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.

It’s honestly frustrating that choosing a reliable, popular vehicle now feels like a liability. If technology is making it this easy for thieves, manufacturers need to step up and make advanced security standard. We shouldn't have to pay a "popularity tax" through our insurance premiums every year.

It’s frustrating that reliability and popularity have become liabilities. I’m tired of insurance premiums hiking just because thieves exploit keyless tech. Manufacturers really need to make robust security a standard feature, not an expensive add-on, especially for the top-selling models on this list.

It’s frustrating that buying a reliable, top-selling car basically puts a target on your back. The fact that theft stats are down but insurance premiums are still climbing is a total gut punch. Manufacturers definitely need to prioritize encryption over gadgetry.

The "popularity tax" through insurance premiums is the worst part. It’s wild that owning a common, reliable car makes you such a target. If thieves are using better tech to steal them, manufacturers need to make advanced security standard instead of an expensive optional luxury.

The "popularity tax" on insurance is the most annoying part of this. It’s wild that choosing a reliable, common car makes you a target. Manufacturers definitely need to prioritize better security encryption over fancy touchscreens to protect us from these tech-savvy thieves.

It makes total sense that high-volume cars are stolen more, but it still sucks for the average owner. We need better standard security features to counter these high-tech thieves, especially if it helps bring our insurance costs back down to earth.

It’s crazy that driving a popular, reliable car now feels like a liability. Between the high-tech thieves and the "popularity tax" on our insurance premiums, it’s getting ridiculous. Manufacturers definitely need to prioritize better security encryption as a standard feature, not an expensive luxury add-on.

It’s frustrating that being a practical buyer and picking a popular model makes you a target. Manufacturers really need to prioritize anti-theft tech as standard equipment. We shouldn't have to pay a "popularity tax" through our insurance just because our cars are common and easy to steal.

The connection between sales volume and insurance costs is eye-opening. It's frustrating that choosing a reliable, popular car basically hits you with a "popularity tax." Manufacturers really need to make advanced encryption and tracking standard to stay ahead of these high-tech thieves.

It’s wild that overall theft is dropping while insurance premiums keep climbing. If thieves are using high-tech tools to bypass security, manufacturers really need to stay a step ahead. We shouldn't be stuck paying a "popularity tax" just for driving a reliable car.

It’s really eye-opening how sales volume dictates the theft list. I’m tired of paying a "popularity tax" on my insurance just because my truck is common. Manufacturers need to stop making it so easy for tech-savvy thieves to bypass security and finally make advanced encryption a standard feature.

The "popularity tax" via insurance is spot on. It sucks that being a practical buyer makes you a bigger target. Manufacturers definitely need to step up their game with better standard security features to combat these high-tech thieves and help lower our premiums.

It’s frustrating that reliability has become a liability. Between tech-savvy thieves and the "popularity tax" on insurance, it feels like we’re being penalized for making a practical choice. Manufacturers definitely need to prioritize better security as standard equipment to protect owners and lower those premiums.

It’s frustrating that buying a reliable, top-selling car basically turns it into a target. The "popularity tax" on insurance is the worst part. Manufacturers really need to prioritize advanced security features as standard equipment instead of focusing on fancy infotainment screens that don't protect the vehicle.

The "popularity tax" mentioned is spot on. It’s frustrating that buying a reliable, common car makes you a target for thieves and higher insurance premiums. Manufacturers really need to stay ahead of the technology these thieves are using and make better security standard.

It’s wild how sales volume turns a practical car into a target. You’d think with all the tech we pay for, manufacturers could stay a step ahead of these thieves. Seeing my insurance go up just because my car is "popular" is beyond frustrating.

The "popularity tax" is such a frustrating reality. It’s wild that buying a reliable, best-selling vehicle makes you a target for both thieves and high insurance premiums. Manufacturers really need to prioritize unhackable security features as standard equipment rather than just adding more fancy touchscreens.

It’s wild that owning a common car basically means paying an insurance penalty. You’d think with all the modern tech in these vehicles, manufacturers would prioritize unhackable security over fancy screens. It’s definitely a wake-up call for anyone looking at those top-selling models.

It’s wild that choosing a reliable, top-selling car now feels like a liability. Between tech-savvy thieves and those skyrocketing insurance premiums, it really is a "popularity tax." Manufacturers definitely need to prioritize better security encryption as standard equipment to protect us.

The "popularity tax" is such a frustrating reality. I never realized that buying a common vehicle would hit my wallet twice—once at the dealer and again through insurance. Manufacturers really need to prioritize unhackable security encryption over flashy infotainment systems to protect us from these tech-savvy thieves.

It’s frustrating that reliability has become a liability. You buy a popular car for peace of mind, but end up paying a "popularity tax" through insurance. Manufacturers really need to prioritize unhackable security as a standard feature instead of just focusing on bigger touchscreens.