2014 Toyota Corolla Reliability
The 2014 Toyota Corolla has 271 owner complaints and 2 recall campaigns on file with NHTSA, most often about air bags and electrical system. Compared with other Corolla model years, it rates as a solid year: complaints are in line with the Corolla's typical year.
By CarWhere Research · Updated 2026-11-04 · Source: NHTSA
271
NHTSA owner complaints
2
Recall campaigns
64
Complaints citing a crash
3
Complaints citing a fire
2014 Toyota Corolla complaints by component
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2014 model year, filed between 2014 and 2026. A complaint can name more than one component.
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 69 | 25% |
| Electrical system | 52 | 19% |
| Unknown or other | 38 | 14% |
| Body structure | 32 | 12% |
| Speed control / throttle | 29 | 11% |
| Powertrain / transmission | 28 | 10% |
| Engine | 18 | 7% |
| Steering | 18 | 7% |
2014 Toyota Corolla recalls
2 recall campaigns on NHTSA record for the 2014 model year, by the date NHTSA received the manufacturer's report. Recall repairs are free at a dealer.
| NHTSA campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13V505000 | Oct 17, 2013 | Visibility / wipers — windshield wiper/washer / switch/wiring | 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… |
| 20V024000 | Jan 17, 2020 | Air bags — air bag/restraint control module | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2011-2019 Corolla, 2011-2013 Matrix, 2012-2018 Avalon, and 2013-2018 Avalon Hybrid vehicles. During certain crashes, the air bag electronic control unit (ECU) may malfunction, possibly… |
How the 2014 compares with nearby Corolla years
Verdicts come from CarWhere's year-by-year Corolla analysis where it covers the year, otherwise from the years shown here.
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Most-reported area | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 446 | 5 | Air bags | Caution |
| 2013 | 202 | 5 | Air bags | Solid |
| 2014 (this page) | 271 | 2 | Air bags | Solid |
| 2015 | 220 | 1 | Air bags | Solid |
| 2016 | 215 | 1 | Air bags | Solid |
Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA and are not adjusted for how many of each year were sold, so they compare years of the same model rather than different models.
The 2014 Toyota Corolla on the used market
- 64 of 954 2014 Toyota Corolla listings in CarWhere's lifespan study showed 200,000 miles or more.
What to check on a used 2014 Toyota Corolla
- Air bags: make sure the air bag warning light goes out after start-up and that any air bag recall was completed on this VIN.
- Electrical: test every light, window, lock, the infotainment screen and the charging system; scan for stored fault codes.
- Body: look under the car for rust or damaged subframe and rocker areas, and check panel gaps for signs of repair.
- Throttle and speed control: check for surging, hesitation or a reduced-power warning, and test cruise control.
- Recalls: confirm each of the 2 campaigns above was completed on this VIN; open recalls are repaired free at a dealer.
- History: run the VIN for salvage, theft and odometer records, and have an independent mechanic inspect the car before you pay.
Check this exact car
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2014 Toyota Corolla reliability FAQ
Is the 2014 Toyota Corolla reliable?
The 2014 Toyota Corolla has 271 owner complaints and 2 recall campaigns on file with NHTSA, most often about air bags and electrical system. Compared with other Corolla model years, it rates as a solid year: complaints are in line with the Corolla's typical year.
What are the most common 2014 Toyota Corolla problems?
The most-reported problem areas in NHTSA owner complaints for the 2014 Toyota Corolla are air bags (69), electrical system (52), unknown or other (38), body structure (32). One complaint can name more than one component.
Does the 2014 Toyota Corolla have recalls?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2014 Toyota Corolla, including 13V505000 (visibility / wipers — windshield wiper/washer / switch/wiring) and 20V024000 (air bags — air bag/restraint control module). Recall repairs are free at a dealer, and whether one was done is tracked by VIN.
How does the 2014 Toyota Corolla compare with the 2013 and 2015 models?
By NHTSA records, the 2013 has 202 complaints and 5 recalls (solid); the 2015 has 220 complaints and 1 recall (solid). The 2014 has 271 complaints and 2 recalls.
How do I check a specific used 2014 Toyota Corolla?
Run its VIN. The CarWhere Used Car Report checks one VIN for salvage records, salvage-auction records (with damage photos when the auction published them), stolen-vehicle records, the odometer trail and its listing and price history since 2015, with a free preview first and the full report at $12.99, one time. Pair it with an independent pre-purchase inspection.
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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation owner complaints (all body-style listings for the 2014 Corolla, de-duplicated by complaint number) and NHTSA recall campaigns, retrieved 2026-11-04.