Toyota Tundra Towing Capacity

The Tundra is Toyota's full-size truck and the only Japanese-built competitor in the American full-size segment dominated by the F-150, Ram 1500, and Silverado. It was completely redesigned for the 2022 model year, replacing the aging 5.7L V8 with a modern 3.4L twin-turbo V6 (i-FORCE) and offering an optional hybrid version (i-FORCE MAX) that adds an electric motor between the engine and transmission.

Maximum towing reaches 12,000 lbs with the SR5 in rear-wheel drive, which puts the Tundra solidly in full-size truck territory for travel trailers, car haulers, and larger boat rigs. The hybrid trims trade some towing capacity for fuel efficiency and extra low-end torque, topping out around 11,450 lbs. Unlike the Tacoma, every Tundra configuration can handle serious towing; the spread between the highest and lowest trim is about 1,500-2,000 lbs rather than the Tacoma's 3,000 lb gap between the base four-cylinder and the V6.

One pattern to watch across model years: the trim lineup has shifted significantly. The 2023 and 2025 models offer 12 configurations, while the 2024 was simplified to just 5. Towing capacity also varies, so check the specific year and trim rather than assuming the Tundra always tows 12,000 lbs. The SR trim in particular has a lower rating in some years because it comes with a different axle ratio.