Toyota RAV4 Towing Capacity

The 2026 Toyota RAV4 is rated to tow up to 3,500 lbs, according to Toyota's published specifications. Rated configuration: AWD Hybrid XLE Premium, Woodland, SE, XSE and Limited; AWD Plug-in Hybrid SE, XSE and Woodland. Other configurations are rated lower, so confirm your exact rating by VIN or on the door-jamb label.

By CarWhere Research · Updated 2026-11-05 · 17 manufacturer sources

2026 max towing

3,500 lbs

2026 max payload

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Years covered

2019–2026

Toyota RAV4 towing capacity by year

Toyota RAV4 maximum towing capacity and payload by model year
Model yearGenerationMax towingMax payloadMax-tow configuration
20266th gen (2026–present)3,500 lbs [2]— AWD Hybrid XLE Premium, Woodland, SE, XSE and Limited; AWD Plug-in Hybrid SE, XSE and WoodlandHybrid and plug-in hybrid only. All FWD models and the LE AWD are rated 1,750 lbs.
20255th gen (2019–2025)2,500 lbs [5]1,295 lbs [5]RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid (SE, XSE)Gas LE/XLE/XLE Premium/Limited rated 1,500 lbs (s3); Hybrid rated 1,750 lbs (s4). Only the Plug-in Hybrid sheet lists payload (SE 1,295 / XSE 1,230).
20245th gen (2019–2025)3,500 lbs [6]1,295 lbs [8]Gas 2.5L Adventure and TRD Off-Road (AWD)Other gas grades 1,500 lbs; Hybrid 1,750 lbs (s7); Prime 2,500 lbs (s8). Only the Prime sheet lists payload (SE 1,295 lbs).
20235th gen (2019–2025)3,500 lbs [9]— Gas 2.5L Adventure and TRD Off-Road (AWD)Other gas grades 1,500 lbs; Hybrid 1,750 lbs (s10). The 2023 Prime sheet could not be opened.
20225th gen (2019–2025)3,500 lbs [11]— Gas 2.5L Adventure and TRD Off-Road (AWD)Published payloads: gas up to 1,240 lbs (LE FWD), Hybrid up to 1,230 lbs (LE HV). The 2022 Prime sheet could not be opened, so the overall max is unconfirmed. Hybrid tow 1,750 lbs (s12).
20215th gen (2019–2025)3,500 lbs [13]1,295 lbs [15]Gas 2.5L Adventure and TRD Off-Road (AWD)Payload 1,295 lbs is the RAV4 Prime SE; gas up to 1,240 lbs (LE FWD), Hybrid up to 1,230 lbs. Tow: Hybrid 1,750 lbs (s14), Prime 2,500 lbs (s15).
20205th gen (2019–2025)3,500 lbs [16]— Gas 2.5L Adventure and TRD Off-Road (AWD)Gas payload up to 1,240 lbs (LE FWD). The 2020 Hybrid sheet could not be opened, so max payload is left null.
20195th gen (2019–2025)3,500 lbs [17]— Gas 2.5L Adventure grade (AWD)Other gas grades 1,500 lbs; gas payload up to 1,240 lbs (LE FWD). The 2019 Hybrid sheet could not be opened.

— = not published in a manufacturer source we could verify; we leave it blank rather than estimate.

2026 Toyota RAV4 towing capacity by configuration

2026 Toyota RAV4 towing capacity by trim, engine, drivetrain, cab, axle ratio and tow package
TrimEngineDrivePackageMax towingPayloadSrc
LE (Hybrid)2.5L I4 hybrid (226 net hp FWD)FWD—1,750—[2]
LE (Hybrid)2.5L I4 hybrid (236 net hp AWD)AWD—1,750—[1]
XLE Premium / SE / XSE / Limited (Hybrid)2.5L I4 hybrid (226 net hp FWD)FWD—1,750—[2]
XLE Premium / Woodland / SE / XSE / Limited (Hybrid)2.5L I4 hybrid (236 net hp AWD)AWD2-in. hitch receiver with wiring harness std on Woodland3,500—[2]
SE / XSE / Woodland (Plug-in Hybrid)2.5L I4 plug-in hybrid (324 net hp)AWD2-in. hitch receiver with wiring harness std on Woodland3,500—[2]

Ratings in lbs, as published by the manufacturer for the 2026 model year.

