Toyota RAV4 towing capacity
The 2025 Toyota RAV4 is rated for 1,500 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 3, 2026.
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2025 Toyota RAV4
| Engine | Hitch type not stated |
|---|---|
| 2.5-liter Dynamic Force 4-cylinder | 1,500 lbs |
All 4 2025 RAV4 configurations, with axle, cab and required equipment
Source: 2025 Toyota RAV4 Product Info
2024 Toyota RAV4
| Engine | Hitch type not stated |
|---|---|
| 2.5-liter Dynamic Force 4-cylinder | 3,500 lbs |
All 6 2024 RAV4 configurations, with axle, cab and required equipment
Source: 2024 Toyota RAV4 Product Info
2023 Toyota RAV4
| Engine | Hitch type not stated |
|---|---|
| 2.5-liter Dynamic Force 4-cylinder | 3,500 lbs |
All 6 2023 RAV4 configurations, with axle, cab and required equipment
Source: 2023 Toyota RAV4 Product Info
2022 Toyota RAV4
| Engine | Hitch type not stated |
|---|---|
| 2.5-liter Dynamic Force 4-cylinder | 3,500 lbs |
All 6 2022 RAV4 configurations, with axle, cab and required equipment
Source: 2022 Toyota RAV4 Product Info
2021 Toyota RAV4
| Engine | Hitch type not stated |
|---|---|
| 2.5-liter Dynamic Force 4-cylinder | 3,500 lbs |
All 6 2021 RAV4 configurations, with axle, cab and required equipment
Source: 2021 Toyota RAV4 Product Info
2020 Toyota RAV4
| Engine | Hitch type not stated |
|---|---|
| 2.5-liter Dynamic Force 4-cylinder | 3,500 lbs |
All 6 2020 RAV4 configurations, with axle, cab and required equipment
Source: 2020 Toyota RAV4 Product Info
2019 Toyota RAV4
| Engine | Hitch type not stated |
|---|---|
| 2.5-liter Dynamic Force 4-cylinder | 3,500 lbs |
All 5 2019 RAV4 configurations, with axle, cab and required equipment
Source: 2019 Toyota RAV4 Product Info
2018 Toyota RAV4
| Engine | Hitch type not stated |
|---|---|
| 2.5-liter, four-cylinder | 3,500 lbs |
All 6 2018 RAV4 configurations, with axle, cab and required equipment
Source: 2018 Toyota RAV4 Product Info
2017 Toyota RAV4
| Engine | Hitch type not stated |
|---|---|
| Engine not named in the table | 1,500 lbs |
All 4 2017 RAV4 configurations, with axle, cab and required equipment
Source: 2017 Toyota RAV4 eBrochure
2016 Toyota RAV4
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 grades FWD6-speed ECT-i automaticOne unqualified figure '1,500 lbs.' for the whole sheet. Page note: 'All specs are for both Front-wheel drive (FWD) and All-wheel drive (AWD) unless otherwise noted', so one row per drive. Grades on this sheet are LE, XLE, SE and Limited; the towing line names none. GVWR is printed per drive, payload '900lbs.' once. Engine and transmission from p1. No hitch type stated, hitch null. | 2.5-liter, four-cylinder | FWD | 1,500 lbs | p. 4 | ||
| all grades AWD6-speed ECT-i automaticOne unqualified figure '1,500 lbs.' for the whole sheet. Page note: 'All specs are for both Front-wheel drive (FWD) and All-wheel drive (AWD) unless otherwise noted', so one row per drive. Grades on this sheet are LE, XLE, SE and Limited; the towing line names none. GVWR is printed per drive, payload '900lbs.' once. Engine and transmission from p1. No hitch type stated, hitch null. | 2.5-liter, four-cylinder | AWD | 1,500 lbs | p. 4 |
Source: 2016 Toyota RAV4 Product Info
2015 Toyota RAV4
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LE, LEOne column per grade, no FWD/AWD split on the towing row, so drive is null. Row label reads 'Towing capacity (lb.), standard'. Footnote 3 (p16) says additional equipment is required for towing; footnote 2 is the general towing caution. Engine from p11, the only engine. p15 lists a tow hitch receiver with wire harness and ball mount as an accessory; the brochure does not say the rating is for it, so hitch is null. | 2.5-Liter 4-Cylinder DOHC 16-Valve with Dual VVT-i | 1,500 lbs | p. 12 | |||
| XLE, XLEOne column per grade, no FWD/AWD split on the towing row, so drive is null. Row label reads 'Towing capacity (lb.), standard'. Footnote 3 (p16) says additional equipment is required for towing; footnote 2 is the general towing caution. Engine from p11, the only engine. p15 lists a tow hitch receiver with wire harness and ball mount as an accessory; the brochure does not say the rating is for it, so hitch is null. | 2.5-Liter 4-Cylinder DOHC 16-Valve with Dual VVT-i | 1,500 lbs | p. 12 | |||
| LIMITED, LIMITEDOne column per grade, no FWD/AWD split on the towing row, so drive is null. Row label reads 'Towing capacity (lb.), standard'. Footnote 3 (p16) says additional equipment is required for towing; footnote 2 is the general towing caution. Engine from p11, the only engine. p15 lists a tow hitch receiver with wire harness and ball mount as an accessory; the brochure does not say the rating is for it, so hitch is null. | 2.5-Liter 4-Cylinder DOHC 16-Valve with Dual VVT-i | 1,500 lbs | p. 12 |
Source: 2015 Toyota RAV4 eBrochure
Common questions
How has the Toyota RAV4's towing capacity changed by year?
Highest published rating by model year: 2025: 1,500 lbs; 2024: 3,500 lbs; 2023: 3,500 lbs; 2022: 3,500 lbs; 2021: 3,500 lbs; 2020: 3,500 lbs; 2019: 3,500 lbs; 2018: 3,500 lbs; 2017: 1,500 lbs; 2016: 1,500 lbs; 2015: 1,500 lbs.
What hitch are the Toyota RAV4 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.