Toyota Rav4 towing capacity by year

The Toyota Rav4 has tow data across 28 model years, from 1996 through 2025. The most recent 2025 Toyota Rav4 carries a maximum tow rating of 1,750 lb. The highest tow rating recorded for the nameplate was the 2024 model year at 3,500 lb. The nameplate has been in continuous production long enough to span the pre-SAE J2807 and post-J2807 eras of towing capacity testing.

Pick a year below to open the full Toyota Rav4 page for that model year. Each year page shows the maximum tow capacity, every trim the dataset covers separately, the engine and drivetrain combination, GVWR, curb weight, payload, and axle ratio.

Toyota Rav4 max tow rating, last 5 model years

Year-over-year max tow rating for the Toyota Rav4, with the most recent year highlighted. Use the trend to spot generation changes, powertrain refreshes, and SAE J2807 re-tests that revised the published figure.

Recent Toyota Rav4 years (2021–2025)

Click any year for the full per-trim breakdown — engine, drivetrain, horsepower, torque, axle ratio, GVWR, curb weight, and payload.

Older Toyota Rav4 years (1996–2020)

Earlier model years for the Toyota Rav4, going back to 1996. Pre-2015 ratings predate SAE J2807, so figures from those years may be measured under different assumptions than current ratings.

All figures sourced from manufacturer documentation. See our methodology for how the dataset is compiled.