Honda CR-V Reclaims 'Most Stolen Vehicle' Title in Canada for 2025

The Honda CR-V has reclaimed its position as the most-stolen vehicle in Canada for 2025, according to Motor Illustrated's annual theft report published November 10. The compact SUV's return to the top of the list is a reminder that high-demand, widely available vehicles remain prime targets for organized theft rings operating across the country.

Why the CR-V keeps topping the list

The CR-V's combination of strong resale value, widespread parts availability, and high global demand makes it a persistent target for vehicle theft networks. Unlike the high-end luxury vehicles that dominated theft lists in earlier years, the CR-V represents a "volume play" for thieves: there are millions of units on Canadian roads, parts are easy to source, and the vehicle can be moved quickly across borders.

• Volume: The CR-V is one of the top-selling compact SUVs in Canada year over year, meaning a large installed base is available for targeting.
• Parts availability: Widespread dealer networks make component stripping viable and fast.
• Resale demand: Strong demand in grey-market channels keeps the street value high.

What this means for Canadian CR-V owners

For the roughly 1.2 million CR-Vs currently on Canadian roads, the renewed theft spotlight has practical implications:

• Insurance premiums: Insurers in provinces with the highest CR-V theft rates (notably Ontario and British Columbia) may adjust premiums or require additional anti-theft hardware.
• Security upgrades: Steering-wheel locks, GPS trackers, and engine immobilizers all reduce the probability of a successful theft and can lower insurance costs.
• Hybrid owners: With Honda's new CR-V hybrid powertrain rolling out of Alliston, Ontario (see our separate report), the next generation of CR-Vs will likely carry updated security features as standard.

The CR-V's theft profile is a useful bellwether for the broader Canadian auto market: as EVs and hybrids gain market share, theft patterns are shifting toward higher-value, higher-demand models rather than the luxury sports cars that dominated lists a decade ago.

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