Honda CR-V towing capacity

The 2026 Honda CR-V is rated for up to 1,500 lbs (the source does not say which hitch type the figure is for), in its best-equipped configuration. Other configurations are rated lower.

2026 Honda CR-V, highest published rating1,500 lbsHitch type not stated. Most are rated lower, so find yours in the year tables.

Source documents last retrieved October 3, 2026.

2026 Honda CR-V

Highest rating for each engine
Engine	Hitch type not stated
In-Line 4-Cylinder with Turbocharger, 1,498 cc	1,500 lbs
In-Line 4-Cylinder, 1,993 cc	1,000 lbs

All 7 2026 CR-V configurations, with axle, cab and required equipment

Source: 2026 CR-V Specifications (Honda Information Center)

2025 Honda CR-V

Highest rating for each engine
Engine	Hitch type not stated
1.5L DI VTEC Turbo, 1,498 cc	1,500 lbs
2.0L DI Atkinson, 1,993 cc	1,000 lbs

All 6 2025 CR-V configurations, with axle, cab and required equipment

Source: 2025 Honda CR-V Specifications & Features

2024 Honda CR-V

Highest rating for each engine
Engine	Hitch type not stated
1.5L DI VTEC Turbo, 1,498 cc	1,500 lbs
2.0L DI Atkinson, 1,993 cc	1,000 lbs

All 6 2024 CR-V configurations, with axle, cab and required equipment

Source: 2024 Honda CR-V Specifications & Features

2023 Honda CR-V

Highest rating for each engine
Engine	Hitch type not stated
1.5L DI VTEC Turbo, 1,498 cc	1,500 lbs
2.0L DI Atkinson, 1,993 cc	1,000 lbs

All 5 2023 CR-V configurations, with axle, cab and required equipment

Source: 2023 Honda CR-V Specifications & Features

2022 Honda CR-V

Highest rating for each engine
Engine	Hitch type not stated
In-Line 4-Cylinder with Turbocharger, 1498 cc	1,500 lbs

All 5 2022 CR-V configurations, with axle, cab and required equipment

Source: 2022 Honda CR-V Specifications & Features

2021 Honda CR-V

Highest rating for each engine
Engine	Hitch type not stated
In-Line 4-Cylinder with Turbocharger, 1498 cc	1,500 lbs
In-Line 4-Cylinder with Turbocharger (Gas) In-Line 4-Cylinder (Hybrid), 1498 cc (Gas) 1993 cc (Hybrid)	1,500 lbs

All 5 2021 CR-V configurations, with axle, cab and required equipment

Source: 2021 CR-V Specifications (Honda Information Center)

2020 Honda CR-V

Highest rating for each engine
Engine	Hitch type not stated
In-Line 4-Cylinder with Turbocharger, 1498 cc	1,500 lbs

All 4 2020 CR-V configurations, with axle, cab and required equipment

Source: 2020 Honda CR-V Specifications & Features

2019 Honda CR-V

Highest rating for each engine
Engine	Hitch type not stated
In-Line 4-Cylinder, 2356 cc	1,500 lbs
In-Line 4-Cylinder with Single-Scroll MHI TD03 Turbo and Internal Wastegate, 1498 cc	1,500 lbs

All 4 2019 CR-V configurations, with axle, cab and required equipment

Source: 2019 Honda CR-V Specifications & Features

2018 Honda CR-V

Highest rating for each engine
Engine	Hitch type not stated
In-Line 4-Cylinder, 2356 cc	1,500 lbs
In-Line 4-Cylinder with Single-Scroll MHI TD03 Turbo and Internal Wastegate, 1498 cc	1,500 lbs

All 4 2018 CR-V configurations, with axle, cab and required equipment

Source: 2018 Honda CR-V Specifications & Features

2017 Honda CR-V

Highest rating for each engine
Engine	Hitch type not stated
In-Line 4-Cylinder, 2356 cc	1,500 lbs
In-Line 4-Cylinder with Single-Scroll MHI TD03 Turbo and Internal Wastegate, 1498 cc	1,500 lbs

All 4 2017 CR-V configurations, with axle, cab and required equipment

Source: 2017 Honda CR-V Specifications & Features

2016 Honda CR-V

Highest rating for each engine
Engine	Hitch type not stated
In-Line 4-Cylinder, 2356 cc	1,500 lbs

All 5 2016 CR-V configurations, with axle, cab and required equipment

Source: 2016 Honda CR-V Specifications & Features

2015 Honda CR-V

Highest rating for each engine
Engine	Hitch type not stated
In-Line 4-Cylinder, 2356 cc	1,500 lbs

All 4 2015 CR-V configurations, with axle, cab and required equipment

Source: 2015 Honda CR-V Specifications & Features

Common questions

How has the Honda CR-V's towing capacity changed by year?

Highest published rating by model year: 2026: 1,500 lbs; 2025: 1,500 lbs; 2024: 1,500 lbs; 2023: 1,500 lbs; 2022: 1,500 lbs; 2021: 1,500 lbs; 2020: 1,500 lbs; 2019: 1,500 lbs; 2018: 1,500 lbs; 2017: 1,500 lbs; 2016: 1,500 lbs; 2015: 1,500 lbs.

What hitch are the Honda CR-V ratings for?

For some years the manufacturer's document gives a trailer weight without naming a hitch type. We show those as "Hitch type not stated" and do not assume one.