The Lexus RX 350 was introduced into Lexus’s lineup as a luxury crossover SUV in 2007 and remains available through today. The RX 350 is known for its unique styling and for having the features consumers expect from SUVs, including towing. But what is the towing capacity of a Lexus RX 350?
The Lexus RX 350 has a towing capacity of up to 3,500 pounds depending on the model year and if it has a towing package equipped.
There’s a bit more to know about Lexus RX 350 towing capabilities which we’ll cover in today’s guide.
2023 Lexus RX 350 Towing Capacity
The 2023 Lexus RX 350 can tow between 1,000 lbs and 3,500 lbs depending on if it is equipped with a towing package.
Refer to the chart below to find how much your 2023 Lexus RX 350 can tow.
| Lexus RX 350 Trim Level | Towing Capacity | Towing Package Installed |
| All | 1,000 lbs / 453 kg | No |
| All | 3,500 lbs / 1,588 kg | Yes |
You can also read our guide on what makes a vehicle towing capacity to learn all the aspects that go into it.
Lexus RX 350 Braked Vs. Unbraked Towing Capacity
All vehicles have different towing capacities based on whether or not you’re towing a trailer that has trailer brakes installed.
Trailer brakes allow the trailer to stop faster than if only the vehicle is using its brakes, allowing the vehicle to tow more weight, so braked towing capacity will always be higher than unbraked towing capacity.
Lexus RX 350 Braked Towing Capacity: up to 1,000 lbs / 453 kg
Lexus RX 350 Unbraked Towing Capacity: 3,500 lbs / 1,588 kg
Lexus RX 350 Towing Capacity Factors
There are a few factors that affect the Lexus RX 350 tow capacity.
Model Year
The RX 350’s tow capability varied a little by year and generation.
While all model years had a max towing capacity of 3,500 pounds, the earlier model years could tow 2,000 pounds without a towing package.
Towing Equipment
The later model year RX 350s without a towing package could tow 1,000 pounds without
Number of Passengers
A big factor in calculating your vehicle’s towing capacity is how many passengers you’re carrying, which directly calculates into the vehicle’s GCWR.
This is true of all vehicles, not just the Lexus RX 350, so always take into consideration the total load of your passengers and gear in addition to what you’re towing.
Lexus RX 350 Tow Package Info
Does The Lexus RX 350 Have A Tow Package?
Lexus offers a RX 350 towing package which includes the following:
- Heavy-Duty Radiator and Cooling Fan
- Engine and Transmission Oil Coolers
- Tow Hitch Receiver
- Trailer Ball
- Ball Mount
Can You Install A Trailer Hitch On a Lexus RX 350?
If you plan on towing anything with your Lexus RX 350, you’ll need a tow hitch and wiring harness.
Depending on what you’re towing, you’re going to need a ball mount (aka a trailer ball hitch) so you can attach items for towing.
Make sure to get the right trailer ball size that matches your hitch and trailer.
Lexus RX 350 Tow Hitch
Trailer hitches come in different hitch classes, which are rated for different vehicle sizes and weight limits.
The Lexus RX 350 uses a Class 3 hitch.
Here’s a great option for a Class III Lexus RX 350 trailer hitch:
- DEPENDABLE STRENGTH. This trailer hitch is rated for 4,000 lbs. gross trailer weight, 600 lbs. tongue weight, 5,000 lbs. weight distribution capacity and 600 lbs. weight distribution tongue weight (limited to lowest-rated towing component)
- VERSATILE DESIGN. This class 3 hitch equips your vehicle with a standard 2-inch x 2-inch hitch receiver, allowing for a wide variety of towing options. It can accept a ball mount, cargo carrier, bike rack, tow hook and much more
- FULLY TESTED. Every CURT class 3 trailer hitch design is tested in real-world, on-vehicle conditions at our Detroit engineering facility. Aftermarket hitches are tested according to SAE J684 standards for the utmost safety while hauling
- RUST, CHIP, UV-RESISTANT. This tow hitch is protected with a unique dual-coat finish of rust-resistant liquid A-coat and highly durable black powder coat. The two finishes are co-cured together for exceptional resistance to rust, chipping and UV rays
- EASY TO INSTALL. This hitch offers a custom, factory fit on select model years of the Lexus RX350 and RX450h
Here’s a great ball mount option so you can hook up different types of trailers for towing with your RX 350:
- DEPENDABLE STRENGTH. Rated to tow 3,500 pounds gross trailer weight and 350 pounds tongue weight, this ball hitch offers dependability for your towing setup (weight capacity may change if trailer ball is removed)
- VERSATILE USE. This trailer hitch ball mount comes with a 1-1/4-inch shank to fit virtually any industry-standard 1-1/4-inch receiver. The ball mount has a 3-1/4-inch drop, 2-inch diameter ball, 1/2-inch hitch pin hole and 7-1/4-inch overall length
- READY TO TOW. Hitching up your trailer is easy with this ready-to-use trailer hitch ball mount. It comes with a pre-attached tow ball for ready coupling and a trailer hitch pin to securely mount onto your hitch receiver
- CORROSION-RESISTANT. For long-lasting use, this ball hitch is protected with a durable black powder coat finish, and the trailer ball has a polished chrome plating. These finishes resist damage from rain, dirt, road salt and other corrosive threats
- EASY TO INSTALL. To install the trailer hitch ball mount on your vehicle, simply insert the shank into your vehicle's 1-1/4-inch hitch receiver. The rounded shank makes installation easy
Lexus RX 350 Trailer Hitch Installation
Always follow the manufacturer’s directions and use proper safety precautions.
