The 10 most stolen
vehicles in America.
659,880 vehicles were stolen in 2025.
One every 48 seconds.
These are the exact models thieves targeted most, straight from the National Insurance Crime Bureau report released March 2026. Is yours on the list?
Source: National Insurance Crime Bureau, 2025 vehicle theft report, released March 18, 2026.
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Get LoJack for as low as $694Why these vehicles get stolen.
Thieves are opportunists. They target what is easy and what sells.
No Immobilizer
- Older Hyundai and Kia models start with a screwdriver and USB cable
- The Kia Challenge spread the method on social media
- Only about 6 in 10 owners installed the free fix
Parts Demand
- Accord and Civic parts resell fast
- Airbags alone fetch hundreds each
- The Accord has made the top 10 every year since 2016
High Value Trucks
- Silverado and F-150 top truck theft
- Stolen for parts, export, and resale
- 16,764 Silverados taken in 2025 alone
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Quick answers.
What is the most stolen car in America?
The Hyundai Elantra, with 21,732 thefts in 2025 per the NICB. It has held the top spot since 2023 because many older models were built without engine immobilizers.
How many cars were stolen in 2025?
659,880 nationwide, one every 48 seconds. California led all states with 136,988 thefts, and the Los Angeles, Long Beach, Anaheim metro was the top theft area in the country with 53,911.
Is my car safe if it is not on this list?
No list makes a car safe. Thieves also target whatever is unlocked, running, or parked in the wrong place. GPS recovery protects any make and model. See how it works.
What actually gets a stolen car back?
Police integrated GPS recovery. LoJack® has a 98% recovery rate and a 26 minute average recovery because law enforcement tracks the vehicle directly. See plans.