Toyota RAV4 towing capacityUp to 3,500 lb, by year and engine
The 2026 Toyota RAV4 tows up to 3,500 lb with the Plug-in hybrid (Woodland, SE, XSE) and properly equipped grades, when properly equipped. What yours can tow depends on its year, engine, cab, axle and tow package.

- Max towing
- 3,500 lb
- 2026 · Plug-in hybrid (Woodland, SE, XSE) and properly equipped grades
- In kilograms
- 1,588 kg
Toyota RAV4 towing capacity by year and engine
The highest rating for each engine, from the maker's towing guides and specifications.
| Years | Engine | Max towing | kg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Plug-in hybrid (Woodland, SE, XSE) and properly equipped grades | 3,500 lb | 1,588 |
| 2.5L hybrid (LE) | 1,750 lb | 794 | |
| 2019–2025 | 2.5L, Adventure / TRD Off-Road with Tow Prep Package | 3,500 lb | 1,588 |
| 2.5L hybrid | 1,750 lb | 794 | |
| 2.5L 4-cylinder (LE, XLE, Limited) | 1,500 lb | 680 |
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.com 2026 RAV4 and RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid
- toyota.com 2026 RAV4
- Toyota support: RAV4 Adventure towing
- KBB 2019
- KBB 2020 RAV4 Hybrid
- KBB 2019 RAV4
Toyota RAV4 towing questions
What is the Toyota RAV4's towing capacity?
The 2026 Toyota RAV4 tows up to 3,500 lb with the Plug-in hybrid (Woodland, SE, XSE) and properly equipped grades, when properly equipped. Other engines and configurations are rated lower.
How much can a 2019–2025 Toyota RAV4 tow?
Up to 3,500 lb with the 2.5L, Adventure / TRD Off-Road with Tow Prep Package; 2.5L hybrid 1,750 lb, 2.5L 4-cylinder (LE, XLE, Limited) 1,500 lb.
How much can the 2026 Toyota RAV4 2.5L hybrid (LE) tow?
Up to 1,750 lb, when properly equipped.
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