- Owners reported 659,880 vehicles stolen nationwide in 2025.
- The Hyundai Elantra, Honda Accord, and Hyundai Sonata were the most stolen vehicles last year.
- Vehicle thefts declined 23 percent in 2025.
Thieves stole fewer cars in 2025 than in the year prior. According to the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NCIB), owners reported 659,880 stolen vehicles, a 23 percent decrease. Thieves targeted certain makes and models over others, with a vehicle stolen every 48 seconds.
The number one stolen vehicle in the United States in 2025 was the Hyundai Elantra, with 21,732 thefts. The Honda Accord was second at 17,797, followed closely by the Hyundai Sonata at 17,687.
According to the NCIB, thefts of Hyundai and Kia vehicles declined for the third-straight year after they became targets for thieves because they were easy to steal. Hyundai and Kia cars accounted for 14 percent of all vehicle thefts last year, down from 23 percent in 2023.
It’s no surprise that several vehicles on this list are among the best-selling in the United States, like the Ford F-150 and Chevrolet Silverado, which account for a high percentage of stolen vehicles. Here are the 10 most stolen vehicles in the US in 2025:
- 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
State-Level Data
California reported the highest number of stolen vehicles last year, with 136,988. Nearly 54,000 of those were stolen in the Los Angeles metropolitan area. Texas came in second, reporting 75,269 thefts.
Illinois was third at 28,327, with Florida and New York rounding out the top five at 27,142 and 24,206, with
Florida experienced a 29 percent drop compared to 2024. It didn’t see the sharpest decline—that was Washington, which recorded 39 percent fewer vehicle thefts in 2025.
Colorado experienced a 35 percent decline, while South Dakota recorded a 32 percent decline. While thefts did decline, the majority are still concentrated in large metropolitan areas.
Motor1’s Take: The number of cars stolen every year is astonishing, but there are plenty of measures owners can take to prevent theft. Parking in a well-lit area and locking the car doors can go a long way toward deterring criminals looking for a quick and easy getaway. Or you can own a car with a manual transmission.
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