Chapter 9 - Standards Compliance

Why Standards Compliance Remains Vital for Automotive Development

The Automotive Industry Remains Highly Regulated

All vehicle components — regardless of whether they are for autonomous, semi-autonomous, electric, connected, or traditional vehicles — have safety and security requirements, but the level of coverage varies depending on the functionality of the component. However, for all levels, ensuring that software is compliant with key industry coding standards and guidelines is an essential part of the automotive software development process for all types of vehicles.

ISO 26262 Is Still Key

ISO 26262 is a key functional safety standard for the automotive industry. A majority of those we surveyed are still required to comply with ISO 26262. For further context, while most regions are required to meet ISO 26262 compliance, suppliers had a higher requirement compared to manufacturers, and respondents with the less experience either had less knowledge about ISO 26262 requirements or did not need to comply compared to those with more experience.