Autoliv

What Autoliv does

Autoliv AB is a Swedish-domiciled, NYSE-listed tier-1 automotive safety systems supplier, founded in 1953, with global headquarters in Stockholm and operating activities in 25 countries supported by approximately 64,000 employees and 13 technical centers with 17 test tracks. The company designs, manufactures, and sells passive safety systems primarily to global automotive OEMs, with a product portfolio anchored by three core categories: airbags (including the proprietary Bernoulli architecture, Front Center Airbag, and Side Curtain Airbag), seatbelts (with pretensioners and load limiters), and steering wheels (including a foldable variant for Level 4 autonomous vehicles). Supporting components include inflators and initiators (pyrotechnic gas generators), textiles and webbing, pyro safety switches for EV high-voltage isolation, and pyrotechnic actuators. Adjacent lines cover commercial vehicles, two-wheelers (airbag systems for Yamaha Tricity 300 and the RS Taichi T-SABE vest), pedestrian protection, and the HBM Safety Suite testing software.

Revenue is generated through long-term B2B supply contracts under negotiated, non-public pricing with automotive OEMs, with products designed into vehicle platforms several years before production. Autoliv reports a 33% share of the global curtain airbag market and approximately 44% share of the passive safety market per third-party analyst data, with FY2025 sales of $10.8 billion and Q1 2026 net sales of $2.753 billion (up 6.8% year-over-year). The customer base is described as all major global automotive OEMs, with named partnerships and design wins including Hyundai, Volvo Cars, Geely, Tensor, and Yamaha Motor. The company markets through direct OEM account management, industry events such as CES, sustainability and investor relations communications, and press release distribution. Recent strategic positioning has emphasized expansion into autonomous vehicle safety (Tensor, Volvo/NVIDIA), electric vehicle safety systems, two-wheeler protection, and a deepening China presence via the Geely joint innovation lab.

Name

Autoliv

Legal name

Autoliv AB

Website

https://autoliv.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1953

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

Autoliv AB is a Sweden-based, NYSE-listed tier-1 supplier of automotive passive safety systems, including airbags, seatbelts, and steering wheels, selling globally to automotive OEMs under long-term platform contracts from facilities in 25 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Automotive Safety Systems

NAICS

Motor Vehicle Electrical and Electronic Equipment Manufacturing (33632)

SIC

Motor Vehicle Parts & Accessories (3714)

akta.pro primary industry

Occupant Restraint Systems Manufacturing (Airbags/Seatbelts/Pretensioners/Load Limiters) (IMACAMAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Airbag Modules & Inflators Manufacturing (IMACAMAB)

Keywords

• Automotive safety systems
• Airbag manufacturing
• Seatbelt systems
• Steering wheel manufacturing
• Vehicle safety components

Headquarters

HQ city

Stockholm

HQ country

Sweden

HQ region

Europe

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Automotive Safety Systems Sales: Autoliv designs, develops, and manufactures automotive safety systems including airbags, seatbelts, steering wheels, and related components, selling directly to automotive OEMs globally. Revenue is generated through long-term supply contracts with vehicle manufacturers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Autoliv designs, develops, and manufactures automotive passive safety systems — including airbags, seatbelts, steering wheels, inflators, initiators, textiles, pyrotechnic safety switches, and pedestrian protection solutions — and sells these directly to global automotive OEMs as a tier-1 supplier through long-term negotiated supply contracts. The company also supplies safety systems for commercial vehicles, two-wheelers (motorcycles and scooters), autonomous vehicles, and electric vehicles, supported by validation software (HBM Safety Suite) and crash test services.

