Toyota 4Runner towing capacity

The 2026 Toyota 4Runner tows up to 6,000 lb when properly equipped.Every listed configuration for that year is rated at 6,000 lb.

2026 Toyota 4Runner 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 Toyota 2026 4Runner Product Information (Toyota Pressroom), page 4. Hitch: Every grade and drivetrain is rated 6,000 lb; Toyota publishes GVWR and curb weight by grade but not payload for the 2026 model. 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
SR5 · 2WD	2.4L i-FORCE turbo	6,000	n/a	6,005	curb 4,455
TRD Sport · 2WD	2.4L i-FORCE turbo	6,000	n/a	6,020	curb 4,610
Limited · 2WD	2.4L i-FORCE turbo	6,000	n/a	6,130	curb 4,730
SR5 · 4WD	2.4L i-FORCE turbo	6,000	n/a	6,075	curb 4,685
TRD Sport · 4WD	2.4L i-FORCE turbo	6,000	n/a	6,395	curb 4,850
TRD Off-Road · 4WD	2.4L i-FORCE turbo	6,000	n/a	6,240	curb 4,850
Limited · 4WD	2.4L i-FORCE turbo	6,000	n/a	6,395	curb 4,970
TRD Off-Road · 4WD	2.4L i-FORCE MAX hybrid	6,000	n/a	6,505	curb 5,225
Limited · 4WD	2.4L i-FORCE MAX hybrid	6,000	n/a	6,505	curb 5,370
TRD Pro · 4WD	2.4L i-FORCE MAX hybrid	6,000	n/a	6,505	curb 5,455
Trailhunter · 4WD	2.4L i-FORCE MAX hybrid	6,000	n/a	6,505	curb 5,500
Platinum · 4WD	2.4L i-FORCE MAX hybrid	6,000	n/a	6,505	curb 5,390

Toyota 4Runner towing capacity by year

Toyota 4Runner 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 Toyota 4Runner	6,000lb	6,000 to 6,000	n/a	6,005 to 6,505	12
2025 Toyota 4Runner	6,000lb	6,000 to 6,000	n/a	6,005 to 6,505	12
2024 Toyota 4Runner	5,000lb	5,000 to 5,000	n/a	6,100 to 6,300	7

Need to know whether a specific trailer is safe behind your Toyota 4Runner? 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 Toyota 4Runner tow?

The 2026 Toyota 4Runner tows up to 6,000 lb when properly equipped. Every listed configuration for that year is rated at 6,000 lb.

Which Toyota 4Runner year has the highest towing capacity?

Among the years listed, the highest published maximum is 6,000 lb (2026, 2025).

Where do I find my exact Toyota 4Runner 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.