These Vehicles Are Most Vulnerable to Theft, Says IIHS

March 16, 2021 naotoryc No Comments

As vehicle thefts continue to rise nationwide, some car owners should be more vigilant than others, according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. Luxury and sports cars typically top the list of “most stolen” cars, but Hyundai and Kia thefts have increased in recent years, competing with more expensive models. The Highway Loss Data Institute says the main culprit is the lack of immobilizers on some older models from these manufacturers.

To determine which vehicles are most frequently stolen, his 2022 HLDI study looked at total vehicle theft claims (an inclusive index reflecting the dollar value of the insured vehicle). based on reasonable insurance theft claims). Theft rates were determined using claims per 1,000 insured vehicles to reflect the fact that more popular vehicles are more stolen. While expensive cars continue to be targeted by thieves, the Hyundai Accent, Kia Rio and Kia Sportage recently made the top 20. Below are the top stolen vehicles for 2019-2021 models. Dodge Challenger