2016 Toyota Tacoma towing capacity.

The 2016 Toyota Tacoma tows 3,500 - 6,800 lbs depending on model code and configuration.

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Built from the 2016 Toyota Tacoma owner manual. Source pages are cited below.

2016 Toyota Tacoma
2016 TOWING RANGE
3,500 - 6,800 LBS
MAX GCWR
11,360 LBS
RATING ROWS
28 ROWS
2016 Toyota Tacoma exact rating table
Rating Section

2GR-FKS engine

Access Cab / Double Cab - 2WD / 4WD

3,500 - 6,800 lbs

GRN325L-CRTSHA Access Cab 2GR-FKS engine Not listed 2WD 11,310 lbs 6,800 lbs Vehicles with a towing package p.172
GRN325L-PRTSHA Double Cab 2GR-FKS engine Not listed 2WD 11,330 lbs 6,700 lbs Vehicles with a towing package p.173
GRN325L-PRTLHA Double Cab 2GR-FKS engine Not listed 2WD 11,280 lbs 6,600 lbs Vehicles with a towing package p.173
GRN330L-PRTLHA Double Cab 2GR-FKS engine Not listed 2WD 11,330 lbs 6,600 lbs Vehicles with a towing package p.173
GRN330L-PRTSHA Double Cab 2GR-FKS engine Not listed 2WD 11,280 lbs 6,600 lbs Vehicles with a towing package p.173
GRN305L-CRFSHA Access Cab 2GR-FKS engine Not listed 4WD 11,280 lbs 6,500 lbs Vehicles with a towing package p.172
GRN305L-CRTSHA Access Cab 2GR-FKS engine Not listed 4WD 11,360 lbs 6,500 lbs Vehicles with a towing package p.172
GRN305L-PRFSHA Double Cab 2GR-FKS engine Not listed 4WD 11,300 lbs 6,400 lbs Vehicles with a towing package p.174
GRN305L-PRTLHA Double Cab 2GR-FKS engine Not listed 4WD 11,330 lbs 6,400 lbs Vehicles with a towing package p.174
GRN305L-PRTSHA Double Cab 2GR-FKS engine Not listed 4WD 11,280 lbs 6,400 lbs Vehicles with a towing package p.174
GRN310L-PRTSHA Double Cab 2GR-FKS engine Not listed 4WD 11,330 lbs 6,400 lbs Vehicles with a towing package p.174
GRN310L-PRTLHA Double Cab 2GR-FKS engine Not listed 4WD 11,090 lbs 6,000 lbs Vehicles with a towing package p.174
GRN325L-CRTSHA Access Cab 2GR-FKS engine Not listed 2WD 7,890 lbs 3,500 lbs Vehicles without a towing package p.172
GRN305L-CRFSHA Access Cab 2GR-FKS engine Not listed 4WD 8,150 lbs 3,500 lbs Vehicles without a towing package p.172
GRN305L-CRTSHA Access Cab 2GR-FKS engine Not listed 4WD 8,130 lbs 3,500 lbs Vehicles without a towing package p.172
GRN325L-PRTLHA Double Cab 2GR-FKS engine Not listed 2WD 8,060 lbs 3,500 lbs Vehicles without a towing package p.173
GRN325L-PRTSHA Double Cab 2GR-FKS engine Not listed 2WD 8,010 lbs 3,500 lbs Vehicles without a towing package p.173
GRN330L-PRTLHA Double Cab 2GR-FKS engine Not listed 2WD 8,110 lbs 3,500 lbs Vehicles without a towing package p.173
GRN330L-PRTSHA Double Cab 2GR-FKS engine Not listed 2WD 8,060 lbs 3,500 lbs Vehicles without a towing package p.173
GRN305L-PRFSHA Double Cab 2GR-FKS engine Not listed 4WD 8,270 lbs 3,500 lbs Vehicles without a towing package p.174
GRN305L-PRTLHA Double Cab 2GR-FKS engine Not listed 4WD 8,310 lbs 3,500 lbs Vehicles without a towing package p.174
GRN305L-PRTSHA Double Cab 2GR-FKS engine Not listed 4WD 8,250 lbs 3,500 lbs Vehicles without a towing package p.174
GRN310L-PRTLHA Double Cab 2GR-FKS engine Not listed 4WD 8,360 lbs 3,500 lbs Vehicles without a towing package p.174
GRN310L-PRTSHA Double Cab 2GR-FKS engine Not listed 4WD 8,310 lbs 3,500 lbs Vehicles without a towing package p.174
Rating Section

2TR-FE engine

Access Cab / Double Cab - 2WD / 4WD

Up to 3,500 lbs

TRN265L-CRTSKA Access Cab 2TR-FE engine Not listed 2WD 7,810 lbs 3,500 lbs No row note p.172
TRN245L-CRMSKA Access Cab 2TR-FE engine Not listed 4WD 8,020 lbs 3,500 lbs No row note p.172
TRN245L-CRTSKA Access Cab 2TR-FE engine Not listed 4WD 8,050 lbs 3,500 lbs No row note p.172
TRN265L-PRTSKA Double Cab 2TR-FE engine Not listed 2WD 7,920 lbs 3,500 lbs No row note p.173
Rating Sections

Towing Capacity by Configuration

Your engine determines your base towing limit. Start here to see the 2016 ratings for your specific Toyota Tacoma configuration.

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

Highest Rating
2GR-FKS engine Access Cab / Double Cab - 2WD / 4WD
Range: 3,500 - 6,800 lbs
Max rating 6,800 LBS Printed condition: Vehicles with a towing package
2TR-FE engine Access Cab / Double Cab - 2WD / 4WD
Range: Up to 3,500 lbs
Max rating 3,500 LBS
SOURCE Guide basis
SAME-YEAR MANUAL
2016 Tacoma owner manual
GUIDE NOTES Published topics
19 TOPICS
Printed limits, requirements and restrictions
CITATIONS Owner-manual pages
10 PAGES
p.170 · p.171 · p.172 · p.174 · p.175 · p.176 · p.179 · p.183 · p.184 · p.185
VIEW GUIDE NOTES
TOYOTA OWNER MANUAL

2016 Toyota towing guide notes.

The 2016 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. 2016.1 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. (1590 kg) whichever is lower.

    p.176
  • Gross axle weight limit

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

    p.171
  • Gross combination weight limit

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

    p.171
  • Gross trailer weight limit

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

    p.171
  • Gross vehicle weight limit

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

    p.171
  • 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.185
  • Unbraked trailer weight rating

    Rating Unbraked TWR: 1000 lb. (450 kg)

    p.170 · p.171 · p.172 · p.174
FIG. 2016.2 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.171
FIG. 2016.3 Owner manual

Trailer stability

  • Sway control requirement

    Required If the gross trailer weight is over 2000 lb. (907 kg), a sway control device with sufficient capacity is required.

    p.171
FIG. 2016.4 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.185
  • Weight-distributing hitch requirement

    Required If the gross trailer weight is over 5000 lb. (2268 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.171 · p.175
FIG. 2016.5 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.175
FIG. 2016.6 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.174
  • 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.170
FIG. 2016.7 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.183
  • Cruise control while towing

    Do not Do not use cruise control when towing. (if equipped)

    p.184
  • Temporary spare tire

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

    p.184
  • 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.179 · p.184
FIG. 2016.8 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.172 · p.174
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.
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Data sources

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