HYUNDAI TRANSYS Obtains International Standard Certification for Automotive Functional Safety

- Hyundai Transys’ powertrain product development process receives “ISO 26262 FSM” certification
- International standard certification confirms functional safety of Hyundai Transys’ powertrain products

Hyundai Transys has obtained the ISO 26262 Functional Safety Management (FSM) certification, an internationally recognized standard for automotive functional safety, further validating the safety of its powertrain products on a global scale.

The company announced on the 18th that it received the certification from “TÜV Rheinland,” a globally renowned testing and certification agency, at its Electrification Research and Development Center in Hwaseong, Gyeonggi-do Province.

The ISO 26262 is an international standard for automobile functional safety, established by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) in 2011 to prevent accidents caused by automotive component failures. As the automotive industry rapidly transitions toward electrification, ensuring the safety of electrical and electronic components has become increasingly critical, leading to a growing demand for ISO 26262 compliance from global automakers.

Hyundai Transys has built a powertrain product development and management system that fully complies with ISO 26262 standards, enabling it to meet the safety requirements of global automakers in the powertrain sector, including internal combustion engines, hybrids, and electric vehicles (EVs).

Additionally, the company has been recognized for its ability to independently develop key drivetrain electronic components, such as the transmission control unit (TCU), oil pump unit (OPU), and motor control unit (MCU), all designed to meet the highest automotive safety integrity level (ASIL) D rating under ISO 26262.

In line with these, the company is currently developing an integrated electric drive system (EDS) for CEER, Saudi Arabia’s electric vehicle manufacturer, which complies with the certified international functional safety standards.

In June 2024, the company signed a KRW 3 trillion contract with CEER to supply integrated EDS over the next 10 years starting in 2027.

The integrated EDS is a compact, all-in-one unit that combines a motor, inverter, and reducer. Since the oil pump and motor controller are directly linked to EV safety, only companies with advanced functional safety processes can develop highly reliable products.

SeokJoon Kim, Vice President of Hyundai Transys Electrification R&D Center, stated, “Obtaining the ISO 26262 FSM certification is a testament to the safety and superior quality of Hyundai Transys’ electrified powertrain products.” He added, “We will accelerate our efforts to expand into the global market with products that meet the highest safety standards.”