Recall 14V715 affects 5,650 2014 Toyota Camry and Avalon vehicles for a left front lower-arm defect. Repair is free at any franchised Toyota dealer.
Toyota is recalling 5,650 2014 Camry and Avalon vehicles because the left front suspension lower arm was incorrectly manufactured and lacks enough clamping surface for a bolt at the lower ball joint. That insufficient clamping force can let the lower arm separate from the ball joint and raise the risk of a crash; the Toyota dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The front lower control arm is a suspension link that helps hold the front wheel in the correct position. It connects the wheel assembly to the lower ball joint, which lets the suspension move while the wheel stays aligned. On 2014 Toyota Camry and Avalon vehicles with 16-inch and 17-inch rims, the recall focuses on the left-side lower arm.
On affected vehicles, that left-side lower arm was manufactured with too little clamping surface for one bolt that secures it to the lower ball joint. The bolt needs enough flat contact area to hold the joint as designed. With less contact area than required, the connection between the lower arm and ball joint is not built the way Toyota intended.
There is no warning sign before failure. Do not rely on noise, vibration, or a dashboard light to tell you that this part is affected.
Who's affected?
Covers both Camry and Avalon sedans from the same model year, with the lower control arm listed for each.
| 2014 Toyota Camry | lower control arm |
|---|---|
| 2014 Toyota Avalon | lower control arm |
| Units affected | 5,650 |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific sedan is included.
What's the safety risk?
Insufficient clamping force can let the lower arm separate from the ball joint, increasing the risk of a crash. Until your VIN is checked and the repair is handled, drive cautiously and schedule service promptly. Repair will be free at any franchised Toyota dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2014 Toyota Camry or Avalon is included in this recall.
- Contact your nearest franchised Toyota dealer and ask for the free left lower arm replacement that secures the front suspension lower arm to the lower ball joint.
- Bring the recall notice if Toyota mailed one. If not, reference recall number 14V715 when you call.
- Drive cautiously until the repair is complete, and avoid hard cornering or impacts that stress the front suspension.
What happens at the repair
Toyota's remedy calls for a Toyota technician to replace the left side lower arm on the front suspension. The lower arm connects the suspension to the lower ball joint, and this recall focuses on the clamping area around the bolt that secures that connection. The dealer repair will be free once available, with parts and labor covered by the recall. Toyota's owner notification began on December 12, 2014.
Timeline
| November 7, 2014 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| December 12, 2014 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 14V715?
Recall 14V715 covers 5,650 2014 Toyota Camry and Avalon vehicles equipped with 16-inch or 17-inch rims. The left side front suspension lower arm was incorrectly manufactured, leaving too little clamping surface for a bolt that secures the lower arm to the lower ball joint. Toyota dealers replace the lower arm for free.
What should I do if my 2014 Toyota Camry or Avalon is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 14V715. If it is, contact a franchised Toyota dealer to schedule replacement of the left side lower arm. Reference recall number 14V715 when you call. The dealer repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair safety defects at no cost, and Toyota's remedy for recall 14V715 is replacement of the left side lower arm free of charge at a franchised Toyota dealer.
What is the safety risk in recall 14V715?
The left side lower arm can separate from the lower ball joint if the clamping force is insufficient. That suspension separation increases the risk of a crash. If your VIN is included, arrange the free Toyota dealer repair before putting off the issue.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/14V715000 |
|---|---|
| Toyota customer service | 1-800-331-4331 |
| NHTSA recall # | 14V715 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 14V715000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 1, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →