2018 Toyota Highlander Towing Capacity
The sourced 2018 Toyota Highlander towing records below may contain trailer ratings, restrictions or procedures. Match the configuration, units and conditions in each row. A yes/no entry or towing procedure is not a trailer-weight rating.
What this page covers
Match your configuration
11 sourced records for 2018 Toyota Highlander. This is the coverage held in our library, not a claim that every trim or market is included. The conditions and source apply to each individual row.
- Engine descriptions in the records
- 2.7L I4 · 3.5L V6
- Drivetrain descriptions
- FWD · AWD
Filter the table by the engine and drivetrain on your documentation. Use the text field for a cab, package, axle ratio or other qualifier. Select two rows to compare their complete conditions side by side.
Towing Capacity: source records
| Trim / configuration | Engine | Drivetrain | Source value | What the value describes | Conditions | Source evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LE | 2.7L I4 | FWD | 1,500 lb | Trailer-weight rating | Exact Toyota 2018 matrix value for LE, 2.7L I4, FWD; no package or unlisted configuration was inferred. | 2018 Toyota Highlander Product Information, p. 3 · verified 2026-08-23 |
| LE | 3.5L V6 | AWD | 5,000 lb maximum value | Trailer-weight rating | Exact Toyota 2018 matrix value for LE, 3.5L V6, AWD; no package or unlisted configuration was inferred. | 2018 Toyota Highlander Product Information, p. 3 · verified 2026-08-23 |
| LE | 3.5L V6 | FWD | 5,000 lb maximum value | Trailer-weight rating | Exact Toyota 2018 matrix value for LE, 3.5L V6, FWD; no package or unlisted configuration was inferred. | 2018 Toyota Highlander Product Information, p. 3 · verified 2026-08-23 |
| LE Plus | 3.5L V6 | AWD | 5,000 lb maximum value | Trailer-weight rating | Exact Toyota 2018 matrix value for LE Plus, 3.5L V6, AWD; no package or unlisted configuration was inferred. | 2018 Toyota Highlander Product Information, p. 3 · verified 2026-08-23 |
| LE Plus | 3.5L V6 | FWD | 5,000 lb maximum value | Trailer-weight rating | Exact Toyota 2018 matrix value for LE Plus, 3.5L V6, FWD; no package or unlisted configuration was inferred. | 2018 Toyota Highlander Product Information, p. 3 · verified 2026-08-23 |
| Limited | 3.5L V6 | AWD | 5,000 lb maximum value | Trailer-weight rating | Exact Toyota 2018 matrix value for Limited, 3.5L V6, AWD; no package or unlisted configuration was inferred. | 2018 Toyota Highlander Product Information, p. 3 · verified 2026-08-23 |
| Limited | 3.5L V6 | FWD | 5,000 lb maximum value | Trailer-weight rating | Exact Toyota 2018 matrix value for Limited, 3.5L V6, FWD; no package or unlisted configuration was inferred. | 2018 Toyota Highlander Product Information, p. 3 · verified 2026-08-23 |
| SE | 3.5L V6 | AWD | 5,000 lb maximum value | Trailer-weight rating | Exact Toyota 2018 matrix value for SE, 3.5L V6, AWD; no package or unlisted configuration was inferred. | 2018 Toyota Highlander Product Information, p. 3 · verified 2026-08-23 |
| SE | 3.5L V6 | FWD | 5,000 lb maximum value | Trailer-weight rating | Exact Toyota 2018 matrix value for SE, 3.5L V6, FWD; no package or unlisted configuration was inferred. | 2018 Toyota Highlander Product Information, p. 3 · verified 2026-08-23 |
| XLE | 3.5L V6 | AWD | 5,000 lb maximum value | Trailer-weight rating | Exact Toyota 2018 matrix value for XLE, 3.5L V6, AWD; no package or unlisted configuration was inferred. | 2018 Toyota Highlander Product Information, p. 3 · verified 2026-08-23 |
| XLE | 3.5L V6 | FWD | 5,000 lb maximum value | Trailer-weight rating | Exact Toyota 2018 matrix value for XLE, 3.5L V6, FWD; no package or unlisted configuration was inferred. | 2018 Toyota Highlander Product Information, p. 3 · verified 2026-08-23 |
Read the differences in this table
This page contains 11 source records and 2 distinct value-and-scope combinations. Repeated values can belong to different engines, trims or procedures. Equal numbers do not establish interchangeable configurations.
| What the value describes | Recorded value | Source records |
|---|---|---|
| Trailer-weight rating | 1,500 lb | 1 |
| Trailer-weight rating | 5,000 lb | 10 |
The counts describe this library, not market availability. Source page numbers are the labels stored with each record; PDF viewer page positions can differ from printed page numbers.
Using a towing record
Start with the configuration column, then match the engine, drivetrain and conditions. “Maximum published configuration” is a model-level ceiling; it does not identify the rating of your particular vehicle. Conventional, fifth-wheel and gooseneck entries are different configurations, not interchangeable options.
A number in the configuration name may describe GCWR or an axle ratio. Read the Source value together with its unit and conditions. Availability, restrictions and instructions are not trailer-weight ratings. “Not stated” means that field was not specified in the stored source record; it does not mean that the field is irrelevant.
What the source date tells you
The verification date belongs to the stored record. It is not the vehicle’s build date or a guarantee that the document has not changed. The source link beside each row lets you check the document and page used for that entry. Different rows may cite different documents.
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Use the towing weight worksheet after matching the rating to your configuration.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the 2018 Toyota Highlander towing capacity?
The sourced 2018 Toyota Highlander towing records below may contain trailer ratings, restrictions or procedures. Match the configuration, units and conditions in each row. A yes/no entry or towing procedure is not a trailer-weight rating.
Where does this specification data come from?
The table is tied to 2018 Toyota Highlander Product Information, published by Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc., and was last verified on 2026-08-23.