Automotive
IAR delivers a trusted, safety-certified platform that accelerates development, enhances reliability, and supports major MCUs and MPUs with comprehensive MCAL and AUTOSAR integration, across all automotive domains.
Unleash Automotive Innovation from ECUs to SDVs with Embedded Technology
Software defines today’s vehicles, from ECUs to SDVs, demanding fast, safe, and efficient development. As complexity increases, teams need workflows that are both safety-driven and highly optimized.
Our safety-certified platform elevates reliability, strengthens compliance, and accelerates time-to-market with TÜV SÜD-certified ISO 26262 tools supporting any ASIL level up to ASIL D, along with advanced debugging and trace, embedded security, certified code analysis, and CI/CD support.
Supporting major MCUs and MPUs — Arm (Infineon TRAVEO™ T2G/PSoC™ 4 HV, Microchip SAMA5/E5, NXP S32M/S32K, Renesas R-Car, SemiDrive E3, ST Stellar E/P/G), RISC-V, Renesas RH850/RL78, and STM8 — our toolchain gives you true architecture- and device-agnostic freedom. With industry-leading optimization, multi-core debugging, and seamless MCAL and AUTOSAR integration, you can deliver smaller, faster, and safer code for modern automotive applications.
SEGMENTS
Across Every Automotive Domain, IAR's Trusted Technology Delivers
Instrument Cluster
Clear visuals, fast performance, simplified AUTOSAR integration
Modern digital clusters, powered by Infineon TRAVEO™ T2G, AUTOSAR/MICROSAR stacks, MCALs, and TRAVEO™ DRIVECORE™ graphics, need deterministic performance and high reliability.
IAR brings safety-certified tools, powerful debugging, and highly optimized code generation to deliver fast, reliable cluster development with up to 29.8% higher performance for smoother UI and animations.
Battery Management & EV Charging
Safety, security, and reliability for electrification.
Battery management and EV charging systems depend on secure, safety-driven platforms like Infineon PSOC™ 4 HV and NXP S32K.
IAR enhances these designs with embedded security, safety-certified workflows, and automated debugging and testing to ensure reliable and tamper-resistant BMS software, cutting build times by up to 50% in CI/CD pipelines.
Body Control
Efficient development for zonal and body ECUs.
Body control modules span lighting, climate, locks, windows, and zonal architectures, typically using MCUs like Renesas RL78, Infineon PSOC™ 4 HV, and NXP S32M/S32K.
IAR accelerates development with seamless AUTOSAR/MCAL integration, PSOC™ DRIVECORE™ control, TÜV SÜD-certified code quality tools, embedded security, and highly optimized code generation, cutting code size by 20–28% to lower BOM cost.
ADAS & Autonomous Driving
ASIL D-level confidence, built in.
ADAS and autonomous systems require the highest levels of determinism and compliance. Platforms like SemiDrive E3 and Renesas RH850 rely on high-integrity development flows.
IAR provides the functional safety toolchain, certified code analysis, and CI/CD validation needed to build deterministic and certifiable ADAS applications, accelerating validation and saving up to 12 months compared to in-house toolchain qualification.
Powertrain
Precision, performance, and strict compliance.
Powertrain control relies on precise real-time computing using MCUs such as Renesas RH850 and Microchip SAMC21.
With IAR’s optimized compilers, real-time trace, and TÜV SÜD-certified safety tools, developers can ensure performance, efficiency, and full compliance, reducing MCU cost by up to 30% through better overall performance.
Chassis Control & Safety
Where deterministic behavior and safety matter most.
ABS, ESC, and traction control run on Renesas RH850, ASIL-D SemiDrive E3, RL78 F2x, or STM8.
IAR supports these with TÜV SÜD-certified toolchains, trace, and error-free software development workflows, cutting defect-related cost by up to 25%.
Digital Cockpit
Multi-display, multi-core made simpler.
Digital cockpit systems integrate multiple displays, cameras, and connectivity on advanced SoCs like SemiDrive E3, Microchip SAMA5D2x, and Renesas R-Car.
IAR simplifies integration with multi-core debugging, trace, and functional safety support that work seamlessly with MCALs and middleware, cutting debug effort by up to 80%.
On-Demand Webinar - Escaping the 100 M-line Trap
Don’t fall behind in the shift to SDV
Learn how to escape slow, siloed ECU workflows and turn technical debt into faster releases, stronger safety, and true SDV agility.
Why OEM leaders choose IAR?
- Accelerated SDV transformation with one unified, safety-certified toolchain across zones and domains.
- Lower operational cost through reusable software platforms and automated compliance.
