Top Automotive Actuators Companies in 2025: Leading OEM Suppliers Worldwide
15 May, 2025

An automotive actuator is an electromechanical device in automobiles that transforms electrical signals into physical motion or mechanical force. It is a primary component in the automation of functions in a vehicle by regulating items like valves, doors, throttle, brakes, HVAC, and transmission. There are various actuators, including electric, hydraulic, and pneumatic, based on the use and energy supply. Typical examples include throttle actuators (for engine air intake management), power door lock actuators, seat adjustment actuators, and HVAC blend door actuators.

Automotive actuators play a vital role worldwide in improving vehicle performance, safety, comfort, and fuel efficiency. They are used extensively in passenger vehicles, commercial vehicles, and electric vehicles (EVs). With increasing demand for electric mobility, advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS), and automation, the use of actuators is growing at a fast pace—especially in markets such as North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. They play the pivotal role in the transformation towards intelligent and autonomous vehicles. Automotive Actuators Market Size The automotive actuator market across the globe is anticipated to develop massively, increasing from US$ 27.51 billion in 2024 to US$ 49.31 billion by 2033. This would amount to a CAGR of 6.70% between 2024 and 2033.

Automotive actuator is a crucial electromechanical device in motor vehicles that is responsible for transforming electric signals into mechanical motion and thereby automating a number of functions. In Europe, vehicle actuators in automotive applications are used extensively to improve the performance, comfort, safety, and efficiency of vehicles. They are essential components in systems including engine management (e.g., throttle and turbo actuators), brake and steering controls, HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning), and power accessories such as windows, seats, and door locks. The highly developed European auto sector, renowned for its engineering prowess and high environmental and safety standards, incorporates actuators to a greater extent to facilitate new developments in electric vehicles (EVs), hybrid systems, and advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS). With the European region moving towards sustainable mobility and intelligent vehicles, the need for accurate, robust, and efficient actuators rises steadily, placing them at the center of developing next-generation automobiles in Europe. Europe Automotive Actuators Market is anticipated to grow at US$ 13.20 billion by 2033 from US$ 7.75 billion in 2024, with a CAGR of 6.10% during 2025-2033.

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Top Automotive Actuators Companies & Profiles

Robert Bosch GmbH

Founded: 1886

Head Office: Germany

Website: www.bosch.com

Robert Bosch GmbH (Bosch), a subsidiary of Robert Bosch Stiftung GmbH, is a technology and service supplier. The company provides various products and solutions including auto parts and accessories, eBike systems, motor vehicle technology, home appliances, security systems, solar inverters, packaging technology, industry solutions, and business process management solutions. With sales and service partners, subsidiaries, and regional companies, the company provides customers with products and services in the automobile sector, consumer electronics, and BPO sector in the Americas, Europe, Asia Pacific, and Africa.

Nidec Corporation

Establishment: 1973

Headquarters: Japan

Website: www.nidec.com

Nidec Corp (Nidec) is an electric motor manufacturing company. The firm primarily is involved in the production and sales of a broad spectrum of motors and associated products. Its key products are precision small AC motors, brushless DC motors, and hard disk drive spindle motors. Its products find applications in a variety of industries, with emphasis on electronic and optical components, equipment, and other specialized motor-related products. Nidec has an international presence, with operations in the following regions: North America, Asia Pacific, Europe and other regions.

Denso Corporation

Foundation: 1949

HQ: Japan

Website: www.denso.com

Denso Corp (Denso) is a producer and supplier of sophisticated automotive technology, systems, and parts. The main business activities of the firm include the manufacturing and supplying of a large variety of original equipment manufacturing (OEM) automobile parts. Key products provided by the company include powertrain systems, thermal systems, electronic systems, information and safety systems, electrification systems, small motors, and industrial systems. It also provides passenger thermal including HVAC units, compressors, cabin air filters, seat air conditioning and engine cooling modules. Denso delivers these products to leading automobile manufacturing firms around the globe. It has manufacturing plants located in Asia-Pacific, the Americas, and Europe.

