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2014 Toyota Camry Problems

Compared with other Toyota Camry years

Typical for this model

48/100 0.9× a typical year · 50 = typical

Nearby years with fewer complaints than typical and no open NHTSA investigation: 2013, 2015, 2016, 2017

Based only on NHTSA complaints, recalls and investigations. Not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, and not a reliability rating. How this is calculated

Complaints
455filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
37,060miles, 302 complaints with mileage
Recalls
3campaigns on record
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
5 / 5stars overall, 3 rated versions
EPA fuel economy
28 mpgcombined, 2.5L 4-cyl FWD · 25 city / 34 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2014 Toyota Camry (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

What owners report

Owners of the 2014 Camry most often describe a shudder or vibration around 25–50 mph under light acceleration, which dealers commonly attribute to the torque converter and sometimes address with software updates. Electrical and infotainment complaints, airbag warning lights that stay on, and a smaller number of unintended-acceleration reports also appear. Transmission-related complaints tend to come in at higher mileage, while many speed-control and electrical reports are filed at lower mileage.

  1. Transmission and drivetrain

    Shudder or vibration under light acceleration (torque

    • 97 complaints (21%)
    • median 94,000 mi at 5.6 yrs old (52 state mileage)
    • 2 mention a crash, fire or injury
    • owner-quoted repair $2,500 (median of 9 quotes)
    • filed 2015–2026

    Complaints describe a shaking or rumble-strip feel, usually between about 25 and 50 mph while accelerating gently; hard acceleration often does not reproduce it. Several owners say a dealer or independent shop diagnosed a faulty torque converter, and some mention a warranty enhancement program (ZE5) that they were told did not cover their vehicle or had expired. Repairs range from a software update and transmission fluid service to torque converter replacement. Spread across a wide mileage range, commonly from roughly 25,000 to 170,000 miles, and most noticeable at light throttle at steady or gently increasing speed.

    What to check: Test drive at a steady 35–45 mph with light throttle and feel for a shudder; ask whether any transmission software update or torque converter work was done and whether the vehicle was ever covered by a warranty enhancement.

    2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records

    “When im doing a light acceleration from 20 to 50 MPH there is a shuddering vibration from the transmission that vibrates the car. I have to come off of the accelerator pedal and press harder just to stop the shudder and vibration. My airbag light is on and stays on constantly.”

    NHTSA complaint #11325255, filed 2020-05, 80,000 miles

    “Torque converter shudder. Toyota claims my VIN has no recall, but I have been experiencing a strong shudder under light acceleration at around 30-40 MPH. We were never informed of a recall on our vehicle.”

    NHTSA complaint #11385702, filed 2020-12, 40,000 miles
  2. Transmission and drivetrain

    Hesitation or delayed engagement when accelerating

    • 74 complaints (16%)
    • median 31,000 mi at 3.5 yrs old (63 state mileage)
    • 3 mention a crash, fire or injury
    • filed 2013–2026

    Owners describe the car lagging or hesitating before it moves, particularly when pulling away from a stop or merging, with some saying it feels like the transmission slips before engaging. A few report the engine revving without the vehicle responding or losing power at speed. Dealers often could not duplicate the concern or told owners the behavior was normal for the model. Reported from very low mileage up to about 150,000 miles, often when accelerating from a stop or at 20–50 mph.

    What to check: Drive from several complete stops and note any delay or lurch before the car moves; ask if the transmission fluid has been serviced and whether the dealer documented any diagnosis.

    2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records

    “I have experienced a hesitation on my 2014 Toyota Camry from the very beginning. Service department said it was down shifting - it isn't. My car hesitates from a complete stop, or while trying to accelerate while driving (merging onto a hwy or trying to pass a vehicle). This happens at any speed. I never know when it will happen. Very dangerous!”

    NHTSA complaint #11322797, filed 2020-04, 750 miles

    “When I first accelerate from a stopped position & accelerate the vehicle lags and hesitates before it will move forward. I have almost gotten hit by another vehicle more than once because the car wouldn't move fast enough to cut across traffic. September 1, 2017 was the first date I drove the vehicle on the road but it happens to this date as I'm accelerating.”

    NHTSA complaint #11361899, filed 2020-09, 31,000 miles
  3. Vehicle speed control

    Unintended acceleration or engine surging

    • 51 complaints (11%)
    • median 14,651 mi at 3.1 yrs old (38 state mileage)
    • 12 mention a crash, fire or injury
    • filed 2014–2024

    A number of owners describe the engine revving or the car surging forward when they were braking or had released the accelerator, in some cases resulting in a collision with a wall or another vehicle. Several say the dealer could not duplicate the condition, and others report hesitation rather than surge. Complaints describe circumstances ranging from parking maneuvers to highway driving. Reported from under 10,000 miles up to about 78,000 miles, in both low-speed parking situations and normal driving.

