Toyota Highlander towing capacityUp to 5,000 lb, by year and engine

The 2023–2026 Toyota Highlander tows up to 5,000 lb with the 2.4L turbo 4-cylinder, when properly equipped. What yours can tow depends on its year, engine, cab, axle and tow package.

Toyota Highlander in white
Max towing
5,000 lb
2023–2026 · 2.4L turbo 4-cylinder
In kilograms
2,268 kg

Toyota Highlander towing capacity by year and engine

The highest rating for each engine, from the maker's towing guides and specifications.

YearsEngineMax towingkg
2023–20262.4L turbo 4-cylinder5,000 lb2,268
2020–20262.5L hybrid3,500 lb1,588
2020–20223.5L V65,000 lb2,268

These are maximums for a properly equipped vehicle with the right tow package and axle. Your own limit is on the door-jamb sticker and in the owner's manual, and passengers, cargo and the trailer's tongue weight all count against payload.

Where these figures come from

  • Toyota pressroom 2023 Highlander
  • Toyota pressroom
  • KBB Highlander Hybrid
  • Toyota pressroom 2020 Highlander
  • KBB 2022
Toyota Highlander MPG, specs and running costs

Toyota Highlander towing questions

What is the Toyota Highlander's towing capacity?

The 2023–2026 Toyota Highlander tows up to 5,000 lb with the 2.4L turbo 4-cylinder, when properly equipped. Other engines and configurations are rated lower.

How much can a 2020–2026 Toyota Highlander tow?

Up to 3,500 lb with the 2.5L hybrid.

How much can a 2020–2022 Toyota Highlander tow?

Up to 5,000 lb with the 3.5L V6.

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