The most stolen car brand depends on the country, but in the United States, Hyundai and Kia models are heavily targeted due to an easy-to-exploit security flaw (the "Kia Boyz" trend). In Australia, older models of Holden (Commodore), Toyota (Hilux), and Ford (Ranger) dominate theft lists, often due to high resale value, ubiquity, and older, less secure technology.
The most stolen cars in the U.S.
These robust security measures make Volvo vehicles less appealing to car thieves. While Tesla vehicles are known for their security, some BMW models also stand the test of time in terms of durability and reliability.
According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), the Ford Mustang Mach-E once again ranked as one of the least stolen vehicles in the U.S.. this time, among the 2022-2024 model years. The Mach-E had a relative claim frequency of 8, which is well below the average of 100.
Thieves often avoid high-end vehicles like Mercedes-Benz and newer BMWs because they are more difficult to steal, easily tracked, and too risky to sell or strip. These cars often come with multi-layered security systems, making them less attractive targets.
Subaru cars are difficult to steal in comparison to other cars out there. One of the ways that you can't steal a Subaru car is by hotwiring. The technology itself of a Subaru vehicle is completely digital and so revolutionary that something as simple as jump-starting a Subaru is not even an option.
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Keep your vehicle locked at all times, even while driving. Unlocked doors are easy targets. When parked, never leave your keys in the car. Ensure windows are fully closed to prevent a thief from trying to open the door from the inside.
According to an insurance report by HLDI, vehicles like the Tesla and other fully electric vehicles remain among the hardest overall for thieves to steal. Volvo XC60, Subaru Ascent, and certain Chevy and GMC models are giving car thieves a run for their money also.
Consumer Reports recently released its latest rankings of the most reliable car brands, with Lexus, Toyota, Mazda, Acura and Honda topping the list. Mechanics say those brands are often easier to maintain and tend to have fewer long-term issues.
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The least stolen cars are ones with bright colours such as orange, green, yellow, and pink. This is because they're uncommon, easy to notice, and hard to sell. Car thieves tend to go for vehicles in common colours, such as white, grey, and black. This is because they have a higher demand, making them easy to sell.
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Fidelity previously noted that hijackers most often targeted Toyota and Volkswagen vehicles, with targetted models including: Toyota Hilux Volkswagen Polo Toyota Quantum Nissan NP200 On top of these vehicles, security experts have also pointed to the following: Toyota Fortuner Toyota Etios Toyota Yaris Ford Ranger Ford ...
For the third consecutive year, data from the NMVTRC [2] show that the Holden Commodore VE MY06_13 was the most stolen single model of car in Australia. As a collective model of car, the Toyota Hilux and Holden Commodore were two of the most targeted cars in 2021.
This car is very low demand in the criminal market as parts are not widely as traded in chop shops and the brand does not have an established cross border resale route. So criminals don't prioritise it. And in first place the least hijacked car in South Africa is the Audi Q three.
Starting with the least stolen models according to consumer reports, the Tesla model three and the model Y have a relative claim frequency of one and two where 100 is the average. That means they are 50 to 100 times less likely to be stolen than the average car.
The Mercedes-Benz CLA wins the 2026 The Car of the Year award. The German model wins in Brussels in the final vote with 320 points and takes the crown from the Renault 5 E-Tech as The Car Of The Year.
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