QNX Research Reveals Regulatory Pressure and Development Bottlenecks Are Stalling SDV Progress
QNX (NYSE:BB) released the "Under the Hood: The SDV Developer Report" on October 14, 2025, surveying 1,100 automotive software developers across North America, Europe, and Asia. The study finds regulatory complexity and software recalls are slowing software-defined vehicle (SDV) development, with 33% reporting timeline delays from compliance and 58% saying recent recalls changed development approaches. Developers favor shifting OEM focus to application-layer innovation (80%) and expect AI to play a major role (91%), estimating 35% of roles could be replaced by AI by 2035.
QNX (NYSE:BB) ha pubblicato il rapporto "Under the Hood: The SDV Developer Report" il 14 ottobre 2025, intervistando 1.100 sviluppatori di software automobilistico in Nord America, Europa e Asia. Lo studio rileva che la complessità normativa e i richiami software stanno rallentando lo sviluppo dei veicoli definiti dal software (SDV), con il 33% che segnala ritardi nei tempi a causa della conformità e il 58% che afferma che i richiami recenti hanno modificato gli approcci di sviluppo. Gli sviluppatori preferiscono spostare l’attenzione OEM sull’innovazione a livello di applicazione (80%) e si aspettano che l’AI giochi un ruolo importante (91%), stimando che il 35% dei ruoli potrebbe essere sostituito dall’AI entro il 2035.
QNX (NYSE:BB) publicó el informe "Under the Hood: The SDV Developer Report" el 14 de octubre de 2025, encuestando a 1,100 desarrolladores de software automotriz en Norteamérica, Europa y Asia. El estudio demuestra que la complejidad regulatoria y las retiradas de software están frenando el desarrollo de vehículos definidos por software (SDV), con el 33% reportando retrasos en los plazos por cumplimiento y el 58% diciendo que las retiradas recientes cambiaron los enfoques de desarrollo. Los desarrolladores prefieren desplazar el enfoque de los OEM hacia la innovación a nivel de aplicación (80%) y esperan que la IA desempeñe un papel importante (91%), estimando que el 35% de los puestos podrían ser reemplazados por IA para 2035.
QNX (NYSE:BB)는 2025년 10월 14일에 "Under the Hood: The SDV Developer Report"를 발표했으며, 북미, 유럽, 아시아 전역의 1,100명의 자동차 소프트웨어 개발자를 대상으로 설문조사를 실시했습니다. 연구에 따르면 규제 복잡성과 소프트웨어 리콜이 소프트웨어 정의 차량(SDV) 개발을 지연시키고 있으며, 규정 준수로 인한 일정 지연을 보고한 비율은 33%, 최근 리콜이 개발 접근 방식을 바꿨다고 답한 비율은 58%입니다. 개발자들은 OEM의 초점을 애플리케이션 계층의 혁신으로 옮기는 것을 선호하고(80%), AI가 주요 역할을 할 것으로 기대하며(91%), 2035년까지 AI로 대체될 수 있는 역할이 35%에 이를 것으로 추정합니다.
QNX (NYSE:BB) a publié le rapport "Under the Hood: The SDV Developer Report" le 14 octobre 2025, sondant 1 100 développeurs de logiciels automobiles en Amérique du Nord, en Europe et en Asie. L'étude montre que la complexité réglementaire et les rappels logiciels freinent le développement des véhicules définis par logiciel (SDV), avec 33% signalant des retards liés à la conformité et 58% indiquant que des rappels récents ont modifié les approches de développement. Les développeurs privilégient le déplacement de l'accent des OEM vers l'innovation au niveau de l'application (80%) et s'attendent à ce que l'IA joue un rôle majeur (91%), estimant que 35% des postes pourraient être remplacés par l'IA d'ici 2035.
QNX (NYSE:BB) veröffentlichte am 14. Oktober 2025 den Bericht "Under the Hood: The SDV Developer Report" und befragte 1.100 Softwareentwickler in der Automobilbranche in Nordamerika, Europa und Asien. Die Studie zeigt, dass regulatorische Komplexität und Softwarereleases die Entwicklung von Software-definierten Fahrzeugen (SDV) verlangsamen, wobei 33% Verzögerungen durch die Einhaltung melden und 58% sagen, dass jüngste Rückrufe die Entwicklungsansätze verändert haben. Entwickler bevorzugen es, den OEM-Fokus auf Innovation auf Anwendungsebene zu verschieben (80%) und erwarten, dass KI eine wichtige Rolle spielen wird (91%), wobei geschätzt wird, dass 35% der Rollen bis 2035 durch KI ersetzt werden könnten.
QNX (NYSE:BB) أصدرت تقرير «Under the Hood: The SDV Developer Report» في 14 أكتوبر 2025، واستقصت 1,100 مطور برمجيات سيارات عبر أمريكا الشمالية وأوروبا وآسيا. وتجد الدراسة أن التعقيد التنظيمي ومشاكل سحب البرمجيات يبطئون تطوير المركبات المعرفة برمجياً (SDV)، حيث أبلغ 33% عن تأخيرات في الجداول الزمنية بسبب الامتثال، و58% قالوا إن عمليات السحب الأخيرة غيرت أساليب التطوير. يفضل المطورون تحويل تركيز الشركات المُصنِّعة للمعدات الأصلية (OEM) إلى الابتكار على مستوى تطبيقات النظام (80%)، ويتوقعون أن تلعب الذكاء الاصطناعي دوراً رئيسياً (91%)، مع تقدير أن 35% من الأدوار قد تُستبدل بالذكاء الاصطناعي بحلول 2035.