    What to check: During the test drive, check that the pedal returns freely and that floor mats are properly secured and not interfering; ask whether the dealer has ever inspected the pedal and throttle system.

    2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records

    “I attempted to stop my vehicle at the end of a driveway when I saw fast approaching cross traffic. My engine began racing and my brakes failed, carrying my vehicle about 20 feet into the intersection as I helplessly pressed down on the brake pedal. Fast approaching vehicles barely missed me. I barely escaped violent death.”

    NHTSA complaint #11353584, filed 2020-09, 69,900 miles

    “On 2 occasions, months apart, shortly after starting the car, I had to slam on the brakes to stop the car. The gas did not let up when I took my foot of the gas petal and put it on the brake.”

    NHTSA complaint #11386459, filed 2021-01, 40,000 miles
  4. Air bags

    Airbag warning light stays on or airbags not deploying

    • 39 complaints (9%)
    • median 37,360 mi at 3.3 yrs old (30 state mileage)
    • 29 mention a crash, fire or injury
    • filed 2014–2026

    Complaints describe the airbag warning light staying illuminated, sometimes together with seat belt reminder chimes that behave incorrectly when the belts are fastened. Some owners report airbags not deploying in a collision, including rear impacts and a rollover-type crash. Several say the vehicle was not diagnosed or the dealer could not address the light. Mostly reported between roughly 40,000 and 175,000 miles, with no clear weather or use pattern in the complaints.

    What to check: Turn the key to on and confirm the airbag light goes out after the bulb check; ask whether any airbag or seat belt sensor codes have been stored or repaired.

    2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records

    “The contact owned a 2014 Toyota Camry. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH, he swerved to avoid hitting an animal on the road and lost control of the vehicle. The vehicle veered off the road, hit trees and crashed into a boulder. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact was assisted out of the vehicle and was transported to the hospital by an ambulance. The contact sustained injuries. …”

    NHTSA complaint #11593122, filed 2024-06, 114,000 miles

    “The contact owns a 2014 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that his wife was driving the vehicle and was involved in a crash while stopped on a main road. A vehicle from behind crashed into the entire rear end of their vehicle at 30 MPH. No property damage was reported, and the vehicles came to a stop upon impact. The air bags were not deployed. The contact's vehicle did not have to be towed. No warning lights were illuminated. A police report was filed. The vehicle was not destroyed. …”

    NHTSA complaint #11660759, filed 2025-05, 83,000 miles

Buying note. Give the car a thorough test drive at the speeds where shudder and hesitation show up, and ask for service records covering transmission software updates, torque converter work, and any airbag or touchscreen repairs. A pre-purchase inspection that pulls stored codes is worthwhile given the electrical and airbag complaints.

Summary written with AI from a sample of 60 NHTSA complaints for this model year (picked at random, with complaints that state a mileage and recent ones taken first), then checked automatically against the source records. Where a problem shows a complaint count, every complaint for this model year was matched with fixed keyword rules (written with AI and tested against the sample), and the mileage, age and repair figures are calculated from those complaints; owners' figures are as stated, not verified. Other counts refer to the sample. The excerpts come from NHTSA's public complaint records and are unverified; capitalisation is normalised, NHTSA staff notes are removed, and shortened text ends with “…”. Something wrong? Request a correction.

NHTSA recorded 455 consumer complaints for the 2014 Toyota Camry. 302 of the complaints include a mileage, and 58% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 37,060 miles. Of all complaints, 60 involved a crash, 4 a fire, 41 an injury, 1 a death, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns and 524 technical service bulletins for this model year. Compared with the other 15 Toyota Camry model years that have at least 25 complaints and are old enough to compare, this one scores 48 out of 100, where 50 is a typical year for the model (typical for this model). The comparison allows for the era and for how long each year has had to collect complaints, but not for how many vehicles were sold.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Also reported: Steering (22), Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) (17), Wheels (16), Seats (9), Seat belts (8), Exterior lighting (7), Equipment (6), Electronic stability control (5), Engine cooling (5), Latches, locks and linkages (4), Tires (3), Hybrid propulsion system (1), Lane departure (1).

Example complaints

Transmission and drivetrain: “Car shakes at low speeds, what's told by dealer that it is a torque converter which is not covered for my car. They wanted to charge me thirty nine hundred. I spent $1,000 for parts and got someone else to do it for $2,000. Now having the same problem reported online by many others and still no recall on these vehicles.”

NHTSA complaint #11221982, filed 2019-06, 74,795 miles

Other or unknown: “The front door locks no longer operate by remote. This is not a remote problem since my rear door locks do respond. I believe the front door lock actuators have failed on both the driver and passenger sides. The repairs for this will cost hundreds of dollars. There is currently a class action lawsuit in california. I think this is a wide spread problem.”

