The Most Stolen Car in Every State [2026]

Car theft remains a persistent (and costly) problem across America, with over 659,000 cars stolen in 2025 according to the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB). Don't think it can happen to you? That equates to a car stolen every 48 seconds in the U.S.

For drivers, understanding which models are more frequently targeted (and easier to steal) could be the difference between an affordable insurance premium and a sky-high rate, let alone the inconvenience, cost, and personal violation of a car theft. That's why our team at FinanceBuzz compiled car theft data from all 50 states to analyze the most commonly stolen cars in America and which models are most frequently stolen in each state.

The most stolen cars in America

For those familiar with TikTok trends, it's no surprise that Hyundai vehicles are among the most stolen in America. With more than 21,500 vehicles stolen in the U.S. in 2025, the Hyundai Elantra was the most stolen model in the U.S. last year, and the No. 1 car stolen in 17 states. Another Hyundai vehicle, the Hyundai Sonata, was the third-most stolen vehicle last year, at more than 17,500 thefts. Outside of the Hyundais, truck models like the Chevrolet Silverado (most stolen in 13 states) and Ford F-150 (most stolen in 4 states) were among the most stolen models.

In the map above and the table below, we break down the most commonly stolen cars in every state in 2025, according to NICB data.

State	Make and Model
Alabama	Chevrolet Silverado 1500
Alaska	Chevrolet Silverado 1500
Arizona	Chevrolet Silverado
Arkansas	Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Ford F-150
California	Honda Accord
Colorado	Hyundai Elantra
Connecticut	Hyundai Elantra
Delaware	Honda Accord
District of Columbia	Hyundai Elantra
Florida	Hyundai Sonata
Georgia	Hyundai Elantra
Hawaii	Kia Soul
Idaho	Ford F-150
Illinois	Hyundai Elantra
Indiana	Hyundai Elantra
Iowa	Chevrolet Silverado 1500
Kansas	Hyundai Elantra
Kentucky	Hyundai Sonata
Louisiana	Honda Accord
Maine	Chevrolet Silverado
Maryland	Hyundai Elantra
Massachusetts	Hyundai Sonata
Michigan	Jeep Grand Cherokee
Minnesota	Hyundai Elantra
Mississippi	Nissan Altima
Missouri	Hyundai Elantra
Montana	Ford F-150
Nebraska	Chevrolet Silverado 1500
Nevada	Hyundai Elantra
New Hampshire	GMC Savana
New Jersey	Honda Accord
New Mexico	Hyundai Elantra
New York	Honda CR-V
North Carolina	Hyundai Elantra
North Dakota	Chevrolet Silverado 1500
Ohio	Hyundai Elantra
Oklahoma	Chevrolet Silverado 1500
Oregon	Honda Civic
Pennsylvania	Honda Accord
Puerto Rico	Toyota Corolla
Rhode Island	Honda Accord
South Carolina	Honda Accord
South Dakota	Ford F-150
Tennessee	Nissan Maxima
Texas	Chevrolet Silverado 1500
Utah	Honda Civic
Vermont	Subaru Outback
Virginia	Hyundai Elantra
Washington	Hyundai Elantra
West Virginia	Chevrolet Silverado 1500
Wisconsin	Hyundai Elantra
Wyoming	Chevrolet Silverado 1500

The 10 most stolen car models in the U.S.

With over 39,000 thefts between the Elantra and Sonata in 2025 alone, Hyundai's two most popular models are the first- and third-most stolen car models in America. While their position at the top can't be solely attributable to social media, it may be one cause.

In 2022, after TikTok videos showed an exploit that allowed individuals to start engines with just a screwdriver and USB cable, states began urging recalls for Kia and Hyundai models after an increase in thefts. Similarly, the Kia Optima and Kia Soul also landed among the top 10.

Car	Total Stolen
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 Series	10,102
Toyota Camry	9,833
Honda CR-V	9,809
Nissan Altima	8,445

The Honda Accord ranks second, sandwiched between the two Hyundai models at the top of the list. The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and Honda Civic round out the top five most stolen cars in America. Of the top five most-stolen models last year, four were stolen at least 16,500 times, with the Honda Civic (12,725) being the only model below that mark.

What happens to your insurance when your car gets stolen?

Whether you drive one of the most stolen cars or not, vehicle theft is costly, both in terms of time and money. For those with the best car insurance, however, the pain can be minimized through adequate full coverage car insurance plans.

Stolen vehicles are typically covered under your insurance provider's comprehensive coverage. If someone steals your car and it's not recovered, your insurance provider will typically investigate and send you a check for the car's value, which depends on the model, year, and condition of your vehicle.

Luckily for car owners, there are plenty of easy ways to get car insurance quotes online, which can save you money on car insurance.

Methodology

To compile the data on car thefts in each state and the top 10 list, our research team at FinanceBuzz used data provided by the National Insurance Crime Bureau in April 2026. The data reflects the NICB's 2025 data.