LG Electronics, vehicle communication control module safety highest grade certification… Industry first
Quick Look
- LG Electronics has acquired the highest level ASIL D certification of ISO 26262, the international automotive functional safety standard, for its vehicle communication control module.
- This is the first module to be installed on the Genesis GV90.
- LG Electronics plans to expand its electronics business portfolio targeting global automobile customers.
AI-generated summary
Why It Matters
LG Electronics obtained ISO 26262 ASIL D certification for its vehicle communication control module from global certification agency TUV Rheinland. This module is a mass-produced vehicle product mounted on the Genesis GV90.
LG Electronics announced on the 8th that it recently obtained the highest grade 'ASIL D' certification of ISO 26262, the international automotive functional safety standard, for its vehicle communication control module from the global certification agency 'TUV Rheinland'.
LG Electronics is the first to receive the highest rating for a vehicle communication control module.
The vehicle communication control module serves as a control tower that connects to the vehicle's electronic control unit (ECU) or external communication network to accurately exchange various data.
As control signals directly related to driving safety are also passed through, it is essential to have functional safety capabilities to immediately detect and safely respond even if an error or breakdown occurs.
The ASIL D certification that LG Electronics recently obtained means that failures that could lead to accidents are managed to less than once when used continuously for 100 million hours.
LG Electronics' vehicle communication control module was installed in Genesis' ultra-large flagship electric sports utility vehicle (SUV) 'GV90'. It is also meaningful in that the product applied to mass-produced vehicles has been recognized for the highest level of functional safety.
With this certification, LG Electronics plans to expand its electronics business portfolio, including vehicle communication solutions, targeting global automobile customers.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
LG Electronics will expand its electronics business portfolio, including vehicle communication solutions, targeting global automobile customers.
Likely · Within months
Open Questions
- How long does it take to obtain certification and how much does it cost?
- Are there any plans to supply the module to other automakers?
- How much impact will ASIL D certification have on actual sales?







![[AI Weekly] Catch voice phishing with your tone and study, even phone calls... Evolution of AI](/api/img?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimg.yna.co.kr%2Fetc%2Finner%2FKR%2F2026%2F11%2F07%2FAKR20261107024400017_04_i_P2.jpg&w=320&q=72&f=webp)