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2014 Toyota Camry reliability

Is it reliable?

The 2014 Toyota Camry has 14 complaints with NHTSA after 13 years, or 0 per year. That is the fewest complaints per year among the 13 Camry years on this site. NHTSA has 3 recalls on file, including Front lower control arm, Hoses and fittings, and Windshield wiper/washer switch and wiring.

2012 Toyota Camry SE
Photo by IFCAR, resized from the original. Wikimedia Commons Public domain
Complaints

14

Per year

0

Recalls

3

Years on the road

13

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Electrical system (6 of 14), then Powertrain (6) and Air bags (2). Those filings include 1 that reports a crash and 1 that reports an injury.

Next to 2013 and 2015

The 2013 Camry has 301 complaints, 41 per year, and the 2015 has 271 complaints, 25 per year. The 2014 has fewer complaints per year than the 2013. The 2014 has fewer complaints per year than the 2015.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2014 Toyota Camry. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (3)

Recall Front lower control arm 2014-11-07 · NHTSA campaign 14V715000
Summary 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.
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.
Recall gasoline fuel system, delivery, hoses and fittings 2014-09-19 · NHTSA campaign 14V576000
Summary 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.
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.
Recall Windshield wiper/washer switch and wiring 2013-10-17 · NHTSA campaign 13V505000
Summary 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."
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.

Complaints by component (14 total)

Electrical system
6
Powertrain
6
Air bags
2
Engine
1
Hybrid propulsion
1
Structure
1
Wheels
1
Crash-flagged

1

Fire-flagged

0

Injury reports

1

Death reports

0

Complaints filed per year

42025102026
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "My safety was put at risk because I did not have the protection of the airbags during a serious head-on collision. I was wearing my seat belt, but I still suffered a concussion, bruised ribs, two sprained ankles, pain…"
    Air bags · filed 2026-08-18
  • "Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2014 Toyota Camry. It was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a dealer sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 137,385, and at the time…"
    Electrical system · filed 2026-08-14
  • "SRS airbag panel has detached on the windshield side and top."
    Air bags · filed 2026-07-25
  • "Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2014 Toyota Camry. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 160,000. The vehicle was a private sale. The contact stated that during a routine oil change, it was discovered…"
    Electrical system · filed 2026-06-12
  • "The contact owns a 2014 Toyota Camry. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine seized. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the…"
    Engine · filed 2026-05-26

NHTSA crash ratings

Version Overall Front Side Rollover
2014 Toyota Camry 4 DR FWD Early Release 5 stars 4 stars 5 stars 4 stars
2014 Toyota Camry 4 DR FWD Later Release 5 stars 4 stars 5 stars 4 stars
2014 Toyota Camry HV 4 DR FWD 5 stars 4 stars 5 stars 4 stars

Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.

Fuel economy

Trim Engine Transmission Drive City Hwy Combined Annual fuel cost
Camry 2.5L, 4-cyl Automatic (6-speed) Front-wheel drive 25 34 28 MPG $2300
Camry 3.5L, 6-cyl Automatic (6-speed) Front-wheel drive 21 30 25 MPG $2600
Camry hybrid LE 2.5L, 4-cyl Automatic (variable gear ratios) Front-wheel drive 42 38 40 MPG $1600
Camry hybrid XLE/SE 2.5L, 4-cyl Automatic (variable gear ratios) Front-wheel drive 40 37 39 MPG $1650

Specs and fitment

7th generation, 2012–2017
Body styles Sedan
Oil 0W-20 (2.5L and 3.5L; 5W-20 only if 0W-20 is unavailable) , 4.6 qt capacity
Tire size 215/55R17 (LE/SE) to 235/55R18 (XLE); 225/45R18 (SE/XSE)

Known issues for this generation

Recall 13V-442 covers certain 2012-2013 Avalon, Avalon HV, Venza, Camry, and Camry HV vehicles. The air conditioning condenser drain hose may become clogged, water may accumulate in the condenser housing, and water may leak through a seam onto the air bag control module, which can cause a short circuit of the module. Dealers seal the condenser housing and install a protective cover on the air bag control module. Recall 14V-576 covers certain model year 2014 Toyota Avalon, Camry, Sienna, and Highlander and model year 2015 Lexus RX350 vehicles. Fuel may leak from one of the fuel delivery pipes in the engine compartment. Dealers replace any suspect fuel delivery pipes.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2014 Toyota Camry reliable?

The 2014 Toyota Camry has 14 complaints with NHTSA after 13 years, or 0 per year. That is the fewest complaints per year among the 13 Camry years on this site. NHTSA has 3 recalls on file, including Front lower control arm, Hoses and fittings, and Windshield wiper/washer switch and wiring.

What are common problems with a 2014 Toyota Camry?

The complaints owners file most often name Electrical system (6 of 14), then Powertrain (6) and Air bags (2). Those filings include 1 that reports a crash and 1 that reports an injury.

Is the 2014 Toyota Camry more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2013 Camry has 301 complaints, 41 per year, and the 2015 has 271 complaints, 25 per year. The 2014 has fewer complaints per year than the 2013. The 2014 has fewer complaints per year than the 2015.

Has the 2014 Toyota Camry been recalled?

The 2014 Toyota Camry has 3 recalls on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2014 Toyota Camry?

Owners have filed 14 complaints about the 2014 Toyota Camry with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2014 Toyota Camry get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2014 Toyota Camry is 33 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

What generation is the 2020 Toyota Camry?

8th generation (2018-2024).

Is the 2025 Toyota Camry available with a non-hybrid engine in the US?

In the United States, every 2025 Camry trim uses the hybrid powertrain; gasoline-only and V6 engines are not offered.