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- calendar_today November 11, 2026
Équité Association Reveals 2025’s Most Stolen Vehicles in Canada
The Honda CR-V remains Canada’s most stolen vehicle, leading a 2025 ranking released by the Équité Association. The report highlights persistent trends in vehicle theft Canada, as SUVs and pickup trucks continue to be prime targets for organized criminal rings, despite intensified efforts from both government and industry to address the problem.
National Statistics: SUVs and Pickup Trucks Dominate
The latest Équité Association data show that the Honda CR-V had 2,137 reported thefts among more than 550,000 insured vehicles nationwide in 2025. While the vehicle theft crisis in Canada has stabilized somewhat after previously reaching record highs, experts say thieves focus on high-demand models that are easily exported, resold using fraudulent documents, or dismantled for parts.
SUVs feature prominently on the list, accounting for six of the ten most stolen vehicles nationally. The Honda Civic was the highest-ranked passenger car, while pickup trucks filled four of the top ten spots.
- Honda CR-V – 2,137 thefts
- Honda Civic – 1,813 thefts
- Toyota RAV4 – 1,147 thefts
- Ram 1500 Series – 1,072 thefts
- Ford F-150 Series – 1,057 thefts
- Lexus RX Series – 964 thefts
- Chevrolet Silverado/GMC Sierra 1500 Series – 927 thefts
- Toyota Tundra – 787 thefts
- Jeep Wrangler – 603 thefts
- Hyundai Elantra – 484 thefts
The Toyota RAV4 (2021 model) topped the 2024 national list, while the Honda CR-V 2020 model ranked third that year.
Ontario: A Hotspot for Auto Theft
Ontario remains a focus in the auto theft Canada crisis, showing patterns that mirror national statistics. In 2025, the Honda CR-V was again Ontario’s most stolen vehicle, with 1,598 thefts—close to three-quarters of all CR-V thefts recorded across the country. The Honda Civic was second at 1,041 thefts, and the Lexus RX Series followed with 863 thefts.
- Honda CR-V (1,598 thefts)
- Honda Civic (1,041 thefts)
- Lexus RX Series (863 thefts)
- Toyota Tundra (593 thefts)
- Toyota RAV4 (591 thefts)
- Ford F-150 Series (532 thefts)
- Toyota Grand Highlander (459 thefts)
- Ram 1500 Series (457 thefts)
- Jeep Wrangler (365 thefts)
- Toyota Highlander (314 thefts)
Vehicle Theft Rates and High-Risk Models
While the CR-V led in total thefts, several other vehicles were targeted at higher rates relative to their insured population. The Toyota Grand Highlander experienced the highest theft rate in Ontario at 8.63%, with 459 thefts among just 5,320 insured vehicles. The Toyota Tundra followed at 2.06%, and the Lexus RX Series recorded a 1.45% theft frequency. These statistics underscore trends in vehicle theft rates and the ongoing targeting of specific models.
Response: Government and Industry Anti-Theft Initiatives
Over the past two years, federal, provincial, and municipal authorities have introduced anti theft measures designed to reduce auto crime. Initiatives include increased border inspections, enhanced law enforcement coordination, and investments in vehicle-tracking technology. Automakers are also deploying improved security features, including encryption systems and updated anti-theft software.
Despite these measures, the concentration of thefts among a small group of vehicles suggests that organized criminal networks—central to organized auto crime—remain active and adaptable.
Ongoing Challenges in Combating Vehicle Theft
The Équité Association’s annual data illustrates that, while progress has been made, vehicle theft Canada remains a significant challenge, especially for owners of popular SUVs and pickup trucks. Experts recommend continued vigilance, use of security technologies, and coordinated enforcement to counter evolving tactics by organized theft rings.
Source: toronto.citynews.ca.
