The autonomous driving phenomenon has introduced sophisticated new electronic components and systems into the automotive mix that could add to the burden of platforms that are already struggling under a heavy load of distributed embedded software and electronics. Without proper safeguards, these highly vulnerable systems could become the Achilles’ heel of next-generation car design.
E/E components are still the most vulnerable parts of a vehicle
Over 30% of warranty cases are caused by E/E components

Source: CG Car Garantie AG Statistics based on ~1 Mio. warranty cases in 2014
This article first appeared in Automotive News.