Toyota Highlander towing capacity
The 2026 Toyota Highlander is rated for 5,000 lbs (the source does not say which hitch type the figure is for). The source gives one figure for it.
Source documents last retrieved October 6, 2026.
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2026 Toyota Highlander
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XLE, XSE, Limited, Platinum (no qualifier printed on the tow line)Printed 'Max Towing Capacity 5,000 lbs.' with no qualifier. Drive AWD because the p1 layout lists only All-Wheel Drive (XLE) and Dynamic Torque Vectoring AWD (XSE, Limited, Platinum). GVWR printed as 'XLE, XSE, Limited, Platinum = 5,970' in the same table. Engine from p1, the only engine listed. No hitch type is named for the rating anywhere in the document, so hitch is null. | 2.4-liter 4-cylinder turbocharged | AWD | 5,000 lbs | p. 4 |
2025 Toyota Highlander
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FWD/AWDPrinted '5,000 lbs. (FWD/AWD)'; one row per drive, all grades. GVWR is on the previous page and left null. Engine from p1, the only engine listed. No hitch type is named for the rating anywhere in the document, so hitch is null. | 2.4-liter 4-cylinder turbocharged | FWD | 5,000 lbs | p. 5 | ||
| FWD/AWDPrinted '5,000 lbs. (FWD/AWD)'; one row per drive, all grades. GVWR is on the previous page and left null. Engine from p1, the only engine listed. No hitch type is named for the rating anywhere in the document, so hitch is null. | 2.4-liter 4-cylinder turbocharged | AWD | 5,000 lbs | p. 5 |
2024 Toyota Highlander
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FWD/AWD GasPrinted '5,000 lbs. (FWD/AWD Gas)'; one row per drive, all grades. GVWR 5,870 lbs. from the GVWR line on the same page for FWD. Engine from p1, the only engine listed. No hitch type is named for the rating anywhere in the document, so hitch is null. | 2.4-liter 4-cylinder turbocharged | FWD | 5,000 lbs | p. 4 | ||
| FWD/AWD GasPrinted '5,000 lbs. (FWD/AWD Gas)'; one row per drive, all grades. GVWR 5,970 lbs. from the GVWR line on the same page for AWD. Engine from p1, the only engine listed. No hitch type is named for the rating anywhere in the document, so hitch is null. | 2.4-liter 4-cylinder turbocharged | AWD | 5,000 lbs | p. 4 |
2023 Toyota Highlander
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FWD/AWD GasPrinted '5,000 lbs. (FWD/AWD Gas)'; one row per drive, all grades. GVWR 5,870 lbs. from the GVWR line on the same page for FWD. Engine from p1, the only engine listed. No hitch type is named for the rating anywhere in the document, so hitch is null. | 2.4-liter 4-cylinder turbocharged | FWD | 5,000 lbs | p. 5 | ||
| FWD/AWD GasPrinted '5,000 lbs. (FWD/AWD Gas)'; one row per drive, all grades. GVWR 5,970 lbs. from the GVWR line on the same page for AWD. Engine from p1, the only engine listed. No hitch type is named for the rating anywhere in the document, so hitch is null. | 2.4-liter 4-cylinder turbocharged | AWD | 5,000 lbs | p. 5 |
2022 Toyota Highlander
| Engine | Hitch type not stated |
|---|---|
| 3.5-liter V6 | 5,000 lbs |
All 6 2022 Highlander configurations, with axle, cab and required equipment
Source: 2022 Toyota Highlander eBrochure
2021 Toyota Highlander
