2024 Toyota Highlander Towing Capacity

Q: What is the towing capacity of the 2024 Toyota Highlander?

The 2024 Toyota Highlander has a maximum towing capacity of 5,000 lbs when properly equipped.

Q: Which 2024 Toyota Highlander engine tows the most?

The 2.4L turbocharged I4, 265 hp / 310 lb-ft, rated up to 5,000 lbs.

Q: What is the payload capacity of the 2024 Toyota Highlander?

The manufacturer does not publish a maximum payload figure for the 2024 Toyota Highlander.

Q: Is the 2024 Toyota Highlander good for towing?

With up to 5,000 lbs of max towing, it handles most travel trailers and boats — stay under 80% for comfort.

Factory specs, verified against Toyota USA Newsroom — 2024 Toyota Highlander (Sept 27, 2023); towing confirmed on toyota.com.

Max towing

5,000 lbs

Max payload

Not published

Max GCWR

— lbs

80% guideline

4,000 lbs

The 2024 Toyota Highlander has a maximum towing capacity of 5,000 lbs when properly equipped (2.4L turbo I4, FWD or AWD, properly equipped (tow hitch); Toyota does not publish a max payload figure), ranking #25 of 28 vehicles in our database. Below are the factory ratings by engine, plus answers to the most common towing questions for this Highlander.

Safety note: figures are factory maximums for properly equipped vehicles. Your truck's actual limits depend on cab, bed, engine, axle ratio and options. Always verify with your owner's manual before towing.

Towing by engine

Engine	Max towing (lbs)
2.4L turbocharged I4, 265 hp / 310 lb-ft	5,000
2.5L hybrid I4, 243 net hp	3,500

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Frequently asked questions

What is the towing capacity of the 2024 Toyota Highlander?

The 2024 Toyota Highlander has a maximum towing capacity of 5,000 lbs when properly equipped (2.4L turbo I4, FWD or AWD, properly equipped (tow hitch); Toyota does not publish a max payload figure). Figure verified against Toyota USA Newsroom — 2024 Toyota Highlander (Sept 27, 2023); towing confirmed on toyota.com. Your exact configuration may tow less — always check your owner's manual.

Which 2024 Toyota Highlander engine tows the most?

The 2.4L turbocharged I4, 265 hp / 310 lb-ft tows the most in the 2024 Toyota Highlander lineup, rated up to 5,000 lbs when properly equipped. See the engine table above for every option.

What is the payload capacity of the 2024 Toyota Highlander?

Toyota does not publish a maximum payload figure for the 2024 Toyota Highlander. Because tongue weight (10–15% of your loaded trailer) counts against payload, check your driver's door jamb sticker for your specific vehicle's payload rating.

Is the 2024 Toyota Highlander good for towing?

With up to 5,000 lbs of maximum towing, the 2024 Toyota Highlander comfortably handles most travel trailers, boat trailers and car haulers within its rating. For the best experience, keep your loaded trailer under 80% of the max (4,000 lbs) and use a weight-distributing hitch on heavier loads.

Data source

All figures on this page come from Toyota USA Newsroom — 2024 Toyota Highlander (Sept 27, 2023); towing confirmed on toyota.com. Capacities vary by cab, bed length, drivetrain, axle ratio and tow packages — the numbers above are the maximum for a properly equipped 2024 Toyota Highlander.