Honda CR-V Towing Capacity (2011 - 2023)

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Honda CR-V Maximum Towing Capacities

The Honda CR-V has a towing capacity ranging between 1,000 lbs. and 1,500 lbs across various years and trims.

For instance, the 2023 Honda CR-V has a minimum towing capacity of 1,000 lbs, while the 2023 Honda CR-V has a maximum towing capacity of 1,500 lbs.

Factors such as trim level, engine configuration, and drivetrain can impact the towing capacity of a specific model year of Honda CR-V.

The table below shows a sampling of the towing capacities for the Honda CR-V. Scroll down to see the complete year-by-year data.

Honda CR V
Honda CR V
Honda CR-V Towing Capacities
YearTrimTowing CapacityEngineDrivetrain / TransmissionHorsepower / Torque
2023EX1,500 lbs1.5L I4FWD / 1 Spd CVT w/OD190 HP / 179 ft/lbs
2023EX1,500 lbs1.5L I4AWD / 1 Spd CVT w/OD190 HP / 179 ft/lbs
2023EXL1,500 lbs1.5L I4FWD / 1 Spd CVT w/OD190 HP / 179 ft/lbs
2022EX1,500 lbs1.5L I4FWD / 1 Spd CVT w/OD190 HP / 179 ft/lbs
2022EX1,500 lbs1.5L I4AWD / 1 Spd CVT w/OD190 HP / 179 ft/lbs
2022EXL1,500 lbs1.5L I4FWD / 1 Spd CVT w/OD190 HP / 179 ft/lbs
2021EX1,500 lbs1.5L I4FWD / 1 Spd CVT w/OD190 HP / 179 ft/lbs
2021EX1,500 lbs1.5L I4AWD / 1 Spd CVT w/OD190 HP / 179 ft/lbs
2020EX1,500 lbs1.5L I4FWD / 1 Spd CVT w/OD190 HP / 179 ft/lbs
2020EX1,500 lbs1.5L I4AWD / 1 Spd CVT w/OD190 HP / 179 ft/lbs
2016EX1,500 lbs2.4L I4FWD / 1 Spd CVT w/OD185 HP / 181 ft/lbs
2016EX1,500 lbs2.4L I4AWD / 1 Spd CVT w/OD185 HP / 181 ft/lbs
2015EX1,500 lbs2.4L I4FWD / 1 Spd CVT w/OD185 HP / 181 ft/lbs
2015EX1,500 lbs2.4L I4AWD / 1 Spd CVT w/OD185 HP / 181 ft/lbs
2014EX1,500 lbs2.4L I4FWD / 5 Spd Auto w/OD185 HP / 163 ft/lbs
2014EX1,500 lbs2.4L I4AWD / 5 Spd Auto w/OD185 HP / 163 ft/lbs
2013EX1,500 lbs2.4L I4FWD / 5 Spd Auto185 HP / 163 ft/lbs
2013EX1,500 lbs2.4L I4AWD / 5 Spd Auto185 HP / 163 ft/lbs
2012EX1,500 lbs2.4L I4FWD / 5 Spd Auto185 HP / 163 ft/lbs
2012EX1,500 lbs2.4L I44WD / 5 Spd Auto185 HP / 163 ft/lbs
2011EX1,500 lbs2.4L I4FWD / 5 Spd Auto180 HP / 161 ft/lbs
2011EX1,500 lbs2.4L I44WD / 5 Spd Auto180 HP / 161 ft/lbs

Towing Capacity: Quick Jump To Honda CR-V Model Year

All towing capacities are braked capacities. This means that the trailer being towed has a braking system installed to assist with the vehicle's own braking. The towing capacities for trailers without brakes will be much less.

Confirm all towing capacities with the owner's manual.

  • a fishing boat and trailer usually weighs between 900 lbs. to 6,000 lbs.
  • a tent trailer typically weighs between 1,000 lbs. to 1,500 lbs.
  • a fifth-wheel travel trailer averages between 12,000 lbs. to 15,000 lbs.

