Michigan’s Most-Stolen Cars of 2025: Domestic Models Steal the Spotlight

Is your vehicle one of Michigan's 10 most targeted by car thieves? Some surprising names make the list. What makes last year different is the fact that criminals now have a taste for domestic products in 2025.

The National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) reviews data from the previous year of theft to determine which cars will be most desired for the next year, and based on 2024 data, no imports made Michigan's grand theft auto wish list.

2025 Theft Rankings: No Imports?

Last year's number one most stolen car in Michigan was the Kia Sportage. It didn't even make the list. In fact, 8 of 10 of 2024's list were imports, whereas this year, there isn't a single one on the list.

Maybe you're not sure how to take the shift. Why are criminals suddenly compelled to "Steal American?" The simple answer is it's easier.

Why Thieves Prefer Domestic in 2025

Since 2020, videos showing how to steal imported vehicles began trending on social media, giving everyone in Michigan and around the country a "Beginners Guide to Grand Theft Auto." As the trend gained traction in more and more feeds, an increasing number of imported cars started to disappear.

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Kia, Honda, and Hyundai all made significant improvements to their new vehicles, including security upgrades that prevent hackers from accessing their electronic systems, which allowed them to bypass most anti-theft systems and drive away undetected.

Locking Up Still Free—Replace It Isn’t

If you want to review 2024's top 10 list, click the link above. If you're ready for a breakdown of Michigan's most stolen vehicles in 2025, scroll on. Oh, and before you head to Meijer or downtown Detroit this weekend, remember—locking your doors is free. Replacing your ride? Not so much.