Benefits at a Glance

Three engineers examine an open vehicle door panel and its components in a test facility, with a crash test dummy visible in a car in the background.
  • Your passive safety systems fulfill the legal requirements for operation in vehicles on public roads
  • You get peace of mind for your development through compliance of your products with internal specifications and all relevant regulations, norms, and standards
  • You benefit from our many years of experience in testing passive safety systems in vehicles

Here is why TÜV Rheinland is Your Right Partner

Two engineers review a tablet next to a passive safety crash test vehicle with an airbag deployed, and a test dummy on a sled in the background.

  • Decades of Specialized Expertise

    You benefit from our many years of experience in testing and developing passive safety systems across the automotive industry.

  • A Truly Global Passport

    We offer type testing for German (ABE), European (EC/ECE), and major non-European regulations like TRIAS, ADR, and the Taiwan Code.

  • Total Development Integration:

    We don't just "pass/fail" your products; we offer concept consulting, simulation validation, and even help draft regulations to guide your innovation.

  • Unrivaled Testing Depth:

    Our capabilities cover everything from pedestrian protection and roof impact tests to specialized tilt and roll-over simulations.

  • Knowledge Transfer:

    We offer specialized technical training and education to ensure your internal teams stay ahead of the latest safety norms and standards.

  • Mass Production Security:

    We monitor the Conformity of Production (COP) to ensure that the safety quality of your 10,000th unit is just as high as your first prototype.