The Most Stolen Car in Every State

Key takeaway

• The Hyundai Elantra is the most stolen car in 20 different states, making it the worst model victim in 2024
• Elantra’s produced between 2011 and 2021 lacked electronic engine immobilizers, which are a standard anti-theft feature found in most modern cars

Car theft in America

According to the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB), over 850,000 cars were stolen in the U.S. in 2024. That equates to one car being stolen every 37 seconds.