--- title: "Toyota Highlander Towing Capacity and Specs" description: "How the Toyota Highlander specs specification changed from 2012 to 2025, compared generation by generation. The Toyota Highlander tows up to 5,000 lbs when properly equipped. Fuel tank 17.9 gallons. Curb weight, fuel economy, ground clearance and other key numbers for the Toyota Highlander, by engine and drivetrain." url: "https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/highlander/specs" updated: "2026-08-20" --- # Toyota Highlander Towing Capacity and Key Specifications The specification is not the same across every year we cover, the table below shows exactly where it changes. ## Has the Toyota Highlander specs specification changed by year? | Model years | Max towing | Fuel tank | Curb weight | EPA mpg | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [2020-2025](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/highlander/2020-2025/specs) | 5,000 lbs | 17.9 gal | 4,145 lbs | 21 city / 29 hwy (V6 FWD), 20/27 (V6 AWD); 22/29 (2.4T FWD), 21/28 (2.4T AWD); 36/35 (Hybrid FWD), 35/35 (Hybrid AWD). Fuel tank: 17.9 gal gas, 17.1 gal hybrid. | | [2014-2019](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/highlander/2014-2019/specs) | 5,000 lbs | 19.2 gal | 4,134 lbs | 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. | | [2012-2013](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/highlander/2012-2013/specs) | 5,000 lbs | 19.2 gal | 4,045 lbs | 20 city / 25 hwy (2.7L FWD); 18/24 (3.5L FWD); 17/22 (3.5L 4WD); 28/28 (Hybrid). Fuel tank: 19.2 gal gas, 17.2 gal hybrid. | ## Full specifications by generation The specs on a Toyota Highlander is set by its generation, not its model year, so each generation has one page carrying the complete figures, part numbers and fitment notes for every year it covers. - [2020-2025 Toyota Highlander Specs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/highlander/2020-2025/specs) - [2014-2019 Toyota Highlander Specs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/highlander/2014-2019/specs) - [2012-2013 Toyota Highlander Specs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/highlander/2012-2013/specs) ## Toyota Highlander specs: common questions ### How much can a 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 Toyota Highlander? 17.9 gallons. ### What does a Toyota Highlander weigh? About 4,145 lbs at the curb, before passengers and cargo. ### What gas mileage does a Toyota Highlander get? 21 city / 29 hwy (V6 FWD), 20/27 (V6 AWD); 22/29 (2.4T FWD), 21/28 (2.4T AWD); 36/35 (Hybrid FWD), 35/35 (Hybrid AWD). Fuel tank: 17.9 gal gas, 17.1 gal hybrid. on the EPA cycle. ## Sources - [Toyota technical data, Highlander XU70 fluids & capacities (toyota-club.net)](https://toyota-club.net/files/techdata/ttx/highlander_70u.htm) - [Toyota Owners, 2021 Highlander Hybrid owner's manual, 12-volt battery location](https://www.toyota.com/owners/warranty-owners-manuals/digital/article/highlander-hv/2021/om0e143u/ch06se030405/) - [Toyota TrueStart battery application chart, H6 EFB (gas) / H5 LN2 (hybrid)](https://www.toyotapartsandservice.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/03_Batteries2022_hi.pdf) - [Lakeland Toyota parts, 17801-F0050 engine air filter, 2021/2023 Highlander fitment](https://parts.lakelandtoyota.com/p/toyota_2023_HIGHLANDER/Engine-Air-Filter/14760743/17801F0050.html) - [Woburn Toyota parts, 04152-YZZA1 oil filter element fitment for the 2.4L turbo](https://parts.woburntoyota.com/p/Toyota_2025_GRAND-HIGHLANDER-24L-AT-AWD-Limited-Sport-Utility/Engine-Oil-Filter-Element/49507508/04152YZZA1.html) - [Lakeland Toyota parts, 90919-A1008 spark plug (2.4L turbo)](https://toyotaparts.lakelandtoyota.com/oem-parts/toyota-spark-plug-90919a1008) - [AMSOIL lookup, 2023 Highlander 2.4L T24A-FTS: 0W-20, 5.6 qt](https://www.amsoil.com/lookup/auto-and-light-truck/2023/toyota/highlander/2-4l-4-cyl-engine-code-t24a-fts-g-turbo/) - [NHTSA recall 23V-865, occupant classification sensor](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=23V865000) - [NHTSA recall 25V-595, instrument cluster display](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V595000) - [ClassAction.org, 2020-2021 Highlander Hybrid fuel tank fill issue](https://www.classaction.org/news/venting-issue-prevents-2020-2021-toyota-highlander-hybrid-fuel-tank-from-being-filled-to-capacity-class-action-claims) - [The Weekly Driver, 2020-2025 Highlander NHTSA complaint analysis (transmission cluster)](https://theweeklydriver.com/reliability/toyota/highlander/2020-2025/) - [Wheel-Size.com, 2023 Toyota Highlander OE fitments](https://www.wheel-size.com/size/toyota/highlander/2023/) - [fueleconomy.gov, 2021 / 2023 Highlander EPA ratings](https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/bymodel/2023_Toyota_Highlander.shtml) ## Find your exact Highlander - [2025](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/highlander/2025) - [2024](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/highlander/2024) - [2023](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/highlander/2023) - [2022](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/highlander/2022) - [2021](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/highlander/2021) - [2020](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/highlander/2020) - [2019](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/highlander/2019) - [2018](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/highlander/2018) - [2017](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/highlander/2017) - [2016](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/highlander/2016) - [2015](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/highlander/2015) - [2014](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/highlander/2014) - [2013](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/highlander/2013) - [2012](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/highlander/2012) More Toyota Highlander guides: - [Oil & filter](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/highlander/oil) - [Battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/highlander/battery) - [Tires & wheels](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/highlander/tires) - [Wiper blades](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/highlander/wipers) - [Air & cabin filters](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/highlander/filters) - [Bulbs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/highlander/bulbs) - [Brakes](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/highlander/brakes) - [Fluids](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/highlander/fluids) - [Service schedule](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/highlander/service-schedule) - [Problems & reliability](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/highlander/common-problems) - [Oil light reset](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/highlander/oil-reset) - [Key fob battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/highlander/key-fob-battery) Specifications vary with engine option, production date, and market.