Passenger Car Sensors Market Report 2026

The passenger car sensors market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $5.67 billion in 2025 to $5.98 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.5%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to vehicle safety regulations, emission compliance requirements, growth of electronic vehicle systems, sensor miniaturization advances, adas deployment.

The passenger car sensors market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $7.29 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.1%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to autonomous driving development, electric vehicle growth, smart vehicle architectures, stricter safety mandates, demand for real time data. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing adoption of adas sensors, growing use of emission monitoring sensors, expansion of cabin comfort sensors, rising demand for high precision sensors, integration of multi sensor fusion systems.

The increasing adoption of autonomous passenger cars is anticipated to drive the growth of the passenger car sensors market in the future. These autonomous vehicles are designed for personal use and can navigate and operate without human intervention through advanced technologies. They utilize advanced sensors, cameras, and artificial intelligence to detect and respond to potential hazards, thereby significantly reducing the risk of accidents caused by human error. Passenger car sensors, such as LiDAR, radar, cameras, ultrasonic sensors, GPS, IMU, and V2X communication, allow autonomous vehicles to perceive their surroundings, navigate accurately, and make real-time decisions for safe and efficient operation. For example, according to the National Association of Insurance Commissioners, a US-based non-profit organization, it is projected that by 2025, there will be 3.5 million self-driving vehicles on U.S. roads, increasing to 4.5 million by 2030. Consequently, the growing adoption of autonomous passenger cars is driving the growth of the passenger car sensors market.

Leading companies in the passenger car sensors market are developing nitrogen oxide (NOx) sensors to meet increasingly stringent emissions regulations, enhance engine efficiency, and improve overall vehicle performance. NOx sensors are vital for monitoring and controlling NOx emissions in real-time, ensuring compliance with environmental standards and reducing harmful pollutants. For instance, in December 2023, Delphi Technologies, a UK-based automotive company, introduced a range of NOx sensors for the European aftermarket. These sensors measure the amount of NOx in exhaust gases and help vehicles comply with current and future emission regulations. The sensors are compatible with popular passenger car brands such as Mercedes-Benz, Peugeot, Opel, Skoda, BMW, Renault, and Volkswagen, as well as commercial vehicles from brands such as DAF, MAN, and Scania.

In February 2023, indie Semiconductor, a U.S.-based developer of automotive semiconductors and multimodal sensor platforms for advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), acquired Silicon Radar GmbH for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, indie Semiconductor aimed to strengthen its radar sensor portfolio and accelerate the development of high-frequency radar system-on-chip (SoC) solutions, thereby enhancing its competitive position in automotive radar applications for both external and in-cabin sensing. Silicon Radar GmbH is a Germany-based specialist in designing advanced, highly integrated SoCs for automotive radar applications operating at 60 GHz, 120 GHz, and 140 GHz, enabling radar-based sensing in passenger vehicles.

Major companies operating in the passenger car sensors market report include Robert Bosch GmbH, Panasonic Holdings Corporation, Denso Corporation, ZF Friedrichshafen AG, Continental AG, Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, Honeywell International Inc., Valeo S.A., Texas Instruments Incorporated, Aptiv PLC, TE Connectivity Ltd., STMicroelectronics NV, Infineon Technologies AG, Murata Manufacturing Co. Ltd., NXP Semiconductors N.V., Amphenol Corporation, Analog Devices Inc., Renesas Electronics Corporation, Hella GmbH & Co. KGaA, Omron Corporation, ROHM Co. Ltd., Sensata Technologies Inc., Allegro Microsystems Inc., Melexis NV, Quanergy Systems Inc., Innoviz Technologies Ltd.

Europe was the largest region in the passenger car sensors market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the passenger car sensors market report include Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the passenger car sensors market report include Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The passenger car sensors market consists of sales of proximity sensors, lidar sensors, radar sensors, ultrasonic sensors, and camera sensors. 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.

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