Recall 14V556 affects 132,624 2014 Toyota Tundra trucks because curtain-shield air bags can deploy improperly. Repair is free at any franchised Toyota dealer.
Toyota is recalling 132,624 2014 Tundra CrewMax and Double Cab trucks because the upper tab of the B-pillar interior trim was installed incorrectly on affected vehicles, which can keep the Curtain-Shield Air Bags from deploying properly in a crash. That raises the risk of occupant injury, and the Toyota dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The curtain-shield air bags in a 2014 Toyota Tundra are side-window air bags built into the roof area. They are designed to drop down along the side glass in a crash, adding protection for occupants near the doors. The B-pillar interior trim is the plastic panel on the vertical body post between the front and rear doors, and its upper tab helps hold that trim in the correct position.
On affected Tundra CrewMax and Double Cab trucks, the upper tab of that B-pillar trim was installed incorrectly. That means the trim is not held in the position Toyota designed. In a crash, the misplaced trim can interfere with curtain-shield air bag deployment, so the bag does not open as intended.
There is no warning sign before failure. The truck can look and drive normally because the problem is in the hidden trim placement, not in a part you see or feel during normal driving.
Who's affected?
| 2014 Toyota Tundra | side air bag |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 132,624 |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific pickup truck is included.
What's the safety risk?
If the Curtain-Shield Air Bags do not deploy properly, occupants face a higher injury risk in a crash. If your VIN is included, drive cautiously and schedule the dealer inspection. The dealer will inspect the B-pillar interior trim and replace it if needed. Repair will be free at any franchised Toyota dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2014 Toyota Tundra is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Toyota dealer to ask whether the B-pillar interior trim inspection and replacement is open for your VIN.
- Bring the Toyota owner notice if you have it. If not, reference recall number 14V556 when you call.
- Ask the dealer to inspect the B-pillar interior trim so the Curtain-Shield Air Bags can deploy properly in a crash.
- Call Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331 with recall questions before your dealer visit.
What happens at the repair
Toyota has not listed this recall repair as available in this record. Once the dealer repair opens, a Toyota technician will inspect the B-pillar interior trim installation and replace the trim if the upper tab was installed incorrectly. That repair will be free once available. The inspection matters because incorrectly installed trim can interfere with Curtain-Shield Air Bag deployment in a crash. Toyota customer service is listed at 1-800-331-4331 for questions about owner notification and dealer instructions.
Timeline
| September 11, 2014 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| October 21, 2014 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 14V556?
Recall 14V556 covers 132,624 2014 Toyota Tundra CrewMax and Double Cab trucks that need inspection for incorrect B-pillar interior trim installation. That trim problem can keep the Curtain-Shield Air Bags from deploying properly in a crash, increasing occupant injury risk. Toyota dealers will inspect the trim and replace it for free if needed.
What should I do if my 2014 Toyota Tundra is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific truck is included in recall 14V556. If it is, contact a franchised Toyota dealer and ask for the B-pillar interior trim inspection. Reference recall number 14V556 when you call. The repair is free.
Does the recall repair cost anything?
No. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Toyota's remedy says dealers will inspect the B-pillar interior trim and replace it if needed free of charge. Use Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331 if you need help scheduling.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is improper Curtain-Shield Air Bag deployment in a crash. If those side air bags do not deploy properly, occupants face an increased risk of injury during the crash. A Toyota dealer will inspect the B-pillar trim installation and replace the trim for free if needed.
What if I bought my Toyota Tundra used?
The free recall repair still applies. Federal recall law follows the vehicle, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific Tundra is included, then contact a franchised Toyota dealer and reference recall 14V556 when you schedule the inspection.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/14V556000 |
|---|---|
| Toyota customer service | 1-800-331-4331 |
| NHTSA recall # | 14V556 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 14V556000 |
Source documents
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Download Misc. Document (PDF) - Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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