Automotive Rack and Pinion Steering System Market Report 2026

The automotive rack and pinion steering system market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $20.12 billion in 2025 to $21.19 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.3%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to passenger vehicle production growth, transition from hydraulic to mechanical systems, demand for responsive steering, cost-efficient steering solutions.

The automotive rack and pinion steering system market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $25.76 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to electric vehicle penetration, advanced steering technologies adoption, lightweight vehicle design focus, integration with autonomous features. Major trends in the forecast period include shift toward electric power steering systems, demand for lightweight steering components, growth of precision steering mechanisms, expansion in compact vehicle platforms, adoption in electric vehicles.

The growing demand for fuel-efficient and lightweight vehicles is expected to drive the expansion of the automotive rack and pinion steering system market in the coming years. Fuel-efficient and lightweight vehicles are designed to reduce fuel consumption and use lighter materials to improve performance while lowering emissions. This demand is rising as increasingly stringent government emission regulations push automakers to develop lighter, more fuel-efficient vehicles that cut fuel usage and carbon output. Automotive rack and pinion steering systems support fuel-efficient and lightweight vehicle designs by providing a compact and lightweight structure that reduces overall vehicle mass while delivering accurate steering control, which enhances handling and fuel efficiency. For instance, in January 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Energy, a US-based government agency, plug-in electric vehicles accounted for 9.8% of all light-duty vehicle sales in December 2023, up from 7.8% in December 2022. Throughout 2023, plug-in vehicles consistently represented at least 8% of monthly sales, whereas in 2022 their share ranged between 5.5% and 7.8%. Therefore, the increasing demand for fuel-efficient and lightweight vehicles is driving the growth of the automotive rack and pinion steering system market.

Major companies operating in the automotive rack and pinion steering system market are focusing on developing advanced technology, such as powerpack-integrated modular steering solutions, to enhance system compactness and support advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) and autonomous driving capabilities. Powerpack-integrated modular steering solutions combine essential steering components into a compact, all-in-one unit. They improve system efficiency, streamline installation, and are well-suited for vehicles with limited space or specialized design requirements. For instance, in April 2023, Nexteer Automotive, a US-based automotive industry company, unveiled its Modular Rack-Assist Electric Power Steering (mREPS) system. This new mREPS technology offers enhanced flexibility, enabling it to meet the diverse needs of OEMs for advanced steering systems in heavier vehicles, including electric vehicles (EVs) and light commercial vehicles. This leverages a modular approach, Nexteer’s system streamlines design and production processes, making it easier for OEMs to adapt to different vehicle platforms. The system is designed to deliver both high performance and cost efficiency. This move aligns with the growing demand for scalable, customizable solutions in the evolving automotive market.

In September 2024, Rane Holdings Ltd., an India-based company that manufactures automotive components, acquired a 51% equity stake from NSK Ltd. for an undisclosed amount. With this acquisition, Rane Holdings Ltd. aimed to strengthen its position in the steering systems market by leveraging NSK Ltd.’s advanced technology and expanding its product portfolio to cater to the growing demand for electric and autonomous vehicle components. NSK Ltd. is a Japan-based company that manufactures automotive rack and pinion steering system.

Major companies operating in the automotive rack and pinion steering system market report include Robert Bosch GmbH, ZF Friedrichshafen AG, Thyssenkrupp AG, Hyundai Mobis Co. Ltd., Valeo SE, Schaeffler Group, JTEKT Corporation, Dana Incorporated, NSK Ltd., Knorr-Bremse AG, Mando Corporation, Nexteer Automotive Corporation, Johnson Electric Holdings Limited, Leopold Kostal GmbH & Co. KG, ATS Corporation, China Automotive Systems Inc., Rane Holdings Limited, Hitachi Astemo Ltd., Sidem NV, Pailton Engineering Ltd.

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

The automotive rack and pinion steering system market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as inspection and diagnosis, seal and boot replacement, and power steering fluid service. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The automotive rack and pinion steering system market also includes sales of performance rack and pinion units, remanufactured rack and pinion assemblies, and variable ratio rack and pinion systems. 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.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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