2026 Toyota Tacoma towing capacity.

The 2026 Toyota Tacoma tows 3,500 - 6,500 lbs depending on model code and configuration.

Find your exact towing capacity Run the 2026 Tacoma lookup → Check towing capacity by VIN Decode your VIN to prefill the 2026 lookup → View Rating Table 21 Toyota rating rows →

Built from the 2026 Toyota Tacoma owner manual. Source pages are cited below.

2026 Toyota Tacoma
2026 TOWING RANGE
3,500 - 6,500 LBS
MAX GCWR
11,550 LBS
RATING ROWS
21 ROWS
2026 Toyota Tacoma exact rating table
Rating Section

SR5 grade

Double Cab / Xtra Cab - 2WD / 4WD - Short / Long bed - 8AT transmission

6,400 - 6,500 lbs

TZNA40L-CRZSZA Xtra Cab / Long bed / SR5 T24A-FTS 8AT 2WD 11,115 lbs 6,500 lbs No row note p.202 (PDF p.203)
TZNA45L-CRZSZA Xtra Cab / Long bed / SR5 T24A-FTS 8AT 4WD 11,335 lbs 6,500 lbs No row note p.202 (PDF p.203)
TZNA40L-PRZSZA Double Cab / Long bed / SR5 T24A-FTS 8AT 2WD 11,200 lbs 6,400 lbs No row note p.200 (PDF p.201)
TZNA45L-PRZSZA Double Cab / Long bed / SR5 T24A-FTS 8AT 4WD 11,435 lbs 6,400 lbs No row note p.201 (PDF p.202)
TZNA40L-PRZSZA Double Cab / Short bed / SR5 T24A-FTS 8AT 2WD 11,105 lbs 6,400 lbs No row note p.200 (PDF p.201)
TZNA45L-PRZSZA Double Cab / Short bed / SR5 T24A-FTS 8AT 4WD 11,345 lbs 6,400 lbs No row note p.201 (PDF p.202)
Rating Section

TRD Pre-Runner grade

Xtra Cab - 2WD - Long bed - 8AT transmission

Up to 6,500 lbs

TZNA40L-CRZSZA Xtra Cab / Long bed / TRD Pre-Runner T24A-FTS 8AT 2WD 11,155 lbs 6,500 lbs No row note p.202 (PDF p.203)
Rating Section

Except SR5 grade

Double Cab - 2WD - Long bed - 8AT transmission

Up to 6,400 lbs

TZNA40L-PRZSZA Double Cab / Long bed / Except SR5 T24A-FTS 8AT 2WD 11,255 lbs 6,400 lbs No row note p.200 (PDF p.201)
Rating Section

SR grade

Double Cab / Xtra Cab - 2WD / 4WD - Short / Long bed - 8AT / 6MT transmission

3,500 - 6,400 lbs

TZNA45L-PRFSZA Double Cab / Short bed / SR T24A-FTS 6MT 4WD 11,345 lbs 6,400 lbs No row note p.201 (PDF p.202)
TZNA41L-PRZSTA Double Cab / Short bed / SR T24A-FTS 8AT 2WD 8,210 lbs 3,500 lbs No row note p.200 (PDF p.201)
TZNA46L-PRZSTA Double Cab / Short bed / SR T24A-FTS 8AT 4WD 8,435 lbs 3,500 lbs No row note p.201 (PDF p.202)
TZNA41L-CRZSTA Xtra Cab / Long bed / SR T24A-FTS 8AT 2WD 8,105 lbs 3,500 lbs No row note p.202 (PDF p.203)
TZNA46L-CRZSTA Xtra Cab / Long bed / SR T24A-FTS 8AT 4WD 8,335 lbs 3,500 lbs No row note p.202 (PDF p.203)
Rating Section

TRD Off-Road grade

Double Cab - 4WD - Short / Long bed - 6MT / 8AT transmission

6,300 - 6,400 lbs

TZNA45L-PRZSZA Double Cab / Long bed / TRD Off-Road T24A-FTS 8AT 4WD 11,550 lbs 6,400 lbs No row note p.201 (PDF p.202)
TZNA45L-PRFSZA Double Cab / Short bed / TRD Off-Road T24A-FTS 6MT 4WD 11,515 lbs 6,400 lbs No row note p.201 (PDF p.202)
TZNA45L-PRZSZA Double Cab / Short bed / TRD Off-Road T24A-FTS 8AT 4WD 11,385 lbs 6,300 lbs No row note p.201 (PDF p.202)
Rating Section

