Tow Capacities

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Toyota Highlander towing capacity

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

Years covered22 (2001–2022)
Configurations199
Highest rating in our dataset5,000 lbs
Highest payload in our dataset1,844 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 Toyota Highlander 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.

Toyota Highlander towing history

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

Toyota Highlander 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
20225,000 lbs5,000 lbs1,685 lbs12Open year
20215,000 lbs5,000 lbs1,685 lbs12Open year
20205,000 lbs5,000 lbs1,685 lbs10Open year
20191,000 lbs5,000 lbs1,602 lbs13Open year
20181,000 lbs5,000 lbs1,460 lbs13Open year
20171,000 lbs5,000 lbs1,460 lbs13Open year
20161,500 lbs5,000 lbs1,455 lbs11Open year
20151,500 lbs5,000 lbs1,455 lbs11Open year
20141,500 lbs5,000 lbs1,455 lbs11Open year
20131,500 lbs5,000 lbs1,755 lbs10Open year
20121,500 lbs2,000 lbs1,755 lbs8Open year
20111,500 lbs2,000 lbs1,755 lbs8Open year
20102,000 lbs5,000 lbs1,822 lbs9Open year
20092,000 lbs3,500 lbs1,822 lbs7Open year
20082,000 lbs2,000 lbs1,822 lbs6Open year
20071,500 lbs2,000 lbs1,844 lbs8Open year
20061,500 lbs2,000 lbs1,840 lbs9Open year
20051,500 lbs2,000 lbs1,840 lbs6Open year
20041,500 lbs2,000 lbs1,840 lbs6Open year
20033,000 lbs3,500 lbs1,500 lbs6Open year
20023,000 lbs3,500 lbs1,500 lbs6Open year
20013,000 lbs3,500 lbs1,500 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.

Toyota Highlander 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 Toyota Highlander years can tow my trailer?

Compare Toyota Highlander model years

20212022
Min towing5,000 lbs5,000 lbs
Max towing5,000 lbs5,000 lbs
Max payload1,685 lbs1,685 lbs
Configurations1212
Drivetrains——
Cabs——
Beds——
Axles3.003.00
Engines3.5 liters V-63.5 liters V-6
  • 2022 and 2021 share the same highest dataset towing rating (5,000 lbs).

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

Browse Toyota Highlander configurations

Showing 50 results (capped at 50).