2023 Honda CR-V Towing Capacity Data

Depending on trim level and drivetrain, the 2023 Honda CR-V has a towing capacity between 1,000 lbs. and 1,500 lbs.

2023 Honda CR-V Towing Capacities
TrimTowing CapacityEngineDrivetrain / TransmissionHorsepower / Torque
EX1,500 lbs1.5L I4FWD / 1 Spd CVT w/OD190 HP / 179 ft/lbs
EX1,500 lbs1.5L I4AWD / 1 Spd CVT w/OD190 HP / 179 ft/lbs
EXL1,500 lbs1.5L I4FWD / 1 Spd CVT w/OD190 HP / 179 ft/lbs
EXL1,500 lbs1.5L I4AWD / 1 Spd CVT w/OD190 HP / 179 ft/lbs
Sport1,000 lbs2.0L I4AWD / 1 Spd CVT w/OD204 HP / 247 ft/lbs
Sport1,000 lbs2.0L I4FWD / 1 Spd CVT w/OD204 HP / 247 ft/lbs
Sport Touring1,000 lbs2.0L I4AWD / 1 Spd CVT w/OD204 HP / 247 ft/lbs

2022 Honda CR-V Towing Capacity Data

The 2022 Honda CR-V has a towing capacity of 1,500 lbs. regardless of its trim level or drivetrain.

2022 Honda CR-V Towing Capacities
TrimTowing CapacityEngineDrivetrain / TransmissionHorsepower / Torque
EX1,500 lbs1.5L I4FWD / 1 Spd CVT w/OD190 HP / 179 ft/lbs
EX1,500 lbs1.5L I4AWD / 1 Spd CVT w/OD190 HP / 179 ft/lbs
EXL1,500 lbs1.5L I4FWD / 1 Spd CVT w/OD190 HP / 179 ft/lbs
EXL1,500 lbs1.5L I4AWD / 1 Spd CVT w/OD190 HP / 179 ft/lbs
LX1,500 lbs1.5L I4FWD / 1 Spd CVT w/OD190 HP / 179 ft/lbs
LX1,500 lbs1.5L I4AWD / 1 Spd CVT w/OD190 HP / 179 ft/lbs
Special Edition1,500 lbs1.5L I4FWD / 1 Spd CVT w/OD190 HP / 179 ft/lbs
Special Edition1,500 lbs1.5L I4AWD / 1 Spd CVT w/OD190 HP / 179 ft/lbs
Touring1,500 lbs1.5L I4AWD / 1 Spd CVT w/OD190 HP / 179 ft/lbs
2021 Honda CR V
2021 Honda CR V

2021 Honda CR-V Towing Capacity Data

The 2021 Honda CR-V has a towing capacity of 1,500 lbs. regardless of its trim level or drivetrain.

2021 Honda CR-V Towing Capacities
TrimTowing CapacityEngineDrivetrain / TransmissionHorsepower / Torque
EX1,500 lbs1.5L I4FWD / 1 Spd CVT w/OD190 HP / 179 ft/lbs
EX1,500 lbs1.5L I4AWD / 1 Spd CVT w/OD190 HP / 179 ft/lbs
EXL1,500 lbs1.5L I4FWD / 1 Spd CVT w/OD190 HP / 179 ft/lbs
EXL1,500 lbs1.5L I4AWD / 1 Spd CVT w/OD190 HP / 179 ft/lbs
LX1,500 lbs1.5L I4FWD / 1 Spd CVT w/OD190 HP / 179 ft/lbs
LX1,500 lbs1.5L I4AWD / 1 Spd CVT w/OD190 HP / 179 ft/lbs
SE1,500 lbs1.5L I4FWD / 1 Spd CVT w/OD190 HP / 179 ft/lbs
SE1,500 lbs1.5L I4AWD / 1 Spd CVT w/OD190 HP / 179 ft/lbs
Touring1,500 lbs1.5L I4FWD / 1 Spd CVT w/OD190 HP / 179 ft/lbs
Touring1,500 lbs1.5L I4AWD / 1 Spd CVT w/OD190 HP / 179 ft/lbs
2020 Honda CR V
2020 Honda CR V

2020 Honda CR-V Towing Capacity Data

The 2020 Honda CR-V has a towing capacity of 1,500 lbs. regardless of its trim level or drivetrain.

