Tow Capacities

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Toyota Tacoma towing capacity

Cross-year towing decision tools for the Toyota Tacoma. 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)
Configurations408
Highest rating in our dataset6,000 lbs
Highest payload in our dataset2,069 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.

Toyota Tacoma towing history

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

Toyota Tacoma 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 lbs6,000 lbs1,685 lbs33Open year
20213,000 lbs6,000 lbs1,620 lbs33Open year
20203,000 lbs6,000 lbs1,620 lbs32Open year
20193,000 lbs6,000 lbs1,620 lbs29Open year
20183,000 lbs6,000 lbs1,620 lbs26Open year
20173,000 lbs6,000 lbs1,620 lbs27Open year
20163,000 lbs6,000 lbs1,620 lbs24Open year
20153,300 lbs3,500 lbs1,500 lbs3Open year
20143,300 lbs3,500 lbs1,500 lbs13Open year
20133,300 lbs3,500 lbs1,535 lbs14Open year
20123,300 lbs3,500 lbs1,535 lbs14Open year
20113,400 lbs3,500 lbs1,550 lbs14Open year
20103,500 lbs3,500 lbs1,685 lbs13Open year
20093,500 lbs3,500 lbs1,685 lbs13Open year
20083,500 lbs3,500 lbs1,685 lbs13Open year
20073,500 lbs3,500 lbs1,685 lbs13Open year
20063,500 lbs3,500 lbs1,685 lbs13Open year
20053,500 lbs3,500 lbs1,685 lbs13Open year
20043,500 lbs5,000 lbs2,005 lbs12Open year
20033,500 lbs5,000 lbs2,005 lbs12Open year
20023,500 lbs5,000 lbs1,830 lbs12Open year
20013,500 lbs5,000 lbs2,009 lbs12Open year
20003,500 lbs5,000 lbs2,069 lbs10Open year
19993,500 lbs5,000 lbs2,069 lbs10Open 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 Tacoma 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 Tacoma years can tow my trailer?

Compare Toyota Tacoma model years

20212022
Min towing3,000 lbs3,000 lbs
Max towing6,000 lbs6,000 lbs
Max payload1,620 lbs1,685 lbs
Configurations3333
Drivetrains4x2, 4x44x2, 4x4
CabsAccess Cab, Double CabAccess Cab, Double Cab
Beds5 ft, 6 ft5 ft, 6 ft
Axles3.91, 4.303.91, 4.30
Engines2.7 liters I-4, 3.5 liters V-62.7 liters I-4, 3.5 liters V-6
  • 2022 and 2021 share the same highest dataset towing rating (6,000 lbs).
  • 2022 shows a 65 lbs higher peak payload in our dataset than 2021.

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

Browse Toyota Tacoma configurations

Showing 50 results (capped at 50).

