Safety simulation and modelling for automotive

Enhance vehicle safety and reduce physical testing with DNV’s simulation and modelling services for early-stage risk evaluation and system validation.

Safety simulation and modelling for automotive

Challenges in automotive safety 

Automotive innovation is accelerating with autonomous systems, electrification, and complex software integration. Traditional testing alone cannot keep up with the rapid development cycles.

Safety simulation enables engineers to test countless scenarios virtually, accelerating safety validation while controlling costs and risks. 

How our safety simulation and modelling services support you  

DNV’s Safety simulation and modelling service provides virtual tools and expert guidance to evaluate safety-critical systems before physical testing.

Our simulations replicate real-world operating conditions, fault behaviours, and human-machine interactions, enabling early detection of potential failures across the development cycle. 

What sets our automotive approach apart

Validate safety early

Early-stage validation of safety functions.

Reduce physical testing

Reduction in physical prototypes and testing costs.

Model realistic failures

Realistic fault and behaviour modelling.

Compliant with industry standards

Compliance with ISO 26262 and SOTIF (ISO/PAS 21448).

Supporting safe operations

Support for ADAS, EV, and autonomous system safety.

Trusted experts in automotive 

With deep cross-disciplinary knowledge in safety, AI, and systems engineering, DNV helps automotive customers design safer systems through predictive simulation.

Our tools and expertise enable smarter decisions at critical development points while ensuring traceability and compliance. 

Benefits of our safety simulation and modelling services 

  • Faster development cycles with fewer physical tests. 
  • Increased confidence in functional safety performance. 
  • Reduced cost and risk of failure in later stages. 
  • Stronger documentation for audits and certification. 
  • Enhanced integration of safety into design processes. 

Accelerate your automotive safety strategy

Strengthen early safety decisions and reduce physical testing with DNV’s simulation and modelling expertise for ADAS, EV, and autonomous systems.

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Misako Imai

Misako Imai

Deputy General Manager and Technical Expert, Functional Safety