Early-stage product risk advisory for automotive

Mitigate design and safety risks from day one with DNV’s early-stage advisory for automotive product development and innovation.

Early-stage product risk advisory for automotive

Challenges in automotive safety 

In the fast-moving automotive sector, early decisions define future risks. With increasingly compressed development timelines and emerging technologies, identifying and addressing potential product risks during the concept and feasibility phases is essential to reduce redesigns and ensure safety and compliance. 

How our automotive risk services support you  

DNV’s Early-stage product risk advisory service helps engineering teams evaluate risks at concept, pre-development, and feasibility stages. We provide structured risk reviews, design input validation, and scenario analysis to uncover issues before they propagate through development, helping accelerate innovation while minimizing risk. 

What sets our automotive approach apart

Requirements-driven risk identification

Risk identification aligned with system requirements

Support for concept validation and trade-offs

Support for concept validation and trade-off decisions

Cross-disciplinary insights

Cross-disciplinary insights spanning software, hardware, and HMI.

Integrated with ASPICE, ISO 26262

Integration with ASPICE, ISO 26262, and regulatory expectations

Strategic alignment

Strategic alignment of safety, quality, and innovation goals

Trusted experts in automotive 

DNV combines domain-specific knowledge with systems engineering expertise to support early-stage automotive development.

We help innovators balance speed, safety, and scalability with proactive risk control strategies. 

Benefits of our automotive safety services 

  • Reduced downstream rework and project delays. 
  • Faster time to market with fewer late-stage issues. 
  • More informed design decisions. 
  • Improved alignment between product vision and risk posture. 
  • Early assurance for regulators, partners, and investors. 

Contact DNV to discuss your automotive safety strategy

Make better design decisions from day one. DNV’s early-stage product risk advisory helps you identify critical hazards, evaluate concept options, and align safety, quality, and innovation targets before development costs escalate.

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Young Kuk Oh

Young Kuk Oh

Team leader, Automotive & Robot FS