  • 2022 Limited V63.5 liters V-6 · 4x2 · Double Cab · 5 ft · 3.91 · Tow 6,000 lbs · Payload 1,355 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 Limited V63.5 liters V-6 · 4x4 · Double Cab · 5 ft · 3.91 · Tow 6,000 lbs · Payload 1,050 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 Limited V63.5 liters V-6 · 4x4 · Double Cab · 6 ft · 3.91 · Tow 6,000 lbs · Payload 1,050 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 SR V63.5 liters V-6 · 4x4 · Access Cab · 6 ft · 3.91 · Tow 6,000 lbs · Payload 1,285 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 SR V63.5 liters V-6 · 4x4 · Double Cab · 5 ft · 3.91 · Tow 6,000 lbs · Payload 1,050 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 SR5 V63.5 liters V-6 · 4x2 · Access Cab · 6 ft · 3.91 · Tow 6,000 lbs · Payload 1,525 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 SR5 V63.5 liters V-6 · 4x2 · Double Cab · 5 ft · 3.91 · Tow 6,000 lbs · Payload 1,355 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 SR5 V63.5 liters V-6 · 4x2 · Double Cab · 6 ft · 3.91 · Tow 6,000 lbs · Payload 1,355 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 SR5 V63.5 liters V-6 · 4x4 · Access Cab · 6 ft · 3.91 · Tow 6,000 lbs · Payload 1,285 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 SR5 V63.5 liters V-6 · 4x4 · Double Cab · 5 ft · 3.91 · Tow 6,000 lbs · Payload 1,050 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 SR5 V63.5 liters V-6 · 4x4 · Double Cab · 6 ft · 3.91 · Tow 6,000 lbs · Payload 1,050 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 TRD Off Road V63.5 liters V-6 · 4x2 · Double Cab · 5 ft · 3.91 · Tow 6,000 lbs · Payload 1,355 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 TRD Off Road V63.5 liters V-6 · 4x4 · Access Cab · 6 ft · 3.91 · Tow 6,000 lbs · Payload 1,285 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 TRD Off Road V63.5 liters V-6 · 4x4 · Double Cab · 5 ft · 4.30 · Tow 6,000 lbs · Payload 1,135 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 TRD Off Road V63.5 liters V-6 · 4x4 · Double Cab · 5 ft · 4.30 · Tow 6,000 lbs · Payload 1,135 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 TRD Off Road V63.5 liters V-6 · 4x4 · Double Cab · 6 ft · 3.91 · Tow 6,000 lbs · Payload 1,050 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 TRD Pro V63.5 liters V-6 · 4x4 · Double Cab · 5 ft · 4.30 · Tow 6,000 lbs · Payload 1,135 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 TRD Pro V63.5 liters V-6 · 4x4 · Double Cab · 5 ft · 4.30 · Tow 6,000 lbs · Payload 1,135 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 TRD Sport V63.5 liters V-6 · 4x2 · Access Cab · 6 ft · 3.91 · Tow 6,000 lbs · Payload 1,525 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 TRD Sport V63.5 liters V-6 · 4x2 · Double Cab · 5 ft · 3.91 · Tow 6,000 lbs · Payload 1,355 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 TRD Sport V63.5 liters V-6 · 4x2 · Double Cab · 6 ft · 3.91 · Tow 6,000 lbs · Payload 1,355 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 TRD Sport V63.5 liters V-6 · 4x4 · Access Cab · 6 ft · 4.30 · Tow 6,000 lbs · Payload 1,260 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 TRD Sport V63.5 liters V-6 · 4x4 · Access Cab · 6 ft · 4.30 · Tow 6,000 lbs · Payload 1,260 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 TRD Sport V63.5 liters V-6 · 4x4 · Double Cab · 5 ft · 4.30 · Tow 6,000 lbs · Payload 1,135 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 TRD Sport V63.5 liters V-6 · 4x4 · Double Cab · 5 ft · 4.30 · Tow 6,000 lbs · Payload 1,135 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 TRD Sport V63.5 liters V-6 · 4x4 · Double Cab · 6 ft · 3.91 · Tow 6,000 lbs · Payload 1,050 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 SR2.7 liters I-4 · 4x2 · Access Cab · 6 ft · 4.30 · Tow 3,000 lbs · Payload 1,685 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 SR2.7 liters I-4 · 4x2 · Double Cab · 5 ft · 4.30 · Tow 3,000 lbs · Payload 1,525 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 SR2.7 liters I-4 · 4x4 · Access Cab · 6 ft · 4.30 · Tow 3,000 lbs · Payload 1,445 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 SR V63.5 liters V-6 · 4x2 · Access Cab · 6 ft · 3.91 · Tow 3,000 lbs · Payload 1,525 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 SR52.7 liters I-4 · 4x2 · Access Cab · 6 ft · 4.30 · Tow 3,000 lbs · Payload 1,685 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 SR52.7 liters I-4 · 4x2 · Double Cab · 5 ft · 4.30 · Tow 3,000 lbs · Payload 1,525 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 SR52.7 liters I-4 · 4x4 · Access Cab · 6 ft · 4.30 · Tow 3,000 lbs · Payload 1,445 lbs
    Open year
  • 2021 Limited V63.5 liters V-6 · 4x2 · Double Cab · 5 ft · 3.91 · Tow 6,000 lbs · Payload 1,370 lbs
    Open year
  • 2021 Limited V63.5 liters V-6 · 4x4 · Double Cab · 5 ft · 3.91 · Tow 6,000 lbs · Payload 1,120 lbs
    Open year
  • 2021 Limited V63.5 liters V-6 · 4x4 · Double Cab · 6 ft · 3.91 · Tow 6,000 lbs · Payload 1,120 lbs
    Open year
  • 2021 SR V63.5 liters V-6 · 4x4 · Double Cab · 5 ft · 3.91 · Tow 6,000 lbs · Payload 1,175 lbs
    Open year
  • 2021 SR5 V63.5 liters V-6 · 4x2 · Access Cab · 6 ft · 3.91 · Tow 6,000 lbs · Payload 1,540 lbs
    Open year
  • 2021 SR5 V63.5 liters V-6 · 4x2 · Double Cab · 5 ft · 3.91 · Tow 6,000 lbs · Payload 1,420 lbs
    Open year
  • 2021 SR5 V63.5 liters V-6 · 4x2 · Double Cab · 6 ft · 3.91 · Tow 6,000 lbs · Payload 1,420 lbs
    Open year
  • 2021 SR5 V63.5 liters V-6 · 4x4 · Access Cab · 6 ft · 3.91 · Tow 6,000 lbs · Payload 1,295 lbs
    Open year
  • 2021 SR5 V63.5 liters V-6 · 4x4 · Double Cab · 5 ft · 3.91 · Tow 6,000 lbs · Payload 1,175 lbs
    Open year
  • 2021 SR5 V63.5 liters V-6 · 4x4 · Double Cab · 6 ft · 3.91 · Tow 6,000 lbs · Payload 1,175 lbs
    Open year
  • 2021 TRD Off Road V63.5 liters V-6 · 4x2 · Double Cab · 5 ft · 3.91 · Tow 6,000 lbs · Payload 1,420 lbs
    Open year
  • 2021 TRD Off Road V63.5 liters V-6 · 4x4 · Access Cab · 6 ft · 3.91 · Tow 6,000 lbs · Payload 1,295 lbs
    Open year
  • 2021 TRD Off Road V63.5 liters V-6 · 4x4 · Double Cab · 5 ft · 4.30 · Tow 6,000 lbs · Payload 1,155 lbs
    Open year
  • 2021 TRD Off Road V63.5 liters V-6 · 4x4 · Double Cab · 5 ft · 4.30 · Tow 6,000 lbs · Payload 1,155 lbs
    Open year
  • 2021 TRD Off Road V63.5 liters V-6 · 4x4 · Double Cab · 6 ft · 3.91 · Tow 6,000 lbs · Payload 1,175 lbs
    Open year
  • 2021 TRD Pro V63.5 liters V-6 · 4x4 · Double Cab · 5 ft · 4.30 · Tow 6,000 lbs · Payload 1,155 lbs
    Open year
  • 2021 TRD Pro V63.5 liters V-6 · 4x4 · Double Cab · 5 ft · 4.30 · Tow 6,000 lbs · Payload 1,155 lbs
    Open year

