Tow Capacities

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Hyundai Sonata towing capacity

Cross-year towing decision tools for the Hyundai Sonata. Use this page to find which years and configurations fit your trailer job; open a year page for an exact configuration Tow Check.

Years covered25 (1999–2023)
Configurations127
Highest rating in our dataset1,000 lbs
Highest payload in our dataset1,268 lbs

Figures reflect ratings currently represented in our dataset. Coverage can be partial for some years — confirm the door-jamb sticker and owner’s manual for any specific vehicle.

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Matches must clear the published trailer rating when known. Where payload exists, remaining payload must also stay non-negative after passengers, cargo and tongue weight.

Hyundai Sonata towing history

Range chart of observed min–max towing ratings by year. Click a year to open its page.

Hyundai Sonata towing capacity by year

Sorted newest-first below. Use the interactive tools above to filter by trailer weight or compare two years.

YearMinimum ratingMaximum ratingMax payloadConfigurationsExplore
20231,000 lbs1,000 lbs1,234 lbs5Open year
20221,000 lbs1,000 lbs1,234 lbs6Open year
20211,000 lbs1,000 lbs1,234 lbs5Open year
20201,000 lbs1,000 lbs1,234 lbs4Open year
20191,000 lbs1,000 lbs1,250 lbs6Open year
20181,000 lbs1,000 lbs1,247 lbs7Open year
20171,000 lbs1,000 lbs1,247 lbs7Open year
20161,000 lbs1,000 lbs1,245 lbs5Open year
20151,000 lbs1,000 lbs1,245 lbs5Open year
20141,000 lbs1,000 lbs1,120 lbs6Open year
20131,000 lbs1,000 lbs1,137 lbs6Open year
20121,000 lbs1,000 lbs1,138 lbs5Open year
20111,000 lbs1,000 lbs1,138 lbs6Open year
20101,000 lbs1,000 lbs1,194 lbs5Open year
20091,000 lbs1,000 lbs1,229 lbs7Open year
20081,000 lbs1,000 lbs1,268 lbs6Open year
20071,000 lbs1,000 lbs1,063 lbs6Open year
20061,000 lbs1,000 lbs1,063 lbs4Open year
20051,000 lbs1,000 lbs—5Open year
20041,000 lbs1,000 lbs—4Open year
20031,000 lbs1,000 lbs—4Open year
20021,000 lbs1,000 lbs—4Open year
20011,000 lbs1,000 lbs—3Open year
20001,000 lbs1,000 lbs—2Open year
19991,000 lbs1,000 lbs—4Open year

Some years have partial catalog coverage — highest figures are the highest ratings currently represented in our dataset, not a claim of absolute manufacturer completeness.

Hyundai Sonata towing capacity ranges (dataset)

Observed minimum and maximum trailer ratings in our dataset for each model year. Values remain available without JavaScript; the interactive chart above enhances this view.

Which Hyundai Sonata years can tow my trailer?

Compare Hyundai Sonata model years

20222023
Min towing1,000 lbs1,000 lbs
Max towing1,000 lbs1,000 lbs
Max payload1,234 lbs1,234 lbs
Configurations65
Drivetrains——
Cabs——
Beds——
Axles2.99, 3.20, 3.372.99, 3.20, 3.37
Engines1.6 liters I-4, 2.5 liters I-41.6 liters I-4, 2.5 liters I-4
  • 2023 and 2022 share the same highest dataset towing rating (1,000 lbs).

Coverage warning: one or both years have partial catalog coverage, so differences may reflect dataset gaps rather than true product changes.

Browse Hyundai Sonata configurations

Showing 50 results (capped at 50).

