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2014 Toyota Corolla

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2014 Corolla.

Body PASSENGER CARTransmission Automatic (AV-S7)

The 2014 Toyota Corolla is a compact passenger car built on Toyota’s long‑standing platform and equipped with an automatic AV‑S7 transmission that pairs with a 4.4‑quart oil capacity and 5W‑20/0W‑20 API‑rated engine oil, delivering an EPA rating of 29 mpg city, 36 mpg highway and 32 mpg combined. While its mechanical layout is conventional, the model registers a modest reliability profile with 267 owner complaints—most frequently concerning air bags—and two recalls recorded for the year. In the broader context of the Corolla’s 1990‑2026 complaint record, 2014 sits well above the current low point of 11 complaints in 2026 but far below the historic peak of 1,533 complaints in 2009, indicating a middle‑range standing in the model’s overall reliability trajectory.

Model year202620252024202320222021202020192014

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity4.4 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-20 / 0W-20 APIOEM · verified
Lug nut torque76 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy29/36/32 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 35 · 355 CCA battery, OE oil filter 9030169011. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 35 · 355 CCAOEM · verified
Tire sizeP215-45R17OEM · verified
Wheel / rim7.0 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter9030169011 alt 04152YZZA6
Engine air filter178010T030
Spark plug9091901275
Front wiper blades852120R050 alt 8522202280
Serpentine belt90916A2024 alt 9091602679
Thermostat90916A3004 alt 9091603145
Cabin air filter8713907020 alt 8713950100

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (AV-S7)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length182.7 in
Overall width70.1 in
Overall height57.5 in
Wheelbase106.3 in
Curb weight2844 lb
Track (front / rear)59.8 / 59.8 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)61/39

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined29 / 36 / 32 mpg
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume98 cu ft
Cargo volume13 cu ft
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Corolla of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

9.3–10.5 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 9.30 sec — 2014 LE Eco Plus Sedan
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2014LE Eco Plus Sedan 1.8L I-49.30 sec17.10 sec140 hpFWD
2014LE Eco Premium Sedan 1.8L I-49.50 sec17.40 sec140 hpFWD
2014S Premium Sedan 1.8L I-49.50 sec17.40 sec132 hpFWD
2014S Premium Sedan 1.8L I-49.70 sec17.40 sec132 hpFWD
2014S Premium Sedan 1.8L I-410.50 sec18.10 sec132 hpFWD
2016S Plus Sedan 1.8L I-48.50 sec16.70 sec132 hpFWD
2016S Special Edition Sedan 1.8L I-49.80 sec17.50 sec132 hpFWD
2017iM 5-door Hatchback 1.8L I-49.10 sec17.20 sec137 hpFWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 4.4 qt of 5W-20 / 0W-20 API engine oil, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 76 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 27.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity3.2
Automatic Transmission FluidToyota CVT type FE fluid
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity1.5
Brake FluidDOT 3
Engine Oil5W-20 · API · 0W-20
Engine Oil Capacity4.4 qt
Manual Transmission FluidGL-4

Engine torques

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs20 ft-lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts140 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug27.0 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs16 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts76 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub159 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)750 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)50 rpm
Ignition Timing8-12, Not adjustable degrees
Ignition Timing Reference RPMIdle rpm

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity.9-1.10 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Oil Capacity3.80-4.00 oz
Standard BCI Group Number35
Standard BCI Cranking Performance355 cca

Service checks

Pressure Test17 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief11-15 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature172-180 °F
RPM44.0-50.0 rpm
Residual Pressure21 psi
Injector Primary Resistance0.3-100 ohms
Injector Primary Resistance11.6-12.4 @ 68 degreesF ohms
Engine Oil Pressure4.3 psi @ Idle, 24-44 psi @ 3000 rpm psi