- Reduced program risk with TÜV SÜD-certified ISO 26262 ASIL D tools and code analysis, combined with built-in security from bootloader to OTA.
- Faster time-to-market with DevOps-ready CI/CD, containerized workflows, and automated quality gates.
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Future-proof investments through global silicon coverage and strong ecosystem support.
Why Tier-1 suppliers rely on IAR?
- Pre-certified safety toolchains that eliminate lengthy qualification and reduce audit overhead.
- Automated MISRA C/C++, CERT C/C++, and CWE checks embedded in CI/CD for continuous compliance.
- Consistent multi-architecture support for Arm (Infineon TRAVEO™ T2G/ PSoC™ 4 HV, Microchip SAMA5/E5, NXP S32M/S32K , Renesas R-Car, SemiDrive E3, ST Stellar E/P/G), RISC-V, Renesas RH850/RL78, and STM8.
- Highly optimized compilers that reduce BOM cost, right-size MCUs, and improve performance.
- Integrated secure-boot and signing workflows plus scalable DevOps for containers, HIL/SIL, and validation.
Why developers love IAR?
- Powerful debugging with multi-core trace, timeline views, live profiling, and RTOS awareness.
- Built-in quality tools: Certified C-STAT for static analysis and C-RUN for runtime checks.
- Faster builds and iteration with IAR Build Tools and container-ready CI/CD automation.
- Best-in-class optimization for tighter, faster, safer code in performance-critical loops.
- Easy integration with AUTOSAR and MCAL, plus modern workflows including VS Code, Eclipse, GitHub/GitLab, containers and 3rd-party unit-testing tools.
STRONG ECOSYSTEM
Where AUTOSAR, MCAL, Graphics, and Motor Control Come Together
Modern automotive development connects AUTOSAR, MCAL, graphics, motor control, and diverse MCU/MPU platforms. Discover how this unified ecosystem powers the next generation of ECUs and SDVs.
VECTOR MICROSAR IO
Enabling SDV in Depth for the Mechatronic Layer
See how Vector brings AUTOSAR/MICROSAR and MCAL to life, integrating seamlessly with IAR’s safety-certified toolchain to power safe, scalable SDV software.
RENESAS RH850 MCUs
Powering Next-Generation Software-Defined Vehicle Development
Explore how Renesas RH850 and IAR’s safety-certified tools deliver ASIL-D–ready performance. See how teams can reduce risk, improve reliability, and build future-ready automotive systems for powertrain, chassis, and zonal architectures.
ON-DEMAND WEBINAR
Don’t Fall Behind in the Shift to SDV
Modern vehicles now run hundreds of millions of lines of software, and teams relying on slow, siloed ECU workflows are already falling behind the SDV curve.
This webinar shows how to break that cycle—turning technical debt into faster releases, stronger safety, and the agility your competitors are already aiming for.
WHAT DRIVES YOUR FOCUS?
Find the Insights that Drive Your Automotive Programs Forward
Whether you're overseeing safety-critical platforms, evaluating development tools, or modernizing your SDV strategy choose the path that fits your goals.
Looking for trusted, safety-certified automotive solutions?
Explore how our platform supports ISO 26262 programs, including ASIL D, accelerates delivery across ECUs and SDVs, and ensures reliability for ADAS, electrification, powertrain, and vehicle architecture transformations.
Explore SolutionsLeading technical teams building complex automotive systems?
Discover development workflows optimized for performance, safety, and compliance, covering compiler technology, debugging, multi-core trace, code analysis, CI/CD, and AUTOSAR/MCAL integration across major automotive MCUs and MPUs.
Explore WorkflowsEvaluating tools for next-generation vehicle software
Get an overview of how modern embedded toolchains support SDVs, electrification, zonal architectures, and safety-critical applications, reducing program risk while improving development speed.
Explore ToolchainsCustomer Cases
Get inspiration on how world-leading companies enhance their embedded development with our solutions.
Accelerate the adoption of domestic MCU platforms
LeadDrive is redefining NEV powertrains by moving to advanced domestic MCU platforms. Partnering with SemiDrive and IAR, it delivers smarter, faster innovation for the automotive industry.
Read Case
How to increase work efficiency
Hyundai Mobis has introduced IAR Embedded Workbench, an integrated development environment for high-quality sound system design in order to build an optimal infotainment system.
Read Case20% faster code and compliant with pre-certified solutions
DENSO is working with several different automotive manufactures and they have different needs in the level of functional safety. To meet their requirements, DENSO decided to go with our pre-certified toolchain.
Read Case
High-quality automotive software built with trusted tools
For more than a decade, Nidec Mobility has relied on IAR for developing critical automotive components, choosing it for its quality, safety compliance, and dependable support.
