Official reports revealed the blacklist of the most stolen cars for the year 2025 in America specifically, to reveal to you the types of cars that thieves still love despite all attempts at protection!
Despite huge leaps in car security technology, from satellite tracking systems to encrypted digital keys, the battle between car companies and theft gangs still rages on. In a new and shocking report revealed by the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) in the United States of America, numbers emerged that give a glimmer of hope but carry with them strong warnings to owners of specific models. What are the cars that continue to fall into the trap of theft, “no matter how hard their owners try to protect them”?
Learn about the list of cars that thieves love to steal
A general decline… but caution is necessary!
Official data for the first half of 2025 indicate an overall decline in car theft rates in America by 23% compared to last year. About 334,000 cases of car theft were recorded, a decrease that reflects the success of security coordination between the police and insurance companies.
However, this number remains huge, as it represents a harsh reality for hundreds of thousands of owners who woke up to find their parking lots empty.
Hyundai and Kia are in the constant painful lead
If you’ve been following car news in recent years, you won’t be surprised to find the Korean giant at the top of the list. Since the spread of the famous TikTok challenge in 2021, Hyundai and Kia cars have become an easy target due to security vulnerabilities in models that lack the immobilizer system – the engine immobilizer -.
- Hyundai Elantra: It sits on the throne of the most stolen cars in America in 2025 with 11,329 documented cases.
- Hyundai Sonata: came in second place with 9,154 cases.
- Kia Optima and Kia Soul: They are still among the top ten, which puts tremendous pressure on the two Korean groups to provide radical solutions to the owners of these cars.
Japanese cars are the constant victim of spare parts
Operating vulnerabilities aside, Japanese cars like the Honda Accord, Honda Civic, and Toyota Camry remain classic targets for thieves in America. The reason here is not necessarily the weakness of its security systems, but rather the huge market demand for its spare parts. Professional thieves prefer these models because they “break apart” and are sold for spare parts in a few hours, making them difficult to trace.
Pick-up action monsters in the crosshairs
The list was not devoid of huge pickup trucks that are loved by the public in our Arab region and America alike. The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and Ford F-150 have recorded high numbers of theft cases, and these trucks are often stolen for use in smuggling operations or to sell their powerful engines.
Arab GT Analysis: Why do car thefts continue?
We at Arab GT believe that the issue is no longer just a “key and lock.” Thieves today use sophisticated devices to capture keyless entry signals or exploit vulnerabilities in the car’s computer. But simple negligence still plays a big role; NICB statistics confirm that a large number of cars were stolen because their owners left the doors open or the engine running while running errands!
How do you protect your car from theft?
Based on this report, we at ArabGT offer you golden tips that should not be underestimated:
- Mechanical Steering Lock: It may seem outdated, but it’s a nightmare for thieves looking for a quick, quiet theft.
- Parking the car in open spaces: The thief hates the light and surveillance cameras.
- Software Update: If you own a 2011 to 2021 Hyundai or Kia, be sure to check with your dealer for a free security system update.
Interaction question for our dear audience:
Now that you’ve seen the list, is your car (or a friend’s car) among these target models? What is the strangest car theft story you have heard about in your area? Although our Arab countries do not document cases of car thefts such as those that occur in foreign countries and in America in particular.
