Drive It Like You … The Most Stolen Cars in America (2025 Data)

Three years have passed since social media videos spotlighted a fast and easy method of stealing unattended Hyundai and Kia models. And despite manufacturer security updates, the Hyundai Elantra still remains the most stolen vehicle in America in 2025.

But thefts have declined steadily since carmakers addressed security vulnerabilities on targeted vehicles, including the Elantra. The Elantra is on track to see thefts fall by nearly 30% from a year ago. Across all vehicles, car thefts were down 23% in the first half of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024, according to data from the National Insurance Crime Bureau.^[1]

Yet drivers still can’t afford to let their guard down, even if they own a rarely stolen model. In places like Washington, D.C., and certain Western states, auto theft rates remain disproportionately high. The theft rate in D.C., for example, is nearly four times the national average. In California, it’s about double the national average.

Those who don’t have their vehicle stolen will still feel the brunt of auto theft because it affects car insurance rates. Compared to the national average, drivers of the five most stolen car models pay 14% more for full-coverage car insurance.

Key findings

• The Hyundai Elantra and Hyundai Sonata are on track to be the most stolen vehicles in America for the second year in a row. The Honda Accord moved into third in the first six months of 2025, ahead of the Chevrolet Silverado.

• The Hyundai Elantra is the most stolen vehicle in 18 states, while the Honda Accord is the most stolen car in six states.

• Washington, D.C., averages 373 vehicle thefts per 100,000 people, more than any state. California has the second-highest auto theft rate, at 178 per 100,000 people, and is one of four Western states in the top five. New Hampshire has the lowest vehicle theft rate, at 20 per 100,000 people.

• The first half of 2025 saw 23% fewer vehicle thefts than the first half of 2024. In Washington state, the number of vehicle thefts was down 42% compared to the first half of 2024. Alaska was the only state to see thefts increase, up 26% year over year.

• The top five most stolen cars have an average annual full-coverage insurance rate of $2,510 — 14% higher than the national average ($2,208). Among the top 10 most stolen cars, three have rates at least 20% above the national average: the Toyota Camry (24%), Hyundai Elantra (23%), and Hyundai Sonata (21%).

The 10 most frequently stolen cars in 2025

The most stolen cars in the U.S. tend to be popular, smaller, reliable vehicles. Many are recurring characters: Nine of last year’s top 10 made the list again this time around. The lone addition this year was the Honda CR-V, while the Dodge Charger fell out of the top 10.

1. Hyundai Elantra

• Thefts in first half of 2025: 11,329

• Thefts in 2024: 31,712

• Average annual full-coverage insurance rate: $2,709 (23% above the national average)

Car thieves began targeting certain Kia and Hyundai models more aggressively in 2022, following viral social media posts that explained how to steal the vehicles easily. The problem stemmed from some vehicles lacking immobilizers, which prevent the engine from starting without proper authorization. One comparison of 2015 models showed that immobilizers were standard on 26% of Hyundai and Kia models compared to 96% among other carmakers.^[2]

Since then, Hyundai has offered free software upgrades, steering wheel locks, and reimbursements. As of March, the automaker said about seven out of every 10 vulnerable vehicles had undergone security updates.^[3] Today, immobilizers are standard on all new Hyundais.^[4] The Hyundai Elantra has seen a consistent drop in total thefts, from 48,445 in 2023 to 31,712 in 2024. So far in 2025, that figure is on pace to fall to roughly 22,600.

2. Hyundai Sonata

• Thefts in first half of 2025: 9,154

• Thefts in 2024: 26,720

• Average annual full-coverage insurance rate: $2,663 (21% above the national average)

Some Hyundai Sonatas from model years 2011 to 2019 lacked immobilizers, which led to an increase in vehicle thefts. The Sonata wasn’t one of the top 10 most stolen vehicles in America in 2021, but jumped to fifth nationally in 2022 and second nationally by 2024.

