Can I be held responsible for a car accident if my car was stolen and used in the accident?

Generally, no — if your vehicle was genuinely stolen and the accident occurred while it was in the thief's possession, without your knowledge or involvement, you would generally not be held personally liable for the accident, since liability typically attaches to the person actually in control of and responsible for the vehicle at the time.

It's important that you have a documented, promptly filed police complaint reporting the theft before the accident occurred (or as soon as you discovered it), since this timeline is crucial evidence establishing that the vehicle was genuinely out of your control and possession when the accident happened.

You should cooperate fully with the police investigation into both the theft and the resulting accident, providing your theft complaint and any other relevant information, since establishing this clear sequence of events is central to being absolved of liability. If you face any claim or notice holding you responsible despite the genuine theft, it would be important to consult a lawyer promptly with your police complaint and any other supporting documentation.