Vehicle theft in the United States fell in 2025, yet the same familiar models keep drawing attention from thieves. Counts from the National Insurance Crime Bureau and claim data from the Highway Loss Data Institute point to a mix of everyday sedans, pickups and a few performance cars. Here are thirteen of the vehicles at the top of those lists.
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1. Hyundai Elantra: Number One Target
Topping the National Insurance Crime Bureau list for 2025, the Hyundai Elantra recorded 21,732 reported thefts, which made it the most stolen model in the country. The figure comes from Insurance Journal’s coverage of the list, which republished the bureau’s rankings.
For owners and shoppers, the ranking is a reminder that popularity and age both matter, since a common compact is an easy resale and parts target. Checking theft-deterrent options and insurance quotes before buying an Elantra is a sensible step.
2. Honda Accord: Steady Second Place
The Honda Accord placed second on the 2025 list with 17,797 reported thefts, according to National Insurance Crime Bureau figures summarized by an Insurance Journal report. That count sits well behind the Elantra but ahead of most other models in the country.
Accord owners face the usual trade-off of a widely sold, long-lived sedan: plenty of used examples and parts, and plenty of interest from thieves. Visible deterrents and secure overnight parking remain the practical defenses.
3. Hyundai Sonata: Close Behind
Third on the 2025 ranking was the Hyundai Sonata, with 17,687 reported thefts. The National Insurance Crime Bureau numbers, relayed through Insurance Journal’s summary, put it only 110 thefts behind the Accord.
Two Hyundai sedans in the top three suggest the brand remains a favorite among thieves. Buyers of a used Sonata, a car many families rely on every day, may want to confirm which anti-theft features a given example carries and how an insurer treats the model.
4. Chevrolet Silverado 1500: The Pickup Entry
The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 was fourth on the 2025 list, with 16,764 reported thefts per the National Insurance Crime Bureau, as shown in the Insurance Journal article. It was the first pickup to appear in the ranking, well ahead of every vehicle below it on the list.
Full-size trucks combine high resale value with strong demand for parts and equipment left inside. Owners can lower exposure by removing valuables, parking in lit areas and considering aftermarket tracking, and insurers may ask about such measures when setting premiums.
5. Nissan Altima: Tenth on the List
The Nissan Altima closed out the National Insurance Crime Bureau’s top ten for 2025 as the tenth most stolen model, with 8,445 reported thefts, as Insurance Journal’s reporting reported. That is less than half the total recorded for the Elantra at the top of the list.
Even the bottom of the list involves thousands of vehicles in a single year. Altima owners and buyers comparing insurers can ask whether theft history for the model affects premiums in their area.
6. Honda Civic: Fifth in Line
Fifth place on the 2025 list went to the Honda Civic, with 12,725 reported thefts, based on National Insurance Crime Bureau data repeated by Informed For Life’s most-stolen list. The compact is one of the best-known names in the rankings.
A steady supply of used Civics keeps both the cars and their parts in demand. Owners can reduce risk with simple habits such as locking up fully, keeping keys away from doors and using a steering lock.
7. Kia Optima: Sixth Place
The Kia Optima ranked sixth in 2025, with 11,521 reported thefts according to the National Insurance Crime Bureau figures compiled by the Informed For Life table. It sits in the middle of the pack between the Civic and the F-150.
Kia and Hyundai models together take several spots on the list, so shoppers considering a used Optima may want to ask about security updates and insurance terms. Documenting the vehicle’s condition and features also helps if a claim is ever needed.
8. Ford F-150: Truck Number Two
The Ford F-150 placed seventh on the 2025 list, recording 10,102 reported thefts, as listed by Informed For Life’s rankings from National Insurance Crime Bureau data. It is the second full-size pickup in the ranking, after the Silverado 1500.
Ford’s best-selling truck remains a constant on theft lists, and owners often carry tools or gear inside. Locking toolboxes, removing valuables from sight and adding a hidden tracker are the usual precautions, and owners may also etch the vehicle identification number on windows.
9. Toyota Camry: Eighth Rank
Eighth on the list was the Toyota Camry, with 9,833 reported thefts in 2025, according to the National Insurance Crime Bureau numbers shown by Informed For Life’s page. The midsize sedan trails the Accord by a wide margin.
A reputation for reliability helps Camry resale values, and the same traits can attract thieves seeking dependable parts. Owners can protect the car by using garages when possible and avoiding spare keys left inside.
10. Honda CR-V: Ninth Spot
The Honda CR-V took ninth place, with 9,809 reported thefts in 2025, only 24 fewer than the Camry. The National Insurance Crime Bureau figure appears in the Informed For Life listing.
The CR-V is the only crossover to appear in this top ten, which shows that thefts are not limited to sedans and trucks but reach popular family vehicles too. Owners can lower the odds with visible deterrents and by parking in well-lit, busy areas.
11. Chevrolet Camaro ZL1: Relative Frequency Leader
The Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 stands out for a different measure: a whole-vehicle theft claim frequency 39 times the all-vehicle average for 2022 to 2024 models, per the Highway Loss Data Institute and an Insurance Institute for Highway Safety report. A relative figure of 3,949 means 39.49 times the average, not 39 percent stolen.
This is a claim-frequency comparison rather than a count of thefts, so it measures risk per insured vehicle, not volume. High-performance cars can be costly to insure, and owners may face premiums that reflect that exposure.
12. Acura TLX: A Sedan With All-Wheel Drive
The four-wheel-drive Acura TLX posted a theft claim frequency of 2,138 against an average of 100 for 2022 to 2024 models, about 21 times the norm, based on Highway Loss Data Institute data in the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety release. It is a luxury sedan in a list dominated by trucks and performance cars.
The metric compares claims relative to the average, so a modest number of sold vehicles can still produce a high ratio. Prospective buyers can request insurance quotes early to see how the TLX is rated.
13. GMC Sierra 2500: Heavy-Duty Pickup
The GMC Sierra 2500 crew cab with four-wheel drive recorded a theft claim frequency of 1,023 against an average of 100 for 2022 to 2024 models, according to Highway Loss Data Institute figures noted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety summary. That is roughly ten times the average.
Heavy-duty trucks often carry expensive equipment, which can raise both the value of a theft and the cost of replacement. Owners can secure tools, record serial numbers and consider tracking devices, which together make recovery and any insurance claim far simpler.
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