Brakes

Brake ApplicationWITH REAR DISC
Torque Caliper to Bracket26 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle46 ft-lbs
Brake ApplicationWITH FN3
Torque Caliper to Bracket25 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle79 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.039; Rear: 0.039 in
Minimum Shoe Thickness0.039 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
115 ft. lbs., Step 2: 9015 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 3 stages
136 ft. lbs.36 ft. lbs
290 degrees.90 degrees
345 degrees.; Measure bolt length from flange, maximum is 5.87 in. (149.2 mm). Replace if it exceeds maximum length. From the bolt flange, measure thread diameter at 4.53 in. (115 mm). If less than the minimum .370 in. (9.4 mm), replace. Apply oil to flange and threads.45 degrees
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 3 stages
136 ft. lbs.36 ft. lbs
290 degrees.90 degrees
345 degrees.; Measure bolt length from flange, maximum is 5.87 in. (149.2 mm). Replace if it exceeds maximum length. From the bolt flange, measure thread diameter at 4.53 in. (115 mm). If less than the minimum .370 in. (9.4 mm), replace. Apply oil to flange and threads.45 degrees
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 3 stages
136 ft. lbs.36 ft. lbs
290 degrees.90 degrees
345 degrees.; Measure bolt length from flange, maximum is 5.87 in. (149.2 mm). Replace if it exceeds maximum length. From the bolt flange, measure thread diameter at 4.53 in. (115 mm). If less than the minimum .370 in. (9.4 mm), replace. Apply oil to flange and threads.45 degrees
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
136 ft. lbs., Step 2: 9036 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
130 ft. lbs., Step 2: 9030 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 10,000 mi; spark plugs at 120,000 mi; coolant every 50,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 50,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 5,000 miBrake System (inspect) · Floor Mat (inspect) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate) · Universal Vehicle Operation (inspect all fluid levels) · Windshield Wiper Blade (inspect)
Every 10,000 miEngine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace)
Every 15,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Air Conditioning Condenser (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect)
Every 30,000 miBrake Drum Assembly (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Differential (inspect fluid level) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace)
Every 50,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
At 60,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)
At 100,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
Every 100,000 miTransmission Assembly (inspect fluid level)
At 120,000 miBrake Vacuum Pump (replace) · Spark Plugs (replace)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2014 Toyota Corolla recorded 267 complaints, 2 recalls, and 440 TSBs, positioning it as a transitional year in a broader downward trend from the spike years of 2009–2010. Comparing to adjacent model years, 2014's complaint count of 267 is higher than both 2013 (201 complaints) and 2015 (218 complaints), while its recall count of 2 is notably lower than 2013's 5 and 2015's 1. The TSB count of 440 is the highest in this three-year window, suggesting increased technical service bulletins addressing factory-identified issues during this period. The top complaint areas for 2014 were Air Bags (41 complaints), Electrical System (29), and Power Train (14), with 64 crash-related complaints and 3 fire-related complaints recorded. The data indicates the 2014 model year benefited from the quality improvement trajectory following Toyota's post-2009–2010 corrective actions, yet it carries a slightly elevated complaint volume relative to its immediate neighbors. Overall, the 2014 Corolla appears to be a solid candidate within this generation, with the caveat that buyers should verify any open recall remedies have been completed, particularly those related to the airbag and electrical systems flagged in the complaint data.

2
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
440
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
2
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
267
Owner complaints
64 involved a crash · 3 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★★
Frontal★★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 267 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Air Bags41
Electrical System29
Unknown Or Other20
Power Train14
Structure13
Vehicle Speed Control13
Air Bags,Seat Belts10
Engine8

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 2 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

13V505000Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Switch/WiringReported 17/10/2013

Toyota Motor Engineering & manufacturing North America, Inc. (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Camry and Camry HV, model year 2013 Avalon and Avalon HV and model year 2014 Corolla vehicles. In the… Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wiper switch assembly, free of charge. The recall began on November 8, 2013. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.

20V024000Air Bags: Air Bag/Restraint Control ModuleReported 17/01/2020

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2011-2019 Corolla, 2011-2013 Matrix, 2012-2018 Avalon, and 2013-2018 Avalon Hybrid vehicles. During certain crashes, the air bag electronic control… Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the ECU and install a noise filter between the air bag control module and its wire harness, as necessary, free of charge…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 440 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
T-SB-0055-24 Rev22026-01-07Unknown Or OtherSome 2005 – 2026 Toyota vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a…
T-SB-0058-23 Rev12025-06-13Electrical SystemThe air conditioning dye injection tool kit has been developed to aid in identifying the…
T-SB-0035-24 Rev22024-12-06StructureAcid rain results from rainwater or other airborne moisture that become acidic due to…
T-SB-0038-24 Rev22024-12-06StructureTo prevent brake rotor rust from forming during transportation and storage, wheel film…
T-SB-0039-24 Rev22024-12-06StructureThe condition known as acid rain is caused by airborne chemicals or particles in the…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2014 Corolla take?

4.4 qt of 5W-20 API OR 0W-20 API, per the factory manual.

Does the 2014 Corolla have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Corolla get?

EPA figures are 29 city / 36 highway / 32 combined mpg.