So far in 2025, the Sonata has been the most stolen vehicle in five states: Florida, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Kentucky, and Alabama. If the theft rate stays consistent in the second half of the year, the Sonata could finish 2025 with fewer than half as many thefts as it had in 2023 (42,813).

3. Honda Accord

• Thefts in first half of 2025: 8,531

• Thefts in 2024: 18,539

• Average annual full-coverage insurance rate: $2,418 (10% above the national average)

The Honda Accord has been among the 10 most stolen vehicles of the year every year since 2016. But thefts of the model have declined in recent years, from 20,895 in 2023 to 18,539 in 2024. This year, the Accord is trending toward just over 17,000 thefts. Nearly 30% of Accord thefts in 2025 have taken place in California (2,582) — one of six states where it’s the most frequently stolen car model.

Although not included in this dataset, theft of vehicle parts is another concern for Accord owners. Some thieves have also targeted Accords for their airbags. Honda airbags are often listed on Facebook Marketplace for $100 to $500.^[5]

4. Chevrolet Silverado

• Thefts in first half of 2025: 8,006

• Thefts in 2024: 21,666

• Average annual full-coverage insurance rate: $2,241 (2% above the national average)

The Chevrolet Silverado is the most stolen pickup truck in America, with more than 8,000 vehicles stolen in the first six months of 2025. It’s also the most frequently stolen vehicle in a handful of less populated states, such as Oklahoma and North Dakota.

General Motors, the maker of the Silverado, faces a lawsuit alleging that the company ignored vulnerabilities in keyless entry systems, making the vehicles susceptible to signal cloning devices.^[6] In 2023 and 2024, the Silverado was the third most stolen vehicle in the U.S.

5. Honda Civic

• Thefts in first half of 2025: 6,396

• Thefts in 2024: 15,727

• Average annual full-coverage insurance rate: $2,520 (14% above the national average)

The Honda Civic is a common target, with older models more susceptible to theft. Before 2001, Civic models did not come with an immobilizer, which prevents the vehicle from starting without the proper key.^[7] Cars without immobilizers are easier for thieves to hotwire.

Like the Accord, the Civic also faces the additional risk of parts theft, particularly for airbags. Since these Honda models are so popular, there’s also a greater demand for their parts, making them more valuable targets for theft.^[5]

6. Kia Optima

• Thefts in first half of 2025: 6,011

• Thefts in 2024: 17,493

• Average annual full-coverage insurance rate: $2,155 (2% below the national average)

Since 2022, the Kia Optima has ranked among the top 10 most stolen cars due to some models lacking an immobilizer. Along with certain Hyundai models, the Optima was swept up in the viral “Kia Challenge” social media trend, which saw videos of people stealing the vehicles in minutes with a USB charger.

The wave of thefts became significant enough for some car insurers like Progressive to pause issuing new policies in certain areas. Kia has since offered free security software updates and steering wheel locks for affected vehicles, and models 2022 and newer include immobilizers.^[8]

7. Ford F-150

• Thefts in first half of 2025: 4,996

• Thefts in 2024: 12,952

• Average annual full-coverage insurance rate: $2,271 (3% above the national average)

In 2023, the Ford F-150 was the most frequently stolen car in the U.S., but it has seen thefts decline lately. According to reports, thieves would use an antenna or receiver to boost the factory key fob signal outside one’s home, increasing its range and allowing a thief to enter and start certain models. They also accessed the onboard diagnostic (OBD) port to trick the vehicle into thinking a new key had been programmed.^[9]

Since then, the company has released a new security package, which allows drivers to immobilize the truck through an app.^[10] Ford has also introduced an insurance reimbursement of up to $2,500 for owners of specific models to cover the cost of the insurance deductible if the vehicle is stolen.^[11]

8. Toyota Camry

• Thefts in first half of 2025: 4,986

• Thefts in 2024: 12,296

• Average annual full-coverage insurance rate: $2,736 (24% above the national average)

The Toyota Camry was one of the top five most stolen vehicles in 2020 and 2021 but has fared better over the past few years. This year, the Camry is on track to see a 19% decline in car thefts compared to 2024. The Toyota Corolla, which had appeared on previous lists of most stolen vehicles, has stayed out of the top 10 since 2021.

