Hyundai, Kia Models Topped U.S. Auto Theft Rankings

Two Hyundai models and one Kia were the three most-stolen vehicles last year, according to a report from the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB), Peter Valdes-Dapena wrote for CNN.

Hyundai Elantra compact cars were stolen more than 48,000 times last year while Hyundai Sonata sedans were stolen almost 43,000 times.

Hyundai Elantra compact cars were stolen more than 48,000 times last year while Hyundai Sonata sedans were stolen almost 43,000 times, according to the report.

Kia Optima sedans were stolen more than 30,000 times according to the report, which only counted police-reported thefts. These theft numbers far outstripped those of the fourth most stolen model, the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 pickup, one of the best-selling vehicles in America.

Silverado pickups were stolen about 24,000 times, according to the report. In all, six of the top 10 most-stolen vehicles in America last year were Hyundai and Kia models. The list included the Kia Soul, Kia Forte, and Kia Sportage.

Other vehicles on the list were the Honda Accord, Honda Civic, and the Ford F-150 pickup.