Top 10 Most Stolen Vehicles in Canada in 2022

Published on November 14, 2022 in News by The Car Guide

Équité Association, an independent, not-for-profit organization, has published its latest ranking of the most stolen vehicles in Canada based on data licensed by the Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC)

Now more than ever, thieves are exploiting technology through relay attacks and connecting to the on-board diagnostic port, which enables them to reprogram key fobs. And luxury vehicles continue to be among their favourite targets.

What’s more, Équité Association points out that the metropolitan areas of Toronto and Montreal are rich hunting grounds for organized auto theft crime rings that funnel stolen vehicles overseas to sell for profit, making Canada a source country for the lucrative export trade in stolen vehicles.

“Not only does auto theft cost Canadians millions of dollars each year, the proceeds of this illegal activity also fund organized crime and terrorism, both domestically and internationally,” says Bryan Gast, Vice President, Investigative Services, Équité Association. 

You can check out the top 10 most stolen vehicles in Canada right here. Let’s just say the model ranked No.1 has a comfortable lead over all the others.

10. 2013-2018 Toyota RAV4

Number of stolen units: 334
Theft rate based on the number of insured units: 0.2%

9. 2011-2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Number of stolen units: 346
Theft rate based on the number of insured units: 0.4%

8. 2018-2021 Honda Accord

Number of stolen units: 372
Theft rate based on the number of insured units: 1.3%

7. 1999-2006 Chevy Silverado 1500/GMC Sierra 1500

Number of stolen units: 410
Theft rate based on the number of insured units: 0.6

6. 2011-2018 Ram 1500

Number of stolen units: 509
Theft rate based on the number of insured units: 0.2

5. 2013-2019 Toyota Highlander

Number of stolen units: 748
Theft rate based on the number of insured units: 1.2%

4. 2016-2021 Honda Civic

Number of stolen units: 768
Theft rate based on the number of insured units: 0.3%

3. 2015-2020 Ford F-150

Number of stolen units: 1,182
Theft rate based on the number of insured units: 0.4%

2. 2016-2021 Lexus RX

Number of stolen units: 2,202
Theft rate based on the number of insured units: 6.4%

1. 2016-2021 Honda CR-V

Number of stolen units: 4,117
Theft rate based on the number of insured units: 1.7%