In an interview, a Toyota executive said the company is collecting data on extra theft countermeasures in certain new vehicles and plans to add those technologies to other models in the future.^[12]

9. Honda CR-V

• Thefts in first half of 2025: 4,889

• Thefts in 2024: Data unavailable

• Average annual full-coverage insurance rate: $1,935 (12% below the national average)

The Honda CR-V has been the most stolen SUV so far in 2025. It was the fifth-bestselling car in America last year, and that popularity may be contributing to a higher incidence of auto theft compared to other vehicles.^[13]

Police in New York have warned drivers of increased thefts targeting the CR-V, saying thieves may be using a reprogramming tool to create new key fobs, allowing them to swipe the car without setting off the alarm. Authorities recommend concerned drivers keep an Apple AirTag in their vehicle or use the HondaLink tracking service.^[14]

10. Kia Soul

• Thefts in first half of 2025: 4,380

• Thefts in 2024: 13,562

• Average annual full-coverage insurance rate: $2,083 (6% below the national average)

Certain model years of the Kia Soul were swept up — along with other Kia and Hyundai models — in a surge of social media-sparked thefts that started in 2022. Since then, Kia has rolled out security upgrades for affected models, and theft numbers have fallen, with the vehicle on track to see a 35% decrease in thefts by the end of 2025 compared to 2024.

States with the most stolen cars: D.C., California lead the list

Just as certain models have a higher risk of being stolen, certain locations tend to be hotspots for car theft. Washington, D.C., has a higher auto theft rate than any state, at 373 thefts per 100,000 people. That is nearly 19 times higher than New Hampshire’s rate of 20 thefts per 100,000 people.

After D.C., Western states have the highest incidence of car theft, led by California’s rate of 178 per 100,000 people. One factor behind the West’s increased theft is that those states tend to be more urbanized, meaning they have a higher share of their population living in cities. A higher concentration of cars generally gives thieves more opportunities to steal a vehicle.

Meanwhile, states in the Northeast maintain lower property crime rates in general than their Western counterparts, contributing to fewer auto thefts.^[15]

In the five states with the highest theft rates, annual full-coverage insurance costs about $600 more than the national average ($2,815 vs. $2,208).

1. Washington, D.C.

• Theft rate in first half of 2025: 373.1 per 100,000 people

• Total thefts in 2025: 2,620

• Average annual full-coverage insurance rate: $3,780 (71% above national average)

The auto theft rate in Washington, D.C., is far higher than in any state and nearly twice as high as California’s car theft rate. In the first half of the year, 2,620 vehicles were stolen in D.C. At the same time, Washington, D.C., car insurance rates rose 11%, one of the biggest increases in the country.

2. California

• Theft rate in first half of 2025: 178.0 per 100,000 people

• Total thefts in 2025: 70,193

• Average annual full-coverage insurance rate: $2,525 (14% above national average)

Apart from D.C., California has the highest vehicle theft rate in the country, at 178 thefts per 100,000 people. On the bright side, total thefts are showing signs of decline. About 70,000 vehicles were stolen in the first six months of 2025, down from 94,977 in the first half of 2024. Meanwhile, the average cost of full-coverage car insurance in California dropped 2% in the first half of 2025.

3. Nevada

• Theft rate in first half of 2025: 167.7 per 100,000 people

• Total thefts in 2025: 5,479

• Average annual full-coverage insurance rate: $3,159 (43% above national average)

Nevada has jumped ahead of New Mexico and Colorado since the end of 2024 in terms of vehicle theft rate. Thieves took 5,479 vehicles in the first half of 2025, down from 6,534 in the first half of 2024. Nationally, Nevada is the seventh most expensive state for car insurance. The average annual full-coverage cost of car insurance in Nevada increased by 6% in the first six months of the year, up to $3,159.