Product overview

Autoliv is the world's largest automotive safety supplier, operating a diversified portfolio of passive safety systems. The core product portfolio centers on three primary categories: Airbags (including Bernoulli™ airbag, Front Center Airbag, and Side Curtain Airbag), Seatbelts, and Steering Wheels (including Foldable Steering Wheel for autonomous vehicles). Supporting these are key component products such as Inflators & Initiators and Textiles & Webbing. The company has strategically expanded into adjacent safety domains including Commercial Vehicle Solutions, Motorcycles & Bikes Safety (with products like the RS Taichi Airbag Vest T-SABE and Yamaha Tricity 300 airbag), Pedestrian Protection, and Electrical Safety Solutions (including Pyro Safety Switches and Pyrotechnic Actuators for EV applications). Service offerings include the HBM Safety Suite and Test Services. With operations in 25 countries and 13 Tech Centers, Autoliv provides comprehensive safety solutions across the automotive and mobility ecosystems.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Airbags Comprehensive airbag systems including front, side, and curtain airbags designed to protect vehicle occupants during collisions. Sold to automotive OEMs as part of vehicle safety programs.
• Seatbelts Safety seatbelt systems including pretensioners, load limiters, and advanced belt assemblies for occupant restraint in all vehicle types. Sold to automotive OEMs.
• Steering Wheels Automotive steering wheels including conventional and innovative designs such as foldable steering wheels for autonomous vehicles. Sold to automotive OEMs.
• Foldable Steering Wheel Retractable steering wheel designed for Level 4 autonomous vehicles that stows into the dashboard during autonomous operation, featuring adaptive safety airbags. Co-developed with Tensor for the Level 4 Robocar.
• Inflators & Initiators Pyrotechnic inflators and initiators that power airbag deployment through controlled gas generation during vehicle collisions. Component products supplied to OEMs and other safety system integrators.
• Textiles & Webbing High-strength webbing and textile materials used in seatbelt systems and airbag cushion fabrics. Component materials supplied to OEMs and the broader safety industry.
• Commercial Vehicle Solutions Safety systems specifically designed and engineered for commercial trucks, buses, and other non-passenger vehicles. Sold to commercial vehicle OEMs.
• Motorcycles & Bikes Safety Safety solutions for two-wheeled vehicles including airbag systems for motorcycles, scooters, and bicycles, such as the RS Taichi Airbag Vest T-SABE wearable protection system and Yamaha Tricity 300 integrated scooter airbag. Sold to motorcycle and scooter OEMs.
• Pedestrian Protection Safety systems designed to protect pedestrians and vulnerable road users, including external airbags and detection systems. Sold to automotive OEMs.
• Electrical Safety Solutions Safety electronics including pyro safety switches and pyrotechnic actuators for high-voltage battery disconnection and electrical system protection in electric vehicles. Sold to EV and automotive OEMs.
• HBM Safety Suite Safety testing and validation software suite for occupant and vehicle safety development and certification. Sold to OEMs and safety engineering teams.
• Test Services Comprehensive crash testing, validation, and certification services for automotive safety systems across global regulatory requirements. Offered to OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers using Autoliv's 17 test tracks across 13 technical centers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Saves 40,000 lives annually
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• GeelycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 May 2026Geely and Autoliv signed a strategic technical cooperation agreement in Ningbo, unveiling the China Automotive Engineering Research Institute - Geely - Autoliv Joint Innovation Lab. The second phase of their partnership (established in 2002) focuses on addressing gaps in occupant protection and developing industry safety standards. First phase produced over a dozen core technologies including jointly-designed airbag systems.
• RS TaichicoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 March 2026Autoliv partnered with Japanese riding gear manufacturer RS Taichi to develop and launch the RS Taichi Airbag Vest T-SABE, Autoliv's first complete wearable protection system for motorcycle riders. The product was launched at the Tokyo Motorcycle Show March 27-29, 2026, representing Autoliv's expansion into motorcycle safety beyond its core automotive business.
• Yamaha MotorcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 March 2026Autoliv and Yamaha Motor co-developed an airbag system for the Yamaha Tricity 300 commuter scooter, marking expansion into motorcycle safety. The airbag integrates into the scooter's panel and is designed to absorb rider kinetic energy during frontal collisions while maintaining vehicle balance and storage space. Available first half of 2026.
• Volvo Cars & NVIDIAcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 February 2026Autoliv, Volvo Cars, and NVIDIA formed a 12-month pilot partnership to develop advanced Level 3 autonomous driving systems. The integrated sensor-fusion stack combines Autoliv's radar and occupant sensors with Volvo vehicle platforms and NVIDIA Drive compute, supported by Zenuity's autonomy software. Program targets 150 test vehicles with goals including 30-50% reduction in manual takeovers.
• TensorcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 January 2026Autoliv and Tensor co-developed a foldable, retractable steering wheel for Tensor's Level 4 autonomous Robocar unveiled at CES 2026. The steering wheel disappears into the dashboard during autonomous operation, featuring adaptive safety airbags. Production planned for second half of 2026, rollout targeted across US, EU, and UAE markets.
• SSABminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Swedish steel company SSAB for fossil-free steel automotive safety components, supporting sustainability objectives.
• Kolon IndustriesminorOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerKolon Industries signed a long-term supply contract to build a $48 million airbag material production facility in Vietnam by 2028 for Autoliv.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Market position

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance7 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles17 records

Subsidiaries25 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds4 records

Investors

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M&A12 records

Investments

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