Kia and Hyundai Top the List of Most Stolen Cars in the U.S.

What we’re showing?

The most stolen vehicles in the U.S. in 2023, according to the National Insurance Crime Bureau.  

Key Takeaways

• In 2023, the Hyundai Elantra, Hyundai Sonata, and Kia Optima topped the list of the most stolen cars in the U.S.
• Besides Hyundai and Kia models, the list includes full-size pickups and other mid-size cars, such as the Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Honda Accord, Honda Civic, and Ford F150.
• Kia and Hyundai vehicles experienced the highest theft rates in 2023, breaking the years-long trend of full-size pickups topping the list. This is attributed to security vulnerabilities in these vehicles and social media trends highlighting how to steal these models.
• More than 85% of passenger vehicles reported stolen were subsequently recovered, with 34% recovered within a day.