Read CaseINTERACTIVE DEMO
Shift Left and Build Safer Code
See how the IAR platform helps you de-risk ISO 26262 compliance with safety-certified compilers and code analysis, advanced debugging, and modern CI/CD.
Use Cases
Automotive ethernet & TSN for cockpit and ADAS
Enable low-latency, time-synchronized communication for cockpit displays, audio, sensors, and ADAS using Automotive Ethernet with AVB/TSN extensions.
Through partners like Excelfore, IAR supports secure, reliable connectivity workflows for next-generation ECUs.
Model-Based Development for Safety & HMI Logic
With IAR Visual State you can efficiently model safety logic, HMI events, and control flows, and generate compact, MISRA-compliant C/C++ code.
The tool offers graphical modeling with cross-platform host support on Linux and Windows, ensuring code that is 100% consistent with your design.
AWARD
EE AWARDS
EE Awards Asia 2025 named IAR Embedded Development Platform “Best Development Kits of the Year” for the 4th year in a row.
INTERACTIVE DEMO
Build Automotive Software with Confidence
See how modern toolchains accelerate SDV and safety-critical development from day one, shifting quality and safety earlier in the lifecycle.
Our Solutions Are TÜV SÜD Certified

As embedded systems grow more complex, functional safety becomes crucial, especially in industries like automotive where compliance is mandatory.
Our functional safety editions are TÜV SÜD-certified, ensuring they meet the necessary standards for developing safety-critical applications. By choosing IAR as your development platform, you eliminate the need to independently evaluate the tool’s development process or conduct your own compliance testing. TÜV SÜD has already handled this, saving you both time and costs, so you can focus on your code and application features.
FUNCTIONAL SAFETY
Supported Standards ISO 26262
ISO 26262 is used for automotive safety-related systems. The standard applies to electrical and electronic systems consisting of vehicle hardware and software components. The ISO 26262 standard ensures that sufficient levels of safety are being met and maintained throughout a vehicle's lifecycle.
The IAR certified toolchains are qualified to be used in a standard-conform development process according to ISO 26262:2018 for any Automotive Safety Integrity Level (up to ASIL D).
Our Certified Architectures
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IAR’s compiler is compatible with our semiconductor partners' following functional safety packages. Contact your semiconductor for the latest compatible IAR compiler.
AUTOSAR Support
Contact our partners for the full list of supported devices or for any special requests.
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Infineon TRAVEO™ T2G/PSOC™ 4 HV, NXP S32K, SAMA5D2x
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For detailed device support, or if you can’t find the device you need, please consult our partners.
IAR’s compiler is compatible with our semiconductor partners' following functional safety packages. Contact your semiconductor for the latest compatible IAR compiler.
Automotive Control Solution
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THE PLATFORM FOR EMBEDDED DEVELOPMENT
How Our Solutions Help You
Scale development operations with freedom and flexibility, accelerate innovation with code confidence, and simplify compliance while strengthening security.
- Architecture and Device Agnostic
- Cloud-Ready, Tailored for Enterprises
- Functional Safety Always Included
ARCHITECTURE AND DEVICE AGNOSTIC
Develop Without Limits on 20+ Architectures
IAR’s platform supports multiple architectures like Arm and RISC-V, ensuring compatibility, eliminating vendor lock-in, and simplifying development across legacy and next-generation embedded systems.
CLOUD-READY, TAILORED FOR ENTERPRISES
Scale Seamlessly with Cloud-Powered Development
Seamlessly integrates with private, public, and hybrid cloud environments, enabling remote collaboration, scalable builds, and CI/CD automation while ensuring security, compliance, and efficient resource management. With a cross-platform IDE for Linux and Windows, engineers develop in the same OS their CI/CD already runs on.
FUNCTIONAL SAFETY ALWAYS INCLUDED
Ensure Safety Compliance from the Start
Pre-certified tools ensure compliance with ISO 26262, IEC 61508, and IEC 62304, reducing certification complexity and helping teams build reliable, safety-critical applications in automotive, medical, and industrial systems.
Supported Devices
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INTERACTIVE DEMO
Why IAR for ISO 26262?
Explore the interactive demo to experience how trusted, safety-certified technology can transform the way OEMs and Tier-1s build automotive software.
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Scale development operations with freedom and flexibility, accelerate innovation with code confidence and simplify compliance.
- Architecture- and device-agnostic — not locked to a single toolchain or target
- Cloud-ready — built for enterprise-scale deployment
- Safety-first — functional safety included as standard
- Native on Linux and Windows — the same toolchain across environments
With IAR platform, you get access to everything.