4. New Mexico

• Theft rate in first half of 2025: 167.5 per 100,000 people

• Total thefts in 2025: 3,569

• Average annual full-coverage insurance rate: $1,809 (18% below national average)

New Mexico has seen total auto thefts drop 26% since the first half of 2024. As a result, New Mexico dropped from No. 3 in stolen cars per capita to No. 4, falling below Nevada. Despite higher theft risks, New Mexico residents benefit from relatively inexpensive full-coverage car insurance rates. Car insurance companies in New Mexico have one of the lowest loss ratios nationwide, meaning they spend little on claims compared to what they make in premiums, so they have less pressure on them to raise rates.^[16]

5. Colorado

• Theft rate in first half of 2025: 149.0 per 100,000 people

• Total thefts in 2025: 8,879

• Average annual full-coverage insurance rate: $2,801 (27% above national average)

Colorado has seen noticeable declines in stolen vehicles over the past few years, but it still outpaces most states in terms of theft rate. Thieves took 8,879 vehicles in the first six months of 2025, and the state is on pace to finish the year with fewer than 18,000 stolen vehicles. In 2024, 25,602 were stolen, and 34,068 were stolen in 2023.

Although thefts are trending down, full-coverage car insurance costs in Colorado remain about $600 over the national average. Extreme weather contributes to that cost, as Colorado has seen an uptick in hailstorms, which can cause costly auto repairs.

State	2025 Theft Rate Per 100K (Q1-Q2)	Total 2025 Thefts (Q1-Q2)	Total 2024 Thefts (Q1-Q4)	Average Annual Full-Coverage Insurance Cost	Most Stolen Car
United States	97.3	334,114	435,754	$2,208	Hyundai Elantra
Alabama	75.3	3,882	9,361	$1,722	Hyundai Sonata
Alaska	117.4	869	1,590	N/A	Subaru Legacy
Arizona	90.1	6,828	17,353	$1,918	Chevrolet Silverado
Arkansas	71.3	2,201	5,857	$2,094	Chevrolet Silverado
California	178.0	70,193	182,154	$2,525	Honda Accord
Colorado	149.0	8,879	25,602	$2,801	Hyundai Elantra
Connecticut	77.1	2,832	7,916	$2,442	Hyundai Elantra
Delaware	79.9	840	1,858	$3,366	Hyundai Elantra
Florida	61.0	14,266	37,967	$2,912	Hyundai Sonata
Georgia	81.0	9,056	23,805	$3,025	Hyundai Elantra
Hawaii	57.3	829	1,780	$1,631	Toyota Tacoma
Idaho	25.8	516	1,368	$1,400	Ford F-150
Illinois	105.2	13,374	34,331	$1,950	Hyundai Elantra
Indiana	81.3	5,628	14,250	$1,641	Hyundai Elantra
Iowa	51.3	1,662	3,977	$1,485	Hyundai Elantra
Kansas	102.7	3,050	7,693	$1,873	Hyundai Elantra
Kentucky	74.1	3,398	8,595	$2,156	Hyundai Sonata
Louisiana	93.6	4,301	11,630	$2,680	Chevrolet Silverado
Maine	28.6	402	1,109	$1,370	Chevrolet Silverado
Maryland	136.5	8,548	21,680	$4,093	Hyundai Elantra
Massachusetts	41.7	2,974	7,499	$1,696	Hyundai Sonata
Michigan	84.0	8,513	22,065	$3,131	Jeep Grand Cherokee
Minnesota	78.7	4,558	12,184	$2,345	Hyundai Sonata
Mississippi	77.6	2,283	5,700	$2,306	Nissan Altima
Missouri	142.2	8,879	23,756	$2,217	Hyundai Elantra
Montana	65.8	748	1,874	$1,922	Ford F-150
Nebraska	84.2	1,689	4,102	$1,611	Chevrolet Silverado & Hyundai Elantra
Nevada	167.7	5,479	12,797	$3,159	Hyundai Elantra
New Hampshire	20.4	288	676	$993	GMC Savana
New Jersey	72.6	6,898	15,277	$2,629	Honda Accord
New Mexico	167.5	3,569	9,785	$1,809	Hyundai Elantra
New York	59.0	11,720	28,506	$3,724	Honda CR-V
North Carolina	92.3	10,200	25,040	$1,250	Hyundai Elantra
North Dakota	55.6	443	1,337	$1,237	Chevrolet Silverado
Ohio	86.5	10,276	24,832	$1,472	Hyundai Elantra
Oklahoma	83.8	3,433	8,294	$2,136	Chevrolet Silverado
Oregon	104.1	4,446	11,927	$1,784	Honda Accord
Pennsylvania	72.6	9,489	21,430	$2,082	Honda Accord
Rhode Island	51.8	576	1,375	$3,331	Honda Accord
South Carolina	91.7	5,025	12,655	$3,202	Honda Accord
South Dakota	82.4	762	2,028	$1,861	Ford F-150
Tennessee	104.5	7,556	19,886	$1,635	Nissan Maxima
Texas	123.8	38,746	98,100	$2,673	Chevrolet Silverado
Utah	43.2	1,514	3,938	$1,865	Honda Civic
Vermont	58.1	377	952	$1,638	Subaru Forester
Virginia	54.2	4,779	12,505	$2,396	Hyundai Elantra
Washington	115.2	9,168	29,630	$2,015	Hyundai Elantra
Washington, D.C.	373.1	2,620	5,815	$3,780	Hyundai Elantra
West Virginia	38.8	687	1,848	$1,883	Chevrolet Silverado
Wisconsin	60.1	3,582	8,742	$1,640	Hyundai Elantra
Wyoming	36.4	214	570	$1,172	Ford F-250 & GMC Yukon

