Automotive failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA)

Strengthen product and process reliability with DNV’s expert-led FMEA services tailored for the automotive industry and aligned with global standards.

Automotive failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA)

Challenges in automotive safety 

Automotive failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA) is a cornerstone of automotive risk management, required by IATF 16949 and key OEMs. However, as systems grow more complex, traditional FMEA approaches can fall short.

Effective FMEA must be dynamic, cross-functional, and integrated across development stages to identify and mitigate failure modes that could compromise safety and performance. 

How our failure analysis services support you  

DNV offers comprehensive FMEA services – from DFMEA and PFMEA to FMEDA – helping automotive teams assess failure risks at the design, process, and system levels.

We facilitate structured workshops, apply best-in-class tools, and support alignment with AIAG & VDA guidelines to improve risk prioritization and corrective actions. 

What sets our automotive approach apart

Aligned with AIAG & VDA

AIAG & VDA-aligned FMEA processes

Cross-functional facilitation

Expert facilitation and cross-functional guidance

Integrated with your QMS

Integration with quality management systems

Traceable and well documented

Enhanced traceability and documentation

Scalable for global programmes

Scalable support for global projects

Trusted experts in automotive 

DNV is a trusted advisor to automotive OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, offering independent and expert-led FMEA support.

Our facilitators bring decades of engineering and reliability experience, ensuring workshops are productive, insights are actionable, and outcomes are compliant. 

Benefits of our failure analysis services 

  • Reduced failure rates and warranty costs. 
  • Improved design robustness and process control. 
  • Faster time to market through structured risk evaluation. 
  • Stronger compliance with IATF 16949 and OEM requirements. 
  • Better team collaboration and knowledge sharing. 

Contact DNV to discuss your automotive safety strategy

Strengthen your DFMEA, PFMEA and MFMEA with independent support from DNV. Our experts facilitate cross-functional workshops, align your processes with AIAG & VDA guidance, and help you prioritise actions that cut failure rates, warranty costs, and compliance risk.

Contact us

Young Kuk Oh

Young Kuk Oh

Team leader, Automotive & Robot FS