Tow Capacities

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Subaru Legacy towing capacity

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

Years covered24 (1999–2022)
Configurations155
Highest rating in our dataset3,000 lbs
Highest payload in our dataset1,300 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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Find a Subaru Legacy that can tow your trailer

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.

Subaru Legacy towing history

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

Subaru Legacy 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
20223,000 lbs3,000 lbs1,141 lbs6Open year
20213,000 lbs3,000 lbs1,131 lbs6Open year
20203,000 lbs3,000 lbs1,131 lbs6Open year
20192,700 lbs3,000 lbs1,014 lbs5Open year
20182,700 lbs3,000 lbs1,014 lbs5Open year
20172,700 lbs3,000 lbs1,060 lbs5Open year
20162,700 lbs3,000 lbs1,064 lbs4Open year
20152,700 lbs3,000 lbs1,064 lbs4Open year
20142,700 lbs3,000 lbs1,120 lbs5Open year
20132,700 lbs3,000 lbs1,134 lbs6Open year
20122,700 lbs3,000 lbs1,187 lbs7Open year
20112,700 lbs3,000 lbs—7Open year
20102,700 lbs3,000 lbs—8Open year
20092,700 lbs3,000 lbs1,050 lbs6Open year
20082,700 lbs3,000 lbs1,070 lbs5Open year
20072,700 lbs2,700 lbs1,290 lbs7Open year
20062,700 lbs2,700 lbs1,300 lbs9Open year
20052,700 lbs2,700 lbs1,300 lbs10Open year
20042,000 lbs2,000 lbs1,220 lbs6Open year
20032,000 lbs2,000 lbs1,220 lbs6Open year
20022,000 lbs2,000 lbs1,210 lbs5Open year
20012,000 lbs2,000 lbs1,210 lbs5Open year
20002,000 lbs2,000 lbs1,220 lbs6Open year
19992,000 lbs2,000 lbs—16Open 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.

Subaru Legacy 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 Subaru Legacy years can tow my trailer?

Compare Subaru Legacy model years

20212022
Min towing3,000 lbs3,000 lbs
Max towing3,000 lbs3,000 lbs
Max payload1,131 lbs1,141 lbs
Configurations66
Drivetrains——
Cabs——
Beds——
Axles3.70, 3.903.70, 3.90
Engines2.4 liters H-4, 2.5 liters H-42.4 liters H-4, 2.5 liters H-4
  • 2022 and 2021 share the same highest dataset towing rating (3,000 lbs).

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

Browse Subaru Legacy configurations

Showing 50 results (capped at 50).