TRD Sport grade

Double Cab - 2WD / 4WD - Short / Long bed - 8AT / 6MT transmission

Up to 6,400 lbs

TZNA45L-PRZSZA Double Cab / Long bed / TRD Sport T24A-FTS 8AT 4WD 11,495 lbs 6,400 lbs No row note p.201 (PDF p.202)
TZNA45L-PRFSZA Double Cab / Short bed / TRD Sport T24A-FTS 6MT 4WD 11,470 lbs 6,400 lbs No row note p.201 (PDF p.202)
TZNA40L-PRZSZA Double Cab / Short bed / TRD Sport T24A-FTS 8AT 2WD 11,165 lbs 6,400 lbs No row note p.200 (PDF p.201)
TZNA45L-PRZSZA Double Cab / Short bed / TRD Sport T24A-FTS 8AT 4WD 11,410 lbs 6,400 lbs No row note p.201 (PDF p.202)
Rating Section

Limited grade

Double Cab - 4WD - Short bed - 8AT transmission

Up to 6,300 lbs

TZNA45L-PRZSZA Double Cab / Short bed / Limited T24A-FTS 8AT 4WD 11,455 lbs 6,300 lbs No row note p.201 (PDF p.202)
Rating Sections

Towing Capacity by Configuration

Your engine determines your base towing limit. Start here to see the 2026 ratings for your specific Toyota Tacoma configuration.

Toyota publishes exact ratings by model code, while same-year Toyota tables resolve consumer details such as grade, drivetrain, cab, bed, and engine where available.

Highest Rating
SR5 grade Double Cab / Xtra Cab - 2WD / 4WD - Short / Long bed - 8AT transmission
Range: 6,400 - 6,500 lbs
Max rating 6,500 LBS
TRD Pre-Runner grade Xtra Cab - 2WD - Long bed - 8AT transmission
Range: Up to 6,500 lbs
Max rating 6,500 LBS
Except SR5 grade Double Cab - 2WD - Long bed - 8AT transmission
Range: Up to 6,400 lbs
Max rating 6,400 LBS
SR grade Double Cab / Xtra Cab - 2WD / 4WD - Short / Long bed - 8AT / 6MT transmission
Range: 3,500 - 6,400 lbs
Max rating 6,400 LBS
TRD Off-Road grade Double Cab - 4WD - Short / Long bed - 6MT / 8AT transmission
Range: 6,300 - 6,400 lbs
Max rating 6,400 LBS
TRD Sport grade Double Cab - 2WD / 4WD - Short / Long bed - 8AT / 6MT transmission
Range: Up to 6,400 lbs
Max rating 6,400 LBS
Limited grade Double Cab - 4WD - Short bed - 8AT transmission
Range: Up to 6,300 lbs
Max rating 6,300 LBS
SOURCE Guide basis
SAME-YEAR MANUAL
2026 Tacoma owner manual
GUIDE NOTES Published topics
16 TOPICS
Printed limits, requirements and restrictions
CITATIONS Owner-manual pages
8 PAGES
p.197 (PDF p.198) · p.198 (PDF p.199) · p.199 (PDF p.200) · p.200 (PDF p.201) · p.202 (PDF p.203) · p.203 (PDF p.204) · p.206 (PDF p.207) · p.208 (PDF p.209)
VIEW GUIDE NOTES
TOYOTA OWNER MANUAL

2026 Toyota towing guide notes.

The 2026 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. 2026.1 Owner manual

Weight limits

  • Gross axle weight limit

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

    p.199 (PDF p.200) · p.200 (PDF p.201)
  • Gross combination weight limit

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

    p.199 (PDF p.200)
  • Gross trailer weight limit

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

    p.199 (PDF p.200)
  • Gross vehicle weight limit

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

    p.199 (PDF p.200)
  • 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.203 (PDF p.204)
  • Unbraked trailer weight rating

    Rating Unbraked TWR: 1000 lb. (453 kg)

    p.198 (PDF p.199) · p.199 (PDF p.200) · p.200 (PDF p.201) · p.202 (PDF p.203)
FIG. 2026.2 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.200 (PDF p.201)
FIG. 2026.3 Owner manual

Trailer stability

  • Sway control requirement

    Required If the gross trailer weight is over 2000 lb. (900 kg), a sway control device with sufficient capacity is required.

    p.200 (PDF p.201)
FIG. 2026.4 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.198 (PDF p.199)
  • Weight-distributing hitch requirement

    Required If the gross trailer weight is over 5000 lb. (2200 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.200 (PDF p.201) · p.202 (PDF p.203) · p.203 (PDF p.204)
FIG. 2026.5 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.202 (PDF p.203)
FIG. 2026.6 Owner manual

Trailer and tow type

  • 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.199 (PDF p.200)
FIG. 2026.7 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, transfer (4WD models), rear 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.208 (PDF p.209)
  • Temporary spare tire

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

    p.197 (PDF p.198)
  • 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.197 (PDF p.198) · p.206 (PDF p.207)
FIG. 2026.8 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.202 (PDF p.203)
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.
Technical Audit

Data sources

These citations show the Toyota owner-manual pages used to build the 2026 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.

Show source pages for the 2026 guide
DOC_ID: toyota-o DOCUMENT BASIS

2026 Toyota Tacoma Owner Manual

Audit Scope PAGES: 197-203, 206, 208 (PDF PAGES: 198-204, 207, 209)