Toyota Tacoma 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
3rd generation2016–20232016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 20223,000 – 6,000 lbs6,000 lbs1,685 lbs204
2nd generation2005–20152005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 20153,300 – 3,500 lbs3,500 lbs1,685 lbs136

Toyota Tacoma 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
20221,050 lbs1,685 lbs33Open year
20211,120 lbs1,620 lbs33Open year
20201,120 lbs1,620 lbs32Open year
20191,120 lbs1,620 lbs29Open year
20181,120 lbs1,620 lbs26Open year
20171,120 lbs1,620 lbs27Open year
20161,120 lbs1,620 lbs24Open year
20151,285 lbs1,500 lbs3Open year
20141,175 lbs1,500 lbs13Open year
20131,195 lbs1,535 lbs14Open year
20121,195 lbs1,535 lbs14Open year
2011895 lbs1,550 lbs14Open year
2010910 lbs1,685 lbs13Open year
2009910 lbs1,685 lbs13Open year
2008910 lbs1,685 lbs13Open year
2007910 lbs1,685 lbs13Open year
2006910 lbs1,685 lbs13Open year
2005910 lbs1,685 lbs13Open year
20041,375 lbs2,005 lbs12Open year
20031,375 lbs2,005 lbs12Open year
20021,375 lbs1,830 lbs12Open year
20011,373 lbs2,009 lbs12Open year
20001,588 lbs2,069 lbs10Open year
19991,588 lbs2,069 lbs10Open 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 Tacoma towing capacity changed over time

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

  • 2015 → 2016: Maximum towing 3,500 lbs → 6,000 lbs (+2,500 lbs)
  • 2004 → 2005: Maximum towing 5,000 lbs → 3,500 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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