2024 Toyota Highlander towing capacity
Updated 2026-09-21 · Source: Toyota 2024 Highlander eBrochure, Specifications page 22 (toyota.com)
The 2024 Toyota Highlander tows up to 5,000 lb when properly equipped. For this model year, ratings range from 3,500 lb to 5,000 lb by trim, engine and tow package.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
- 5,870 to 5,960lb
- Curb weight
- 4,155 to 4,430lb
Towing capacity by configuration
Bars are the manufacturer's rating for each published configuration; the darkest bar is the maximum.
| Configuration | Engine | Towing | Payload | GVWR | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LE | 2.4L turbo 4-cylinder gas, 265 hp | 5,000 | n/a | 5,870 | Curb weight 4155 in standard seating configuration. |
| XLE | 2.4L turbo 4-cylinder gas, 265 hp | 5,000 | n/a | 5,870 | Curb weight 4199. |
| XSE | 2.4L turbo 4-cylinder gas, 265 hp | 5,000 | n/a | 5,870 | Curb weight 4221. |
| Limited | 2.4L turbo 4-cylinder gas, 265 hp | 5,000 | n/a | 5,870 | Curb weight 4265. |
| Platinum | 2.4L turbo 4-cylinder gas, 265 hp | 5,000 | n/a | 5,870 | Curb weight 4265. |
| Hybrid LE | 2.5L 4-cylinder hybrid, 243 net combined hp | 3,500 | n/a | 5,960 | Curb weight 4330. |
| Hybrid LE Nightshade | 2.5L 4-cylinder hybrid, 243 net combined hp | 3,500 | n/a | 5,960 | Curb weight 4330. |
| Hybrid XLE | 2.5L 4-cylinder hybrid, 243 net combined hp | 3,500 | n/a | 5,960 | Curb weight 4365. |
| Hybrid Limited | 2.5L 4-cylinder hybrid, 243 net combined hp | 3,500 | n/a | 5,960 | Curb weight 4430. |
| Hybrid Platinum | 2.5L 4-cylinder hybrid, 243 net combined hp | 3,500 | n/a | 5,960 | Curb weight 4430. |
Check a trailer against this Highlander
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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 Highlander eBrochure, Specifications page 22 (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 Highlander tow?
Up to 5,000 lb when properly equipped. The lowest-rated configuration listed (Hybrid LE, 2.5L 4-cylinder hybrid, 243 net combined hp) is rated at 3,500 lb, and the highest (LE, 2.4L turbo 4-cylinder gas, 265 hp) at 5,000 lb.
What is the payload capacity of a 2024 Toyota Highlander?
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 5,870 to 5,960 lb across configurations.
Does the 2024 Toyota Highlander need a tow package to reach its maximum rating?
The 5000 lb maximum applies to the gas 2.4L turbo grades; every hybrid grade is rated at 3500 lb. Configurations without the package carry a lower rating; see the note column in the table above.
Can a 2024 Toyota Highlander 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.