America’s most stolen cars in 2025 are not supercars. They are familiar sedans, family crossovers, and pickup trucks parked in driveways and workplace garages.
Vehicle theft declined sharply nationwide in 2025. The National Insurance Crime Bureau recorded 659,880 stolen vehicles, the lowest annual total in several decades. That was down 23.2% from 2024 and about 35% below the 2023 peak. Even with that improvement, a vehicle was still stolen once every 48 seconds.
The 10 leading models accounted for 136,415 thefts, or more than one in every five stolen vehicles nationwide. This ranking measures total thefts, not the odds that one specific vehicle will be stolen. Popular models naturally create a larger pool of possible targets.
The 10 Most Stolen Cars in 2025
The Hyundai Elantra led the national theft ranking with 21,732 reported thefts. It was followed by:
- Hyundai Elantra: 21,732
- Honda Accord: 17,797
- Hyundai Sonata: 17,687
- Chevrolet Silverado 1500: 16,764
- Honda Civic: 12,725
- Kia Optima: 11,521
- Ford F-150: 10,102
- Toyota Camry: 9,833
- Honda CR-V: 9,809
- Nissan Altima: 8,445
The Elantra recorded 3,935 more thefts than the second-place Accord. Hyundai placed two models in the top three, while Honda placed three vehicles among the top nine. The Silverado 1500 and F-150 were the only pickup trucks in the top 10.
Why Familiar Cars Dominate Theft Rankings
A high theft total does not mean every version of that model is unusually easy to steal. These totals combine many model years, including older vehicles that may lack modern immobilizers, updated software protections and factory tracking technology.
Hyundai and Kia vehicles together accounted for 14% of reported vehicle thefts in 2025, down from 21% in 2023. That decline followed software upgrades and theft-prevention measures introduced after certain older vehicles became frequent targets.
The Highway Loss Data Institute found that eligible Hyundai and Kia vehicles receiving a theft-deterrent software upgrade had 52% fewer whole-vehicle theft claims than eligible vehicles without the update. Newer models with electronic immobilizers also recorded lower theft rates than vulnerable older vehicles.
Pickup Trucks and Muscle Cars Face Different Risks
The Silverado and F-150 appear high on the national list partly because millions are on American roads. Pickup trucks are valuable, widely available and frequently parked outside. They may also contain tools or equipment that attract thieves.
Muscle cars present a different problem. They do not dominate total theft counts, but some carry extremely high theft risk relative to the number insured. According to HLDI insurance research, the Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 had a whole-vehicle theft claim frequency 39 times the average for all vehicles. The standard Camaro was 13 times the average.
That distinction matters. The Elantra recorded the most thefts, while the Camaro ZL1 carried a far higher relative theft rate. One statistic measures volume. The other measures how frequently a model is stolen compared with its presence on the road.
How Owners Can Reduce Vehicle Theft Risk
Owners should check whether their vehicle qualifies for a manufacturer security update, recall or service campaign. This is particularly important for older Hyundai, Kia and Camaro models covered by theft-deterrent programs.
Simple habits still matter. Lock the doors, close the windows, remove the keys and never leave the engine running unattended. Park in a visible, well-lit location whenever possible. A steering-wheel lock may look old-fashioned, but it creates a visible obstacle that can persuade a thief to choose an easier target.
NICB’s vehicle theft guidance also recommends alarms, kill switches and vehicle-tracking devices. Keep photographs of the license plate and vehicle identification number somewhere other than inside the car. If the vehicle is stolen, report it immediately to law enforcement and the insurance company. Fast reporting can improve the chance of recovery during the first day.
The national decline shows that software fixes, owner education and better enforcement can make a measurable difference. Owners of the most stolen cars in 2025 should not panic or assume every model year carries the same risk. They should identify their vehicle’s security equipment, complete available updates and make their car more difficult to steal.