  • 2022 Base2.5 liters H-4 · 3.70 · Tow 3,000 lbs · Payload 1,141 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 Limited2.5 liters H-4 · 3.70 · Tow 3,000 lbs · Payload 1,049 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 Limited2.4 liters H-4 · 3.90 · Tow 3,000 lbs · Payload 1,027 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 Premium2.5 liters H-4 · 3.70 · Tow 3,000 lbs · Payload 1,125 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 Sport2.5 liters H-4 · 3.70 · Tow 3,000 lbs · Payload 1,070 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 Touring2.4 liters H-4 · 3.90 · Tow 3,000 lbs · Payload 1,016 lbs
    Open year
  • 2021 Base2.5 liters H-4 · 3.70 · Tow 3,000 lbs · Payload 1,131 lbs
    Open year
  • 2021 Limited2.5 liters H-4 · 3.70 · Tow 3,000 lbs · Payload 1,049 lbs
    Open year
  • 2021 Limited2.4 liters H-4 · 3.90 · Tow 3,000 lbs · Payload 1,027 lbs
    Open year
  • 2021 Premium2.5 liters H-4 · 3.70 · Tow 3,000 lbs · Payload 1,126 lbs
    Open year
  • 2021 Sport2.5 liters H-4 · 3.70 · Tow 3,000 lbs · Payload 1,106 lbs
    Open year
  • 2021 Touring2.4 liters H-4 · 3.90 · Tow 3,000 lbs · Payload 1,016 lbs
    Open year
  • 2020 Base2.5 liters H-4 · 3.70 · Tow 3,000 lbs · Payload 1,131 lbs
    Open year
  • 2020 Limited2.5 liters H-4 · 3.70 · Tow 3,000 lbs · Payload 1,049 lbs
    Open year
  • 2020 Limited2.4 liters H-4 · 3.90 · Tow 3,000 lbs · Payload 1,027 lbs
    Open year
  • 2020 Premium2.5 liters H-4 · 3.70 · Tow 3,000 lbs · Payload 1,128 lbs
    Open year
  • 2020 Sport2.5 liters H-4 · 3.70 · Tow 3,000 lbs · Payload 1,107 lbs
    Open year
  • 2020 Touring2.4 liters H-4 · 3.90 · Tow 3,000 lbs · Payload 1,016 lbs
    Open year
  • 2019 3.6R3.6 liters H-6 · 4.11 · Tow 3,000 lbs · Payload 881 lbs
    Open year
  • 2019 2.5i2.5 liters H-4 · 3.90 · Tow 2,700 lbs · Payload 1,005 lbs
    Open year
  • 2019 2.5i2.5 liters H-4 · 3.90 · Tow 2,700 lbs · Payload 952 lbs
    Open year
  • 2019 2.5i2.5 liters H-4 · 3.90 · Tow 2,700 lbs · Payload 1,014 lbs
    Open year
  • 2019 2.5i2.5 liters H-4 · 3.90 · Tow 2,700 lbs · Payload 981 lbs
    Open year
  • 2018 3.6R3.6 liters H-6 · 4.11 · Tow 3,000 lbs · Payload 881 lbs
    Open year
  • 2018 2.5i2.5 liters H-4 · 3.90 · Tow 2,700 lbs · Payload 1,005 lbs
    Open year
  • 2018 2.5i2.5 liters H-4 · 3.90 · Tow 2,700 lbs · Payload 952 lbs
    Open year
  • 2018 2.5i2.5 liters H-4 · 3.90 · Tow 2,700 lbs · Payload 1,014 lbs
    Open year
  • 2018 2.5i2.5 liters H-4 · 3.90 · Tow 2,700 lbs · Payload 981 lbs
    Open year
  • 2017 3.6R3.6 liters H-6 · 4.11 · Tow 3,000 lbs · Payload 932 lbs
    Open year
  • 2017 2.5i2.5 liters H-4 · 3.90 · Tow 2,700 lbs · Payload 1,049 lbs
    Open year
  • 2017 2.5i2.5 liters H-4 · 3.90 · Tow 2,700 lbs · Payload 996 lbs
    Open year
  • 2017 2.5i2.5 liters H-4 · 3.90 · Tow 2,700 lbs · Payload 1,060 lbs
    Open year
  • 2017 2.5i2.5 liters H-4 · 3.90 · Tow 2,700 lbs · Payload 1,027 lbs
    Open year
  • 2016 3.6R4.11 · Tow 3,000 lbs · Payload 967 lbs
    Open year
  • 2016 2.5i3.90 · Tow 2,700 lbs · Payload 1,051 lbs
    Open year
  • 2016 2.5i3.90 · Tow 2,700 lbs · Payload 1,034 lbs
    Open year
  • 2016 2.5i3.90 · Tow 2,700 lbs · Payload 1,064 lbs
    Open year
  • 2015 3.6R4.11 · Tow 3,000 lbs · Payload 967 lbs
    Open year
  • 2015 2.5i3.90 · Tow 2,700 lbs · Payload 1,051 lbs
    Open year
  • 2015 2.5i3.90 · Tow 2,700 lbs · Payload 1,034 lbs
    Open year
  • 2015 2.5i3.90 · Tow 2,700 lbs · Payload 1,064 lbs
    Open year
  • 2014 3.6R3.08 · Tow 3,000 lbs · Payload 1,085 lbs
    Open year
  • 2014 2.5i4.11 · Tow 2,700 lbs · Payload 1,120 lbs
    Open year
  • 2014 2.5i3.70 · Tow 2,700 lbs · Payload 1,011 lbs
    Open year
  • 2014 2.5i3.70 · Tow 2,700 lbs · Payload 1,047 lbs
    Open year
  • 2014 2.5i3.70 · Tow 2,700 lbs · Payload 996 lbs
    Open year
  • 2013 3.6R3.08 · Tow 3,000 lbs · Payload 1,134 lbs
    Open year
  • 2013 3.6R3.08 · Tow 3,000 lbs · Payload 1,085 lbs
    Open year
  • 2013 2.5i4.11 · Tow 2,700 lbs · Payload 1,120 lbs
    Open year
  • 2013 2.5i3.70 · Tow 2,700 lbs · Payload 1,008 lbs
    Open year

Subaru Legacy 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 lbs3,000 lbs1,141 lbs18
2010s2010–20192010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 20192,700 – 3,000 lbs3,000 lbs1,187 lbs56
2000s2000–20092000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 20092,000 – 3,000 lbs3,000 lbs1,300 lbs65
1990s1990–199919992,000 lbs2,000 lbs—16

Subaru Legacy 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
20221,016 lbs1,141 lbs6Open year
20211,016 lbs1,131 lbs6Open year
20201,016 lbs1,131 lbs6Open year
2019881 lbs1,014 lbs5Open year
2018881 lbs1,014 lbs5Open year
2017932 lbs1,060 lbs5Open year
2016967 lbs1,064 lbs4Open year
2015967 lbs1,064 lbs4Open year
2014996 lbs1,120 lbs5Open year
20131,008 lbs1,134 lbs6Open year
2012984 lbs1,187 lbs6Open year
2009814 lbs1,050 lbs6Open year
20081,035 lbs1,070 lbs5Open year
2007925 lbs1,290 lbs7Open year
20061,000 lbs1,300 lbs9Open year
20051,035 lbs1,300 lbs10Open year
20041,035 lbs1,220 lbs6Open year
20031,035 lbs1,220 lbs6Open year
20021,030 lbs1,210 lbs5Open year
20011,030 lbs1,210 lbs5Open year
20001,040 lbs1,220 lbs6Open 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 Subaru Legacy towing capacity changed over time

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

  • 2004 → 2005: Maximum towing 2,000 lbs → 2,700 lbs (+700 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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