2023 Kia Telluride Towing Capacity

Max towing5,500lbs

The 2023 Kia Telluride can tow 5,000 to 5,500 lbs when properly equipped.

Refresh year that added X-Line and X-Pro; only the X-Pro gets the 5,500-lb rating.

Towing capacity by configuration

ConfigurationMax towingPayloadWhat you need to know
3.8L V6, all trims except X-Pro, FWD or AWD5,000 lbsSee door stickerKia says towing requires additional equipment. X-Line adds Tow Mode but keeps the 5,000-lb rating.
3.8L V6, X-Pro (AWD)5,500 lbsSee door stickerX-Pro only. Kia says towing requires additional equipment.

Can the 2023 Telluride tow your trailer?

1 Your vehicle
2 What you want to tow

3 Add your payload (optional, more accurate)

Look for the yellow Tire and Loading Information sticker on the driver's door jamb. It says "The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed" a number. That number is your payload.

What can the 2023 Kia Telluride tow?

Checked against the best-case rating of 5,500 lbs and typical loaded weights. Your configuration may be rated lower, so check it in the table above.

TrailerTypical loaded weightCan it tow it?
Jet ski on a single trailer1,250 lbsYes 23% of rating
Two jet skis on a double trailer2,450 lbsYes 45% of rating
16 to 18 ft aluminum fishing boat2,900 lbsYes 53% of rating
18 to 20 ft bass boat4,100 lbsYes 75% of rating
20 ft pontoon boat4,100 lbsYes 75% of rating
22 to 24 ft pontoon boat (two tubes)4,400 lbsYes 80% of rating
22 to 24 ft tritoon (three tubes)5,800 lbsNo 105% of rating
20 to 22 ft bowrider or deck boat4,300 lbsYes 78% of rating
24 to 26 ft wake boat8,000 lbsNo 145% of rating
Teardrop camper2,000 lbsYes 36% of rating
Pop-up camper2,500 lbsYes 45% of rating
Small travel trailer (under 20 ft)4,000 lbsYes 73% of rating
20 to 25 ft travel trailer5,800 lbsNo 105% of rating
26 to 30 ft travel trailer7,400 lbsNo 135% of rating
Travel trailer over 30 ft9,000 lbsNo 164% of rating
Airstream, 25 to 27 ft6,900 lbsNo 125% of rating
Small fifth wheel (26 to 30 ft)9,200 lbsNo
Large fifth wheel (35 to 43 ft)16,000 lbsNo
Loaded 5x8 enclosed cargo trailer2,200 lbsYes 40% of rating
Loaded 6x12 enclosed cargo trailer3,600 lbsYes 65% of rating
Utility trailer with a riding mower or ATV1,700 lbsYes 31% of rating
Car hauler with a mid-size car5,700 lbsNo 104% of rating
Two-horse trailer with two horses5,900 lbsNo 107% of rating

Common questions

What is the towing capacity of the 2023 Kia Telluride?

The 2023 Kia Telluride is rated to tow 5,000 to 5,500 lbs, depending on configuration. Refresh year that added X-Line and X-Pro; only the X-Pro gets the 5,500-lb rating.

Can the 2023 Kia Telluride tow a 20 to 25 ft travel trailer?

No. That's over the towing rating. 5,800 lbs is 300 lbs over the 5,500 lb rating. Typical loaded weight is about 5,800 lbs, but yours may differ.

Can the 2023 Kia Telluride tow a 20 ft pontoon boat?

Yes, with room to spare. 4,100 lbs is 75% of the 5,500 lb rating, under the 80% comfort line of 4,400 lbs. Typical loaded weight is about 4,100 lbs, but yours may differ.

How does the 2023 Kia Telluride compare to the 2022?

The 2023 is rated 500 lbs higher (5,500 lbs vs. 5,000 lbs).

Sources

Last verified October 31, 2026. See a wrong number? Tell us.

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