  • 2023 Limited1.6 liters I-4 · 3.37 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,018 lbs
    Open year
  • 2023 N2.5 liters I-4 · 2.99 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,012 lbs
    Open year
  • 2023 SE2.5 liters I-4 · 3.20 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,234 lbs
    Open year
  • 2023 SEL2.5 liters I-4 · 3.20 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,162 lbs
    Open year
  • 2023 SEL1.6 liters I-4 · 3.37 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,124 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 Limited1.6 liters I-4 · 3.37 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,018 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 N2.5 liters I-4 · 2.99 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,012 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 N2.5 liters I-4 · 2.99 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,012 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 SE2.5 liters I-4 · 3.20 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,234 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 SEL2.5 liters I-4 · 3.20 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,162 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 SEL1.6 liters I-4 · 3.37 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,124 lbs
    Open year
  • 2021 Limited1.6 liters I-4 · 3.37 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,018 lbs
    Open year
  • 2021 N2.5 liters I-4 · 2.99 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,012 lbs
    Open year
  • 2021 SE2.5 liters I-4 · 3.20 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,234 lbs
    Open year
  • 2021 SEL2.5 liters I-4 · 3.20 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,162 lbs
    Open year
  • 2021 SEL1.6 liters I-4 · 3.37 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,124 lbs
    Open year
  • 2020 Limited1.6 liters I-4 · 3.37 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,018 lbs
    Open year
  • 2020 SE2.5 liters I-4 · 3.20 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,234 lbs
    Open year
  • 2020 SEL2.5 liters I-4 · 3.20 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,162 lbs
    Open year
  • 2020 SEL1.6 liters I-4 · 3.37 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,124 lbs
    Open year
  • 2019 Eco1.6 liters I-4 · 4.29 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,074 lbs
    Open year
  • 2019 Limited2.0 liters I-4 · 3.32 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,103 lbs
    Open year
  • 2019 Limited2.4 liters I-4 · 2.89 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,142 lbs
    Open year
  • 2019 SE2.4 liters I-4 · 2.89 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,250 lbs
    Open year
  • 2019 SEL2.4 liters I-4 · 2.89 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,194 lbs
    Open year
  • 2019 Sport2.4 liters I-4 · 2.89 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,133 lbs
    Open year
  • 2018 ECO1.6 liters I-4 · 4.29 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,102 lbs
    Open year
  • 2018 Limited2.0 liters I-4 · 2.89 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,041 lbs
    Open year
  • 2018 Limited2.4 liters I-4 · 2.89 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,117 lbs
    Open year
  • 2018 SE2.4 liters I-4 · 2.89 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,247 lbs
    Open year
  • 2018 SEL2.4 liters I-4 · 2.89 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,247 lbs
    Open year
  • 2018 Sport2.0 liters I-4 · 2.89 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,138 lbs
    Open year
  • 2018 Sport2.4 liters I-4 · 2.89 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,186 lbs
    Open year
  • 2017 Base2.4 liters I-4 · 2.89 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,247 lbs
    Open year
  • 2017 ECO1.6 liters I-4 · 4.29 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,102 lbs
    Open year
  • 2017 Limited2.0 liters I-4 · 2.89 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,041 lbs
    Open year
  • 2017 Limited2.4 liters I-4 · 2.89 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,117 lbs
    Open year
  • 2017 SE2.4 liters I-4 · 2.89 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,247 lbs
    Open year
  • 2017 Sport2.0 liters I-4 · 2.89 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,138 lbs
    Open year
  • 2017 Sport2.4 liters I-4 · 2.89 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,186 lbs
    Open year
  • 2016 ECO1.6 liters I-4 · 4.29 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,227 lbs
    Open year
  • 2016 Limited2.4 liters I-4 · 2.89 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,245 lbs
    Open year
  • 2016 SE2.4 liters I-4 · 2.89 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,245 lbs
    Open year
  • 2016 Sport2.0 liters I-4 · 2.89 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,125 lbs
    Open year
  • 2016 Sport2.4 liters I-4 · 2.89 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,245 lbs
    Open year
  • 2015 ECO3.17 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,227 lbs
    Open year
  • 2015 Limited2.89 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,245 lbs
    Open year
  • 2015 SE2.89 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,245 lbs
    Open year
  • 2015 Sport2.89 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,125 lbs
    Open year
  • 2015 Sport2.89 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,245 lbs
    Open year

Hyundai Sonata towing capacity by generation

Generation windows are reference metadata. Towing and payload figures are calculated only from years present in our dataset.

GenerationYears (catalog)Years in datasetTowing rangeHighest towingHighest payloadConfigs
2020s2020–20292020, 2021, 2022, 20231,000 lbs1,000 lbs1,234 lbs20
2010s2010–20192010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 20191,000 lbs1,000 lbs1,250 lbs58
2000s2000–20092000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 20091,000 lbs1,000 lbs1,268 lbs45
1990s1990–199919991,000 lbs1,000 lbs—4

Hyundai Sonata payload capacity by year

Payload includes passengers, cargo and trailer tongue weight. It is not the same limit as maximum trailer weight.

YearMinimum payloadMaximum payloadConfigurations with payload dataExplore
20231,012 lbs1,234 lbs5Open year
20221,012 lbs1,234 lbs6Open year
20211,012 lbs1,234 lbs5Open year
20201,018 lbs1,234 lbs4Open year
20191,074 lbs1,250 lbs6Open year
20181,041 lbs1,247 lbs7Open year
20171,041 lbs1,247 lbs7Open year
20161,125 lbs1,245 lbs5Open year
20151,125 lbs1,245 lbs5Open year
2014937 lbs1,120 lbs6Open year
2013983 lbs1,137 lbs6Open year
2012983 lbs1,138 lbs5Open year
2011983 lbs1,138 lbs6Open year
20101,009 lbs1,194 lbs5Open year
2009807 lbs1,229 lbs7Open year
20081,048 lbs1,268 lbs5Open year
20071,048 lbs1,063 lbs6Open year
20061,035 lbs1,063 lbs4Open year

Some years have partial catalog coverage — highest figures are the highest ratings currently represented in our dataset, not a claim of absolute manufacturer completeness.

Towing capacity is not the only limit

The usable towing limit can be lower than the headline trailer rating. Depending on the vehicle and hitch, these limits can all matter:

  • Max trailer weight — published towing capacity for a configuration
  • Payload — people, cargo, equipment and tongue weight on the tow vehicle
  • GVWR — gross vehicle weight rating
  • GCWR — gross combined weight rating
  • GAWR — axle ratings (front/rear)
  • Hitch rating — hitch and receiver limits
  • Tongue weight — typically a fraction of trailer weight, counted against payload

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