Hyundai Sonata towing capacity by year
The Hyundai Sonata has tow data across 19 model years, from 1991 through 2011. The most recent 2011 Hyundai Sonata carries a maximum tow rating of 1,500 lb. The highest tow rating recorded for the nameplate was the 2010 model year at 2,000 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 Hyundai Sonata 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.
Hyundai Sonata max tow rating, last 5 model years
Year-over-year max tow rating for the Hyundai Sonata, 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 Hyundai Sonata years (2007–2011)
Click any year for the full per-trim breakdown — engine, drivetrain, horsepower, torque, axle ratio, GVWR, curb weight, and payload.
| Year | Trims on file | Max tow (lb) |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 Hyundai Sonata | 4 | 1,500 |
| 2010 Hyundai Sonata | 3 | 2,000 |
| 2009 Hyundai Sonata | 3 | 2,000 |
| 2008 Hyundai Sonata | 3 | 2,000 |
| 2007 Hyundai Sonata | 3 | 2,000 |
Older Hyundai Sonata years (1991–2006)
Earlier model years for the Hyundai Sonata, going back to 1991. Pre-2015 ratings predate SAE J2807, so figures from those years may be measured under different assumptions than current ratings.
| Year | Trims on file | Max tow (lb) |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 Hyundai Sonata | 3 | 2,000 |
| 2005 Hyundai Sonata | 3 | 2,000 |
| 2004 Hyundai Sonata | 3 | 2,000 |
| 2001 Hyundai Sonata | 1 | 2,000 |
| 2000 Hyundai Sonata | 1 | 2,000 |
| 1999 Hyundai Sonata | 1 | 2,000 |
| 1998 Hyundai Sonata | 1 | 1,000 |
| 1997 Hyundai Sonata | 1 | 1,000 |
| 1996 Hyundai Sonata | 1 | 2,000 |
| 1995 Hyundai Sonata | 1 | 1,000 |
| 1994 Hyundai Sonata | 1 | 1,000 |
| 1993 Hyundai Sonata | 1 | 1,000 |
| 1992 Hyundai Sonata | 1 | 1,000 |
| 1991 Hyundai Sonata | 1 | 1,000 |
All figures sourced from manufacturer documentation. See our methodology for how the dataset is compiled.