2020 Honda CR-V Towing Capacities
TrimTowing CapacityEngineDrivetrain / TransmissionHorsepower / Torque
EX1,500 lbs1.5L I4FWD / 1 Spd CVT w/OD190 HP / 179 ft/lbs
EX1,500 lbs1.5L I4AWD / 1 Spd CVT w/OD190 HP / 179 ft/lbs
EXL1,500 lbs1.5L I4FWD / 1 Spd CVT w/OD190 HP / 179 ft/lbs
EXL1,500 lbs1.5L I4AWD / 1 Spd CVT w/OD190 HP / 179 ft/lbs
LX1,500 lbs1.5L I4FWD / 1 Spd CVT w/OD190 HP / 179 ft/lbs
LX1,500 lbs1.5L I4AWD / 1 Spd CVT w/OD190 HP / 179 ft/lbs
Touring1,500 lbs1.5L I4FWD / 1 Spd CVT w/OD190 HP / 179 ft/lbs
Touring1,500 lbs1.5L I4AWD / 1 Spd CVT w/OD190 HP / 179 ft/lbs

2016 Honda CR-V Towing Capacity Data

The 2016 Honda CR-V has a towing capacity of 1,500 lbs. regardless of its trim level or drivetrain.

2016 Honda CR-V Towing Capacities
TrimTowing CapacityEngineDrivetrain / TransmissionHorsepower / Torque
EX1,500 lbs2.4L I4FWD / 1 Spd CVT w/OD185 HP / 181 ft/lbs
EX1,500 lbs2.4L I4AWD / 1 Spd CVT w/OD185 HP / 181 ft/lbs
EXL1,500 lbs2.4L I4FWD / 1 Spd CVT w/OD185 HP / 181 ft/lbs
EXL1,500 lbs2.4L I4AWD / 1 Spd CVT w/OD185 HP / 181 ft/lbs
LX1,500 lbs2.4L I4FWD / 1 Spd CVT w/OD185 HP / 181 ft/lbs
LX1,500 lbs2.4L I4AWD / 1 Spd CVT w/OD185 HP / 181 ft/lbs
SE1,500 lbs2.4L I4FWD / 1 Spd CVT w/OD185 HP / 181 ft/lbs
SE1,500 lbs2.4L I4AWD / 1 Spd CVT w/OD185 HP / 181 ft/lbs
Touring1,500 lbs2.4L I4FWD / 1 Spd CVT w/OD185 HP / 181 ft/lbs
Touring1,500 lbs2.4L I4AWD / 1 Spd CVT w/OD185 HP / 181 ft/lbs

2015 Honda CR-V Towing Capacity Data

The 2015 Honda CR-V has a towing capacity of 1,500 lbs. regardless of its trim level or drivetrain.

2015 Honda CR-V Towing Capacities
TrimTowing CapacityEngineDrivetrain / TransmissionHorsepower / Torque
EX1,500 lbs2.4L I4FWD / 1 Spd CVT w/OD185 HP / 181 ft/lbs
EX1,500 lbs2.4L I4AWD / 1 Spd CVT w/OD185 HP / 181 ft/lbs
EXL1,500 lbs2.4L I4FWD / 1 Spd CVT w/OD185 HP / 181 ft/lbs
EXL1,500 lbs2.4L I4AWD / 1 Spd CVT w/OD185 HP / 181 ft/lbs
LX1,500 lbs2.4L I4FWD / 1 Spd CVT w/OD185 HP / 181 ft/lbs
LX1,500 lbs2.4L I4AWD / 1 Spd CVT w/OD185 HP / 181 ft/lbs
Touring1,500 lbs2.4L I4FWD / 1 Spd CVT w/OD185 HP / 181 ft/lbs
Touring1,500 lbs2.4L I4AWD / 1 Spd CVT w/OD185 HP / 181 ft/lbs
2014 Honda CR V
2014 Honda CR V

2014 Honda CR-V Towing Capacity Data

The 2014 Honda CR-V has a towing capacity of 1,500 lbs. regardless of its trim level or drivetrain.

