Regulation (EU) 2018/858 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 May 2018 on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles, amending Regulations (EC) No 715/2007 and (EC) No 595/2009 and repealing Directive 2007/46/EC (Text with EEA relevance.)

Type Regulation
Publication 2018-06-14
Last updated 2026-08-02
State In force
Department Council of the European Union, European Parliament
Source EUR-Lex
articles 94
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X : Applies to the vehicle category, separate technical unit or component in accordance with the regulatory act as indicated
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IF : Applies only if the system, separate technical unit or component is fitted to the vehicle in the respective vehicle category
Item Subject Regulatory act
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A RESTRAINT SYSTEMS, CRASH TESTING, FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY AND HIGH VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL SAFETY RESTRAINT SYSTEMS, CRASH TESTING, FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY AND HIGH VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL SAFETY
A1 Interior fittings Regulation (EU) 2019/2144
A2 Seats and head restraints Regulation (EU) 2019/2144
A3 Bus seats Regulation (EU) 2019/2144
A4 Safety-belt anchorages Regulation (EU) 2019/2144
A5 Safety-belts and restraint systems Regulation (EU) 2019/2144
A6 Safety-belt reminders Regulation (EU) 2019/2144
A7 Partitioning systems Regulation (EU) 2019/2144
A8 Child restraint anchorages Regulation (EU) 2019/2144
A9 Child restraint systems (IF) Regulation (EU) 2019/2144
A10 Enhanced child restraint systems (IF) Regulation (EU) 2019/2144
A11 Front underrun protection Regulation (EU) 2019/2144
A12 Rear underrun protection Regulation (EU) 2019/2144
A13 Lateral protection Regulation (EU) 2019/2144
A14 Fuel tank safety (IF) Regulation (EU) 2019/2144
A15 Liquified petroleum gas safety (IF) Regulation (EU) 2019/2144
A16 Compressed and liquified natural gas safety (IF) Regulation (EU) 2019/2144
A17 Hydrogen safety (IF) Regulation (EU) 2019/2144
A18 Hydrogen system material qualification (IF) Regulation (EU) 2019/2144
A19 In-use electric safety (IF) Regulation (EU) 2019/2144
A20 Frontal off-set impact Regulation (EU) 2019/2144
A21 Frontal full-width impact Regulation (EU) 2019/2144
A22 Protective steering Regulation (EU) 2019/2144
A23 Replacement airbag Regulation (EU) 2019/2144
A24 Cab impact Regulation (EU) 2019/2144
A25 Side impact Regulation (EU) 2019/2144
A26 Pole side impact Regulation (EU) 2019/2144
A27 Rear impact Regulation (EU) 2019/2144
A28 112-based eCall in-vehicles systems Regulation (EU) 2015/758
B VULNERABLE ROAD USERS, VISION AND VISIBILITY VULNERABLE ROAD USERS, VISION AND VISIBILITY
B1 Pedestrian leg and head protection Regulation (EU) 2019/2144
B2 Enlarged head impact zone Regulation (EU) 2019/2144
B3 Frontal protection system Regulation (EU) 2019/2144
B4 Advanced emergency braking for pedestrians and cyclists ahead Regulation (EU) 2019/2144
B5 Pedestrian and cyclist collision warning Regulation (EU) 2019/2144
B6 Blind spot information system Regulation (EU) 2019/2144
B7 Reversing detection Regulation (EU) 2019/2144
B8 Forward vision Regulation (EU) 2019/2144
B9 Heavy-duty vehicles direct vision Regulation (EU) 2019/2144
B10 Safety glazing Regulation (EU) 2019/2144
B11 Defrost/demist Regulation (EU) 2019/2144
B12 Wash/wipe Regulation (EU) 2019/2144
B13 Indirect vision devices Regulation (EU) 2019/2144
B14 Acoustic Vehicle Alerting Systems Regulation (EU) No 540/2014
C VEHICLE CHASSIS, BRAKING, TYRES AND STEERING VEHICLE CHASSIS, BRAKING, TYRES AND STEERING
C1 Steering equipment Regulation (EU) 2019/2144
C2 Lane departure warning Regulation (EU) 2019/2144
C3 Emergency lane keeping Regulation (EU) 2019/2144
C4 Braking Regulation (EU) 2019/2144
C5 Replacement braking parts Regulation (EU) 2019/2144
C6 Brake assist Regulation (EU) 2019/2144
C7 Stability control Regulation (EU) 2019/2144
C8 Advanced emergency braking on heavy-duty vehicles Regulation (EU) 2019/2144
C9 Advanced emergency braking on light-duty vehicles Regulation (EU) 2019/2144
