Honda Pilot towing capacity

The 2026 Honda Pilot tows up to 5,000 lb when properly equipped.Depending on trim, cab, engine and tow package, configurations for that year range from 3,500 lb to 5,000 lb.

2026 Honda Pilot towing capacity chart

Every 2026 configuration the manufacturer publishes, highest rating first. Match your trim, cab, engine and drivetrain, or decode your VIN to narrow it down. Full 2026 page.

All figures in pounds, from the Honda Newsroom, 2026 Honda Pilot Specifications & Features. Hitch: Honda: Maximum towing capacity for AWD trims is 5,000 lbs. Maximum towing capacity for 2WD trims is 3,500 lbs. Towing requires accessory towing equipment. Ratings assume a properly equipped vehicle and a trailer with brakes where required by the manufacturer. "n/a" means the manufacturer does not publish that figure in this document.
Configuration	Engine	Towing	Payload	GVWR	Note
Black Edition · AWD	3.5L V6	5,000	n/a	n/a	curb 4,678
EX-L · AWD	3.5L V6	5,000	n/a	n/a	curb 4,528
Elite · AWD	3.5L V6	5,000	n/a	n/a	curb 4,678
Sport · AWD	3.5L V6	5,000	n/a	n/a	curb 4,513
Touring · AWD	3.5L V6	5,000	n/a	n/a	curb 4,658
TrailSport · AWD	3.5L V6	5,000	n/a	n/a	curb 4,722
EX-L · 2WD	3.5L V6	3,500	n/a	n/a	curb 4,334
Sport · 2WD	3.5L V6	3,500	n/a	n/a	curb 4,336

Honda Pilot towing capacity by year

Honda Pilot maximum towing capacity by model year, lb

Pounds. Source: manufacturer towing guides for each model year. Open a year for the per-configuration table.
Model year	Max towing	Towing range	Max payload	GVWR	Configs
2026 Honda Pilot	5,000lb	3,500 to 5,000	n/a	n/a	8
2025 Honda Pilot	5,000lb	3,500 to 5,000	n/a	n/a	9
2024 Honda Pilot	5,000lb	3,500 to 5,000	n/a	n/a	12
2023 Honda Pilot	5,000lb	3,500 to 5,000	n/a	n/a	12
2022 Honda Pilot	5,000lb	3,500 to 5,000	n/a	n/a	13
2021 Honda Pilot	5,000lb	3,500 to 5,000	n/a	n/a	2
2020 Honda Pilot	5,000lb	3,500 to 5,000	n/a	n/a	3
2019 Honda Pilot	5,000lb	3,500 to 5,000	n/a	n/a	3
2018 Honda Pilot	5,000lb	3,500 to 5,000	n/a	n/a	3
2017 Honda Pilot	5,000lb	3,500 to 5,000	n/a	n/a	9

Need to know whether a specific trailer is safe behind your Honda Pilot? Use thetowing calculator, which checks trailer weight, tongue weight and passengers against the GVWR and GCWR of your configuration.

Frequently asked questions

How much can a Honda Pilot tow?

The 2026 Honda Pilot tows up to 5,000 lb when properly equipped. Depending on trim, cab, engine and tow package, configurations for that year range from 3,500 lb to 5,000 lb.

Which Honda Pilot year has the highest towing capacity?

Among the years listed, the highest published maximum is 5,000 lb (2026, 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017).

Where do I find my exact Honda Pilot towing capacity?

Match your trim, cab, bed, engine and drivetrain to the configuration table on the model-year page, then confirm against the certification label in the driver's door jamb and the towing section of your owner's manual. The label shows your GVWR and axle ratings; the towing guide lists GCWR.