Top 10 most stolen cars in Canada for 2026

Honda’s CR-V recaptures the top spot of the 10 most stolen vehicles across Canada in 2025, according to the Équité Association. It had similarly led the rankings by highest number of thefts in 2021 and 2022.

SUVs and trucks dominate in stolen ranking by number of thefts, while newly released luxury models capture top spots based on theft frequency. Organized crime groups target latest high-end vehicles to maximize profits through domestic and international resale, say report authors in a press release.

Auto theft amounted to $900 million in losses for Canadians in 2025, despite an 18% YoY decline, led by Quebec (-25% YoY) and Ontario (-22% YoY), per Équité's report tracking theft trends. 

What are the top 10 most stolen vehicles in Canada? 

Honda’s CR-V 2024 SUV and Civic 2018 sedan captured top two spots in the most stolen vehicle rankings, unseating Toyota’s RAV4 2021 and Dodge Ram 1500 2022 that were most targeted last year.

According to Équité, these were the most stolen vehicles across Canada in 2025: 

Top 10 Most Stolen Vehicles of 2025: Ranked by number of thefts
 

Source: Équité Association, November 2026

Key takeaways from Canada's number of thefts 2025 list:

• Honda is popular with thieves: Honda’s CR-V (SUV) and Civic (sedan) that took top two spots in the 2025 rankings were targets with higher number of thefts than in 2024.
• SUVs feature prominently on list: Popularity of SUVs in the Canadian market puts more of them on the road, offering greater opportunity for theft. Lexus SUVs (RX, TX, and GX Series) appear on both lists that track number and frequency of thefts.
• Trucks continue to dominate rankings: Four of top 10 most stolen in 2025 are trucks similar to the 2024 list. Toyota's Tundra is another favourite of thieves, ranks on both lists.
• Hyundai's Elantra is an accessible target: Elantra slips in the list at #10 even though theft frequency is relatively low due to the sheer volume of vehicles insured and on Canadian roads.

Top 10 Most Stolen Vehicles in 2025 across Canada: Ranked by theft frequency

Theft frequency measures the percentage of vehicles stolen from the total number insured. It can be a clearer indicator of theft risk for a specific model of car compared to the absolute number of vehicles stolen.

For example: A vehicle with 500 thefts out of 1,000 insured (50% theft frequency) is at a greater risk of being stolen than one with 2,000 thefts out of 500,000 insured (0.4% theft frequency)—even though the second vehicle had more thefts in absolute terms.

Source: Équité Association, November 2026

Key takeaways from Canada's theft frequency 2025 list:

• Luxury SUVs dominate list: 8 of 10 autos thieves most frequently targeted are SUVs that tend to be in high demand in overseas markets.
• Lexus TX and Toyota Landcruiser Wagon top rankings: Both SUVs carry high theft frequency above 11%, potentially as fewer cars are on Canadian roads, yet are the target of thieves for their resale value. Both are separated by a big margin from the rest of the list. 
• Lexus TX holds onto top spot: Even as theft frequency declined from 14.89% to 11.37% for this luxury SUV 2024 model, the number of thefts nearly doubled compared to in 2024.
• Toyota and Lexus are popular brands with criminals: Four Toyota models (three SUVs and one truck) and two Lexus SUVs capture 6 of 10 spots. Their keyless entry vulnerabilities and global parts demand make them disproportionately targeted.
• Toyota Tundra 2024 and Land Rover 2016 are equally targeted: Criminal demand is the same at 0.95% theft frequency for both vehicles sitting at the bottom of the list despite vastly different insured pools. 

Why are vehicle theft rates high in Canada?

Security weaknesses have left cars vulnerable to thieves who “capitalize on gaps in vehicle anti-theft technology”, the press release notes. Canadian vehicle anti-theft standards Équité says are outdated – last updated in 2007. 

“We must make vehicles harder to steal,” says Heather Masterson, president and CEO of Équité. Since auto theft is a low-risk high reward crime, she says organized networks continue to exploit vulnerabilities, impacting communities both emotionally and financially.

Thieves are using key fob relay attacks and reprogramming to easily gain access to vehicles, adds Bryan Gast, National VP, Intelligence & Investigations at Équité.

“Systemic vulnerabilities must be addressed at the manufacturing stage to prevent vehicles from being stolen in the first place,” he says.

Nearly 75% of Canadians polled in Equite’s July 2026 survey feel that mandatory anti-theft technology should be built into vehicles, not sold as aftermarket add-ons.

