Houston leads Texas in vehicle thefts — here are the models getting stolen the most Pickup trucks dominate the statewide top 10 list
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Houston ranks among the top Texas cities in many ways, but the state’s largest city recently earned a distinction that’s far from flattering: it led the state in stolen vehicles last month.
The Texas Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority released new data ranking vehicle thefts from Nov. 1 through Nov. 30, 2025. Houston topped the list, followed by Dallas, San Antonio, Austin and Fort Worth.
Pickup trucks dominated the statewide rankings, representing four of the six most-stolen models.
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Kia and Hyundai — two manufacturers that have drawn national attention for theft vulnerabilities — also accounted for three spots in the top 10.
Top 10 Most Stolen Vehicles in Texas (Nov. 2025) Chevy Silverado
GMC Sierra
Hyundai Elantra
Ford F-150
Hyundai Sonata
Ford F-250
Dodge Challenger
Kia Optima
Ram 1500
Chevy Tahoe
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Michael is a Kingwood native who loves visiting local restaurants and overreacting to Houston sports. He joined the KPRC 2 family in 2024. He earned his BA from Texas A&M University in 2022 and his MA from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2023.
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