Hyundai Tucson towing capacity
The 2025 Hyundai Tucson is rated for up to 2,000 lbs (the source does not say which hitch type the figure is for), in its best-equipped configuration. Other configurations are rated lower.
Source documents last retrieved October 6, 2026.
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2025 Hyundai Tucson
Hitch type not stated
The source gives these trailer weights without naming a hitch type. They are shown as printed.
| Configuration | Engine | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| all trims (ICE, HEV, PHEV), with trailer brakeswith trailer brakes; single value printed across all eleven trim columns | 2,000 lbs | p. 19 | ||||
| all trims (ICE, HEV, PHEV), without trailer brakeswithout trailer brakes; single value printed across all eleven trim columns | 1,650 lbs | p. 19 |
2024 Hyundai Tucson
Hitch type not stated
The source gives these trailer weights without naming a hitch type. They are shown as printed.
| Configuration | Engine | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| all trims (ICE, HEV, PHEV), with trailer brakeswith trailer brakes; single value printed across all ten trim columns | 2,000 lbs | p. 8 | ||||
| all trims (ICE, HEV, PHEV), without trailer brakeswithout trailer brakes; single value printed across all ten trim columns | 1,650 lbs | p. 8 |
2023 Hyundai Tucson
Hitch type not stated
The source gives these trailer weights without naming a hitch type. They are shown as printed.
| Configuration | Engine | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| all trims (ICE, HEV, PHEV), with trailer brakeswith trailer brakes; single value printed across all ten trim columns (ICE SE, SEL, N Line, XRT, Limited; HEV Blue, SEL Conv, Limited; PHEV SEL, Limited) | 2,000 lbs | p. 6 | ||||
| all trims (ICE, HEV, PHEV), without trailer brakeswithout trailer brakes; single value printed across all ten trim columns (ICE SE, SEL, N Line, XRT, Limited; HEV Blue, SEL Conv, Limited; PHEV SEL, Limited) | 1,650 lbs | p. 6 |
2022 Hyundai Tucson
| Engine | Hitch type not stated |
|---|---|
| ICE | 2,000 lbs |
| HEV | 2,000 lbs |
| PHEV | 2,000 lbs |
| Engine not named in the table | 2,000 lbs |
All 20 2022 Tucson configurations, with axle, cab and required equipment
2021 Hyundai Tucson
| Engine | Hitch type not stated |
|---|---|
| Engine not named in the table | 1,500 lbs |
All 12 2021 Tucson configurations, with axle, cab and required equipment
2020 Hyundai Tucson
| Engine | Hitch type not stated |
|---|---|
| Engine not named in the table | 1,500 lbs |
All 7 2020 Tucson configurations, with axle, cab and required equipment
2019 Hyundai Tucson
The owner's manual gives two different sets of limits. The table on page 398 says 2,000 lbs with trailer brakes and 1,650 lbs without. The load section on page 406 says 1,500 lbs with brakes and 1,000 lbs without. The manual does not say which applies, so use the lower figures unless your dealer confirms otherwise.
| Engine | Conventional |
|---|---|
| 2.0 GDI | 2,000 lbs |
| 2.4 GDI | 2,000 lbs |
| Engine not named in the table | 1,500 lbs |
All 6 2019 Tucson configurations, with axle, cab and required equipment
2018 Hyundai Tucson
| Engine | Hitch type not stated |
|---|---|
| Engine not named in the table | 2,000 lbs |
All 8 2018 Tucson configurations, with axle, cab and required equipment
Source: 2018 Hyundai Tucson Specifications; 2020 Hyundai Tucson Specifications; 2021 Hyundai Tucson Specifications
2017 Hyundai Tucson
| Engine | Hitch type not stated |
|---|---|
| 2.0 liters GDI I4 | 1,500 lbs |
| 1.6 liters Turbo-GDI I4 | 1,500 lbs |
All 8 2017 Tucson configurations, with axle, cab and required equipment
2016 Hyundai Tucson
| Engine | Hitch type not stated |
|---|---|
| 1.6 T-GDI | 1,500 lbs |
| 2.0 GDI | 1,500 lbs |
All 4 2016 Tucson configurations, with axle, cab and required equipment
2015 Hyundai Tucson
Hitch type not stated
The source gives these trailer weights without naming a hitch type. They are shown as printed.
| Configuration | Engine | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tucsonsecondary source: Trailer Life annual towing guide; hitch type not stated by the guide | All | 2,000 lbs | p. 23 |
Source: Trailer Life 2015 Towing Guide (a compilation, not the manufacturer)
Common questions
How has the Hyundai Tucson's towing capacity changed by year?
Highest published rating by model year: 2025: 2,000 lbs; 2024: 2,000 lbs; 2023: 2,000 lbs; 2022: 2,000 lbs; 2021: 1,500 lbs; 2020: 1,500 lbs; 2019: 2,000 lbs; 2018: 2,000 lbs; 2017: 1,500 lbs; 2016: 1,500 lbs; 2015: 2,000 lbs.
What hitch are the Hyundai Tucson 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.