2015 Toyota Tacoma towing capacity.

The 2015 Toyota Tacoma tows 3,300 - 6,500 lbs depending on model code and configuration.

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Built from the 2015 Toyota Tacoma owner manual. Source pages are cited below.

2015 Toyota Tacoma
2015 TOWING RANGE
3,300 - 6,500 LBS
MAX GCWR
11,180 LBS
RATING ROWS
24 ROWS
2015 Toyota Tacoma exact rating table
Rating Section

4.0 L V6 (1GR-FE) engine

Access Cab / Double Cab - 2WD / 4WD

3,300 - 6,500 lbs

GRN265L-CRADKA Access Cab 4.0 L V6 (1GR-FE) engine Not listed 2WD 10,860 lbs 6,500 lbs With towing package p.218 (PDF p.227)
GRN245L-CRADKA Access Cab 4.0 L V6 (1GR-FE) engine Not listed 4WD 11,100 lbs 6,500 lbs With towing package p.218 (PDF p.227)
GRN245L-CRFDKA Access Cab 4.0 L V6 (1GR-FE) engine Not listed 4WD 11,070 lbs 6,500 lbs With towing package p.218 (PDF p.227)
GRN265L-PRADKA Double Cab 4.0 L V6 (1GR-FE) engine Not listed 2WD 10,950 lbs 6,500 lbs With towing package p.220 (PDF p.229)
GRN270L-PRADKA Double Cab 4.0 L V6 (1GR-FE) engine Not listed 2WD 11,030 lbs 6,500 lbs With towing package p.220 (PDF p.229)
GRN245L-PRADKA Double Cab 4.0 L V6 (1GR-FE) engine Not listed 4WD 11,180 lbs 6,500 lbs With towing package p.219 (PDF p.228)
GRN245L-PRFDKA Double Cab 4.0 L V6 (1GR-FE) engine Not listed 4WD 11,160 lbs 6,500 lbs With towing package p.219 (PDF p.228)
GRN250L-PRADKA Double Cab 4.0 L V6 (1GR-FE) engine Not listed 4WD 10,960 lbs 6,200 lbs With towing package p.219 (PDF p.228)
GRN265L-CRADKA Access Cab 4.0 L V6 (1GR-FE) engine Not listed 2WD 7,730 lbs 3,500 lbs Without towing package p.218 (PDF p.227)
GRN245L-CRADKA Access Cab 4.0 L V6 (1GR-FE) engine Not listed 4WD 7,970 lbs 3,500 lbs Without towing package p.218 (PDF p.227)
GRN245L-CRFDKA Access Cab 4.0 L V6 (1GR-FE) engine Not listed 4WD 7,930 lbs 3,500 lbs Without towing package p.218 (PDF p.227)
GRN265L-PRADKA Double Cab 4.0 L V6 (1GR-FE) engine Not listed 2WD 7,810 lbs 3,500 lbs Without towing package p.220 (PDF p.229)
GRN270L-PRADKA Double Cab 4.0 L V6 (1GR-FE) engine Not listed 2WD 7,900 lbs 3,500 lbs Without towing package p.220 (PDF p.229)
GRN245L-PRADKA Double Cab 4.0 L V6 (1GR-FE) engine Not listed 4WD 8,050 lbs 3,500 lbs Without towing package p.219 (PDF p.228)
GRN245L-PRFDKA Double Cab 4.0 L V6 (1GR-FE) engine Not listed 4WD 8,020 lbs 3,500 lbs Without towing package p.219 (PDF p.228)
GRN250L-PRADKA Double Cab 4.0 L V6 (1GR-FE) engine Not listed 4WD 8,010 lbs 3,400 lbs Without towing package p.219 (PDF p.228)
GRN225L-CRFDKA Access Cab 4.0 L V6 (1GR-FE) engine Not listed 2WD 7,460 lbs 3,300 lbs No row note p.218 (PDF p.227)
Rating Section