Here’s a great video walkthrough on a Lexus RX 350 trailer hitch installation:
Lexus RX 350 Trailer Hitch Installation Cost
If you’re considering having a tow hitch added to your RX 350, expect to pay between $100 and $200 to have a tow package professionally installed (excluding the cost of the tow hitch and wiring harness).
If you’re handy and looking to save money, you can install the trailer hitch and wiring harness yourself.
Hitch Receiver Vs Rear Step Bumper Towing
Some vehicles allow for bumper towing, which means you can mount a tow hitch ball directly on the bumper instead of installing a tow hitch to the vehicle’s frame.
Can I Bumper Tow With a Lexus RX 350?
The Lexus RX 350 stock bumper is not rated for bumper towing, so you’ll need to install a frame-mounted hitch like the one we listed earlier in this guide or an aftermarket bumper with a hitch ball on it.
How Do I Know If My Lexus RX 350 Has A Tow Package?
You can start by looking under the rear bumper of your RX 350 to see if you notice a trailer hitch or trailer ball.
That will give you a good indication of if you have a tow hitch already installed on your RX 350.
Another way to research this is by checking the paperwork that came with your vehicle or taking it to a local dealer to see what’s installed.
Make sure to have your VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) handy if you call the dealer so they can look up the exact specs and whether or not your vehicle has any towing packages or features installed on it.
2022 Lexus RX 350 Towing Capacity
The 2022 Lexus RX 350 can tow between 1,000 lbs and 3,500 lbs depending on if it is equipped with a towing package.
Refer to the chart below to find how much your 2022 Lexus RX 350 can tow.
| Lexus RX 350 Trim Level | Towing Capacity | Towing Package Installed |
| All | 1,000 lbs / 453 kg | No |
| All | 3,500 lbs / 1,588 kg | Yes |
2021 Lexus RX 350 Towing Capacity
The 2021 Lexus RX 350 can tow between 1,000 lbs and 3,500 lbs depending on if it is equipped with a towing package.
Refer to the chart below to find how much your 2021 Lexus RX 350 can tow.
| Lexus RX 350 Trim Level | Towing Capacity | Towing Package Installed |
| All | 1,000 lbs / 453 kg | No |
| All | 3,500 lbs / 1,588 kg | Yes |
2020 Lexus RX 350 Towing Capacity
The 2020 Lexus RX 350 can tow between 1,000 lbs and 3,500 lbs depending on if it is equipped with a towing package.
Refer to the chart below to find how much your 2020 Lexus RX 350 can tow.
| Lexus RX 350 Trim Level | Towing Capacity | Towing Package Installed |
| All | 1,000 lbs / 453 kg | No |
| All | 3,500 lbs / 1,588 kg | Yes |
2019 Lexus RX 350 Towing Capacity
The 2019 Lexus RX 350 can tow between 1,000 lbs and 3,500 lbs depending on if it is equipped with a towing package.
Refer to the chart below to find how much your 2019 Lexus RX 350 can tow.
| Lexus RX 350 Trim Level | Towing Capacity | Towing Package Installed |
| All | 1,000 lbs / 453 kg | No |
| All | 3,500 lbs / 1,588 kg | Yes |
2018 Lexus RX 350 Towing Capacity
The 2018 Lexus RX 350 can tow between 1,000 lbs and 3,500 lbs depending on if it is equipped with a towing package.
Refer to the chart below to find how much your 2018 Lexus RX 350 can tow.
| Lexus RX 350 Trim Level | Towing Capacity | Towing Package Installed |
| All | 1,000 lbs / 453 kg | No |
| All | 3,500 lbs / 1,588 kg | Yes |
2017 Lexus RX 350 Towing Capacity
The 2017 Lexus RX 350 can tow between 1,000 lbs and 3,500 lbs depending on if it is equipped with a towing package.
Refer to the chart below to find how much your 2017 Lexus RX 350 can tow.
| Lexus RX 350 Trim Level | Towing Capacity | Towing Package Installed |
| All | 1,000 lbs / 453 kg | No |
| All | 3,500 lbs / 1,588 kg | Yes |
2016 Lexus RX 350 Towing Capacity
The 2016 Lexus RX 350 can tow between 1,000 lbs and 3,500 lbs depending on if it is equipped with a towing package.
