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Car theft surged more than 10% in one year. See the most stolen models.

The Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat was the most stolen vehicle from 2020 to 2022
  • The Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat is the most frequently stolen vehicle in the US, a nonprofit says.
  • It tops the list of 20 others that IIHS says are stolen more often than average.
  • Kia and Hyundai cars also made the list, after viral videos exposed a quirk making them easy to steal.

The FBI released its annual crime report this week, revealing rising motor vehicle theft.

From 2021 to 2022, stolen car losses rose 10.9% while most other violent crimes fell about 1.7%, the report said.

Some cars are more prone to theft than others, according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. The nonprofit said it identified the top stolen cars from 2020 to 2022 based on a review of claims per insured vehicle.

As you might expect, pricey cars like the Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat, which can cost more than $80,000, topped the list. Cheaper Hyundai and Kia cars also made the list, likely due to their lack of electronic immobilizers — a shortfall that was exploited after it was exposed on social media.

Thieves favor the Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat the most, stealing it about 60 times more frequently than the average car, IIHS said, landing it a relative claim frequency of more than 6,000.

Here's the full list of the most stolen vehicles, according to IIHS: (as a reference point, the average relative claim frequency across all vehicles is 100):

20. Honda CR-V

2020 Honda CR V
2022 Honda CR-V

Relative claim frequency: 270

19. Nissan Maxima

Nissan Maxima
Nissan Maxima

Relative claim frequency: 284

18. Infiniti Q50 4WD

infiniti q50
Infiniti Q50.

Relative claim frequency: 286

17. Ram 3500 crew cab long-wheelbase 4WD

A Dodge Ram 3500 truck on a stage behind fog with its headlights illuminated
Dodge Ram 3500

Relative claim frequency: 306

16. Honda Accord

2020 Honda Accord
2020 Honda Accord

Relative claim frequency: 306

15. Ford F-250 SuperCrew 4WD

Ford cars
Ford F-250 trucks on a dealer lot.

Relative claim frequency: 337

14. BMW X7 4WD

2020 BMW X7
2020 BMW X7.

Relative claim frequency: 338

13. Ford F-350 SuperCrew 4WD

Ford F350 truck on display at an auto show
Ford Super Duty F-350 is on display during North American International Auto Show.

Relative claim frequency: 349

12. Kia Forte

Kia Forte 2020
Kia Forte.

Relative claim frequency: 357

11. Kia Rio

A blue 2020 Kia Rio subcompact sedan on a road.
2020 Kia Rio.

Relative claim frequency: 359

10. BMW X6 4WD

2019 BMW X6.
2019 BMW X6.

Relative claim frequency: 361

9. Honda CR-V 4WD

Honda CR-V 2023

Relative claim frequency: 409

8. Kia Sportage 4WD

The 2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid is parked outside a white retaining wall and a mountain in the distance.
The 2023 Kia Sportage.

Relative claim frequency: 415

7. Land Rover Range Rover Sport 4WD

range rover sport

Relative claim frequency: 460

6. Kia Sportage

KIA sportage 2020
Kia Sportage.

Relative claim frequency: 479

5. Land Rover Range Rover 4WD

A Land Rover Range Rover on display at an auto show, seen from the front
2020 Land Rover Range Rover on display at the Chicago Auto Show

Relative claim frequency: 611

4. Dodge Challenger

A silver Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 is seen from the front, with other cars in the background.
The Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170.

Relative claim frequency: 611

3. Infiniti Q50

infiniti q50
Infiniti Q50.

Relative claim frequency: 878

2. Dodge Charger HEMI

Dodge Charger cars are displayed on a sales lot
Dodge Chargers on a sales lot in Richmond, California.

Relative claim frequency: 2,197

1. Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat
The Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat was the most stolen vehicle from 2020 to 2022

Relative claim frequency: 6,128

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By: [email protected] (Graham Rapier)
Title: Car theft surged more than 10% in one year. See the most stolen models.
Sourced From: www.businessinsider.com/most-stolen-cars-list-kia-hyundai-dodge-charger-iihs-fbi-2023-10
Published Date: Fri, 20 Oct 2023 10:09:01 +0000