Towing capacity / Full-size pickup

Toyota Tundra Towing Capacity

Depending on year and configuration, the Tundra is rated to tow between 6,400 lb and 12,000 lb. The table below breaks it down by generation, with the equipment notes the headline numbers depend on.

Toyota Tundra tow ratings by year

YearsGenerationBase ratingMax rating
2022-2026 3rd generation 8,300 lb 12,000 lb
2007-2021 2nd generation 6,400 lb 10,200 lb

Toyota Tundra towing capacity by model year

Model yearGenerationBase ratingMax rating
2026 3rd generation 8,300 lb 12,000 lb
2025 3rd generation 8,300 lb 12,000 lb
2024 3rd generation 8,300 lb 12,000 lb
2023 3rd generation 8,300 lb 12,000 lb
2022 3rd generation 8,300 lb 12,000 lb
2021 2nd generation 6,400 lb 10,200 lb
2020 2nd generation 6,400 lb 10,200 lb
2019 2nd generation 6,400 lb 10,200 lb
2018 2nd generation 6,400 lb 10,200 lb
2017 2nd generation 6,400 lb 10,200 lb
2016 2nd generation 6,400 lb 10,200 lb
2015 2nd generation 6,400 lb 10,200 lb
2014 2nd generation 6,400 lb 10,200 lb
2013 2nd generation 6,400 lb 10,200 lb
2012 2nd generation 6,400 lb 10,200 lb
2011 2nd generation 6,400 lb 10,200 lb
2010 2nd generation 6,400 lb 10,200 lb
2009 2nd generation 6,400 lb 10,200 lb
2008 2nd generation 6,400 lb 10,200 lb
2007 2nd generation 6,400 lb 10,200 lb

Year rows inherit their generation's ratings; mid-cycle changes are listed in the configuration notes below.

Configuration notes

2022-2026: 12,000 lb with the i-Force 3.4L twin-turbo V6 in SR5 Double Cab 4x2 form; most configurations land between 11,000 and 12,000 lb. The i-Force Max hybrid rates up to 11,450 lb.

2007-2021: Max with the 5.7L V8 and tow package in Regular/Double Cab 4x2 form.

Ratings vary by cab, bed length, drivetrain, axle ratio and packages, sometimes by several thousand pounds within one model year. Treat these as accurate ranges and confirm the rating for your exact vehicle via the VIN, door-jamb sticker or owner's manual before towing.

Reading these numbers correctly

The max rating applies to one specific configuration, usually the lightest cab with the strongest engine and a factory tow package. The base rating is what the least tow-oriented configuration is certified for. Your Tundra sits somewhere in that range, and the only way to know exactly where is your VIN-specific documentation.

Also remember that tongue weight (10-15 percent of the trailer) counts against payload, not the tow rating. A Tundra can be inside its towing limit and over its payload limit at the same time. Our towing calculator works out the real-world numbers from your GCWR and curb weight.

Frequently asked questions

What is the 2026 Toyota Tundra towing capacity?

The 2026 Toyota Tundra is rated to tow up to 12,000 lb when properly equipped, with base configurations around 8,300 lb. 12,000 lb with the i-Force 3.4L twin-turbo V6 in SR5 Double Cab 4x2 form; most configurations land between 11,000 and 12,000 lb.

Which Toyota Tundra configuration tows the most?

An SR5 Double Cab 4x2 with the standard i-Force twin-turbo V6 and tow package. Unlike most rivals, even base Tundras tow over 8,000 lb.

Can a Toyota Tundra tow a travel trailer?

The strongest recent configurations are rated up to 12,000 lb. That covers virtually every travel trailer, most large boats, and gooseneck-style loads within the rating. Keep the loaded trailer weight, not the empty weight, under the rating for your exact configuration.

Do I need a weight-distribution hitch?

Most manufacturers require a weight-distributing hitch above roughly 5,000 lb of trailer weight, and it noticeably improves stability well below that. Check the towing section of the owner’s manual for the exact threshold for your model year.

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