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What are the top 10 most stolen vehicles in Ontario? 

Similar to the national list, Honda’s CR-V 2024 SUV and Civic 2020 sedan are also top two stolen vehicles in Ontario in 2025. Nearly 75% of Honda CR-V SUV thefts in Canada occurred in Ontario.

Top 10 Most Stolen Vehicles of 2025 in Ontario: Ranked by number of thefts
 

Source: Équité Association, November 2026

Top 10 Most Stolen Vehicles of 2025 in Ontario: Ranked by theft frequency
 

Source: Équité Association, November 2026

Rate of theft is much higher in Ontario compared to the rest of Canada. At 25.16% and 19.40%, theft frequency of the top two vehicles in Ontario – more recent models of Toyota Landcruiser Wagon and Lexus TX SUVs – is much higher than vehicles leading the national list. Total theft frequency of top 10 vehicles in Ontario is nearly double the national list.

Similar to nationwide rankings, newer models flood the theft frequency list in Ontario. This pattern could be a function of the smaller pool of recent models and their attractiveness to thieves given their higher resale value. Older models feature in number stolen lists across Canada and Ontario. 

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What is Canada doing to combat vehicle theft?  

Federal and provincial efforts have united to reduce rampant theft in Canada over the last few years.

• National discussion: Ottawa held a national summit  on auto theft in Feb. 2024. Goals were to modernize vehicle safety standards, tighten port security, and review Criminal Code penalties.
• National action plan: The federal government launched the National Action Plan on Combatting Auto Theft in May 2024. The plan included $28 million for CBSA container screening, expanded scanning at rail yards, RCMP training, and a GPS-tracking protocol for stolen vehicles.
• Criminal Code changes: Budget 2024 included financing for enforcement of new Criminal Code offences for auto theft tied to violence or organized crime (up to 14 years), plus new offences for theft devices and money laundering.
• Anti-theft export steps: CBSA deployed in mid-2024 a mobile X-ray scanner to the GTA and intercepted 1,205 stolen vehicles at ports and rail yards over the year.
• Legal reform: The Bail and Sentencing Reform Act (Bill C-14) became law in June 2026, adding reverse-onus bail for violent or organized crime linked to vehicle theft.

As a result of these coordinated efforts, national theft fell 18.6% YoY in 2024 to just over 57,000 private passenger vehicles (PPVs) for the first time in three years. In 2025, Equite’s auto theft trend report showed a further drop of 18% YoY to 46,999 stolen PPVs.

Recovery rates of stolen autos increased one percentage point to 59% in 2025, the report notes. However, vehicle finance fraud has increased 72% YoY at ports in Quebec and Nova Scotia. 

Vehicle finance fraud occurs when criminals steal a person’s credentials or identity and apply for auto loans to purchase a vehicle. Thieves then take out an insurance policy on the vehicle with the intention of filing a fraudulent claim.

Law enforcement efforts aren’t the only answer to tackling the issue of auto theft in Canada. Masterson recommends overhaul of the entire ecosystem, in consultation with Transport Canada to update Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations aligned to global practices.

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How can you protect your vehicle from theft?

You can keep thieves at bay by installing anti-theft devices and minimizing risk of becoming a target of auto crime. Here are some measures you can take to keep your vehicle safe:  

• Safe storage of key fob: Keep your car key fob in a Faraday pouch or bag to prevent thieves from boosting your signal from inside your home.  
• Install locks: Steering wheel locks and tire locks are visible and can make your vehicle less attractive to thieves. Hood locks prevent access to your battery and alarm siren. Brake/pedal locks can keep the brake pedal in place. Gear-shift locks can prevent shifting out of park.
• Install tracking devices: After-market GPS trackers (additional to devices manufacturers offer and thieves are able to disable) can help authorities locate stolen vehicles.  
• Consider after-market immobilizers: These are anti-theft devices that can prevent your engine from starting even if thieves have a cloned key or bypass your ignition.
• Subscribe to telematics: Real-time monitoring of your car with theft alerts is available for a monthly fee. Costs vary by provider and features.
• VIN etching: Marking your car’s VIN number on windows or parts can reduce resale value of stolen vehicles.
• Park in secure location: Park in a garage or well-lit, high-traffic areas whenever possible, and consider home security systems to monitor your vehicle.  

Adding comprehensive coverage to your existing insurance policy can help you recuperate losses in the event your car gets stolen. Check with your insurer on available discounts for installing anti-theft devices.

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