2.7 L 4-cylinder (2TR-FE) engine

Access Cab / Double Cab - 2WD / 4WD

3,400 - 3,500 lbs

TRN225L-CRMDKA Access Cab 2.7 L 4-cylinder (2TR-FE) engine Not listed 2WD 7,440 lbs 3,500 lbs No row note p.218 (PDF p.227)
TRN225L-CRPDKA Access Cab 2.7 L 4-cylinder (2TR-FE) engine Not listed 2WD 7,470 lbs 3,500 lbs No row note p.218 (PDF p.227)
TRN265L-CRPDKA Access Cab 2.7 L 4-cylinder (2TR-FE) engine Not listed 2WD 7,640 lbs 3,500 lbs No row note p.218 (PDF p.227)
TRN245L-CRMDKA Access Cab 2.7 L 4-cylinder (2TR-FE) engine Not listed 4WD 7,860 lbs 3,500 lbs No row note p.218 (PDF p.227)
TRN245L-CRPDKA Access Cab 2.7 L 4-cylinder (2TR-FE) engine Not listed 4WD 7,880 lbs 3,500 lbs No row note p.218 (PDF p.227)
TRN265L-PRPDKA Double Cab 2.7 L 4-cylinder (2TR-FE) engine Not listed 2WD 7,720 lbs 3,500 lbs No row note p.219 (PDF p.228)
TRN225L-PRPDKA Double Cab 2.7 L 4-cylinder (2TR-FE) engine Not listed 2WD 7,450 lbs 3,400 lbs No row note p.219 (PDF p.228)
Rating Sections

Towing Capacity by Configuration

Your engine determines your base towing limit. Start here to see the 2015 ratings for your specific Toyota Tacoma configuration.

Toyota publishes this guide with engine and drive details directly in the tow-rating table.

Highest Rating
4.0 L V6 (1GR-FE) engine Access Cab / Double Cab - 2WD / 4WD
Range: 3,300 - 6,500 lbs
Max rating 6,500 LBS Printed condition: With towing package
2.7 L 4-cylinder (2TR-FE) engine Access Cab / Double Cab - 2WD / 4WD
Range: 3,400 - 3,500 lbs
Max rating 3,500 LBS
SOURCE Guide basis
SAME-YEAR MANUAL
2015 Tacoma owner manual
GUIDE NOTES Published topics
19 TOPICS
Printed limits, requirements and restrictions
CITATIONS Owner-manual pages
11 PAGES
p.215 (PDF p.224) · p.216 (PDF p.225) · p.217 (PDF p.226) · p.218 (PDF p.227) · p.220 (PDF p.229) · p.221 (PDF p.230) · p.222 (PDF p.231) · p.225 (PDF p.234) · p.229 (PDF p.238) · p.231 (PDF p.240) · p.232 (PDF p.241)
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TOYOTA OWNER MANUAL

2015 Toyota towing guide notes.

The 2015 Tacoma owner manual prints these limits, requirements and restrictions; a printed heading or model name limits a rule to the trucks it names. Its trailer-towing section also covers driving, maintenance, hitch installation and lighting. Use these with the exact rating row and verify the truck's certification label before towing.

FIG. 2015.1 Owner manual

Weight limits

  • Bumper towing limit

    Limit Bumper towing (vehicles with steel bumper only): The gross trailer weight (trailer weight plus cargo weight) when towing with the bumper must never exceed the TWR or 3500 lb. (1585 kg) whichever is lower.

    p.222 (PDF p.231)
  • Gross axle weight limit

    Limit The gross axle weight on each axle must never exceed the GAWR indicated on the Certification Label.

    p.217 (PDF p.226)
  • Gross combination weight limit

    Limit The gross combination weight must never exceed the GCWR described in the table.

    p.217 (PDF p.226)
  • Gross trailer weight limit

    Limit The gross trailer weight must never exceed the TWR described in the table.

    p.217 (PDF p.226)
  • Gross vehicle weight limit

    Limit The gross vehicle weight must never exceed the GVWR indicated on the Certification Label.

