2015 Toyota Highlander towing capacity
Up to 5,000 lbs (the source does not say which hitch type the figure is for). That rating is for this configuration: XLE, XLE FWD, V6, FWD. The lowest-rated configuration in the same tables is 1,500 lbs, so the answer for your vehicle depends on how it is equipped.
The top figure belongs to one specific build. Find the row that matches your engine, cab, drive and axle, and check the label on your driver's door jamb. Passengers and cargo in the truck come off what you can tow.
2015 Toyota Highlander towing capacity by engine
The highest rating published for each engine. Pick a figure to see every configuration behind it.
2015 Toyota Highlander towing capacity chart
All 9 configurations in the source, by hitch type and engine, highest rating first. Each row links to the page it is printed on.
Hitch type not stated
The source gives these trailer weights without naming a hitch type. They are shown as printed.
| Configuration | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XLE, XLE FWDFootnote *: based on SAE J2807. Page note says specs apply to both FWD and AWD unless noted; one rating printed per grade group, split into a row per drive. Printed '5,000 lbs. (XLE/Limited)'. Tongue weight 500 lbs. w/tow prep package; p9 says the 5,000 lb. capacity on XLE and Limited includes heavy-duty radiator, oil and transmission coolers, 150-amp alternator and pre-wired harness. | FWD | 5,000 lbs | p. 4 | ||
| XLE, XLE AWDFootnote *: based on SAE J2807. Page note says specs apply to both FWD and AWD unless noted; one rating printed per grade group, split into a row per drive. Printed '5,000 lbs. (XLE/Limited)'. Tongue weight 500 lbs. w/tow prep package; p9 says the 5,000 lb. capacity on XLE and Limited includes heavy-duty radiator, oil and transmission coolers, 150-amp alternator and pre-wired harness. | AWD | 5,000 lbs | p. 4 | ||
| Limited, Limited FWDFootnote *: based on SAE J2807. Page note says specs apply to both FWD and AWD unless noted; one rating printed per grade group, split into a row per drive. Printed '5,000 lbs. (XLE/Limited)'. Tongue weight 500 lbs. w/tow prep package; p9 says the 5,000 lb. capacity on XLE and Limited includes heavy-duty radiator, oil and transmission coolers, 150-amp alternator and pre-wired harness. | FWD | 5,000 lbs | p. 4 | ||
| Limited, Limited AWDFootnote *: based on SAE J2807. Page note says specs apply to both FWD and AWD unless noted; one rating printed per grade group, split into a row per drive. Printed '5,000 lbs. (XLE/Limited)'. Tongue weight 500 lbs. w/tow prep package; p9 says the 5,000 lb. capacity on XLE and Limited includes heavy-duty radiator, oil and transmission coolers, 150-amp alternator and pre-wired harness. | AWD | 5,000 lbs | p. 4 | ||
| LE, LE FWDFootnote *: based on SAE J2807. Page note says specs apply to both FWD and AWD unless noted; one rating printed per grade group, split into a row per drive. Printed '2,000 lbs. (LE/LE Plus)'. Tongue weight 200 lbs. standard. | FWD | 2,000 lbs | p. 4 | ||
| LE, LE AWDFootnote *: based on SAE J2807. Page note says specs apply to both FWD and AWD unless noted; one rating printed per grade group, split into a row per drive. Printed '2,000 lbs. (LE/LE Plus)'. Tongue weight 200 lbs. standard. | AWD | 2,000 lbs | p. 4 | ||
| LE Plus, LE Plus FWDFootnote *: based on SAE J2807. Page note says specs apply to both FWD and AWD unless noted; one rating printed per grade group, split into a row per drive. Printed '2,000 lbs. (LE/LE Plus)'. Tongue weight 200 lbs. standard. | FWD | 2,000 lbs | p. 4 | ||
| LE Plus, LE Plus AWDFootnote *: based on SAE J2807. Page note says specs apply to both FWD and AWD unless noted; one rating printed per grade group, split into a row per drive. Printed '2,000 lbs. (LE/LE Plus)'. Tongue weight 200 lbs. standard. | AWD | 2,000 lbs | p. 4 |
| Configuration | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LE, LE FWDFootnote *: based on SAE J2807. Printed '1,500 lbs.(LE)' in the four-cylinder column; four-cylinder is FWD only (AWD N/A on this page). | FWD | 1,500 lbs | p. 4 |
Common questions
Which 2015 Toyota Highlander engine tows the most?
V6, at up to 5,000 lbs. Next is Four-cylinder at up to 1,500 lbs.
Where do these numbers come from?
From 2015 Toyota Highlander Product Info. Each row in the tables above links to the document and gives the page the figure is printed on.
Towing equipment for the 2015 Toyota Highlander
Parts sold to fit this vehicle. Fitting one does not raise a rating, and the tables above say what each rating needs.
- Trailer wiring harness for the 2015 Toyota Highlander. See on Amazon (paid link)
- Trailer hitch receiver for the 2015 Toyota Highlander. See on Amazon (paid link)
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Where these numbers come from
- 2015 Toyota Highlander Product Info, Toyota. Manufacturer press specifications. Retrieved October 3, 2026.
Page numbers count pages in the linked file, which can differ from the number printed in the corner. Report a number that looks wrong.
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