C10 Tyre safety and environmental performance Regulation (EU) 2019/2144
C11 Spare wheels and run-flat systems (IF) Regulation (EU) 2019/2144
C12 Retreaded tyres Regulation (EU) 2019/2144
C13 Tyre pressure monitoring for light–duty vehicles Regulation (EU) 2019/2144
C14 Tyre pressure monitoring for heavy-duty vehicles Regulation (EU) 2019/2144
C15 Tyre installation Regulation (EU) 2019/2144
C16 Replacement wheels Regulation (EU) 2019/2144
D ON-BOARD INSTRUMENTS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, VEHICLE LIGHTING AND PROTECTION AGAINST UNAUTHORISED USE, INCLUDING CYBERATTACKS ON-BOARD INSTRUMENTS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, VEHICLE LIGHTING AND PROTECTION AGAINST UNAUTHORISED USE, INCLUDING CYBERATTACKS
D1 Audible warning Regulation (EU) 2019/2144
D2 Radio interference (electromagnetic compatibility) Regulation (EU) 2019/2144
D3 Protection against unauthorised use, immobiliser and alarm systems Regulation (EU) 2019/2144
D4 Protection of vehicle against cyberattacks Regulation (EU) 2019/2144
D5 Speedometer Regulation (EU) 2019/2144
D6 Odometer Regulation (EU) 2019/2144
D7 Speed limitation devices Regulation (EU) 2019/2144
D8 Intelligent speed assistance Regulation (EU) 2019/2144
D9 Identification of controls, tell-tales and indicators Regulation (EU) 2019/2144
D10 Heating systems Regulation (EU) 2019/2144
D11 Light signalling devices Regulation (EU) 2019/2144
D12 Road illumination devices Regulation (EU) 2019/2144
D13 Retro-reflective devices Regulation (EU) 2019/2144
D14 Light sources Regulation (EU) 2019/2144
D15 Installation of light signalling, road illumination and retro-reflective devices Regulation (EU) 2019/2144
D16 Emergency stop signal Regulation (EU) 2019/2144
D17 Headlamp cleaners (IF) Regulation (EU) 2019/2144
D18 Gear shift indicator Regulation (EU) 2019/2144
E DRIVER AND SYSTEM BEHAVIOUR DRIVER AND SYSTEM BEHAVIOUR
E1 Alcohol interlock installation facilitation Regulation (EU) 2019/2144
E2 Driver drowsiness and attention warning Regulation (EU) 2019/2144
E3 Advanced driver distraction warning Regulation (EU) 2019/2144
E4 Driver availability monitoring system (in case of automated vehicles) Regulation (EU) 2019/2144
E5 Event data recorder Regulation (EU) 2019/2144
E6 Systems to replace driver’s control (in case of automated vehicles) Regulation (EU) 2019/2144
E7 Systems to provide the vehicle with information on state of vehicle and surrounding area (in case of automated vehicles) Regulation (EU) 2019/2144
E8 Platooning (IF) Regulation (EU) 2019/2144
E9 Systems to provide safety information to other road users (in case of automated vehicles) Regulation (EU) 2019/2144
E10 Systems to assist the driver in performing vehicle dynamic control Regulation (EU) 2019/2144
E11 Automated Valet Parking Regulation (EU) 2019/2144
F GENERAL VEHICLE CONSTRUCTION AND FEATURES GENERAL VEHICLE CONSTRUCTION AND FEATURES
F1 Registration plate space Regulation (EU) 2019/2144
F2 Reversing motion Regulation (EU) 2019/2144
F3 Door latches and hinges Regulation (EU) 2019/2144
F4 Door entry steps, handholds and running boards Regulation (EU) 2019/2144
F5 External projections Regulation (EU) 2019/2144
F6 External projections of commercial vehicle cabs Regulation (EU) 2019/2144
F7 Statutory plate and vehicle identification number Regulation (EU) 2019/2144
F8 Towing devices Regulation (EU) 2019/2144
F9 Wheel guards Regulation (EU) 2019/2144
F10 Spray suppression systems Regulation (EU) 2019/2144
F11 Masses and dimensions Regulation (EU) 2019/2144
F12 Mechanical couplings Regulation (EU) 2019/2144
F13 Vehicles intended for the transportation of dangerous goods (IF) Regulation (EU) 2019/2144
F14 General bus construction Regulation (EU) 2019/2144
F15 Bus strength of superstructure Regulation (EU) 2019/2144
F16 Flammability in buses Regulation (EU) 2019/2144
G ENVIRONMENTAL PERFORMANCE AND EMISSIONS for ‘Euro 6’ vehicles, for ‘Euro VI’ vehicles and separate technical units and components [^E0013] ENVIRONMENTAL PERFORMANCE AND EMISSIONS for ‘Euro 6’ vehicles, for ‘Euro VI’ vehicles and separate technical units and components [^E0013]
G1 Sound level Regulation (EU) No 540/2014
G2 Tailpipe emissions of vehicle in lab Regulation (EC) No 715/2007