The most frequently stolen car in every state

The Hyundai Elantra is the most stolen vehicle in 18 states, while the Honda Accord is the most stolen car in six states. In rural states, where pickup trucks are more popular, models like the Chevrolet Silverado and Ford F-150 tend to be stolen more often.

Tips: Reducing the risk of car theft

Although theft rates have declined in general, drivers can’t afford to take their vehicle’s security for granted. The NICB reported 334,114 cars were stolen in the first half of this year.

Drivers should park in well-lit areas and ensure the windows are rolled up to make it harder to unlock the car from the outside. The NICB suggests drivers also use steering wheel locks and kill switches that can prevent the vehicle from starting, as well as small tracking devices that can trace the car if it’s taken.

Drivers also need to know that bare-bones liability-only car insurance won’t cover theft. Instead, drivers should consider full-coverage car insurance, which would generally pay for the vehicle’s cash value minus the deductible if someone steals it. Insurance premiums and coverages vary, so it’s worth comparing car insurance options to find the right balance between price and protection.

Methodology

The car theft statistics in this report come from the National Insurance Crime Bureau.

Insurify’s data scientists examined more than 97 million rates in its proprietary database, quoted via integrations with partnering insurance companies. Driver applications originate from all 50 states and Washington, D.C., and include information on the exact coverage specifications of each driver’s quoted policies. Insurify excluded Alaska data due to lower quoting volume. The premiums in this report reflect the median insurance cost for drivers between the ages of 20 and 70 with clean driving records and average or better credit, unless otherwise noted. Yearly prices in this report are two-year rolling medians to manage extreme market volatility over the past few years.

Full-coverage premiums correspond to policies with bodily injury limits between state-minimum requirements and $50,000 per person, $100,000 per accident; property damage coverage between $10,000 and $50,000; and comprehensive and collision coverage with deductibles of $1,000.