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. Depending on trim, cab, engine and tow package, ratings for this model year range from 1,500 lb to 3,500 lb. 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.
| Trim | Engine | Drive | 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 | 2.5L 4-cylinder gas, 203 hp | AWD | 3,500 | 1,025 | 4,705 | Curb weight 3615. |
| TRD Off-Road | 2.5L 4-cylinder gas, 203 hp | AWD | 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
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 1,295 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 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, null) 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.