G2a Determination of specific CO2 emissions and fuel consumption of vehicle and device for monitoring on board the vehicle the consumption of fuel and/or electric energy Regulation (EC) No 715/2007
G3 Tailpipe emissions of engine in lab Regulation (EC) No 595/2009
G3a Determination of specific CO2 emissions and fuel consumption of vehicle Regulation (EC) No 595/2009
G3b Determination of specific energy efficiency performance of trailer Regulation (EC) No 595/2009
G4 Tailpipe emissions on the road Regulation (EC) No 715/2007 Regulation (EC) No 595/2009
G5 Durability of tailpipe emissions Regulation (EC) No 715/2007 Regulation (EC) No 595/2009
G6 Crankcase emissions Regulation (EC) No 715/2007 Regulation (EC) No 595/2009
G7 Evaporative emissions Regulation (EC) No 715/2007
G8 Low-temperature tailpipe emissions in lab Regulation (EC) No 715/2007
G9 On-board diagnostics Regulation (EC) No 715/2007 Regulation (EC) No 595/2009
G10 Absence of defeat device Regulation (EC) No 715/2007 Regulation (EC) No 595/2009
G11 Auxiliary emissions strategies Regulation (EC) No 715/2007 Regulation (EC) No 595/2009
G12 Anti-tampering Regulation (EC) No 715/2007 Regulation (EC) No 595/2009
G13 Recyclability Directive 2005/64/EC
G14 Air-conditioning systems Directive 2006/40/EC
G16 Measurement of engine power Regulation (EC) No 715/2007 Regulation (EC) No 595/2009
G17 Operation of systems using consumable reagent and pollution control systems Regulation (EC) No 715/2007 Regulation (EC) No 595/2009
GA ENVIRONMENTAL PERFORMANCE AND EMISSIONS for ‘Euro 7’ and ‘Euro 7ext’ vehicles, separate technical units and components [^E0014] ENVIRONMENTAL PERFORMANCE AND EMISSIONS for ‘Euro 7’ and ‘Euro 7ext’ vehicles, separate technical units and components [^E0014]
GA1 Sound level Regulation (EU) No 540/2014
GA2 Tailpipe emissions of vehicle in lab Regulation (EU) 2024/1257 Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1706 [^E0015]
GA2a Determination of specific CO2 emissions and fuel consumption of vehicle and device for monitoring on board the vehicle the consumption of fuel and/or electric energy Regulation (EU) 2024/1257 Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1706
GA4 Tailpipe emissions on the road Regulation (EU) 2024/1257 Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1706
GA5 Durability of tailpipe emissions Regulation (EU) 2024/1257 Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1706
GA6 Crankcase emissions Regulation (EU) 2024/1257 Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1706
GA7 Evaporative emissions Regulation (EU) 2024/1257 Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1706
GA8 Low-temperature tailpipe emissions in lab Regulation (EU) 2024/1257 Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1706
GA9 On-board diagnostics Regulation (EU) 2024/1257 Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1706
GA10 Absence of manipulation devices and strategies Regulation (EU) 2024/1257 Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1706 Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1707 [^E0016]
GA11 Auxiliary emissions strategies Regulation (EU) 2024/1257 Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1706
GA12 Anti-tampering, security and cybersecurity Regulation (EU) 2024/1257 Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1706
GA13 Recyclability Directive 2005/64/EC
GA14 Air-conditioning systems Directive 2006/40/EC
GA16 Measurement of engine power Regulation (EU) 2024/1257 Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1706
GA17 Operation of systems using consumable reagent and pollution control systems Regulation (EU) 2024/1257 Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1706
GA18 On-board monitoring (OBM), in-vehicle display of environmental data and environmental vehicle passport Regulation (EU) 2024/1257 Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1707
H ACCESS TO VEHICLE INFORMATION AND SOFTWARE UPDATE ACCESS TO VEHICLE INFORMATION AND SOFTWARE UPDATE
H1 Access to vehicle OBD information and vehicle repair and maintenance information Regulation (EU) 2018/858, Articles 61 to 66 and Annex X.
H2 Software update Regulation (EU) 2018/858, Annex IV UN Regulation No 156

