2026 Subaru Outback Towing Capacity

Max towing3,500lbs

The 2026 Subaru Outback can tow 2,700 to 3,500 lbs when properly equipped.

New generation for 2026 with the same split as before: 2.5L trims tow 2,700 lbs, 2.4L turbo trims tow 3,500 lbs.

Towing capacity by configuration

ConfigurationMax towingPayloadWhat you need to know
2.5L 4-cyl (Premium, Limited, Touring)2,700 lbsSee door stickerSubaru notes trailer brakes may be needed. Hitch is an accessory.
2.4L turbo (Wilderness, Limited XT, Touring XT)3,500 lbsSee door stickerSubaru notes trailer brakes may be needed. Hitch is an accessory.

Can the 2026 Outback 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 2026 Subaru Outback tow?

Checked against the best-case rating of 3,500 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 36% of rating
Two jet skis on a double trailer2,450 lbsYes 70% of rating
16 to 18 ft aluminum fishing boat2,900 lbsClose to limit 83% of rating
18 to 20 ft bass boat4,100 lbsNo 117% of rating
20 ft pontoon boat4,100 lbsNo 117% of rating
22 to 24 ft pontoon boat (two tubes)4,400 lbsNo 126% of rating
22 to 24 ft tritoon (three tubes)5,800 lbsNo 166% of rating
20 to 22 ft bowrider or deck boat4,300 lbsNo 123% of rating
24 to 26 ft wake boat8,000 lbsNo 229% of rating
Teardrop camper2,000 lbsYes 57% of rating
Pop-up camper2,500 lbsYes 71% of rating
Small travel trailer (under 20 ft)4,000 lbsNo 114% of rating
20 to 25 ft travel trailer5,800 lbsNo 166% of rating
26 to 30 ft travel trailer7,400 lbsNo 211% of rating
Travel trailer over 30 ft9,000 lbsNo 257% of rating
Airstream, 25 to 27 ft6,900 lbsNo 197% 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 63% of rating
Loaded 6x12 enclosed cargo trailer3,600 lbsNo 103% of rating
Utility trailer with a riding mower or ATV1,700 lbsYes 49% of rating
Car hauler with a mid-size car5,700 lbsNo 163% of rating
Two-horse trailer with two horses5,900 lbsNo 169% of rating

Common questions

What is the towing capacity of the 2026 Subaru Outback?

The 2026 Subaru Outback is rated to tow 2,700 to 3,500 lbs, depending on configuration. New generation for 2026 with the same split as before: 2.5L trims tow 2,700 lbs, 2.4L turbo trims tow 3,500 lbs.

Can the 2026 Subaru Outback tow a 20 to 25 ft travel trailer?

No. That's over the towing rating. 5,800 lbs is 2,300 lbs over the 3,500 lb rating. Typical loaded weight is about 5,800 lbs, but yours may differ.

Can the 2026 Subaru Outback tow a 20 ft pontoon boat?

No. That's over the towing rating. 4,100 lbs is 600 lbs over the 3,500 lb rating. Typical loaded weight is about 4,100 lbs, but yours may differ.

How does the 2026 Subaru Outback compare to the 2025?

Both years have the same maximum rating of 3,500 lbs.

Sources

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

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