Model year
2014 Toyota FJ Cruiser
NHTSA lists 5 recalls and 30 complaints for the 2014 Toyota FJ Cruiser (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are STRUCTURE:BODY (8), STEERING (4), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (3). NHTSA lists crash-test variants for this model year and marks the overall rating Not Rated. EPA rates it 16–18 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,700–$4,200, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2007 593 complaints
- 2008 124 complaints
- 2009 7 complaints
- 2010 66 complaints
- 2011 23 complaints
- 2012 41 complaints
- 2013 23 complaints
- 2014 30 complaints
Recalls
20V012000 · Jan 13, 2020
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) recalled certain 2018-2019 4Runner, Highlander, Camry, Land Cruiser, Sequoia, Sienna, Tacoma and Tundra, and Lexus RC 300, RC 350, GS 350, GX 460, IS 300, LC 500, LS 500, LX 570, RX 350L, and 2019 Toyota Avalon and Corolla, and…
15V081000 · Feb 10, 2015
STEERING
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2014 FJ Cruiser vehicles manufactured August 7, 2013, to August 20, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the intermediate steering shaft which connects the steering wheel and the steering gear box may…
14V828000 · Dec 30, 2014
EQUIPMENT
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Toyota 4Runner, Tacoma, FJ Cruiser, Land Cruiser, RAV4, Scion FRS, and XB vehicles. The affected vehicles may have accessories installed by SET, such as running boards or other items, that were…
14V539000 · Sep 8, 2014
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2014 FJ Cruiser vehicles equipped with an optional "Trail Teams Ultimate Edition" package, in which the front shock absorbers and springs were replaced at vehicle processing centers. In some of…
14V475000 · Aug 4, 2014
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2008-2014 FJ Cruiser and Tacoma vehicles equipped with accessory wheels and tires installed by Toyota or dealers prior to the vehicle's first sale. The affected vehicles may list incorrect spare…
Complaints
30 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 1, fire flag on 0, injury field 0, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
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Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUV AWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | 3 · possibility 0.267 | — |
| SUV FWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | 3 · possibility 0.256 | — |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FJ Cruiser 2WD · 4L · Automatic 5-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 16 | 20 | 18 | — | — | $3,700 |
| FJ Cruiser 4WD · 4L · Automatic 5-spd · Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 17 | 20 | 18 | — | — | $3,700 |
| FJ Cruiser 4WD · 4L · Manual 6-spd · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 15 | 18 | 16 | — | — | $4,200 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2014 Toyota FJ Cruiser at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.