For light-duty vehicles in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 715/2007 (Euro 6 vehicles) or heavy-duty vehicles in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 595/2009 (Euro VI vehicles), compliance with items G2 to G12, G16 and G17 is mandatory, however, only a single vehicle emissions type-approval either under Regulation (EC) No 715/2007 or under Regulation (EC) No 595/2009 is foreseen depending on the scope.

For vehicles in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2024/1257 (Euro 7 or Euro 7ext vehicles), a collection of type-approvals and/or declarations of compliance is necessary as set out in the implementing legislation refered to in items GA2 to GA18 (excluding items GA13 and GA14). Requirements for Euro 7ext vehicles are those indicated in the column for N1 category vehicles.

Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1706 of 25 July 2025 laying down rules, procedures and testing methodologies for the application of Regulation (EU) 2024/1257 as regards exhaust and evaporative emission type-approval of vehicles of categories M1 and N1 and amending Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/683(OJ L, 2025/1706, 5.9.2025, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg_impl/2025/1706/oj).

Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1707 of 25 July 2025 laying down rules for the application of Regulation (EU) 2024/1257 of the European Parliament and of the Council of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards specific methods, requirements and tests, including compliance thresholds, for OBFCM devices and OBM systems, characteristics and performance of driver warning systems and inducement methods and methods to assess their operation, EVP format and data and methods of communication of EVP data of motor vehicles of categories M1 and N1 (OJ L, 2025/1707, 5.9.2025, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg_impl/2025/1707/oj).;

The item and subject entries listed in the table above shall apply for the purpose of information to be provided in accordance with Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/683, Annex II, Part III from 6 December 2022 for new whole-vehicle type-approvals and from 6 December 2024 for existing approvals.

Compliance with Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 is mandatory, however, a separate type-approval under that Regulation is not foreseen as it represents the collection of individual items.

Compliance with items from G2 to G12 is mandatory, however, only one type-approval either under Regulation (EC) No 715/2007 or under Regulation (EC) No 595/2009 is foreseen depending on the scope.

Appendix 1

EXPLANATORY NOTES
to the tables for vehicles produced in small series

The requirements laid down in Table 1 for ‘Small series scheme I’ apply provided that:

  • — the vehicle type is not based on or derived from a vehicle produced in large series, including those for EU or third markets; and
  • — the manufacturer’s combined number of units, of all its categories M and N vehicle types registered, made available on the market or entered into service annually in the Union does not exceed 1 500 .

In all other cases, the requirements laid down in Table 1 for ‘Small series scheme II’ and in Table 2 apply.

X : Full application of the regulatory act as follows: (a) a type-approval certificate shall be required; (b) tests and checks shall be conducted by the technical service or the manufacturer under the conditions laid down in Articles 67 to 81; (c) the test report shall be drafted in accordance with Annex III; (d) Conformity of Production shall be ensured.
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A : Application of the regulatory act as follows: (a) all requirements of the regulatory act shall be fulfilled unless otherwise stated; (b) a type-approval certificate is not required; (c) tests and checks shall be conducted by the technical service or the manufacturer under the conditions laid down in Articles 67 to 81; (d) the test report shall be drafted in accordance with Annex III; (e) Conformity of Production shall be ensured.
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B : Application of the regulatory act as follows: Same as for explanatory note ‘A’ with the exception that the tests and checks may be performed by the manufacturer themselves, subject to the agreement of the approval authority.
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C : Application of the regulatory act as follows: (a) the technical requirements from the regulatory act shall be fulfilled, but with different transitional provision; (b) a type-approval certificate is not required; (c) tests and checks shall be conducted by the technical service or the manufacturer under the conditions laid down in Articles 67 to 81; (d) the test report shall be drafted in accordance with Annex III; (e) Conformity of Production shall be ensured.
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IF : Systems, separate technical units or components shall meet the requirements if fitted to the vehicle
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n/a : Not applicable

The specific provisions set out in Table 1 and Table 2 cannot be mixed or combined.

Table 1
Regulatory acts for EU type-approval of manually driven vehicles produced in small series pursuant to Article 41

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