  • 2022 L3.5 liters V-6 · 3.00 · Tow 5,000 lbs · Payload 1,605 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 L3.5 liters V-6 · 3.00 · Tow 5,000 lbs · Payload 1,685 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 LE3.5 liters V-6 · 3.00 · Tow 5,000 lbs · Payload 1,605 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 LE3.5 liters V-6 · 3.00 · Tow 5,000 lbs · Payload 1,685 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 Limited3.5 liters V-6 · 3.00 · Tow 5,000 lbs · Payload 1,485 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 Limited3.5 liters V-6 · 3.00 · Tow 5,000 lbs · Payload 1,570 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 Platinum3.5 liters V-6 · 3.00 · Tow 5,000 lbs · Payload 1,485 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 Platinum3.5 liters V-6 · 3.00 · Tow 5,000 lbs · Payload 1,570 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 XLE3.5 liters V-6 · 3.00 · Tow 5,000 lbs · Payload 1,565 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 XLE3.5 liters V-6 · 3.00 · Tow 5,000 lbs · Payload 1,635 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 XSE3.5 liters V-6 · 3.00 · Tow 5,000 lbs · Payload 1,535 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 XSE3.5 liters V-6 · 3.00 · Tow 5,000 lbs · Payload 1,625 lbs
    Open year
  • 2021 L3.5 liters V-6 · 3.00 · Tow 5,000 lbs · Payload 1,605 lbs
    Open year
  • 2021 L3.5 liters V-6 · 3.00 · Tow 5,000 lbs · Payload 1,685 lbs
    Open year
  • 2021 LE3.5 liters V-6 · 3.00 · Tow 5,000 lbs · Payload 1,605 lbs
    Open year
  • 2021 LE3.5 liters V-6 · 3.00 · Tow 5,000 lbs · Payload 1,685 lbs
    Open year
  • 2021 Limited3.5 liters V-6 · 3.00 · Tow 5,000 lbs · Payload 1,485 lbs
    Open year
  • 2021 Limited3.5 liters V-6 · 3.00 · Tow 5,000 lbs · Payload 1,570 lbs
    Open year
  • 2021 Platinum3.5 liters V-6 · 3.00 · Tow 5,000 lbs · Payload 1,485 lbs
    Open year
  • 2021 Platinum3.5 liters V-6 · 3.00 · Tow 5,000 lbs · Payload 1,570 lbs
    Open year
  • 2021 XLE3.5 liters V-6 · 3.00 · Tow 5,000 lbs · Payload 1,565 lbs
    Open year
  • 2021 XLE3.5 liters V-6 · 3.00 · Tow 5,000 lbs · Payload 1,635 lbs
    Open year
  • 2021 XSE3.5 liters V-6 · 3.00 · Tow 5,000 lbs · Payload 1,535 lbs
    Open year
  • 2021 XSE3.5 liters V-6 · 3.00 · Tow 5,000 lbs · Payload 1,625 lbs
    Open year
  • 2020 L3.5 liters V-6 · 3.00 · Tow 5,000 lbs · Payload 1,605 lbs
    Open year
  • 2020 L3.5 liters V-6 · 3.00 · Tow 5,000 lbs · Payload 1,685 lbs
    Open year
  • 2020 LE3.5 liters V-6 · 3.00 · Tow 5,000 lbs · Payload 1,605 lbs
    Open year
  • 2020 LE3.5 liters V-6 · 3.00 · Tow 5,000 lbs · Payload 1,685 lbs
    Open year
  • 2020 Limited3.5 liters V-6 · 3.00 · Tow 5,000 lbs · Payload 1,485 lbs
    Open year
  • 2020 Limited3.5 liters V-6 · 3.00 · Tow 5,000 lbs · Payload 1,570 lbs
    Open year
  • 2020 Platinum3.5 liters V-6 · 3.00 · Tow 5,000 lbs · Payload 1,485 lbs
    Open year
  • 2020 Platinum3.5 liters V-6 · 3.00 · Tow 5,000 lbs · Payload 1,570 lbs
    Open year
  • 2020 XLE3.5 liters V-6 · 3.00 · Tow 5,000 lbs · Payload 1,565 lbs
    Open year
  • 2020 XLE3.5 liters V-6 · 3.00 · Tow 5,000 lbs · Payload 1,635 lbs
    Open year
  • 2019 LE3.5 liters V-6 · 3.00 · Tow 5,000 lbs · Payload 1,602 lbs
    Open year
  • 2019 LE3.5 liters V-6 · 3.00 · Tow 5,000 lbs · Payload 1,596 lbs
    Open year
  • 2019 LE3.5 liters V-6 · 3.00 · Tow 5,000 lbs · Payload 1,602 lbs
    Open year
  • 2019 LE3.5 liters V-6 · 3.00 · Tow 5,000 lbs · Payload 1,596 lbs
    Open year
  • 2019 Limited3.5 liters V-6 · 3.00 · Tow 5,000 lbs · Payload 1,492 lbs
    Open year
  • 2019 Limited3.5 liters V-6 · 3.00 · Tow 5,000 lbs · Payload 1,486 lbs
    Open year
  • 2019 Limited3.5 liters V-6 · 3.00 · Tow 5,000 lbs · Payload 1,492 lbs
    Open year
  • 2019 Limited3.5 liters V-6 · 3.00 · Tow 5,000 lbs · Payload 1,486 lbs
    Open year
  • 2019 SE3.5 liters V-6 · 3.00 · Tow 5,000 lbs · Payload 1,536 lbs
    Open year
  • 2019 SE3.5 liters V-6 · 3.00 · Tow 5,000 lbs · Payload 1,530 lbs
    Open year
  • 2019 XLE3.5 liters V-6 · 3.00 · Tow 5,000 lbs · Payload 1,536 lbs
    Open year
  • 2019 XLE3.5 liters V-6 · 3.00 · Tow 5,000 lbs · Payload 1,530 lbs
    Open year
  • 2019 LE2.7 liters I-4 · 4.36 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,531 lbs
    Open year
  • 2018 LE3.5 liters V-6 · 3.00 · Tow 5,000 lbs · Payload 1,370 lbs
    Open year
  • 2018 LE3.5 liters V-6 · 3.00 · Tow 5,000 lbs · Payload 1,370 lbs
    Open year
  • 2018 LE3.5 liters V-6 · 3.00 · Tow 5,000 lbs · Payload 1,370 lbs
    Open year

Toyota Highlander 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, 20225,000 lbs5,000 lbs1,685 lbs34
2010s2010–20192010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 20191,000 – 5,000 lbs5,000 lbs1,822 lbs107
2000s2000–20092001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 20091,500 – 3,500 lbs3,500 lbs1,844 lbs58

Toyota Highlander 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
20221,485 lbs1,685 lbs12Open year
20211,485 lbs1,685 lbs12Open year
20201,485 lbs1,685 lbs10Open year
20191,486 lbs1,602 lbs13Open year
20181,280 lbs1,460 lbs13Open year
20171,280 lbs1,460 lbs13Open year
20161,385 lbs1,455 lbs11Open year
20151,385 lbs1,455 lbs11Open year
20141,385 lbs1,455 lbs11Open year
20131,536 lbs1,755 lbs10Open year
20121,536 lbs1,755 lbs8Open year
20111,536 lbs1,755 lbs8Open year
20101,450 lbs1,822 lbs7Open year
20091,450 lbs1,822 lbs7Open year
20081,679 lbs1,822 lbs6Open year
20071,425 lbs1,844 lbs8Open year
20061,425 lbs1,840 lbs7Open year
20051,425 lbs1,840 lbs6Open year
20041,425 lbs1,840 lbs6Open year
20031,105 lbs1,500 lbs6Open year
20021,105 lbs1,500 lbs6Open year
20011,105 lbs1,500 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.

How Toyota Highlander towing capacity changed over time

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

  • 2012 → 2013: Maximum towing 2,000 lbs → 5,000 lbs (+3,000 lbs)
  • 2010 → 2011: Maximum towing 5,000 lbs → 2,000 lbs (-3,000 lbs)
  • 2009 → 2010: Maximum towing 3,500 lbs → 5,000 lbs (+1,500 lbs)
  • 2008 → 2009: Maximum towing 2,000 lbs → 3,500 lbs (+1,500 lbs)
  • 2003 → 2004: 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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