2014 Toyota Fj Cruiser

The FJ Cruiser's ladder frame is susceptible to severe rust and corrosion, particularly in northern states and regions where road salt is used. The frame rails, crossmembers, and rear trailing arm mounts can develop structural rust that compromises vehicle safety. This is a carryover issue from the shared Tacoma/4Runner platform.

Inspect the frame annually for corrosion. Toyota offered a frame rust warranty extension and replacement program for some affected vehicles under a Customer Support Program. Apply a professional rust-preventive undercoating (such as Fluid Film or Krown) annually. Severely rusted frames may require professional repair or plate welding by a certified shop.

The air conditioning compressor on the 4.0L 1GR-FE engine is prone to premature failure, resulting in warm air from the vents. Owners may hear a grinding or squealing noise from the compressor pulley before complete failure. When the compressor seizes, it can shed metal debris throughout the A/C system, contaminating the condenser and expansion valve.

Replace the A/C compressor, receiver-dryer, and expansion valve. If the compressor shed debris, a full system flush of the condenser and lines is required before installing the new compressor. Use only the correct ND-OIL 8 compressor oil and the specified refrigerant charge of R-134a.

The brake booster on the FJ Cruiser can develop an internal diaphragm leak, causing a hard brake pedal that requires excessive force to stop the vehicle. Owners may also hear a hissing sound from behind the dashboard when pressing the brake pedal. The check engine light may illuminate with lean condition codes due to the vacuum leak.

Replace the brake booster assembly. There is no TSB for this specific issue, but it is a well-documented failure on the 2007-2014 FJ Cruiser platform. The master cylinder should be inspected for damage during replacement. Brake booster replacement requires removal of the master cylinder and extensive dashboard disassembly.

The rear differential pinion seal and axle shaft seals are common leak points on the FJ Cruiser, especially on vehicles used for off-roading or towing. Owners notice gear oil drips under the rear axle and may detect a strong gear oil smell. If left unaddressed, fluid loss can lead to differential bearing damage and eventual failure.

Replace the leaking pinion seal or axle shaft seals. Drain and refill the differential with Toyota 75W-90 gear oil. If the pinion flange surface is grooved or worn, a speedi-sleeve repair or flange replacement may be needed to ensure a proper seal. Inspect the differential fluid for metal particles indicating bearing wear.

The evaporative emissions (EVAP) charcoal canister mounted under the vehicle can crack or become damaged from off-road debris impacts, causing a persistent check engine light with EVAP codes P0441 or P0446. A fuel smell near the rear of the vehicle may also be present when the canister is compromised.

Replace the charcoal canister assembly and inspect all EVAP hoses and connections for damage. Relocating the canister with an aftermarket skid plate is recommended for owners who frequently off-road. Toyota does not offer a TSB for this issue, but canister replacement resolves the codes and fuel odor.

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.

If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

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.

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.

If the intermediate steering shaft weld fails, there would be a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

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.

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.

Accessories that detach from a vehicle may result in a vehicle crash and/or personal injury.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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."

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.

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.