Johnson Electric

Establishment: 1959

Headquarters:  Hong Kong

Website: www.johnsonelectric.com

Johnson Electric Holdings Limited (Johnson Electric) is a global company with expertise in the manufacture and supply of motors, solenoids, micro-switches, flexible printed circuits, and microelectronics. The main business of the company includes the production of precision motors, motion subsystems, and associated electromechanical components. Johnson Electric products are applied within various broad-based industries, such as the mobility industry, and industrial and consumer product markets, to improve comfort, safety, and health. Johnson Electric products provide high performance, quality, and reliability. Johnson Electric is a global company with presence in Asia, Europe, the Middle East, North America, and South America.

Mitsubishi Electric Corporation

Founded: 1921

Headquarters: Japan

Website: www.mitsubishielectric.co.jp

Mitsubishi Electric Corp (Mitsubishi Electric) designs, produces, and sells electrical and electronic products. Its product line includes air conditioning systems, air purifiers, dehumidifiers, vacuum cleaners, factory automation systems, inverters, industrial robots, processing machines, automotive equipment, building systems, energy systems, visual information systems, transportation systems, semiconductors and devices, information and communication systems, space systems and public systems. It also provides maintenance services, IT infrastructure services and network services. Mitsubishi Electric caters to residential, commercial, industrial, automotive, and public sectors. The company operates in the Americas, Asia-Pacific, Europe, Middle East, Africa.

CTS Corporation

Date of Establishment: 1896

Headquarters: United States

Website: www.cognizant.com

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp (CTS) is an information technology consulting, and business process outsourcing services provider. Its products and services range from artificial intelligence, digital engineering, digital experience, digital strategy, the internet of things, enterprise platform services, automation services, intelligent process automation, application services, cloud solutions, infrastructure services, security services, core modernization, enterprise application services, and quality engineering and assurance. CTS serves the automotive, banking, capital markets, communications, media and technology, consumer goods, education, healthcare, information services, insurance, life sciences, manufacturing, oil and gas, retail, transportation and logistics, travel and hospitality, and utilities sectors. The business operations of the company in Argentina, Brazil, France, Germany, Spain, Australia, China, India, and Japan.

Hitachi Ltd

Founded: 1910

Headquarter:  Japan

Website: www.hitachi.co.jp

Hitachi Ltd (Hitachi) is a multinational corporation with operations in information technology, electronics, power systems, social infrastructure, industrial systems, and building machinery. Hitachi produces and markets information and telecommunication systems, power systems, social infrastructure and industrial systems, building machinery, electronic systems and devices, automobile systems, and smart life and environmentally friendly systems. Its services and products are utilized in manufacturing, communications, finance, healthcare, life science, government, energy, automobile, aerospace, transportation, nuclear, and technology industries. It has operations through affiliates, subsidiaries, associates, and joint ventures in Asia-Pacific, North America, and Europe.

Aptiv PLC

Founded: 1994

Headquarters:  Ireland

Website: www.aptiv.com

Aptiv PLC (Aptiv) is a worldwide technology and mobility architecture company serving mainly the automotive industry. The firm creates, produces and builds the electric architecture of the vehicle, which includes engineered component products, connectors, cable management, wiring assembly and harness, electrical centers and hybrid high voltage and safety distribution systems. Additionally, it also offers key components, systems and advanced software development for passenger protection, security, comfort, car operation and many more. The firm supplies original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) of automotive and commercial vehicles in North America, Asia Pacific, Africa, the Middle East, Europe, and other regions.

BorgWarner Inc

Founding: 1928

Headquarters:  United States

Website: www.borgwarner.com

BorgWarner Inc (BorgWarner) is an automobile industry component and parts manufacturer. It produces and provides technologies and solutions for internal combustion, hybrid, and electric vehicle products for light vehicles, medium and heavy-duty vehicles, and off-highway applications. Its product line consists of turbochargers, emission and thermal systems, transmission components and systems, timing devices and chains, all-wheel drive torque transfer systems, and rotating electrical devices. It sells products to original equipment manufacturers of light vehicles such as passenger cars, sport-utility vehicles, vans, and light trucks; and other commercial vehicle and off-highway vehicle OEMs. The company operates in Europe, North America, and Asia.