2014 Toyota Corolla Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 3%of 270 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 90,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the fuel system of the 2014 Toyota Corolla, 3% of the 270 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 90,500 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“When my wife parks the car in the garage and I go out later the fuel pump is still running. This has happened twice that I know of now and you have to put the key back in and turn it on then shut it off. I feel this could be a serious problem if the pump over heats.”
NHTSA complaint #11319637, filed 2020-03, 130,000 miles“I believe it is this fuel safety switch. At times the car will not turn over but when we push the reset button in the glove compartment, it will start up.”
NHTSA complaint #11337127, filed 2020-07, 180,000 miles“I had just purchased a 2014 Toyota Corolla le eco, after only going 10 miles on a level dry evening surface, I was attempting to make a left hand turn up to go up hill. There was no response between the gas peddle and the engine. After two full depressions on the gas peddle, the peddle to engine finally engaged after a additional 1/2 peddle depression. The acception was a slow steady wind up and finally up to posted speed. This has happen 6 times in the last 3 1/2 months, with the last incident this week end. …”
NHTSA complaint #10648746, filed 2014-10, 18 miles“Fuel pump issue - when coming to a stop and stopped at a stop light or traffic, the engine sometimes sputters and the RPM drops below normal idling range, car starts to shake and feels like engine will stop. Acceleration (press gas pedal) is needed to increase RPM or shift transmission in neutral”
NHTSA complaint #11316254, filed 2020-03, 51,000 miles“My vehicle has been taken to the Toyota dealership at least 12 times since purchased. It has already had a rear seal leak, back brakes and front brake work and rear brakes replaced. The timing chain cable was leaking oil and they replaced it. It has not ran the same since. It continues to hesitate to almost stalling out during takeoff at red lights and intersections. It's acceleration is terrible even for a 4 cylinder. …”
NHTSA complaint #11013815, filed 2017-08, 5,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10111467Jul 28, 2016TSB: Some 2014 - 2016 model year Corolla vehicles may exhibit a "No Click" and/or "No Spring Return" condition from the fuel cap when fully seated and sealed. In some instances…
- 10084374Jul 28, 2016Tsb: some 2014 2016 model year corolla vehicles may exhibit a no click and/or no spring return condition from the fuel cap when fully seated and sealed. In some instances…
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 3% |
| 2024 | 2 | 3% |
| 2023 | 2 | 3% |
| 2022 | 1 | 1% |
| 2021 | 2 | 1% |
| 2020 | 17 | 5% |
| 2019 | 43 | 21% |
| 2018 | 38 | 28% |
| 2017 | 9 | 5% |
| 2016 | 8 | 4% |
| 2015 | 11 | 5% |
| 2014 | 9 | 3% |
| 2013 | 5 | 2% |
| 2012 | 2 | 0% |
| 2011 | 11 | 2% |
| 2010 | 21 | 2% |
| 2009 | 24 | 2% |
| 2008 | 9 | 3% |
| 2007 | 28 | 3% |
| 2006 | 21 | 3% |
| 2005 | 36 | 4% |
| 2004 | 24 | 5% |
| 2003 | 14 | 2% |
| 2002 | 7 | 6% |
| 2001 | 8 | 6% |
| 2000 | 5 | 3% |
| 1999 | 8 | 5% |
| 1998 | 13 | 6% |
| 1997 | 3 | 2% |
| 1996 | 4 | 3% |
| 1995 | 10 | 6% |
| 1994 | 11 | 6% |
| 1993 | 2 | 2% |
| 1992 | 3 | 5% |
| 1991 | 3 | 4% |
| 1989 | 2 | 9% |
| 1988 | 4 | 15% |
| 1984 | 1 | 17% |
Other parts of the 2014 Toyota Corolla
69 complaintsElectrical system
52 complaintsOther or unknown
38 complaintsBody and structure
32 complaintsVehicle speed control
29 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
27 complaintsEngine
18 complaintsSteering
18 complaintsBrakes
17 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
16 complaintsSeat belts
15 complaintsExterior lighting
9 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2014 Toyota Corolla
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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