Volvo XC90 towing capacity
The 2020 Volvo XC90 is rated for up to 5,000 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 3, 2026.
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2020 Volvo XC90
Hitch type not stated
The source gives these trailer weights without naming a hitch type. They are shown as printed.
Source: Trailer Life 2020 Towing Guide (a compilation, not the manufacturer)
2019 Volvo XC90
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XC90 AWDfootnote ★: max trailer weight, braked; secondary source: Trailer Life annual towing guide; hitch type not stated by the guide | All | AWD | 5,000 lbs | towing package | p. 24 | |
| XC90 T5 FWDfootnote ★: max trailer weight, braked; secondary source: Trailer Life annual towing guide; hitch type not stated by the guide | 2.0L I-4 TC | FWD | 4,000 lbs | towing package | p. 24 |
Source: Trailer Life 2019 Towing Guide (a compilation, not the manufacturer)
2018 Volvo XC90
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XC90secondary source: Trailer Life annual towing guide; hitch type not stated by the guide | All | 5,200 lbs | towing package | p. 24 |
Source: Trailer Life 2018 Towing Guide (a compilation, not the manufacturer)
2017 Volvo XC90
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XC90secondary source: Trailer Life annual towing guide; hitch type not stated by the guide | All | 5,000 lbs | p. 25 |
Source: Trailer Life 2017 Towing Guide (a compilation, not the manufacturer)
2016 Volvo XC90
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XC90secondary source: Trailer Life annual towing guide; hitch type not stated by the guide | All | 3,500 lbs | p. 15 |
Source: Trailer Life 2016 Towing Guide (a compilation, not the manufacturer)
2015 Volvo XC90
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XC90no rating: the guide prints "NA at press time"; no rating published in this guide; secondary source: Trailer Life annual towing guide; hitch type not stated by the guide | All | Not readable in the source | p. 27 |
Source: Trailer Life 2015 Towing Guide (a compilation, not the manufacturer)
Common questions
How has the Volvo XC90's towing capacity changed by year?
Highest published rating by model year: 2020: 5,000 lbs; 2019: 5,000 lbs; 2018: 5,200 lbs; 2017: 5,000 lbs; 2016: 3,500 lbs.
What hitch are the Volvo XC90 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.