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FWD Gas (L → PLTM)Direct Shift - 8AT, 8-speed Electronically Controlled automatic TransmissionPrinted '5,000 lbs. (FWD/AWD Gas)'; one row per drive. Applies to every gas grade (p1 engine line: L → PLTM FWD/AWD Gas). GVWR from the same page: 'L → PLTM (FWD Gas)'. Payload is printed per grade, so left null. No tongue weight or GCWR on this sheet. No hitch type stated, hitch null. | 3.5-Liter V6 | FWD | 5,000 lbs | p. 6 | ||
| AWD Gas (L → PLTM)Direct Shift - 8AT, 8-speed Electronically Controlled automatic TransmissionPrinted '5,000 lbs. (FWD/AWD Gas)'; one row per drive. Applies to every gas grade (p1 engine line: L → PLTM FWD/AWD Gas). GVWR from the same page: 'L → PLTM (AWD Gas)'. Payload is printed per grade, so left null. No tongue weight or GCWR on this sheet. No hitch type stated, hitch null. | 3.5-Liter V6 | AWD | 5,000 lbs | p. 6 |
2020 Toyota Highlander
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FWD Gas (L → PLTM)Direct Shift - 8AT, 8-speed Electronically Controlled automatic TransmissionPrinted '5,000 lbs. (FWD/AWD Gas)'; one row per drive. Applies to every gas grade (p1 engine line: L → PLTM FWD/AWD Gas). The FWD Gas GVWR line is on p5, not this page, so GVWR left null. Payload is printed per grade, so left null. No tongue weight or GCWR on this sheet. No hitch type stated, hitch null. | 3.5-Liter V6 | FWD | 5,000 lbs | p. 6 | ||
| AWD Gas (L → PLTM)Direct Shift - 8AT, 8-speed Electronically Controlled automatic TransmissionPrinted '5,000 lbs. (FWD/AWD Gas)'; one row per drive. Applies to every gas grade (p1 engine line: L → PLTM FWD/AWD Gas). GVWR from the same page: 'L → PLTM (AWD Gas)'. Payload is printed per grade, so left null. No tongue weight or GCWR on this sheet. No hitch type stated, hitch null. | 3.5-Liter V6 | AWD | 5,000 lbs | p. 6 |
2019 Toyota Highlander
| Engine | Hitch type not stated |
|---|---|
| 3.5-liter, V6 | 5,000 lbs |
| 2.7-liter, 4-cylinder | 1,500 lbs |
All 11 2019 Highlander configurations, with axle, cab and required equipment
2018 Toyota Highlander
| Engine | Conventional |
|---|---|
| 3.5L V6 (2GR-FKS) engine | 5,000 lbs |
| Engine not named in the table | 5,000 lbs |
| 2.7L L4 (1AR-FE) engine | 1,500 lbs |
All 7 2018 Highlander configurations, with axle, cab and required equipment
2017 Toyota Highlander
| Engine | Hitch type not stated |
|---|---|
| V6 | 5,000 lbs |
| Engine not named in the table | 1,500 lbs |
All 5 2017 Highlander configurations, with axle, cab and required equipment
Source: 2017 Toyota Highlander eBrochure
2016 Toyota Highlander
| Engine | Hitch type not stated |
|---|---|
| V6 | 5,000 lbs |
| Hybrid | 3,500 lbs |
| 4-cylinder | 1,500 lbs |
All 10 2016 Highlander configurations, with axle, cab and required equipment
Source: 2016 Toyota Highlander eBrochure
2015 Toyota Highlander
| Engine | Hitch type not stated |
|---|---|
| V6 | 5,000 lbs |
| Four-cylinder | 1,500 lbs |
All 9 2015 Highlander configurations, with axle, cab and required equipment
Common questions
How has the Toyota Highlander's towing capacity changed by year?
Highest published rating by model year: 2026: 5,000 lbs; 2025: 5,000 lbs; 2024: 5,000 lbs; 2023: 5,000 lbs; 2022: 5,000 lbs; 2021: 5,000 lbs; 2020: 5,000 lbs; 2019: 5,000 lbs; 2018: 5,000 lbs; 2017: 5,000 lbs; 2016: 5,000 lbs; 2015: 5,000 lbs.
What hitch are the Toyota Highlander 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.