--- title: "2014-2019 Toyota Highlander Towing Capacity and Specs" description: "The 2014-2019 Toyota Highlander tows up to 5,000 lbs when properly equipped. Fuel tank 19.2 gallons. Curb weight, fuel economy, ground clearance and other key numbers for the 2014-2019 Toyota Highlander, by engine and drivetrain." url: "https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/highlander/2014-2019/specs" updated: "2026-08-20" --- # 2014-2019 Toyota Highlander Towing Capacity and Key Specifications The 2014-2019 Toyota Highlander tows up to 5,000 lbs when properly equipped. Fuel tank 19.2 gallons. Curb weight, fuel economy, ground clearance and other key numbers for the 2014-2019 Toyota Highlander, by engine and drivetrain. **Quick answer**: The 2014-2019 Toyota Highlander tows up to 5,000 lbs when properly equipped, and weighs about 4,134 lbs at the curb. Engine, axle ratio, cab and bed configuration all move the real number down; the door-jamb placard for your exact build governs. ## 2014-2019 Toyota Highlander key specs | Spec | Value | | --- | --- | | Towing capacity (max) | 5,000 lbs | | Fuel tank | 19.2 gallons | | Fuel economy | 20 city / 25 hwy (2.7L FWD); 19/25 (3.5L FE FWD), 18/24 (FE AWD); 21/27 (3.5L FKS FWD 2017+), 20/26-27 (FKS AWD); 27-28/28 (Hybrid 2014-2016), 29-30/27-28 (Hybrid 2017-2019). Fuel tank: 19.2 gal gas, 17.2 gal hybrid. | | Curb weight | 4,134 lbs | | Ground clearance | 8 in | | Key fob battery | CR2032 | ## 2014-2019 Toyota Highlander engines | Engine | Trims | Power | Fuel | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 2.7L 4-cylinder (1AR-FE) | LE (FWD only), all years | 185 hp | Regular 87 octane | | 3.5L V6 (2GR-FE), 2014-2016 | LE, LE Plus, XLE, Limited, Limited Platinum (2014-2016) | 270 hp | Regular 87 octane | | 3.5L V6 (2GR-FKS D-4S), 2017-2019 | LE, XLE, SE, Limited, Limited Platinum (2017-2019); 8-speed automatic with stop-start | 295 hp | Regular 87 octane | | 3.5L Hybrid (2GR-FXE), 2014-2016 | Hybrid Limited, Hybrid Limited Platinum (AWD only) | 280 hp | Regular 87 octane | | 3.5L Hybrid (2GR-FXS D-4S), 2017-2019 | Hybrid LE, XLE, Limited, Limited Platinum (AWD only; hybrid lineup expanded for 2017) | 306 hp | Regular 87 octane | ## Which Toyota Highlander model years does this cover? These specs specifications apply to every Toyota Highlander built from 2014 through 2019, the XU50 (3rd generation), mid-size 3-row crossover suv. Nothing in this specification changes between those model years. - [2014 Highlander](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/highlander/2014) - [2015 Highlander](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/highlander/2015) - [2016 Highlander](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/highlander/2016) - [2017 Highlander](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/highlander/2017) - [2018 Highlander](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/highlander/2018) - [2019 Highlander](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/highlander/2019) ## What changed during the 2014-2019 Toyota Highlander | Years | What changed | | --- | --- | | 2014 | Generation launch. Towing: 5,000 lbs V6 with factory tow package, 1,500 lbs 2.7L, 3,500 lbs hybrid | | 2016 | Limited Platinum trim expands; last year of the 2GR-FE and 6-speed | | 2017 | Facelift: 2GR-FKS (295 hp) + 8-speed automatic + stop-start, new SE trim, hybrid switches to 2GR-FXS (306 hp net) and expands to LE/XLE trims, Toyota Safety Sense P standard | | 2018-2019 | Carryover; these years are in the Denso fuel pump recall population | ## 2014-2019 Toyota Highlander specs: common questions ### How much can a 2014-2019 Toyota Highlander tow? Up to 5,000 lbs when properly equipped. That is a maximum for the best-configured version, engine, axle ratio, cab and bed configuration, and towing package all move the real number down, and the door-jamb placard plus the towing guide for your exact build is what governs. ### How big is the fuel tank on a 2014-2019 Toyota Highlander? 19.2 gallons. ### What does a 2014-2019 Toyota Highlander weigh? About 4,134 lbs at the curb, before passengers and cargo. ### What gas mileage does a 2014-2019 Toyota Highlander get? 20 city / 25 hwy (2.7L FWD); 19/25 (3.5L FE FWD), 18/24 (FE AWD); 21/27 (3.5L FKS FWD 2017+), 20/26-27 (FKS AWD); 27-28/28 (Hybrid 2014-2016), 29-30/27-28 (Hybrid 2017-2019). Fuel tank: 19.2 gal gas, 17.2 gal hybrid. on the EPA cycle. ## Sources - [Toyota technical data, Highlander XU50 fluids & capacities (toyota-club.net)](https://toyota-club.net/files/techdata/ttx/highlander_50u.htm) - [Toyota OEM parts, 17801-0P090 engine air filter fitment (2017-2019 incl. hybrid)](https://toyota.oempartsonline.com/oem-parts/toyota-air-filter-178010p090) - [Toyota Genuine spark plug application chart (toyotapartsandservice.com)](https://www.toyotapartsandservice.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/09_SparkPlugs2022_hi.pdf) - [Toyota TrueStart battery application chart, 24F / 24F EFB stop-start](https://www.toyotapartsandservice.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/03_Batteries2022_hi.pdf) - [NHTSA recall 20V-682, Denso fuel pump (2017-2019 Highlander)](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=20V682000) - [ToyotaNation, T-SB-0160-18 UA80F transmission TSB discussion](https://www.toyotanation.com/threads/did-toyota-really-fix-the-transmission-issue-for-2019.1722708/) - [O'Reilly How-To, reset maintenance light, 2014-2019 Highlander](https://www.oreillyauto.com/how-to-hub/how-to-reset-the-maintenance-light-in-a-2014-to-2019-toyota-highlander) - [Wheel-Size.com, 2016 Toyota Highlander OE fitments](https://www.wheel-size.com/size/toyota/highlander/2016/) - [fueleconomy.gov, 2016 / 2018 Highlander EPA ratings](https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/bymodel/2018_Toyota_Highlander.shtml) ## Other Toyota Highlander generations - [2020-2025 Toyota Highlander specs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/highlander/2020-2025/specs) - [2012-2013 Toyota Highlander specs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/highlander/2012-2013/specs) Or [compare all generations](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/highlander/specs). ## More for the 2014-2019 Toyota Highlander - [Oil & filter](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/highlander/2014-2019/oil) - [Battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/highlander/2014-2019/battery) - [Tires & wheels](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/highlander/2014-2019/tires) - [Wiper blades](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/highlander/2014-2019/wipers) - [Air & cabin filters](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/highlander/2014-2019/filters) - [Bulbs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/highlander/2014-2019/bulbs) - [Brakes](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/highlander/2014-2019/brakes) - [Fluids](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/highlander/2014-2019/fluids) - [Service schedule](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/highlander/2014-2019/service-schedule) - [Problems & reliability](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/highlander/2014-2019/common-problems) - [Oil light reset](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/highlander/2014-2019/oil-reset) - [Key fob battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/highlander/2014-2019/key-fob-battery) Specifications vary with engine option, production date, and market.