Auto thieves do not pick at random, and two separate data sets show which vehicles draw them most. One ranks models by total thefts in 2025, while the other measures insurance theft claims per vehicle for 2022-24 models. Here are twelve cars and trucks that appear near the top of those lists.
1. Hyundai Elantra: Number One Target
The National Insurance Crime Bureau counted 21,732 Elantra thefts in 2025, enough for first place on its most-stolen list. A recap of the ranking from an Elantra theft recap put the compact sedan ahead of every pickup and family car on the chart.
Owners of the model that tops a national theft ranking carry the highest raw odds among all vehicles listed. Steering locks, secure parking and a check on theft coverage matter more for a car with this profile.
2. Chevrolet Silverado 1500: Pickup With a Big Count
The full-size Chevrolet pickup logged 16,764 thefts in 2025, which placed it fourth on the National Insurance Crime Bureau list. Coverage of the Silverado ranking counted it ahead of several far more common sedans.
Truck owners often assume bed contents are the lure, yet the vehicle itself drives the count. Locking the tailgate and parking in a lit, busy spot are sensible habits for owners of a model this prominent.
3. Honda Civic: Compact Staple on the List
Honda’s best-known compact was stolen 12,725 times in 2025, fifth on the National Insurance Crime Bureau list. The automotive news ranking placed it just behind the Silverado pickup.
A car that sells in large numbers gives thieves plenty of targets and a ready market for parts. Owners of this compact can reduce risk with a visible deterrent and by keeping the car off the street overnight. Buyers weighing a used one can also compare insurance quotes before committing.
4. Kia Optima: Sixth Place on the List
The Kia sedan reached sixth on the National Insurance Crime Bureau 2025 list with 11,521 thefts. A ranking of 2025 thefts placed it right behind the Honda compact.
Owners of this midsize sedan should ask the insurer how theft is covered and add a physical deterrent to the car. A sixth-place finish still represents thousands of vehicles gone in a single year. Shoppers can compare quotes from several insurers before buying one, since theft exposure shapes premiums.
5. Honda Accord: Second Place for a Family Sedan
The National Insurance Crime Bureau named the Accord the second most stolen vehicle of 2025. A CarPro top-ten list confirmed the placement in its top-ten roundup.
A midsize sedan that sells to commuters everywhere makes an easy target in crowded lots and driveways. Owners benefit from simple precautions, since the ranking suggests theft of this model is a persistent national pattern. Checking that the car is locked and parked in view takes seconds and costs nothing.
6. Toyota Camry: Eighth of the Top Ten
Toyota’s midsize sedan landed eighth on the National Insurance Crime Bureau 2025 most-stolen list. The most-stolen vehicles roundup places it inside the top ten alongside the Accord and CR-V.
Reliability and wide availability make a car valuable to thieves as well as owners. Keeping the car locked, parking where cameras can see it and checking coverage terms are low-cost responses for Camry owners. Used-car shoppers can ask insurers how a high ranking might affect a quote before signing.
7. Honda CR-V: Ninth Place on the List
Honda’s compact crossover came ninth on the National Insurance Crime Bureau 2025 most-stolen list. The CarPro’s 2025 theft ranking places it right after the Camry.
Ranking ninth still means a large number of stolen vehicles nationwide. Owners of a CR-V gain from a steering lock or tracker, and used-car shoppers can ask about theft history before purchase. Parking in a garage or a well-lit, busy lot adds another layer of protection beyond any gadget.
8. Nissan Altima: Rounding Out the Ten
The Altima closes the National Insurance Crime Bureau top ten for 2025. A top-ten theft summary lists the Nissan sedan as the final entry among the most-stolen vehicles of the year.
Making the list at all puts the model among the targets thieves choose most. Owners can respond with secure parking and a visible lock, and shoppers can weigh insurance quotes before signing for one. Comparing insurance quotes before purchase helps a buyer see how theft exposure is priced.
9. Chevrolet Camaro ZL1: The Highest Theft Multiple
The Highway Loss Data Institute measured a theft claim frequency of 3,949 for the ZL1, against an average of 100 across 2022-24 models. The IIHS theft analysis says that makes it 39 times more likely to be stolen than the average vehicle.
The high-horsepower Camaro stands far above the average vehicle in theft claims. Owners of such a car should expect insurance consequences, and secure garage parking is a reasonable minimum.
10. Acura TLX: Four-Wheel-Drive Theft Magnet
The 4WD Acura TLX posted a theft claim frequency of 2,138 for 2022-24 models, against an average of 100. That is more than 21 times the all-vehicle figure in the Highway Loss Data Institute chart.
A sedan from a mainstream luxury badge can draw theft claims far above the norm. Owners or shoppers should compare insurance quotes and consider anti-theft hardware. Ranking so far above the average makes the quote worth checking before purchase.
11. Dodge Durango: A Family Hauler With Big Claims
The 4WD Durango recorded a theft claim frequency of 592 for 2022-24 models, compared with an average of 100. The insurance-claim ranking lists it among the vehicles with elevated theft claims.
A frequency near six times the average shows that thieves go after more than sedans. Durango owners can lower exposure with locked garages, steering locks and a call to the insurer. Asking an agent how theft claims affect pricing is a simple step before buying one.
12. Land Rover Range Rover: Luxury SUV on the Claims Chart
The 4WD Range Rover posted a theft claim frequency of 540 for 2022-24 models, against an average of 100. The IIHS theft-claims report places the British SUV among the vehicles with elevated theft claims.
A claim frequency more than five times the average signals a persistent target. Owners should weigh secure storage and tracking hardware, and buyers should expect insurers to price the risk accordingly. Comparing quotes across insurers is a practical first step for anyone considering one.
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