The Dodge Charger has once again secured the top spot on the Highway Loss Data Institute’s (HLDI) list of the most stolen vehicles in the United States for the model years 2020 to 2022. Surprisingly, a viral trend targeting Hyundai-Kia vehicles has also pushed four Kia models into the top 20 list.

According to HLDI’s comprehensive report on vehicle thefts, theft claims for the Dodge Charger, specifically the SRT Hellcat version, were over 60 times higher than the average for all models from 2020 to 2022. The HEMI-powered Charger variant also had theft claims over 20 times higher than the average during the same period.

For over a decade, the Charger and Challenger models with powerful engines have consistently been among the top five most stolen vehicles. However, the rate at which these theft claims have increased is notable. The incidents of whole-vehicle theft claims for the 2020-22 Charger SRT Hellcat models rose to 25 claims per 1,000 insured vehicle years, a significant increase from approximately 18 claims for the 2019-21 models. In contrast, the 2017-19 Infiniti Q60 only had two thefts per 1,000 insured vehicle years.

While the Charger models maintain their notorious status, other brands have also experienced frequent thefts. Luxury vehicles from BMW, Infiniti, and Land Rover, as well as three full-sized pickups, have made it to the list. Additionally, modestly priced models from Honda, Kia, and Nissan are also included, covering a wide spectrum of vehicles.

Here is the list of the Top 20 most stolen vehicles in the US for the 2020-2022 model years:

As mentioned earlier, Hyundai and Kia vehicles have seen a significant increase in thefts due to a vulnerability in their advanced electronic immobilization systems. Consequently, four Kia models have made their way into the top ranks on HLDI’s list. Additionally, six out of the 20 models with the lowest claims for whole vehicle theft belong to the electric vehicle segment, with an equal number coming from General Motors.