVING DOWN HIGHWAY AT 60MPH. VEHICLE DOWN THE ROAD SLOWED TO ENTER MERCHANT LOT. APPLIED BRAKE. SOMETHING SNAPPED, STEERING LOCKED, WHEELS LOCKED, TIRES KICKED OUT. TOTAL LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. SKIDDED DOWN THE ROAD UNTIL IMPACTING THE OTHER VEHICLE ON THE SIDE, PUSHING IT BACK INTO TRAFFIC AND CONTINUING SEVERAL FEET UNTIL COMING TO REST IN THE DITCH ABOUT 30 FEET FROM SEVERAL VEHICLES IN THE MERCHANT LOT. TIE ROD BROKE. NO AIRBAGS DEPLOYED, THOUGH I WAS TOLD IT WAS BECAUSE OF WHERE MY VEHICLE WAS HIT WAS WHY THEY DIDN'T DEPLOY. *TR
DEALER REPLACED WORN INTERMEDIATE SHAFT NOISY AND BINDING STEERING NOW ORDERED AND PENDING REPLACEMENT OF COMPLETE STEERING COLUMN UNDER WARRANTY
I CALLED TOYOTA (CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE CENTER) TO GET MORE DETAILED RECALL INFORMATION RELATED TO MY MAKE/MODEL VEHICLE. THE RECENT RECALL IS FOR THE 2014 TOYOTA CAMRY- STEERING CONTROL LOSS; FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM/BALL JOINT. I AM A CONSUMER AND IT IS MY RIGHT TO GET DETAILED INFORMATION ON THIS ISSUE RELATED TO MY MAKE…
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I CALLED TOYOTA (CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE CENTER) TO GET MORE DETAILED RECALL INFORMATION RELATED TO MY MAKE/MODEL VEHICLE. THE RECENT RECALL IS FOR THE 2014 TOYOTA CAMRY- STEERING CONTROL LOSS; FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM/BALL JOINT. I AM A CONSUMER AND IT IS MY RIGHT TO GET DETAILED INFORMATION ON THIS ISSUE RELATED TO MY MAKE/MODEL VEHICLE. THE REPRESENTATIVE FROM TOYOTA REFUSED TO PROVIDE ME WITH ANY INFORMATION. *TR
Official recalls
314V715000 · Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Arm
Nov 7, 2014
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2014 Toyota Camry, Camry HV, Avalon, and Avalon HV vehicles equipped with 16-inch and 17-inch rims. In the affected vehicles, the left-side front suspension lower arm may have been incorrectly manufactured. As a result, the left side lower arm may not have enough clamping surface area for one of the bolts that secures the lower arm to the lower ball joint.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: Because of the insufficient clamping force, the lower arm may separate from the ball joint, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the left side lower arm, free of charge. The recall began on December 12, 2014. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.
14V576000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
Sep 19, 2014
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2014 Toyota Avalon, Camry, Sienna, and Highlander and model year 2015 Lexus RX350 vehicles. Fuel may leak from the one of the fuel delivery pipes in the engine compartment.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace any of the suspect fuel delivery pipes free of charge. The recall began November 17, 2014. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.
13V505000 · Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer:switch/wiring
Oct 17, 2013
Toyota Motor Engineering & manufacturing North America, Inc. (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Camry and Camry HV, model year 2013 Avalon and Avalon HV and model year 2014 Corolla vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the windshield wiper switch assembly may short circuit. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard, No. 104, "Windshield Wiping and Washing Systems."
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A short circuit could cause inoperative windshield wipers, reducing driver visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wiper switch assembly, free of charge. The recall began on November 8, 2013. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
0No exact-year investigations in this snapshot.