New Report: Imports Top List for America's Most Stolen Vehicles
OAK BROOK, Ill., May 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Kia and Hyundai vehicles experienced the highest theft rates in 2023, breaking the years-long trend of full-size pickups topping the list, according to a new report issued by the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB), the insurance industry's association dedicated to preventing and prosecuting insurance crime and fraud.
- This past year, the nation saw another increase as vehicle theft claims rose 1 percent from 2022 to 2023.
- NICB is coordinating efforts by all of the manufacturers to identify vehicles frequently stolen to reduce vehicle theft and partnering with state and federal law enforcement agencies to disrupt criminal networks and help recover stolen vehicles for member companies.
- Report your stolen vehicle to your insurer:
Oftentimes insurers need a police report before honoring a claim. - The process for filing a stolen vehicle report to your insurer could be over the phone, online, or even directly to your insurance agent.