Tow Chart

2016 Toyota Sequoia towing capacity

Up to 7,400 lbs (the source does not say which hitch type the figure is for). That rating is for this configuration: SR5, SR5 5.7 (2WD), 5.7L V8, 2WD. The lowest-rated configuration in the same tables is 7,000 lbs, so the answer for your vehicle depends on how it is equipped.

Highest published rating7,400 lbsHitch type not stated. Lowest in the same tables: 7,000 lbs.

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.

2016 Toyota Sequoia towing capacity chart

All 6 configurations in the source, by hitch type, 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.

2016 Toyota Sequoia 5.7L V8 towing capacity, hitch type not stated
ConfigurationDriveAxleMax trailerGCWRNeedsSource
SR5, SR5 5.7 (2WD)6-speed ECT automaticPer SAE J2807 Methodology. Towing cell prints '7,400/7,100' as 2WD/4WD. GCWR printed as '13,600 (SR5 and 2WD Limited)'. Page 8 lists a Tow Package (receiver hitch, 4.30:1 gear ratio) as standard mechanical equipment; the table does not tie the rating to a hitch type, so hitch null.2WD7,400 lbs13,600 lbsp. 4
Limited, LIMITED 5.7 (2WD)6-speed ECT automaticPer SAE J2807 Methodology. Towing cell prints '7,300/7,100' as 2WD/4WD. GCWR printed as '13,600 (SR5 and 2WD Limited)'. Page 8 lists a Tow Package (receiver hitch, 4.30:1 gear ratio) as standard mechanical equipment; the table does not tie the rating to a hitch type, so hitch null.2WD7,300 lbs13,600 lbsp. 4
Platinum, PLATINUM 5.7 (2WD)6-speed ECT automaticPer SAE J2807 Methodology. Towing cell prints '7,200/7,000' as 2WD/4WD. GCWR printed as '13,400 (2WD Platinum)'. Page 8 lists a Tow Package (receiver hitch, 4.30:1 gear ratio) as standard mechanical equipment; the table does not tie the rating to a hitch type, so hitch null.2WD7,200 lbs13,400 lbsp. 4
SR5, SR5 5.7 (4WD)6-speed ECT automaticPer SAE J2807 Methodology. Towing cell prints '7,400/7,100' as 2WD/4WD. GCWR printed as '13,600 (SR5 and 2WD Limited)'. Page 8 lists a Tow Package (receiver hitch, 4.30:1 gear ratio) as standard mechanical equipment; the table does not tie the rating to a hitch type, so hitch null.4WD7,100 lbs13,600 lbsp. 4
Limited, LIMITED 5.7 (4WD)6-speed ECT automaticPer SAE J2807 Methodology. Towing cell prints '7,300/7,100' as 2WD/4WD. GCWR printed as '13,500 (4WD Limited and Platinum)'. Page 8 lists a Tow Package (receiver hitch, 4.30:1 gear ratio) as standard mechanical equipment; the table does not tie the rating to a hitch type, so hitch null.4WD7,100 lbs13,500 lbsp. 4
Platinum, PLATINUM 5.7 (4WD)6-speed ECT automaticPer SAE J2807 Methodology. Towing cell prints '7,200/7,000' as 2WD/4WD. GCWR printed as '13,500 (4WD Limited and Platinum)'. Page 8 lists a Tow Package (receiver hitch, 4.30:1 gear ratio) as standard mechanical equipment; the table does not tie the rating to a hitch type, so hitch null.4WD7,000 lbs13,500 lbsp. 4

Common questions

Where do these numbers come from?

From 2016 Toyota Sequoia 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 2016 Toyota Sequoia

Parts sold to fit this vehicle. Fitting one does not raise a rating, and the tables above say what each rating needs.

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Where these numbers come from

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