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Lexus RX 350 towing capacity

Cross-year towing decision tools for the Lexus RX 350. Use this page to find which years and configurations fit your trailer job; open a year page for an exact configuration Tow Check.

Years covered16 (2007–2022)
Configurations53
Highest rating in our dataset3,500 lbs
Highest payload in our dataset1,477 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.

Lexus RX 350 towing history

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

Lexus RX 350 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
20223,500 lbs3,500 lbs1,477 lbs6Open year
20213,000 lbs3,000 lbs1,477 lbs6Open year
20203,000 lbs3,000 lbs1,477 lbs6Open year
20193,000 lbs3,000 lbs1,477 lbs4Open year
20183,000 lbs3,000 lbs—4Open year
20173,000 lbs3,000 lbs1,477 lbs4Open year
20163,000 lbs3,000 lbs1,477 lbs2Open year
20151,500 lbs3,500 lbs1,382 lbs3Open year
20141,500 lbs1,500 lbs1,382 lbs3Open year
20131,500 lbs1,500 lbs1,220 lbs3Open year
20122,000 lbs2,000 lbs1,379 lbs2Open year
20112,000 lbs2,000 lbs1,379 lbs2Open year
20102,000 lbs2,000 lbs1,379 lbs2Open year
20092,000 lbs2,000 lbs925 lbs2Open year
20082,000 lbs2,000 lbs925 lbs2Open year
20073,500 lbs3,500 lbs1,395 lbs2Open 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.

Lexus RX 350 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.

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Compare Lexus RX 350 model years

20212022
Min towing3,000 lbs3,500 lbs
Max towing3,000 lbs3,500 lbs
Max payload1,477 lbs1,477 lbs
Configurations66
Drivetrains——
Cabs——
Beds——
Axles3.333.33
Engines3.5 liters V-63.5 liters V-6
  • 2022 has a 500 lbs higher maximum towing rating in our dataset than 2021 (3,000 lbs → 3,500 lbs).

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

Browse Lexus RX 350 configurations

Showing 50 results (capped at 50).