Refer to the chart below to find how much your 2016 Lexus RX 350 can tow.
| Lexus RX 350 Trim Level | Towing Capacity | Towing Package Installed |
| All | 1,000 lbs / 453 kg | No |
| All | 3,500 lbs / 1,588 kg | Yes |
2015 Lexus RX 350 Towing Capacity
The 2015 Lexus RX 350 can tow between 2,000 lbs and 3,500 lbs depending on if it is equipped with a towing package.
Refer to the chart below to find how much your 2015 Lexus RX 350 can tow.
| Lexus RX 350 Trim Level | Towing Capacity | Towing Package Installed |
| All | 2,000 lbs / 907 kg | No |
| All | 3,500 lbs / 1,588 kg | Yes |
2014 Lexus RX 350 Towing Capacity
The 2014 Lexus RX 350 can tow between 2,000 lbs and 3,500 lbs depending on if it is equipped with a towing package.
Refer to the chart below to find how much your 2014 Lexus RX 350 can tow.
| Lexus RX 350 Trim Level | Towing Capacity | Towing Package Installed |
| All | 2,000 lbs / 907 kg | No |
| All | 3,500 lbs / 1,588 kg | Yes |
2013 Lexus RX 350 Towing Capacity
The 2013 Lexus RX 350 can tow between 2,000 lbs and 3,500 lbs depending on if it is equipped with a towing package.
Refer to the chart below to find how much your 2013 Lexus RX 350 can tow.
| Lexus RX 350 Trim Level | Towing Capacity | Towing Package Installed |
| All | 2,000 lbs / 907 kg | No |
| All | 3,500 lbs / 1,588 kg | Yes |
2012 Lexus RX 350 Towing Capacity
The 2012 Lexus RX 350 can tow between 2,000 lbs and 3,500 lbs depending on if it is equipped with a towing package.
Refer to the chart below to find how much your 2012 Lexus RX 350 can tow.
| Lexus RX 350 Trim Level | Towing Capacity | Towing Package Installed |
| All | 2,000 lbs / 907 kg | No |
| All | 3,500 lbs / 1,588 kg | Yes |
2011 Lexus RX 350 Towing Capacity
The 2011 Lexus RX 350 can tow between 2,000 lbs and 3,500 lbs depending on if it is equipped with a towing package.
Refer to the chart below to find how much your 2011 Lexus RX 350 can tow.
| Lexus RX 350 Trim Level | Towing Capacity | Towing Package Installed |
| All | 2,000 lbs / 907 kg | No |
| All | 3,500 lbs / 1,588 kg | Yes |
2010 Lexus RX 350 Towing Capacity
The 2010 Lexus RX 350 can tow between 2,000 lbs and 3,500 lbs depending on if it is equipped with a towing package.
Refer to the chart below to find how much your 2010 Lexus RX 350 can tow.
| Lexus RX 350 Trim Level | Towing Capacity | Towing Package Installed |
| All | 2,000 lbs / 907 kg | No |
| All | 3,500 lbs / 1,588 kg | Yes |
2009 Lexus RX 350 Towing Capacity
The 2009 Lexus RX 350 can tow between 2,000 lbs and 3,500 lbs depending on if it is equipped with a towing package.
Refer to the chart below to find how much your 2009 Lexus RX 350 can tow.
| Lexus RX 350 Trim Level | Towing Capacity | Towing Package Installed |
| All | 2,000 lbs / 907 kg | No |
| All | 3,500 lbs / 1,588 kg | Yes |
2008 Lexus RX 350 Towing Capacity
The 2008 Lexus RX 350 can tow between 2,000 lbs and 3,500 lbs depending on if it is equipped with a towing package.
Refer to the chart below to find how much your 2008 Lexus RX 350 can tow.
| Lexus RX 350 Trim Level | Towing Capacity | Towing Package Installed |
| All | 2,000 lbs / 907 kg | No |
| All | 3,500 lbs / 1,588 kg | Yes |
2007 Lexus RX 350 Towing Capacity
The 2007 Lexus RX 350 can tow between 2,000 lbs and 3,500 lbs depending on if it is equipped with a towing package.
Refer to the chart below to find how much your 2007 Lexus RX 350 can tow.
| Lexus RX 350 Trim Level | Towing Capacity | Towing Package Installed |
| All | 2,000 lbs / 907 kg | No |
| All | 3,500 lbs / 1,588 kg | Yes |
Data Accuracy
We’ve gathered all data represented here from the official Lexus RX 350 Owner’s Manuals on Infiniti’s website and have checked all data thoroughly for accuracy.
Having said that, we still recommend you refer to your vehicle’s owner’s manual yourself before towing with your Lexus RX 350.