--- title: "2012-2015 Toyota Tacoma Towing Capacity and Specs" description: "The 2012-2015 Toyota Tacoma tows up to 6,500 lbs when properly equipped. Fuel tank 21.1 gallons. Curb weight, fuel economy, ground clearance and other key numbers for the 2012-2015 Toyota Tacoma, by engine and drivetrain." url: "https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/tacoma/2012-2015/specs" updated: "2026-08-20" --- # 2012-2015 Toyota Tacoma Towing Capacity and Key Specifications The 2012-2015 Toyota Tacoma tows up to 6,500 lbs when properly equipped. Fuel tank 21.1 gallons. Curb weight, fuel economy, ground clearance and other key numbers for the 2012-2015 Toyota Tacoma, by engine and drivetrain. **Quick answer**: The 2012-2015 Toyota Tacoma tows up to 6,500 lbs when properly equipped, and weighs about 3,785 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. ## 2012-2015 Toyota Tacoma key specs | Spec | Value | | --- | --- | | Towing capacity (max) | 6,500 lbs | | Fuel tank | 21.1 gallons | | Fuel economy | 21 city / 25 hwy (2.7L 2WD manual); 19/24 (2.7L 2WD auto); 18/21 (2.7L 4WD); 17/21 (4.0L 2WD auto); 16/21 (4.0L 4WD auto). Towing: 3,500 lb I4; up to 6,500 lb V6 2WD with Tow Package (6,400 lb most 4x4 configs). | | Curb weight | 3,785 lbs | | Key fob battery | CR2032 | ## 2012-2015 Toyota Tacoma engines | Engine | Trims | Power | Fuel | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 2.7L 4-cylinder (2TR-FE) | Base, SR5, PreRunner I4 (Regular/Access Cab) | 159 hp | Regular 87 octane | | 4.0L V6 (1GR-FE) | SR5 V6, PreRunner V6, TRD Sport, TRD Off-Road, Limited, X-Runner (2012-2013) | 236 hp | Regular 87 octane | ## Which Toyota Tacoma model years does this cover? These specs specifications apply to every Toyota Tacoma built from 2012 through 2015, the 2nd generation (N250, facelift years), mid-size pickup (regular, access, double cab; 2wd/4wd). Nothing in this specification changes between those model years. - [2012 Tacoma](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/tacoma/2012) - [2013 Tacoma](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/tacoma/2013) - [2014 Tacoma](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/tacoma/2014) - [2015 Tacoma](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/tacoma/2015) ## What changed during the 2012-2015 Toyota Tacoma | Years | What changed | | --- | --- | | 2012 | Facelift year for the 2005-2015 generation: new front end, interior, and Entune head units; mechanical carryover | | 2013 | Last year of the X-Runner street-performance trim | | 2015 | Final year of the 2nd generation; TRD Pro trim debuts (265/70R16 with Bilstein suspension) | ## 2012-2015 Toyota Tacoma specs: common questions ### How much can a 2012-2015 Toyota Tacoma tow? Up to 6,500 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 2012-2015 Toyota Tacoma? 21.1 gallons. ### What does a 2012-2015 Toyota Tacoma weigh? About 3,785 lbs at the curb, before passengers and cargo. ### What gas mileage does a 2012-2015 Toyota Tacoma get? 21 city / 25 hwy (2.7L 2WD manual); 19/24 (2.7L 2WD auto); 18/21 (2.7L 4WD); 17/21 (4.0L 2WD auto); 16/21 (4.0L 4WD auto). Towing: 3,500 lb I4; up to 6,500 lb V6 2WD with Tow Package (6,400 lb most 4x4 configs). on the EPA cycle. ## Sources - [Toyota technical data, Tacoma N200 fluids & capacities (toyota-club.net)](https://toyota-club.net/files/techdata/ttx/tacoma_200.htm) - [Toyota Support, which engines get 5,000 vs 10,000-mile oil intervals](https://support.toyota.com/s/article/What-are-the-oil-chan-7604) - [NHTSA recall 13V-557, 2TR-FE valve springs](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2013/RCMN-13V557-5284.pdf) - [NHTSA TSB T-SB-0046-12, 4WD rear propeller shaft clunk](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2013/MC-10132101-9999.pdf) - [Reuters, Toyota $3.4B frame rust settlement (2005-2010 Tacoma)](https://www.reuters.com/article/business/toyota-to-settle-us-truck-rust-lawsuit-for-up-to-34-billion-idUSKBN1370PE/) - [TirePressures.co, 2013 Tacoma placard pressures](https://tirepressures.co/cars/toyota/tacoma/2013/) - [fueleconomy.gov, 2014 Tacoma EPA ratings](https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/bymodel/2014_Toyota_Tacoma.shtml) - [Kendall Toyota parts, 90915-YZZD1 oil filter supersession](https://parts.kendalltoyota.com/oem-parts/toyota-oil-filter-90915yzzd1) ## Other Toyota Tacoma generations - [2024-2025 Toyota Tacoma specs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/tacoma/2024-2025/specs) - [2016-2023 Toyota Tacoma specs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/tacoma/2016-2023/specs) Or [compare all generations](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/tacoma/specs). ## More for the 2012-2015 Toyota Tacoma - [Oil & filter](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/tacoma/2012-2015/oil) - [Battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/tacoma/2012-2015/battery) - [Tires & wheels](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/tacoma/2012-2015/tires) - [Wiper blades](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/tacoma/2012-2015/wipers) - [Air & cabin filters](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/tacoma/2012-2015/filters) - [Bulbs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/tacoma/2012-2015/bulbs) - [Fluids](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/tacoma/2012-2015/fluids) - [Service schedule](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/tacoma/2012-2015/service-schedule) - [Problems & reliability](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/tacoma/2012-2015/common-problems) - [Oil light reset](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/tacoma/2012-2015/oil-reset) - [Key fob battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/tacoma/2012-2015/key-fob-battery) Specifications vary with engine option, production date, and market.