2023 Toyota Highlander Towing Capacity
The 2023 Toyota Highlander has a verified maximum towing capacity of 5,000 lb; the exact rating depends on configuration.
Towing Capacity by trim and configuration
| Trim / configuration | Engine | Drivetrain | Maximum rating | Conditions | Source evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bronze Edition | AWD-e | AWD | 3,500 lb | Source configuration: Bronze Edition (AWD-e). Source table row: Towing capacity (lb.)[4]. | 2023 Highlander SourceBook, p. 54 · verified 2026-08-15 |
| Bronze Edition | FWD | FWD | 3,500 lb | Source configuration: Bronze Edition (FWD). Source table row: Towing capacity (lb.)[4]. | 2023 Highlander SourceBook, p. 54 · verified 2026-08-15 |
| Hybrid LE | AWD-e | AWD | 3,500 lb | Source configuration: Hybrid LE (AWD-e). Source table row: Towing capacity (lb.)[4]. | 2023 Highlander SourceBook, p. 52 · verified 2026-08-15 |
| Hybrid LE | FWD | FWD | 3,500 lb | Source configuration: Hybrid LE (FWD). Source table row: Towing capacity (lb.)[4]. | 2023 Highlander SourceBook, p. 52 · verified 2026-08-15 |
| Hybrid Limited | AWD-e | AWD | 3,500 lb | Source configuration: Hybrid Limited (AWD-e). Source table row: Towing capacity (lb.)[4]. | 2023 Highlander SourceBook, p. 57 · verified 2026-08-15 |
| Hybrid Limited | FWD | FWD | 3,500 lb | Source configuration: Hybrid Limited (FWD). Source table row: Towing capacity (lb.)[4]. | 2023 Highlander SourceBook, p. 57 · verified 2026-08-15 |
| Hybrid Platinum | AWD-e | AWD | 3,500 lb | Source configuration: Hybrid Platinum (AWD-e). Source table row: Towing capacity (lb.)[4]. | 2023 Highlander SourceBook, p. 59 · verified 2026-08-15 |
| Hybrid Platinum | FWD | FWD | 3,500 lb | Source configuration: Hybrid Platinum (FWD). Source table row: Towing capacity (lb.)[4]. | 2023 Highlander SourceBook, p. 59 · verified 2026-08-15 |
| Hybrid XLE | AWD- e | AWD | 3,500 lb | Source configuration: Hybrid XLE (AWD- e). Source table row: Towing capacity (lb.)[4]. | 2023 Highlander SourceBook, p. 54 · verified 2026-08-15 |
| Hybrid XLE | FWD | FWD | 3,500 lb | Source configuration: Hybrid XLE (FWD). Source table row: Towing capacity (lb.)[4]. | 2023 Highlander SourceBook, p. 54 · verified 2026-08-15 |
| L | AWD | AWD | 5,000 lb maximum value | Source configuration: L (AWD). Source table row: Towing capacity (lb.)[4]. | 2023 Highlander SourceBook, p. 52 · verified 2026-08-15 |
| L | FWD | FWD | 5,000 lb maximum value | Source configuration: L (FWD). Source table row: Towing capacity (lb.)[4]. | 2023 Highlander SourceBook, p. 52 · verified 2026-08-15 |
| LE | AWD | AWD | 5,000 lb maximum value | Source configuration: LE (AWD). Source table row: Towing capacity (lb.)[4]. | 2023 Highlander SourceBook, p. 52 · verified 2026-08-15 |
| LE | FWD | FWD | 5,000 lb maximum value | Source configuration: LE (FWD). Source table row: Towing capacity (lb.)[4]. | 2023 Highlander SourceBook, p. 52 · verified 2026-08-15 |
| Limited | AWD | AWD | 5,000 lb maximum value | Source configuration: Limited (AWD). Source table row: Towing capacity (lb.)[4]. | 2023 Highlander SourceBook, p. 57 · verified 2026-08-15 |
| Limited | FWD | FWD | 5,000 lb maximum value | Source configuration: Limited (FWD). Source table row: Towing capacity (lb.)[4]. | 2023 Highlander SourceBook, p. 57 · verified 2026-08-15 |
| Platinum | AWD | AWD | 5,000 lb maximum value | Source configuration: Platinum (AWD). Source table row: Towing capacity (lb.)[4]. | 2023 Highlander SourceBook, p. 59 · verified 2026-08-15 |
| Platinum | FWD | FWD | 5,000 lb maximum value | Source configuration: Platinum (FWD). Source table row: Towing capacity (lb.)[4]. | 2023 Highlander SourceBook, p. 59 · verified 2026-08-15 |
| XLE | AWD | AWD | 5,000 lb maximum value | Source configuration: XLE (AWD). Source table row: Towing capacity (lb.)[4]. | 2023 Highlander SourceBook, p. 54 · verified 2026-08-15 |
| XLE | FWD | FWD | 5,000 lb maximum value | Source configuration: XLE (FWD). Source table row: Towing capacity (lb.)[4]. | 2023 Highlander SourceBook, p. 54 · verified 2026-08-15 |
| XSE | AWD | AWD | 5,000 lb maximum value | Source configuration: XSE (AWD). Source table row: Towing capacity (lb.)[4]. | 2023 Highlander SourceBook, p. 57 · verified 2026-08-15 |
| XSE | FWD | FWD | 5,000 lb maximum value | Source configuration: XSE (FWD). Source table row: Towing capacity (lb.)[4]. | 2023 Highlander SourceBook, p. 57 · verified 2026-08-15 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 2023 Toyota Highlander towing capacity?
The 2023 Toyota Highlander has a verified maximum towing capacity of 5,000 lb; the exact rating depends on configuration.
Where does this specification data come from?
The table is tied to 2023 Highlander SourceBook, published by Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc., and was last verified on 2026-08-15.