Hyundai, Kia win int'l certification for in-house chip development process

Hyundai Motor and Kia have been granted international certification for their in-house chip development process, according to a statement released on Thursday. The automotive manufacturers showcased the achievement during a ceremony held at their Pangyo Tech One office complex in Seongnam, Gyeonggi Province, which is a prominent tech hub located south of Seoul.

The certification was presented by TUV Rheinland, a leading German testing and certification firm. The certification process confirms that the chip development procedures and functional safety management system of Hyundai and Kia comply with an international standard, as outlined by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO).

Functional safety is a critical aspect of automotive design, focusing on creating electronic systems that maintain vehicle safety even in the event of component failure. Since 2025, Hyundai and Kia have been employing their proprietary standard process specifically designed for the development of automotive system-on-chip products, which are semiconductors that integrate multiple functions onto a single chip.

TUV Rheinland conducted a comprehensive review of the companies' entire development framework, assessing process definitions, team roles and responsibilities, standard deliverables, and various guidelines.