The Highway Loss Data Institute (HLDI) has released its list of the most stolen vehicles for model years 2020-22, which the Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat and Dodge Charger HEMI have again made the top of, according to a press release.
Rather than reporting on raw numbers of thefts, HLDI examines claims per insured vehicle year to evaluate the relative risk of each vehicle and includes stolen vehicle parts or for items taken from a vehicle.
The Charger SRT Hellcat experienced theft claims that were over 60 times more frequent than the average for all 2020-22 models. The Charger HEMI experienced claims that were over 20 times higher than average.
Since model year 2011, Charger and Challenger models have made the list of most stolen vehicles, though it’s become more common since then.
2020-22 Charger SRT Hellcat models experienced 25 whole-vehicle theft claims per 1,000 insured vehicle years–an increase from 18 claims for 2019-21 models. For comparison, the 2017-19 model of the Infiniti Q60, had only 2 thefts per 1,000 insured vehicle years.
Other 2020-22 models that were frequently stolen includes luxury vehicles made by BMW, Infiniti, and Land Rover, and three large pickups with powerful engines, as well as some inexpensive models from Honda, Kia, and Nissan. Hyundai and Kia models have also experienced a dramatic increase in thefts in recent years after a viral video exposed many models for lacking electronic immobilizers.