2014 Honda CR-V Towing Capacities
TrimTowing CapacityEngineDrivetrain / TransmissionHorsepower / Torque
EX1,500 lbs2.4L I4FWD / 5 Spd Auto w/OD185 HP / 163 ft/lbs
EX1,500 lbs2.4L I4AWD / 5 Spd Auto w/OD185 HP / 163 ft/lbs
EXL1,500 lbs2.4L I4FWD / 5 Spd Auto w/OD185 HP / 163 ft/lbs
EXL1,500 lbs2.4L I4AWD / 5 Spd Auto w/OD185 HP / 163 ft/lbs
LX1,500 lbs2.4L I4FWD / 5 Spd Auto w/OD185 HP / 163 ft/lbs
LX1,500 lbs2.4L I4AWD / 5 Spd Auto w/OD185 HP / 163 ft/lbs

2013 Honda CR-V Towing Capacity Data

The 2013 Honda CR-V has a towing capacity of 1,500 lbs. regardless of its trim level or drivetrain.

2013 Honda CR-V Towing Capacities
TrimTowing CapacityEngineDrivetrain / TransmissionHorsepower / Torque
EX1,500 lbs2.4L I4FWD / 5 Spd Auto185 HP / 163 ft/lbs
EX1,500 lbs2.4L I4AWD / 5 Spd Auto185 HP / 163 ft/lbs
EXL1,500 lbs2.4L I4FWD / 5 Spd Auto185 HP / 163 ft/lbs
EXL1,500 lbs2.4L I4AWD / 5 Spd Auto185 HP / 163 ft/lbs
LX1,500 lbs2.4L I4FWD / 5 Spd Auto185 HP / 163 ft/lbs
LX1,500 lbs2.4L I4AWD / 5 Spd Auto185 HP / 163 ft/lbs

2012 Honda CR-V Towing Capacity Data

The 2012 Honda CR-V has a towing capacity of 1,500 lbs. regardless of its trim level or drivetrain.

2012 Honda CR-V Towing Capacities
TrimTowing CapacityEngineDrivetrain / TransmissionHorsepower / Torque
EX1,500 lbs2.4L I4FWD / 5 Spd Auto185 HP / 163 ft/lbs
EX1,500 lbs2.4L I44WD / 5 Spd Auto185 HP / 163 ft/lbs
EXL1,500 lbs2.4L I4FWD / 5 Spd Auto185 HP / 163 ft/lbs
EXL1,500 lbs2.4L I44WD / 5 Spd Auto185 HP / 163 ft/lbs
LX1,500 lbs2.4L I4FWD / 5 Spd Auto185 HP / 163 ft/lbs
LX1,500 lbs2.4L I44WD / 5 Spd Auto185 HP / 163 ft/lbs

2011 Honda CR-V Towing Capacity Data

The 2011 Honda CR-V has a towing capacity of 1,500 lbs. regardless of its trim level or drivetrain.

2011 Honda CR-V Towing Capacities
TrimTowing CapacityEngineDrivetrain / TransmissionHorsepower / Torque
EX1,500 lbs2.4L I4FWD / 5 Spd Auto180 HP / 161 ft/lbs
EX1,500 lbs2.4L I44WD / 5 Spd Auto180 HP / 161 ft/lbs
EXL1,500 lbs2.4L I4FWD / 5 Spd Auto180 HP / 161 ft/lbs
EXL1,500 lbs2.4L I44WD / 5 Spd Auto180 HP / 161 ft/lbs
LX1,500 lbs2.4L I4FWD / 5 Spd Auto180 HP / 161 ft/lbs
LX1,500 lbs2.4L I44WD / 5 Spd Auto180 HP / 161 ft/lbs
SE1,500 lbs2.4L I4FWD / 5 Spd Auto180 HP / 161 ft/lbs
SE1,500 lbs2.4L I44WD / 5 Spd Auto180 HP / 161 ft/lbs

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