It's crazy how fast they can steal a car right off the lot and practically undetected.

Congratulations to the Ram 1500 for being the most popular vehicle in America in two very different ways. Honestly at this point we should just include a GPS tracker as standard equipment and call it a feature. "Built Ram Tough — and Apparently Also Easy to Find After It's Gone."

A few things jump out from this list that are worth naming. First, the good news nobody is talking about: total thefts dropped 23 percent year over year to 659,880 in 2025, the lowest number in decades. That is a real reduction and Hyundai and Kia's software retrofit program is a meaningful part of the story. Their share of thefts went from 23 percent of all stolen vehicles in 2023 down to 14 percent in 2025. That is actually an industry response working at scale.
Second, the uncomfortable observation from the retail side: six of the top ten on this list are also consistently in the top ten bestselling vehicles in America. The Elantra, Accord, Silverado, Civic, F-150, Camry. The theft list is partly a volume list. When you have fifteen million of something on the road it is going to show up in crime statistics whether the anti-theft technology is good or not.
Third thing I have not seen anyone mention: what this does to insurance costs on those models and how that feeds back into the transaction. The Elantra's full coverage insurance runs about 23 percent above the national average specifically because of theft risk. That cost shows up in the F&I conversation and it is moving buyers toward models with better risk profiles without them necessarily understanding why their payment is higher on one vehicle versus another.

It’s frustrating to see how these theft lists end up raising our insurance premiums.

It is scary how easily thieves use new technology to steal these popular vehicles.

It is crazy how sales volume affects both theft rates and our insurance premiums.

It is wild how sales volume and technology are driving up insurance costs for everyone.

It’s wild that the most popular cars are targets simply because there are so many of them. The spike in insurance rates is the worst part for everyday owners. Manufacturers really need to prioritize better security if tech is making it this easy for thieves to move fast.

As a long-time Accord owner, this is definitely stressful. It feels like we’re being penalized twice—once by the risk of theft and again by the soaring insurance premiums. It’s high time manufacturers made advanced GPS tracking a standard feature rather than an expensive add-on.

It’s frustrating that being a "best-seller" is basically a target for thieves. I’m tired of seeing my insurance premiums jump every year just because my car is popular. Manufacturers need to stop treating security like an optional luxury and make advanced tracking standard equipment already.

It’s wild that we’re essentially paying a "popularity tax" through higher insurance just because our cars are common. You’d think with all the tech in modern vehicles, they’d be harder to steal, not easier. Manufacturers definitely need to step up and make advanced security features standard.

It’s honestly exhausting that owning a reliable, popular car now comes with a "theft tax" via insurance. You’d think with all the modern tech, these companies would prioritize unhackable security. Seeing theft stats drop is good, but premiums aren't coming down for the rest of us yet.

It’s frustrating that owning a popular, reliable car now feels like a liability. Between the constant risk of theft and the soaring insurance premiums, it’s like we're being punished for making a practical choice. Manufacturers need to prioritize security as much as they do fancy touchscreens.

It’s really eye-opening to see how sales volume directly impacts theft stats and our insurance rates. I’m tired of paying a "popularity tax" just for driving a common car. Manufacturers need to prioritize better security tech over fancy features to help bring those premiums back down.

It’s wild that theft rates are dropping while insurance is still sky-high. If tech is making it easier for thieves to swipe cars, manufacturers need to be one step ahead with better encryption. Relying on GPS after the fact just isn't enough anymore for these top-selling models.

The connection between sales volume and theft is spot on. It sucks that driving a popular car like an Accord or Silverado leads to higher insurance. Tech should be making cars safer, not easier to steal. Manufacturers really need to step up and prioritize better security.