ANDhe landscape of the most stolen vehicles in the United States has undergone a significant change, according to recent data from the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB). In previous years, full-size pickup trucks used to top the list of most stolen cars, but in 2023, this scenario has changed drastically.
The Hyundai Elantra, a sedan from the South Korean company, displaced the classic American pickup trucks as the most stolen vehicle in the country. With more than 48,000 theft reports nationwide, the Hyundai Elantra ranked first on the list compiled by the NICB.
The alarming increase in thefts of Hyundai and Kia vehicles is attributed to a viral trend on social networks, especially on platforms like TikTok. Videos circulating online show how to exploit specific vulnerabilities in these cars, which has caused an increase of up to 1,000% in thefts since 2020.
In this situationHyundai responded by implementing pop-up “clinics” across the country to provide anti-theft software updates to owners of affected vehicles. For its part, Kia announced security improvements towards the end of 2023 to address these vulnerabilities and combat car theft.
What are the 10 most stolen automobiles in the United States?
According to the NICB, The 10 most stolen vehicles in 2023 are the following:
- Hyundai Sonata: 10,396 thefts
- Kia Optima: 8,340 thefts
- Hyundai Elantra: 8,035 thefts
- Chevrolet Silverado 1500: 7,656 robberies
- Honda Civic: 7,469 thefts
- honda accord: 6,005 thefts
- Kia Soul: 3,909 thefts
- Toyota Camry: 3,466 thefts
- Ford F250 Series/Pickup: 3,123 thefts
- Honda CR-V: 2,921 thefts
NICB data indicates that More than 1,000,000 vehicles were reported stolen last yearcompiling information from the National Crime Information Center.
If your car is stolen, It is essential to report it immediately to local authorities and your insurance company. Quick reporting action can increase the chances of recovering the stolen vehicle, as NICB data shows that nearly half of stolen cars are recovered within the first two days after being reported missing.
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