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.)
| X | : | Applies to the vehicle category, separate technical unit or component in accordance with the regulatory act as indicated |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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 1 | ENVIRONMENTAL PERFORMANCE AND EMISSIONS for ‘Euro 6’ vehicles, for ‘Euro VI’ vehicles and separate technical units and components 1 |
| 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 2 | ENVIRONMENTAL PERFORMANCE AND EMISSIONS for ‘Euro 7’ and ‘Euro 7ext’ vehicles, separate technical units and components 2 |
| 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 3 |
| 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 4 |
| 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 |
(1)
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.
(2)
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.
(3)
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).
(4)
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. |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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. |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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. |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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. |
| --- | --- | --- |
| IF | : | Systems, separate technical units or components shall meet the requirements if fitted to the vehicle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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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