ISO 26262

ISO 26262 is the automotive functional safety standard for electrical and electronic systems in production road vehicles. It turns vehicle hazards into safety goals, ASIL targets, safety requirements, architecture constraints, verification evidence, and release decisions.

Use it when a malfunctioning vehicle function could create unreasonable risk: propulsion, braking, steering, battery controls, driver assistance, or automated-driving support. The standard covers concept through production and operation, so late compliance work usually means rebuilding missing traceability.

CSA helps teams scope the item definition, run or review HARA, structure safety plans and safety cases, prepare audits and assessments, train engineering teams, and staff ISO 26262 safety roles.