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2014 TOYOTA FJ Cruiser

5 recalls Risk Grade: B Most severe issue: Critical

All recalls are free to repair at your local dealership. Contact your dealer to schedule service.

Known Safety Recalls

Critical #20V012000 Plain English
Component

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Manufacturer
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
What Happened
The fuel pump in your vehicle is the part that sends gasoline from the tank to your engine. In certain models, this pump can fail without warning while you're driving.
Risk if Unfixed
If the pump fails on the road, your engine can stall. This could make it hard to control your vehicle and increase the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your dealer will replace the faulty fuel pump for free. You'll get a notification when the repair is ready, and they'll do the work at no cost to you.
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Original — What Happened
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 certain Lexus NX 300, and ES 350 vehicles on January 13, 2020. On March 4, 2020, Toyota expanded the recall to include certain 2014-2015 Toyota 4Runner and Land Cruiser, 2018 Avalon, Corolla, 2014 FJ Cruiser, 2017 Sienna and Lexus 2018 ES 350, 2018-2019 GS 300, 2013-2014 GS350, 2014-2015 GX 460, IS 350 and LX 570, 2014 IS F, 2018-2019 IS 350, LC 500H and LS 500H, 2013-2015 LS 460, 2015 NX 200T and RC350, 2017 RC 200T and RX 350. Toyota also removed the 2018-2019 Toyota 4Runner and Land Cruiser and 2018-2019 Lexus GX 460 and LX 570 and 2019 NX300 from inclusion in this recall. On March 19, 2020, Toyota expanded the recall to include 2015 Lexus GS350 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began May 4, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 20TB02 and 20TA02 for Toyota vehicles and 20LB01 and 20LA01 for Lexus vehicles.
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Critical #15V081000 Plain English
Component

STEERING

Manufacturer
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
What Happened
The intermediate steering shaft is a crucial part that connects your steering wheel to the steering gear box in your FJ Cruiser. It might have a weak weld that could break over time.
Risk if Unfixed
If the weld fails, you could lose control of your steering wheel while driving, making it harder to stay on the road and increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your Toyota dealer will replace the intermediate steering shaft with a new one, free of charge. You should schedule the repair as soon as you receive the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
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 have an inadequate weld.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the intermediate steering shaft weld fails, there would be a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Original — Remedy
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the intermediate steering shaft, free of charge. The recall began on March 6, 2015. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.
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High Priority #14V539000 Plain English
Component

SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT

Manufacturer
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
What Happened
The lower ball joint in your FJ Cruiser's front suspension is held in place by two bolts. In some vehicles with the 'Trail Teams Ultimate Edition' package, these bolts might not have been tightened properly.
Risk if Unfixed
If the bolts come loose while driving, your front suspension components could separate from the steering knuckle or cross members. This could make it hard to control your vehicle and increase the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your Toyota dealer will inspect the bolts and retighten them to the right torque. If the bolts are missing, they'll install new ones – all at no cost to you.
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Original — What Happened
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 these vehicles the bolts which secure the front lower ball joint to the steering knuckle and/or the front suspension lower arm to the front cross member assemblies might have been tightened with insufficient torque when the front shock absorbers and springs were replaced during the installation process.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
In this condition, one or both bolts could become loose during driving and fall out. If both bolts fall out from the front lower ball joint or the front suspension lower arm, these components could detach from the steering knuckle or the front cross members, causing a loss of steering control, which could increase the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Toyota will notify owners of vehicles with the optional package installed, and dealers will inspect the torque of the bolts. If the bolts are found to be loose, dealers will retighten them to the proper torque. For any missing bolts, dealers will install new ones. The recall began on November 7, 2014. Owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
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Low Priority #14V475000 Plain English
Component

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Manufacturer
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
What Happened
Your Toyota FJ Cruiser or Tacoma might have incorrect information on the tire placard about your spare tire size and inflation pressure, which was installed by Toyota or a dealer before you bought the vehicle.
Risk if Unfixed
If you inflate the spare tire to the wrong pressure, it could burst while you're driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Toyota will send you a sticker to replace the incorrect information on your tire placard, or your dealer will provide one for you to install. This correction is free, and you'll be notified when it's ready.
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Original — What Happened
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 tire size and/or cold tire inflation information on the tire placard. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 110, "Tire Selection and Rims for Passenger Cars."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the spare tire is inflated to the incorrect pressure provided on the placard, tire failure may occur while it is being driven on, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
For the involved vehicles, overlay stickers to correct the tire placard will either be mailed to owners or provided to dealers for placement over the incorrect information on the placard. The recall is expected to begin in September 2014. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.
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Under Review #14V828000 Plain English
Component

EQUIPMENT

Manufacturer
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC
What Happened
You might have some accessories installed on your 4Runner, Tacoma, FJ Cruiser, Land Cruiser, RAV4, Scion FRS, or XB from 2014-2015, like running boards or other items. These accessories were installed by the wrong method, which could make them come loose while you're driving.
Risk if Unfixed
If an accessory comes loose, it could fly off the vehicle while you're driving, which could cause a crash and put you or your passengers at risk of injury.
Free Fix
Your dealer will check the bolts holding your accessories and tighten them properly, free of charge. You'll get a notification from SET, and the fix is on the house.
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Original — What Happened
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 incorrectly installed. The accessory attaching fasteners were not tightened with the proper torque, possibly causing the accessory to detach from the vehicle.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Accessories that detach from a vehicle may result in a vehicle crash and/or personal injury.
Original — Remedy
SET will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the affected bolts, free of charge. The recall began February 23, 2015. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET's number for this recall is SET-14B.
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Browse by Component

EQUIPMENT
2 recalls
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
1 recall
STEERING
1 recall
SUSPENSION
1 recall

Other TOYOTA FJ Cruiser Years

2015
1 recall
2013
4 recalls
2012
5 recalls
2011
7 recalls
2010
12 recalls
2009
12 recalls
2008
11 recalls
2007
9 recalls

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