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. Depending on trim, cab, engine and tow package, ratings for this model year range from 3,500 lb to 5,000 lb. Maximum payload is n/a lb.
- Max towing
- 5,000lb
- Max payload
- n/alb
- 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.
| Trim | Engine | Drive | 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
How to read these numbers
Towing capacity is the manufacturer's maximum trailer weight for a lightly loaded truck. In practice payload runs out first: every passenger, every item in the bed, and the trailer's tongue weight (typically 10 to 15 percent of trailer weight) count against the n/a lb payload and the GVWR of your configuration.
Where GCWR is shown as a dash, Toyota does not publish a combined rating for that configuration; use GVWR and the towing figure together.
Full explanations: 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, null) is rated at 3,500 lb, and the highest (LE, 2.4L turbo 4-cylinder gas, 265 hp, null) at 5,000 lb.
What is the payload capacity of a 2024 Toyota Highlander?
Maximum payload is n/a lb. 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 n/a lb payload. Run your exact numbers in the towing calculator.