Automotive Idler Arm Market Report 2026

The automotive idler arm market size has grown steadily in recent years. It will grow from $4.89 billion in 2025 to $5.04 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.1%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to passenger and commercial vehicle growth, mechanical steering systems adoption, demand for vehicle durability, expansion of aftermarket sales, low-cost component availability.

The automotive idler arm market size is expected to see steady growth in the next few years. It will grow to $5.97 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.3%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to electric and hybrid vehicle growth, demand for lightweight steering parts, safety compliance requirements, improved material technologies, vehicle longevity focus. Major trends in the forecast period include growth of aftermarket steering components, demand for durable steering systems, expansion of commercial vehicle fleet, adoption of lightweight materials, focus on vehicle stability.

The growing demand for lightweight and heavy vehicles is expected to propel the growth of the automotive idler arm market going forward. Lightweight and heavy vehicles, often categorized by their size, load-bearing capacity, and intended applications, represent a broad range of motorized transportation modes and form the basis for tailored regulations, infrastructure development, and usage patterns within the mobility ecosystem. Automotive idler arms are utilized in both lightweight and heavy vehicles to play a critical role in maintaining proper steering alignment and stability, making them essential components across a wide variety of automobiles by ensuring optimal handling, ride comfort, and durable steering performance under demanding operating conditions. For instance, in July 2023, according to a report published by the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, a US-based reserve bank, sales of lightweight vehicles increased from 12.57 million units in May 2022 to 15.73 million units in July 2023. Therefore, the rising demand for lightweight and heavy vehicles is driving the growth of the automotive idler arm market.

The expanding global vehicle parc is expected to propel the growth of the automotive idler arm market going forward. The vehicle parc refers to the total number of registered vehicles in operation worldwide, including both lightweight passenger vehicles and heavy commercial vehicles used for transportation, logistics, and personal mobility. The growth of the global vehicle parc is driven by factors such as rapid urbanization, increasing disposable incomes, and rising demand for personal and commercial transportation across regions. Automotive idler arms support this expanding vehicle base by providing essential steering geometry components required for vehicle stability, accurate wheel alignment, and safe maneuverability in both lightweight and heavy vehicles. For instance, in March 2024, according to the International Transport Forum (ITF) under the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), a France-based intergovernmental organization, the global vehicle fleet surpassed 1.5 billion vehicles in 2023, increasing from 1.45 billion in 2022, indicating sustained growth in global vehicle ownership. Therefore, the growing global vehicle parc is driving the growth of the automotive idler arm market.

The increasing emphasis on ride safety is expected to propel the growth of the automotive idler arm market going forward. Ride safety refers to the standards, practices, and measures implemented to protect vehicle occupants and operators during transportation. The heightened focus on ride safety is largely driven by rising awareness of road accident frequency and severity, leading to stricter safety regulations and greater adoption of safety-focused vehicle technologies. Automotive idler arms contribute to improved ride safety by ensuring precise steering alignment and vehicle stability, which supports smoother handling and helps reduce accident risks. For instance, in August 2025, according to the International Transport Forum, a France-based intergovernmental organization, Australia recorded 1,297 road fatalities in 2024, representing a 4% increase compared to 2023. Therefore, the growing emphasis on ride safety is driving the growth of the automotive idler arm market.

Major companies operating in the automotive idler arm market report include Lear Corporation, Tenneco Inc., Federal-Mogul Motorparts LLC, Dorman Products Inc., GMB Corporation Japan, Auto Parts International Inc., Skyward Automotive, Mevotech LP, Sankei Industries Co. Ltd., ZF LEMFORDER Corp., Detroit Axle, Emerson Forge Pvt. Ltd., Ferdinand Bilstein GmbH + Co. KG, Changzhou JLD Auto Parts Co. Ltd., Rare Parts Inc., ACDelco, Ningbo Motor Industrial Co. Ltd., Guangzhou Lingyue Auto Parts Co. Ltd., TRQ Auto Parts, High Link Auto Parts Co. Ltd., Datta Industries Pvt. Ltd., Chase Steering Parts Co., Taizhou Dongna Mechanical & Electrical Co. Ltd.

North America was the largest region in the automotive idler arm market in 2025. The regions covered in the automotive idler arm market report include Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the automotive idler arm market report include Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The automotive idler arm market consists of sales of floating idler arms, arm type and bracket type. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is, the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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