QNX (NYSE:BB) 于 2025 年 10 月 14 日发布了《Under the Hood: The SDV Developer Report》，对来自北美、欧洲和亚洲的 1,100 名汽车软件开发人员进行了调查。研究发现监管复杂性和软件召回正在放缓软件定义车辆（SDV）开发，其中 33% 报告因合规而导致的时间表延迟，58% 的人表示最近的召回改变了开发方法。开发人员倾向于将 OEM 的关注点转向应用层创新（80%），并预计 AI 将发挥重要作用（91%），估计到 2035 年 AI 可能替代 35% 的岗位。
- 80% of developers favor OEM focus on application-layer innovation
- 91% expect AI to play a major role in 3–5 years
- 35% average estimated workforce replacement by AI by 2035
- 93% cite cross-industry partnerships as vital to projects
- 33% report development delays from evolving compliance demands
- 58% changed development approach after recent software recalls
- Only 30% rate current development environments as excellent
- 37% cite long development cycles as a top bottleneck
Insights
Survey shows regulatory complexity and recalls are slowing SDV projects and shifting OEM priorities toward apps over infrastructure.
The study reports that 58% of developers changed approaches after recalls, 33% cite timeline delays from compliance, and 80% want OEMs to focus more on application-layer innovation. These figures describe a clear operational shift: teams face compliance-driven rework, longer cycles, and lower productivity, with only
Key dependencies include regulatory interpretations and cross‑industry collaboration;
Global study of 1,100 automotive software developers highlights urgent need for scalable platforms, stronger cross-sector collaboration, and a rethinking of OEM software strategies
Key Findings from "Under the Hood: The SDV Developer Report":
58% say recent software recalls have significantly changed their approach to development80% say automakers should focus more on application-layer innovation versus software infrastructure91% expect AI to play a major role in software development inthe near term and estimate it could replace35% of current roles by 2035
WATERLOO, ONTARIO / ACCESS Newswire / October 14, 2025 / QNX, a division of BlackBerry Limited (NYSE:BB)(TSX:BB), today released a new global research study, Under the Hood: The SDV Developer Report, revealing how regulatory complexity and software recalls are reshaping software-defined vehicle (SDV) development.
The study, which surveyed 1,100 automotive software developers across North America, Europe, and Asia, highlights the growing strain of long development cycles, integration complexity, and the opportunity for OEMs to rethink their software strategies. A new episode of QNX's Code the Future podcast, featuring Manuel Tagliavini of S&P Global Mobility, explores the findings in depth.
Regulatory Pressure and Software Recalls Reshape Development Priorities
Developers are navigating an increasingly complex regulatory landscape. One-third (
"Global regulatory frameworks are evolving, but not fast enough to match the pace of innovation," said Manuel Tagliavini, Software Principal Analyst, Automotive Supply Chain & Technology at S&P Global Mobility. "OEMs should build resilience into development, realign internal organizations for software lifecycles, and - where appropriate - consider targeted collaborations to navigate compliance while maintaining speed and agility."
Development Bottlenecks Threaten SDV Progress
These regulatory pressures are compounding existing development bottlenecks. Developers cited long cycles (
OEMs Urged to Get Out of the Software 'Plumbing'
Looking towards the future, a resounding
The Future of SDV
Nearly half of developers view AI-driven personalization and full vehicle autonomy as the defining features of software-defined vehicles by 2030, with more than four in ten also predicting seamless integration with smart infrastructure and full OTA update capabilities. Vice presidents of engineering, however, placed greater emphasis on the importance of centralized computing and OTA updates, suggesting a growing divergence between strategic and technical priorities at different levels of the industry.
AI and Automation Poised to Transform Development Workflows
The research also revealed that developers are optimistic about the role of AI in automotive software with
"This research echoes what we're hearing from automakers around the world: the pace of regulatory change, rising consumer expectations, and the complexity of building and maintaining foundational software is slowing SDV development and straining productivity," said John Wall, COO and Head of Product, Engineering and Services at QNX. "While AI offers promise, it's not a silver bullet. The OEMs making real progress are those rethinking how and where their engineering teams are focused - building the right partnerships and shifting energy toward innovation that directly impacts the in-car experience for drivers and passengers alike."
As SDV complexity grows, QNX remains committed to helping automakers navigate change, accelerate innovation, and deliver safer, smarter vehicles. QNX is trusted as the foundation for a software-driven future by most leading OEMs and Tier 1s worldwide, including BMW, Bosch, Continental, Dongfeng Motor, Geely, Honda, Mercedes-Benz, Toyota, Volkswagen, Volvo, and more. Its foundational software supports future-proof engineering design, from digital cockpits and advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) to infotainment systems and domain controllers, enabling automakers to bring innovation to market faster and at lower cost.
For more information on QNX, visit QNX.com and follow @QNX News.
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This online survey of embedded automotive software developers was commissioned by QNX and conducted by market research company OnePoll, in accordance with the Market Research Society's code of conduct. Data was collected between [25/07/2025] and [05/08/2025]. All participants are double-opted in to take part in research and are paid an amount depending on the length and complexity of the survey. This survey was overseen and edited by the OnePoll research team. OnePoll are MRS Company Partners, corporate membership of ESOMAR and Members of the British Polling Council.
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