NHTSA complaint #11222218, filed 2019-06, 74,000 miles

Vehicle speed control: “Having acceleration issues with my 2014 Toyota Camry se.the transmission hesitates and seems to lose power when accelerating. Whether I drive in town or freeway (I only commute 11 miles to work). This is especially problematic and downright scary when making left turns at intersections or changing lanes. I press on the gas and there is a significant delay.”

NHTSA complaint #11020564, filed 2017-08, 45,000 miles

Engine: “Car stalls sometimes but hesitate every time I drive on streets with low speed limit. While accelerating from a stop sign or slow traffic flow, car hesitates for 2-3 seconds and then its fine. But this happens every time. On highway speed, it doesn't hesitate or stall unless I come to a stop and then try to accelerate.”

NHTSA complaint #11268718, filed 2019-10, 92,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

58% of the 302 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 8,000 and 80,000 miles.

28%0–1015%10–2515%25–5015%50–7510%75–10014%100–1504%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (302 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 37,060 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: falling. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

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Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2014 Toyota Camry. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

VersionOverallFrontalSideSide poleRollover
Camry · sedan FWD★★★★★5 / 4554 · 11.1% risk
Camry · sedan FWD★★★★★4 / 5554
Camry HV · sedan FWD★★★★★4 / 5554

Neighbouring years: 2013: same overall rating; 2015: same overall rating. A redesign between years can change both the car and the test.

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2014 Toyota Camry version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
Camry FWD2.5L 4-cyl6-speed automatic253428$2,400
Camry FWD3.5L 6-cyl6-speed automatic213025$2,700

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2014 Toyota Camry → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 524 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 524 bulletins →

Other model years of the Toyota Camry

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2024525,5551526Too new to compareToo new
20236530,00025265 · FewerToo new
20226440,50015260 · FewerRising
202115820,50015268 · FewerRising
20202757,750353152 · TypicalRising
201940011,100653276 · MoreStable
201875417,500853298 · MoreFalling
201714830,797352717 · FewerFalling
201618428,886252822 · FewerFalling
201527139,70015286 · FewerFalling
201445537,060352848 · TypicalFalling
201327426,500252827 · FewerStable
201259040,000252857 · TypicalFalling
201160249,00053–42578 · MoreFalling
201060430,0009—26100 · MoreFalling
20091,29449,00010—25100 · MoreFalling
200893355,0007—2581 · MoreFalling
20072,88860,0009—24Not compared (before 2008)Falling
200631742,7485—24Not compared (before 2008)Stable
200572142,0005—24Not compared (before 2008)Stable
200463845,0003—24Not compared (before 2008)Falling
200378248,7851—24Not compared (before 2008)Falling
200295350,0004—24Not compared (before 2008)Stable
200127270,0002—24Not compared (before 2008)Rising
200045470,0002—23Not compared (before 2008)Falling
199950180,7321—23Not compared (before 2008)Falling
199860085,0002—23Not compared (before 2008)Falling
199755587,0003—23Not compared (before 2008)Rising
199641796,4282—21Not compared (before 2008)Falling
1995303122,5891—21Not compared (before 2008)Stable
1994287105,5141—21Not compared (before 2008)Stable
1993260134,5080—21Not compared (before 2008)Stable
1992565126,0000—21Not compared (before 2008)Stable
1991149119,5001—24Not compared (before 2008)Falling
1990134150,5002—24Not compared (before 2008)Stable
1989113153,5003—24Not compared (before 2008)Rising
19886490,0004—24Not compared (before 2008)Stable
198758159,7963—26Not compared (before 2008)Falling
19863276,1100—27Not compared (before 2008)Stable
19851358,0000—27—Not enough data
19848—2—27—Not enough data
19836—2———Not enough data

All Toyota Camry model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2014 Toyota Camry?

Owners of the 2014 Camry most often describe a shudder or vibration around 25–50 mph under light acceleration, which dealers commonly attribute to the torque converter and sometimes address with software updates. The issues reported most often: Shudder or vibration under light acceleration (torque; Hesitation or delayed engagement when accelerating; Unintended acceleration or engine surging.

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2014 Toyota Camry have?

NHTSA recorded 455 consumer complaints for the 2014 Toyota Camry as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2014 Toyota Camry is reported most often?

Transmission and drivetrain is named most often, in 128 complaints (28% of the total), followed by other or unknown with 71.

Has the 2014 Toyota Camry been recalled?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

How did the 2014 Toyota Camry do in NHTSA crash tests?

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings give the 2014 Toyota Camry 5 out of 5 stars overall, across 3 rated versions (body style and drive). Ratings from different model years are only comparable when the vehicle was not redesigned in between.

What gas mileage does the 2014 Toyota Camry get?

The EPA rates the 2014 Toyota Camry (Camry, 2.5L 4-cyl) at 28 mpg combined, 25 city and 34 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,400 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2014 Toyota Camry reported?

Among the 302 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 37,060 miles and the middle half falls between 8,000 and 80,000 miles; 58% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.