The Top 10 Most Stolen Cars in the U.S. — Is Yours On the List?

Practical advice like “always lock your car” or “don’t leave your windows cracked open” is plentiful, but even the most diligent of us sometimes slip up. And even if you do lock your doors, that doesn’t completely eliminate the risk of your car getting nabbed. After all, how many of us even drive the most commonly stolen cars? Well, potentially a lot. The National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) released data on the top ten most stolen vehicles from 2023.

Check the list to see if yours is named on the list and how to prevent future thefts!

Top 10 Most Stolen Cars in the U.S.

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The 2023 top ten most stolen cars in the U.S. are:

1. Hyundai Elantra with 48,445 thefts.
2. Hyundai Sonata with 42,813 thefts.
3. Kia Optima with 32, 204 thefts.
4. Chevrolet Silverado 2500 with 23,721 thefts.
5. Kia Soul with 21,001 thefts.
6. Honda Accord with 20,895 thefts.
7. Honda Civic with 19,858 thefts.
8. Kia Forte with 16,209 thefts.
9. Ford F150 Series Pickup with 15,852 thefts.
10. Kia Sportage with 15,749 thefts.

Why Are These Cars Being Stolen?

Kia and Hyundai are likely dominating this list because of a number of viral social media posts detailing how to steal these brands of cars. In fact, according to the NICB, 2023 was the first time in several years that the top slots on the list didn’t go to full-size pickups.

So, if you drive anything on this list, but especially those two brands, be thorough with your safety precautions. No one wants to leave an event only to find their car missing.

Precautions to Avoid Card Theft

The NICB recommends that you always take the following precautions to prevent your car from being stolen:

• Park in well-lit areas.
• Make sure all doors and windows are closed and locked.
• Keep your valuables with you. If you must leave items or valuables in the car, hide them in the glove compartment or the trunk.
• Keep your keys with you.
• Don’t leave your car running.
• Report a theft to your insurer and to law enforcement immediately. Keep important information like the VIN handy for these reports.

Sources

• New Report: Imports Top List for America’s Most Stolen Vehicles, National Insurance Crime Bureau, 2024