  • 2022 Base3.5 liters V-6 · 3.33 · Tow 3,500 lbs · Payload 1,477 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 Base3.5 liters V-6 · 3.33 · Tow 3,500 lbs · Payload 1,444 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 F3.5 liters V-6 · 3.33 · Tow 3,500 lbs · Payload 1,477 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 F3.5 liters V-6 · 3.33 · Tow 3,500 lbs · Payload 1,444 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 F3.5 liters V-6 · 3.33 · Tow 3,500 lbs · Payload 1,477 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 F3.5 liters V-6 · 3.33 · Tow 3,500 lbs · Payload 1,444 lbs
    Open year
  • 2021 Base3.5 liters V-6 · 3.33 · Tow 3,000 lbs · Payload 1,477 lbs
    Open year
  • 2021 Base3.5 liters V-6 · 3.33 · Tow 3,000 lbs · Payload 1,444 lbs
    Open year
  • 2021 F3.5 liters V-6 · 3.33 · Tow 3,000 lbs · Payload 1,477 lbs
    Open year
  • 2021 F3.5 liters V-6 · 3.33 · Tow 3,000 lbs · Payload 1,444 lbs
    Open year
  • 2021 F3.5 liters V-6 · 3.33 · Tow 3,000 lbs · Payload 1,477 lbs
    Open year
  • 2021 F3.5 liters V-6 · 3.33 · Tow 3,000 lbs · Payload 1,444 lbs
    Open year
  • 2020 Base3.5 liters V-6 · 3.33 · Tow 3,000 lbs · Payload 1,477 lbs
    Open year
  • 2020 Base3.5 liters V-6 · 3.33 · Tow 3,000 lbs · Payload 1,444 lbs
    Open year
  • 2020 F3.5 liters V-6 · 3.33 · Tow 3,000 lbs · Payload 1,477 lbs
    Open year
  • 2020 F3.5 liters V-6 · 3.33 · Tow 3,000 lbs · Payload 1,444 lbs
    Open year
  • 2020 F3.5 liters V-6 · 3.33 · Tow 3,000 lbs · Payload 1,477 lbs
    Open year
  • 2020 F3.5 liters V-6 · 3.33 · Tow 3,000 lbs · Payload 1,444 lbs
    Open year
  • 2019 Base3.5 liters V-6 · 3.33 · Tow 3,000 lbs · Payload 1,477 lbs
    Open year
  • 2019 Base3.5 liters V-6 · 3.33 · Tow 3,000 lbs · Payload 1,444 lbs
    Open year
  • 2019 F3.5 liters V-6 · 3.33 · Tow 3,000 lbs · Payload 1,477 lbs
    Open year
  • 2019 F3.5 liters V-6 · 3.33 · Tow 3,000 lbs · Payload 1,444 lbs
    Open year
  • 2018 Base · Tow 3,000 lbs
    Open year
  • 2018 Base · Tow 3,000 lbs
    Open year
  • 2018 F · Tow 3,000 lbs
    Open year
  • 2018 F · Tow 3,000 lbs
    Open year
  • 2017 Base3.5 liters V-6 · 2.28 · Tow 3,000 lbs · Payload 1,477 lbs
    Open year
  • 2017 Base3.5 liters V-6 · 3.33 · Tow 3,000 lbs · Payload 1,444 lbs
    Open year
  • 2017 F3.5 liters V-6 · 2.28 · Tow 3,000 lbs · Payload 1,477 lbs
    Open year
  • 2017 F3.5 liters V-6 · 3.33 · Tow 3,000 lbs · Payload 1,444 lbs
    Open year
  • 2016 Base3.5 liters V-6 · 2.28 · Tow 3,000 lbs · Payload 1,477 lbs
    Open year
  • 2016 Base3.5 liters V-6 · 3.33 · Tow 3,000 lbs · Payload 1,444 lbs
    Open year
  • 2015 F4.40 · Tow 3,500 lbs · Payload 1,140 lbs
    Open year
  • 2015 Base4.40 · Tow 1,500 lbs · Payload 1,307 lbs
    Open year
  • 2015 Base4.40 · Tow 1,500 lbs · Payload 1,382 lbs
    Open year
  • 2014 Base4.40 · Tow 1,500 lbs · Payload 1,307 lbs
    Open year
  • 2014 Base4.40 · Tow 1,500 lbs · Payload 1,382 lbs
    Open year
  • 2014 F4.40 · Tow 1,500 lbs · Payload 1,140 lbs
    Open year
  • 2013 Base4.40 · Tow 1,500 lbs · Payload 1,140 lbs
    Open year
  • 2013 Base4.40 · Tow 1,500 lbs · Payload 1,220 lbs
    Open year
  • 2013 F4.40 · Tow 1,500 lbs · Payload 1,140 lbs
    Open year
  • 2012 Base4.40 · Tow 2,000 lbs · Payload 1,301 lbs
    Open year
  • 2012 Base4.40 · Tow 2,000 lbs · Payload 1,379 lbs
    Open year
  • 2011 Base4.40 · Tow 2,000 lbs · Payload 1,301 lbs
    Open year
  • 2011 Base4.40 · Tow 2,000 lbs · Payload 1,379 lbs
    Open year
  • 2010 Base4.40 · Tow 2,000 lbs · Payload 1,301 lbs
    Open year
  • 2010 Base4.40 · Tow 2,000 lbs · Payload 1,379 lbs
    Open year
  • 2009 Base3.29 · Tow 2,000 lbs · Payload 925 lbs
    Open year
  • 2009 Base3.29 · Tow 2,000 lbs · Payload 925 lbs
    Open year
  • 2008 Base3.29 · Tow 2,000 lbs · Payload 925 lbs
    Open year

Lexus RX 350 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, 20223,000 – 3,500 lbs3,500 lbs1,477 lbs18
2010s2010–20192010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 20191,500 – 3,500 lbs3,500 lbs1,477 lbs29
2000s2000–20092007, 2008, 20092,000 – 3,500 lbs3,500 lbs1,395 lbs6

Lexus RX 350 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
20221,444 lbs1,477 lbs6Open year
20211,444 lbs1,477 lbs6Open year
20201,444 lbs1,477 lbs6Open year
20191,444 lbs1,477 lbs4Open year
20171,444 lbs1,477 lbs4Open year
20161,444 lbs1,477 lbs2Open year
20151,140 lbs1,382 lbs3Open year
20141,140 lbs1,382 lbs3Open year
20131,140 lbs1,220 lbs3Open year
20121,301 lbs1,379 lbs2Open year
20111,301 lbs1,379 lbs2Open year
20101,301 lbs1,379 lbs2Open year
2009925 lbs925 lbs2Open year
2008925 lbs925 lbs2Open year
2007926 lbs1,395 lbs2Open 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.

How Lexus RX 350 towing capacity changed over time

Year-over-year changes of at least 400 lbs in the highest dataset rating:

  • 2021 → 2022: Maximum towing 3,000 lbs → 3,500 lbs (+500 lbs)
  • 2015 → 2016: Maximum towing 3,500 lbs → 3,000 lbs (-500 lbs)
  • 2014 → 2015: Maximum towing 1,500 lbs → 3,500 lbs (+2,000 lbs)
  • 2012 → 2013: Maximum towing 2,000 lbs → 1,500 lbs (-500 lbs)
  • 2007 → 2008: Maximum towing 3,500 lbs → 2,000 lbs (-1,500 lbs)

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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