LG Earns Top Auto Safety Certification
LG Electronics' vehicle communication control module is the first in the industry to receive ASIL D certification from TÜV Rheinland.
Updated on Nov. 8, 2026 in Automotive — General
LG Electronics has obtained ASIL D certification, the highest grade of the ISO 26262 automotive functional safety standard, for its vehicle communication control module. The module is installed in the Genesis GV90 flagship electrified SUV.
Why it matters
The module connects multiple electronic control units and handles critical braking and steering signals, so its fault detection and safe handling carry direct safety implications. The certification signals that the component meets the most stringent functional safety benchmark for vehicle electronics.
The certification places the module at ASIL D, the highest of four risk grades in ISO 26262, which classifies hazards by accident severity, exposure, and driver controllability. The source does not disclose production volumes or the timeline for additional vehicle platforms.
The players
LG Electronics
LG Electronics is a South Korean multinational electronics company that has expanded into automotive components and vehicle communication systems.
TÜV Rheinland
TÜV Rheinland is a German technical inspection and certification organization that issues safety certifications for automotive and industrial products.
Genesis GV90
The Genesis GV90 is a flagship electrified SUV from Hyundai Motor Group's luxury brand Genesis.
The details
LG Electronics met ISO 26262 safety requirements across product design, software implementation and functional verification before TÜV Rheinland issued the certification. The module supports remote control and over-the-air software updates through external communication networks and is also the first to apply a 5G Release 16-based smart telematics solution to a European mass-produced vehicle.
Timeline
Certification announced: November 8, 2026
Roadmap
ISO 26262 and its ASIL grades have become the benchmark for functional safety as vehicles add networked, software-defined systems that control braking and steering. LG's certification shows suppliers moving to meet the top tier for communication hardware, not just engine and chassis electronics.
Drivers of vehicles equipped with this module will benefit from safety-rated handling of braking and steering signals. The over-the-air update capability means software improvements can reach owners without a dealership visit.
The takeaway
Functional safety certification at the highest ASIL grade is becoming a differentiator for automotive suppliers as connected, software-driven vehicles take on more safety-critical roles. Buyers evaluating connected vehicles can look for suppliers that document ISO 26262 compliance.
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