    p.217 (PDF p.226)
  • Hitch weight rating

    Limit Even though the vehicle may be physically capable of towing a higher weight, the operator must determine the maximum weight rating of the particular hitch assembly and never exceed the maximum weight rating specified for the trailer-hitch.

    p.231 (PDF p.240)
  • Unbraked trailer weight rating

    Rating Unbraked TWR: 1000 lb. (450 kg)

    p.216 (PDF p.225) · p.217 (PDF p.226) · p.218 (PDF p.227) · p.220 (PDF p.229)
FIG. 2015.2 Owner manual

Trailer brakes

  • Trailer service brake requirement

    Required If the gross trailer weight is over the unbraked TWR, trailer service brakes are required.

    p.217 (PDF p.226)
FIG. 2015.3 Owner manual

Trailer stability

  • Sway control requirement

    Required If the gross trailer weight is over 2000 lb. (905 kg), a sway control device with sufficient capacity is required.

    p.217 (PDF p.226)
FIG. 2015.4 Owner manual

Hitch and connection

  • Safety chain requirement

    Required Never tow a trailer without using a safety chain securely attached to both the trailer and the vehicle.

    p.232 (PDF p.241)
  • Weight-distributing hitch requirement

    Required If the gross trailer weight is over 5000 lb. (2265 kg), a weight distributing hitch with sufficient capacity is required.

    Instruction If using a weight distributing hitch when towing, return the front axle to the same weight as before the trailer connection.

    p.217 (PDF p.226) · p.221 (PDF p.230)
FIG. 2015.5 Owner manual

Load distribution

  • Recommended tongue weight

    Recommended The gross trailer weight should be distributed so that the tongue weight is 9% to 11%.

    p.221 (PDF p.230)
FIG. 2015.6 Owner manual

Trailer and tow type

  • Fifth-wheel and gooseneck towing

    Not recommended Fifth wheel and gooseneck towing TWR: Toyota does not recommend fifth wheel and gooseneck towing.

    p.220 (PDF p.229)
  • Two-axle trailer recommendation

    Recommended If the gross trailer weight exceeds 3000 lb. (1360 kg), it is recommended to use a trailer with 2 or more axles.

    p.215 (PDF p.224)
FIG. 2015.7 Owner manual

While towing

  • Break-in towing restriction

    Recommended If your vehicle is new or equipped with any new power train components (such as an engine, transmission, differential or wheel bearing), Toyota recommends that you do not tow a trailer until the vehicle has been driven for over 500 miles (800 km).

    Instruction However, for the next 500 miles (800 km), drive the vehicle at a speed of less than 50 mph (80 km/h) when towing a trailer, and avoid full throttle acceleration.

    p.229 (PDF p.238)
  • Cruise control while towing

    Do not Do not use cruise control when towing.

    p.231 (PDF p.240)
  • Temporary spare tire

    Do not Do not tow a trailer when the temporary spare tire is installed on your vehicle.

    p.231 (PDF p.240)
  • Towing speed limit

    Limit Do not exceed 65 mph (104 km/h), the posted towing speed limit or the speed limit for your trailer as set forth in your trailer owner's manual, whichever is lowest.

    Recommended Toyota recommends that the vehicle-trailer speed limit is 65 mph (104 km/h) on a flat, straight, dry road.

    p.225 (PDF p.234) · p.231 (PDF p.240)
FIG. 2015.8 Owner manual

Rating standard

  • SAE J2807 rating-standard provenance

    Standard These models meet the tow-vehicle trailering requirement of SAE International per SAE J2807.

    p.218 (PDF p.227) · p.220 (PDF p.229)
Each statement is Toyota's printed wording from the same-year owner manual. A row requirement appears in the rating table only when Toyota marks that specific row. Page numbers are the ones printed in the manual; the PDF page position is shown in parentheses.
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Data sources

These citations show the Toyota owner-manual pages used to build the 2015 Tacoma overview and guide-signal inventory. Page numbers are the ones printed in the manual; this manual's PDF page positions differ, so they are shown in parentheses.

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