The Most Stolen Car in Every State

Car theft remains a persistent (and costly) problem across America, with over 850,000 cars stolen in 2024 according to the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB). Don't think it can happen to you? That equates to a car stolen every 37 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 31,000 stolen in the U.S. in 2024, the Hyundai Elantra was the most stolen model in the U.S. last year, and the No. 1 car stolen in 21 states. Outside of the Elantra, truck models like the Chevrolet Silverado (most stolen in 9 states) and Ford F150 (most stolen in 6 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 2024, according to NICB data.

State	Make and Model
Alabama	Toyota Camry
Alaska	Chevrolet Silverado 1500
Arizona	Hyundai Elantra
Arkansas	Chevrolet Silverado 1500
California	Chevrolet Silverado 1500
Colorado	Hyundai Elantra
Connecticut	Hyundai Elantra
Delaware	Hyundai Elantra
District of Columbia	Hyundai Elantra
Florida	Hyundai Elantra
Georgia	Hyundai Elantra
Hawaii	Kia Soul
Idaho	Ford F150 Series
Illinois	Jeep Grand Cherokee
Indiana	Hyundai Elantra
Iowa	Chevrolet Silverado 1500
Kansas	Hyundai Elantra
Kentucky	Hyundai Sonata
Louisiana	Hyundai Elantra
Maine	Chevrolet Silverado 1500
Maryland	Hyundai Elantra
Massachusetts	Honda Accord and Hyundai Elantra (tie)
Michigan	Jeep Grand Cherokee
Minnesota	Hyundai Elantra
Mississippi	Ford F150 Series
Missouri	Hyundai Elantra
Montana	Ford F150 Series
Nebraska	Hyundai Elantra
Nevada	Hyundai Elantra
New Hampshire	GMC Savana
New Jersey	Honda Accord
New Mexico	Chevrolet Silverado 1500
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	Hyundai Elantra
Puerto Rico	Kia Sportage
Rhode Island	Honda Accord
South Carolina	Honda Accord
South Dakota	Ford F150 Series
Tennessee	Nissan Maxima
Texas	Chevrolet Silverado 1500
Utah	Honda Civic
Vermont	Subaru Forester
Virginia	Hyundai Elantra
Washington	Hyundai Elantra
West Virginia	Ford F150 Series
Wisconsin	Hyundai Elantra
Wyoming	Ford F150 Series

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

With over 58,000 thefts between the Elantra and Sonata in 2024 alone, Hyundai's two most popular models are the two 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 2023, after TikTok videos showing 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	31,712
Hyundai Sonata	26,720
Chevrolet Silverado 1500	21,666
Honda Accord	18,539
Kia Optima	17,493
Honda Civic	15,727
Kia Soul	13,562
Ford F150 Series	12,952
Toyota Camry	12,296
Dodge Charger	11,452

Beyond the two Hyundai models at the top of the list, the Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Honda Accord, and Kia Optima make up the top 5 most stolen cars in America, with more than 17,000 thefts each.

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.

If your car is recovered but damaged, you may also have to file claims with your insurance company to fix any issues caused by the theft. 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 May 2025. The data reflects the NICB's 2024 data.