2024 Toyota 4Runner towing capacity
Updated 2026-09-21 · Source: Toyota 2024 4Runner eBrochure, towing callout page 4 and Specifications page 21 (toyota.com)
The 2024 Toyota 4Runner tows up to 5,000 lb when properly equipped. For this model year, every listed configuration is rated at 5,000 lb.Toyota does not publish payload in this document; check the placard on the driver's door pillar.
- Max towing
- 5,000lb
- Max payload
- n/a
- GVWR
- 6,100 to 6,300lb
- Curb weight
- 4,400 to 4,750lb
Towing capacity by configuration
| Configuration | Engine | Towing | Payload | GVWR | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SR5 | 4.0L V6 gas, 270 hp | n/a | n/a | 6,100 | Curb weight 4400. The brochure publishes no per grade towing figure. |
| TRD Sport | 4.0L V6 gas, 270 hp | n/a | n/a | 6,100 | Curb weight 4400. |
| SR5 Premium | 4.0L V6 gas, 270 hp | n/a | n/a | 6,100 | Curb weight 4400. |
| TRD Off-Road | 4.0L V6 gas, 270 hp | n/a | n/a | 6,300 | Curb weight 4750. |
| TRD Off-Road Premium | 4.0L V6 gas, 270 hp | n/a | n/a | 6,300 | Curb weight 4750. |
| Limited | 4.0L V6 gas, 270 hp | n/a | n/a | 6,100 | Curb weight 4525. |
| TRD Pro | 4.0L V6 gas, 270 hp | n/a | n/a | 6,300 | Curb weight 4750. |
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How to read these numbers
Towing capacity assumes a lightly loaded truck. Passengers, cargo and the trailer's tongue weight all count against payload, which usually runs out first.
Full explanations: what GVWR means, GVWR vs GCWR vs payload and how tongue weight eats payload.
Source: Toyota 2024 4Runner eBrochure, towing callout page 4 and Specifications page 21 (toyota.com). Confirm your vehicle's ratings on the certification label in the driver's door jamb.
Frequently asked questions
How much can a 2024 Toyota 4Runner tow?
Up to 5,000 lb when properly equipped. Toyota states a 5000 lb maximum towing capacity for 4Runner as a single line wide figure; the brochure does not break towing out by grade or drivetrain.
What is the payload capacity of a 2024 Toyota 4Runner?
Toyota does not publish payload in the document we used; the figure for your exact vehicle is on the tire and loading placard on the driver's door pillar. Payload includes passengers, cargo and the trailer's tongue weight, so it is usually the limit you reach first. GVWR for this model year runs 6,100 to 6,300 lb across configurations.
Does the 2024 Toyota 4Runner need a tow package to reach its maximum rating?
Toyota states a 5000 lb maximum towing capacity for 4Runner as a single line wide figure; the brochure does not break towing out by grade or drivetrain. Configurations without the package carry a lower rating; see the note column in the table above.
Can a 2024 Toyota 4Runner tow a travel trailer?
A configuration rated at 5,000 lb can handle a trailer with a loaded weight of roughly 4,000 lb while keeping a 20% safety margin, provided passengers, cargo and tongue weight stay within the payload on your door-pillar placard. Run your exact numbers in the towing calculator.