What lowers your RAV4's real towing limit

  • On the 2026 RAV4, drive is what sets the rating: AWD versions of most grades are rated 3,500 lbs, while every FWD model and the LE AWD are rated 1,750 lbs.
  • On 2019–2024 models, only the gas Adventure and TRD Off-Road grades were rated 3,500 lbs; other gas grades were rated 1,500 lbs, the Hybrid 1,750 lbs and the Prime plug-in 2,500 lbs.
  • With Adventure and TRD Off-Road gone from the 2025 lineup, the 2,500-lb Plug-in Hybrid was the top-rated 2025 RAV4.
  • From 2026 the RAV4 is sold only as a hybrid or plug-in hybrid, and Toyota raised the rating on AWD grades to 3,500 lbs.

The maximum rating assumes a specific, lightly loaded configuration. Three other limits apply on every tow, and the first one you hit is your real limit:

  • Payload. Passengers, cargo, accessories and the trailer's tongue weight all count against payload. The payload figure on your door-jamb Tire and Loading Information placard is the one for your exact vehicle.
  • Tongue weight. A conventional trailer typically puts 10–15% of its weight on the hitch, so a 5,000-lb trailer adds roughly 500–750 lbs to the truck or SUV. The hitch receiver has its own tongue-weight limit, printed on the receiver label.
  • GCWR. The gross combined weight rating caps the loaded vehicle plus the loaded trailer. Every pound of passengers and cargo added to the vehicle comes off the trailer weight you can pull at GCWR.

Always stay within the lowest of these limits for your specific vehicle.

Check your exact RAV4 tow rating by VIN

The table above shows the range. Your VIN pins down engine, drivetrain and cab; your window sticker adds the axle ratio and tow package.

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FAQ

What is the towing capacity of the Toyota RAV4?

The 2026 Toyota RAV4 is rated to tow up to 3,500 lbs when properly equipped (AWD Hybrid XLE Premium, Woodland, SE, XSE and Limited; AWD Plug-in Hybrid SE, XSE and Woodland). Source: Three...Two...One: Toyota Debuts Amazing All-New RAV4 (2026). Lower-rated configurations tow less — the by-configuration table on this page lists each published rating.

Which Toyota RAV4 model year tows the most?

Among the model years on this page with a manufacturer-published rating (2019–2026), the highest maximum is 3,500 lbs, first published for the 2026 model year (AWD Hybrid XLE Premium, Woodland, SE, XSE and Limited; AWD Plug-in Hybrid SE, XSE and Woodland).

How do I find my Toyota RAV4's exact towing capacity?

Check the certification label on the driver's door jamb for GVWR and the Tire and Loading Information placard for payload, then match your engine, drivetrain, cab/bed and axle ratio to the manufacturer's table. CarWhere's VIN lookup resolves engine, drivetrain and cab from the VIN; the window sticker lists the axle ratio and tow package.

Sources

  1. Toyota Pressroom, "The Next Adventure Begins: 2026 RAV4 Arrives this Winter" https://pressroom.toyota.com/the-next-adventure-begins-2026-rav4-arrives-this-winter/ (accessed 2026-11-05)
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Methodology: ratings transcribed from official manufacturer specifications, press materials and towing guides; figures we could not verify in a manufacturer source are left blank. Cite this page: CarWhere Research, "Toyota RAV4 Towing Capacity," carwhere.com/towing-capacity/toyota/rav4, updated 2026-11-05.