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Can you flat tow a Toyota Highlander?
Toyota does not allow the 2026 Toyota Highlander to be towed with all four wheels on the ground.
From the Toyota 2026 Highlander Owner's Manual USA and Canada Only (OM0E310U), p. 196 ↗
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In the maker's words
Before you tow
- “Do not tow your vehicle with the 4 wheels on the ground.”
Other options
Can't flat tow it? Here's what works
A version that can't go four wheels down can still travel on a car trailer or, where the maker allows, a tow dolly. Ford's towing guide adds: “Ford Motor Company recommends that a separate functional brake system be used on any towed vehicle, including those dolly-towed or towbar-towed.” p. 3 ↗
Questions people ask
Can you flat tow a 2026 Toyota Highlander?
No. Toyota does not allow the 2026 Toyota Highlander to be towed with all four wheels on the ground.
Does flat towing void the warranty?
Check Toyota's warranty guide before modifying the vehicle for towing.
Source: Toyota 2026 Highlander Owner's Manual USA and Canada Only (OM0E310U) (Toyota Motor North America, Publication OM0E310U, PDF modified 2026-04-27; retrieved 2026-09-28). Page links open the PDF at the page each number is printed on.
Source: Toyota 2025 Highlander Owner's Manual USA and Canada Only (OM0E144U) (Toyota Motor North America, Publication OM0E144U, PDF modified 2024-08-05; retrieved 2026-09-28). Page links open the PDF at the page each number is printed on.
Source: Toyota 2024 Highlander Owner's Manual USA and Canada Only (OM0E194U) (Toyota Motor North America, Publication OM0E194U, PDF modified 2023-10-31; retrieved 2026-09-28). Page links open the PDF at the page each number is printed on.
Source: Toyota 2023 Highlander Owner's Manual (OM0E055U) (Toyota Motor North America, Publication OM0E055U, PDF modified 2022-07-26; retrieved 2026-09-28). Page links open the PDF at the page each number is printed on.
Source: Toyota 2022 Highlander Owner's Manual (OM0E137U) (Toyota Motor North America, Publication OM0E137U, PDF modified 2021-07-14; retrieved 2026-09-28). Page links open the PDF at the page each number is printed on.
Source: Toyota 2021 Highlander from Mar. 2021 Prod. Owner's Manual (OM0E142U) (Toyota Motor North America, Publication OM0E142U, PDF modified 2024-03-14; retrieved 2026-09-28). Page links open the PDF at the page each number is printed on.
Source: Toyota 2020 Highlander Owner's Manual (OM0E036U) (Toyota Motor North America, Publication OM0E036U, PDF modified 2019-12-04; retrieved 2026-09-28). Page links open the PDF at the page each number is printed on.