2023 Toyota Tundra towing capacity.

The 2023 Toyota Tundra tows 8,300 - 12,000 lbs depending on model code and configuration.

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Built from the 2023 Toyota Tundra owner manual. Source pages are cited below.

2023 Toyota Tundra
2023 TOWING RANGE
8,300 - 12,000 LBS
MAX GCWR
17,770 LBS
RATING ROWS
24 ROWS
2023 Toyota Tundra exact rating table
Rating Section

SR5 grade

Double Cab / CrewMax - 2WD / 4WD - Standard / Long / Short bed

8,300 - 12,000 lbs

VXKA70L-CRUSZA Double Cab / Standard bed / SR5 V35A-FTS Not listed 2WD 17,770 lbs 12,000 lbs Vehicles without SR Package p.191
VXKA70L-PSUSZA CrewMax / Short bed / SR5 V35A-FTS Not listed 2WD 17,250 lbs 11,400 lbs Vehicles without SR Package p.191
VXKA72L-CHUSZA Double Cab / Long bed / SR5 V35A-FTS Not listed 2WD 17,250 lbs 11,370 lbs Vehicles without SR Package p.191
VXKA71L-PRUSZA CrewMax / Standard bed / SR5 V35A-FTS Not listed 2WD 17,250 lbs 11,270 lbs No row note p.191
VXKA75L-CRUSZA Double Cab / Standard bed / SR5 V35A-FTS Not listed 4WD 17,250 lbs 11,200 lbs Vehicles without SR Package p.191
VXKA75L-PSUSZA CrewMax / Short bed / SR5 V35A-FTS Not listed 4WD 17,250 lbs 11,160 lbs Vehicles without SR Package p.192
VXKA77L-CHUSZA Double Cab / Long bed / SR5 V35A-FTS Not listed 4WD 17,250 lbs 11,090 lbs Vehicles without SR Package p.191
VXKA76L-PRUSZA CrewMax / Standard bed / SR5 V35A-FTS Not listed 4WD 17,250 lbs 11,010 lbs No row note p.192
VXKA70L-PSUSZA CrewMax / Short bed / SR5 V35A-FTS Not listed 2WD 15,280 lbs 8,300 lbs Vehicles with SR Package p.191
VXKA75L-PSUSZA CrewMax / Short bed / SR5 V35A-FTS Not listed 4WD 15,500 lbs 8,300 lbs Vehicles with SR Package p.192
VXKA72L-CHUSZA Double Cab / Long bed / SR5 V35A-FTS Not listed 2WD 15,450 lbs 8,300 lbs Vehicles with SR Package p.191
VXKA77L-CHUSZA Double Cab / Long bed / SR5 V35A-FTS Not listed 4WD 15,660 lbs 8,300 lbs Vehicles with SR Package p.191
VXKA70L-CRUSZA Double Cab / Standard bed / SR5 V35A-FTS Not listed 2WD 15,320 lbs 8,300 lbs Vehicles with SR Package p.191
VXKA75L-CRUSZA Double Cab / Standard bed / SR5 V35A-FTS Not listed 4WD 15,550 lbs 8,300 lbs Vehicles with SR Package p.191
Rating Section

Limited grade

Double Cab / CrewMax - 2WD / 4WD - Standard / Short bed

10,970 - 11,400 lbs

VXKA70L-CRULZA Double Cab / Standard bed / Limited V35A-FTS Not listed 2WD 17,250 lbs 11,400 lbs No row note p.191
VXKA70L-PSULZA CrewMax / Short bed / Limited V35A-FTS Not listed 2WD 17,250 lbs 11,350 lbs No row note p.191
VXKA71L-PRULZA CrewMax / Standard bed / Limited V35A-FTS Not listed 2WD 17,250 lbs 11,230 lbs No row note p.192
VXKA75L-PSULZA CrewMax / Short bed / Limited V35A-FTS Not listed 4WD 17,250 lbs 11,120 lbs No row note p.192
VXKA75L-CRULZA Double Cab / Standard bed / Limited V35A-FTS Not listed 4WD 17,250 lbs 11,110 lbs No row note p.191
VXKA76L-PRULZA CrewMax / Standard bed / Limited V35A-FTS Not listed 4WD 17,250 lbs 10,970 lbs No row note p.192
Rating Section

Platinum grade

CrewMax - 2WD / 4WD - Short / Standard bed

10,890 - 11,310 lbs

VXKA70L-PSUZZA CrewMax / Short bed / Platinum V35A-FTS Not listed 2WD 17,250 lbs 11,310 lbs No row note p.191
VXKA71L-PRUZZA CrewMax / Standard bed / Platinum V35A-FTS Not listed 2WD 17,250 lbs 11,180 lbs No row note p.192
VXKA75L-PSUZZA CrewMax / Short bed / Platinum V35A-FTS Not listed 4WD 17,250 lbs 11,050 lbs No row note p.192
VXKA76L-PRUZZA CrewMax / Standard bed / Platinum V35A-FTS Not listed 4WD 17,250 lbs 10,890 lbs No row note p.192
Rating Sections

Towing Capacity by Configuration

Your engine determines your base towing limit. Start here to see the 2023 ratings for your specific Toyota Tundra 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 / CrewMax - 2WD / 4WD - Standard / Long / Short bed
Range: 8,300 - 12,000 lbs
Max rating 12,000 LBS Printed condition: Vehicles without SR Package
Limited grade Double Cab / CrewMax - 2WD / 4WD - Standard / Short bed
Range: 10,970 - 11,400 lbs
Max rating 11,400 LBS
Platinum grade CrewMax - 2WD / 4WD - Short / Standard bed
Range: 10,890 - 11,310 lbs
Max rating 11,310 LBS
SOURCE Guide basis
SAME-YEAR MANUAL
2023 Tundra owner manual
GUIDE NOTES Published topics
18 TOPICS
Printed limits, requirements and restrictions
CITATIONS Owner-manual pages
12 PAGES
p.187 · p.188 · p.189 · p.190 · p.191 · p.192 · p.193 · p.194 · p.197 · p.198 · p.199 · p.200
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TOYOTA OWNER MANUAL

2023 Toyota towing guide notes.

The 2023 Tundra 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. 2023.1 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.189 · p.190 · p.191 · p.193
  • Gross combination weight limit

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

    p.190
  • Gross trailer weight limit

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

    p.190
  • Gross vehicle weight limit

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

    p.190
  • 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.194
  • Unbraked trailer weight rating

    Rating Unbraked TWR: 1000 lb. (453 kg)

    p.188 · p.189 · p.190 · p.191 · p.192
FIG. 2023.2 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.190
FIG. 2023.3 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.190
FIG. 2023.4 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.188
  • 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.190 · p.192 · p.193
FIG. 2023.5 Owner manual

Load distribution

  • Recommended kingpin weight

    Recommended The gross trailer weight should be distributed so that the kingpin weight is 14% to 16%.

    p.190 · p.192 · p.193
  • Recommended tongue weight

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

    p.192
FIG. 2023.6 Owner manual

Trailer and tow type

  • CrewMax short-bed fifth-wheel fit

    Not compatible CrewMax models: Current fifth wheel trailer designs are not compatible with short bed.

    p.193
  • 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.189
FIG. 2023.7 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.199 · p.200
  • Temporary spare tire

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

    p.188
  • 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.187 · p.197 · p.198
FIG. 2023.8 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.192
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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2023 Toyota Tundra Owner Manual

Audit Scope PAGES: 187-194, 197-200