2024 Toyota RAV4 towing capacity
Updated 2026-09-21 · Source: Toyota 2024 RAV4 eBrochure, Specifications page 27 (toyota.com)
The 2024 Toyota RAV4 tows up to 3,500 lb when properly equipped. For this model year, ratings range from 1,500 lb to 3,500 lb by trim, engine and tow package.Maximum payload is 1,295 lb.
- Max towing
- 3,500lb
- Max payload
- 1,295lb
- GVWR
- 4,610 to 5,530lb
- Curb weight
- 3,370 to 4,300lb
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 | 2.5L 4-cylinder gas, 203 hp | 1,500 | 1,230 | 4,610 | Curb weight 3370. |
| XLE | 2.5L 4-cylinder gas, 203 hp | 1,500 | 1,160 | 4,610 | Curb weight 3405. |
| XLE Premium | 2.5L 4-cylinder gas, 203 hp | 1,500 | 1,160 | 4,610 | Curb weight 3405. |
| Adventure · AWD | 2.5L 4-cylinder gas, 203 hp | 3,500 | 1,025 | 4,705 | Curb weight 3615. |
| TRD Off-Road · AWD | 2.5L 4-cylinder gas, 203 hp | 3,500 | 1,025 | 4,705 | Curb weight 3615. |
| Limited | 2.5L 4-cylinder gas, 203 hp | 1,500 | 1,100 | 4,610 | Curb weight 3485. |
| Hybrid LE | 2.5L 4-cylinder hybrid, 219 net combined hp | 1,750 | 1,210 | 4,920 | Curb weight 3690. |
| Hybrid Limited | 2.5L 4-cylinder hybrid, 219 net combined hp | 1,750 | 1,115 | 4,920 | Curb weight 3800. |
| Prime SE | 2.5L 4-cylinder plug-in hybrid, 302 net combined hp | 2,500 | 1,295 | 5,530 | Curb weight 4235. |
| Prime XSE | 2.5L 4-cylinder plug-in hybrid, 302 net combined hp | 2,500 | 1,230 | 5,530 | Curb weight 4300. |
Check a trailer against this RAV4
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How to read these numbers
Worked example for the Adventure AWD with the 2.5L 4-cylinder gas, 203 hp: a trailer at its full 3,500 lb rating puts about 420 lb on the hitch at 12 percent tongue weight. Add two adults at 350 lb and 770 lb of its 1,025 lb payload is used, leaving 255 lb for cargo and gear.
Full explanations: what GVWR means, GVWR vs GCWR vs payload and how tongue weight eats payload.
Source: Toyota 2024 RAV4 eBrochure, Specifications page 27 (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 RAV4 tow?
Up to 3,500 lb when properly equipped. The lowest-rated configuration listed (LE, 2.5L 4-cylinder gas, 203 hp) is rated at 1,500 lb, and the highest (Adventure, 2.5L 4-cylinder gas, 203 hp, AWD) at 3,500 lb.
What is the payload capacity of a 2024 Toyota RAV4?
Maximum payload is 1,295 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 4,610 to 5,530 lb across configurations.
Does the 2024 Toyota RAV4 need a tow package to reach its maximum rating?
The 3500 lb maximum applies to the gas Adventure and TRD Off-Road grades, which the brochure lists with all-wheel drive only. Configurations without the package carry a lower rating; see the note column in the table above.
Can a 2024 Toyota RAV4 tow a travel trailer?
A configuration rated at 3,500 lb can handle a trailer with a loaded weight of roughly 2,800 lb while keeping a 20% safety margin, provided passengers, cargo and tongue weight stay within the 1,295 lb payload. Run your exact numbers in the towing calculator.