Automotive Passive Start and Entry, System Market - Global Industry Size, Share, Trends, Opportunity, and Forecast, Segmented By Frequency, By Vehicle Type, By Demand Category, By Region & Competition, 2021-2031F

Description

The Global Automotive Passive Start and Entry (PASE) System Market is projected to expand from USD 6.86 Billion in 2025 to USD 9.81 Billion by 2031, reflecting a compound annual growth rate of 6.14%. PASE technology functions as a vehicle access mechanism that allows drivers to unlock and ignite their engines via proximity detection, eliminating the need to physically handle a key fob. Growth in this sector is primarily fueled by rising consumer expectations for seamless vehicle accessibility and the increasing tendency of automakers to standardize high-convenience features in premium production lines, prompting manufacturers to integrate these advanced access solutions across a wider array of models to enhance user experience and sustain competitiveness.

Market Overview
Forecast Period	2027-2031
Market Size 2025	USD 6.86 Billion
Market Size 2031	USD 9.81 Billion
CAGR 2026-2031	6.14%
Fastest Growing Segment	OEM
Largest Market	North America

However, market expansion faces a substantial hurdle due to the susceptibility of these systems to security breaches, particularly relay attacks wherein thieves amplify fob signals to steal vehicles. This security vulnerability erodes consumer trust and compels manufacturers to incur additional costs to develop more robust communication protocols. Highlighting the severity of this issue, an evaluation conducted by ADAC in 2025 examined over 800 vehicle models featuring keyless systems and discovered that only approximately 15 percent possessed effective protection against manipulation by range extenders.

Market Driver

The rapid growth of the electric and connected vehicle ecosystem acts as a foundational catalyst for the Global Automotive Passive Start and Entry (PASE) System Market. As automakers prioritize software-defined architectures, PASE systems are increasingly becoming standard equipment to ensure seamless user experiences and support over-the-air feature updates, a trend particularly evident in the electric vehicle sector where digital-first access mechanisms replace legacy physical keys. For instance, Tesla reported in its 'Q4 and FY 2023 Update' in January 2024 that it achieved total deliveries of 1.81 million vehicles for the year, all utilizing phone-key and card-based passive entry as the primary method of access, demonstrating how leaders in electric mobility are driving the mass-market adoption of advanced entry solutions.

Simultaneously, the widespread integration of smartphone-based digital key solutions is transforming the market by employing Ultra-Wideband (UWB) and Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) technologies to mitigate security vulnerabilities. This technological evolution addresses critical safety concerns while fulfilling consumer desires for hands-free access, as these protocols effectively prevent the signal amplification exploits found in earlier generations. The urgency for such enhanced encryption is underscored by the National Insurance Crime Bureau's '2023 Vehicle Theft Report' from April 2024, which noted a surge in United States vehicle thefts to 1,020,729 incidents, prompting technology providers like Google to expand digital car key support to select MINI models in May 2024, signaling the accelerating convergence of mobile ecosystems and automotive security hardware.

Market Challenge

A major obstacle hindering the Global Automotive Passive Start and Entry (PASE) System Market is the critical security weakness inherent in wireless communication protocols. These systems remain prone to relay attacks, in which criminals utilize signal amplifiers to intercept the connection between the fob and the vehicle, allowing them to steal cars without possessing the physical keys. This flaw significantly diminishes consumer confidence, as potential buyers worry that the convenience of passive access may compromise the security of their assets, causing hesitation that slows the widespread adoption of keyless features in mass-market segments where reliability concerns overshadow the advantages of convenience.

Moreover, this vulnerability stifles growth by increasing the total cost of ownership and imposing additional financial burdens on manufacturers. Insurance providers frequently raise premiums for vehicles equipped with standard passive entry due to the elevated risk of theft, thereby reducing the technology's attractiveness to cost-conscious consumers. According to the German Insurance Association (GDV), insurers paid out approximately 293 million euros in 2024 for stolen vehicles, a substantial financial loss driven largely by the targeting of high-value models featuring these access mechanisms, which compels manufacturers to prioritize costly security upgrades over feature innovation and delays broader market expansion.

Market Trends

The integration of biometric authentication interfaces is developing as a transformative trend, transitioning vehicle access from physical tokens to immutable biological markers. Manufacturers are increasingly implementing facial recognition and fingerprint sensors to address the security flaws of traditional fobs, specifically utilizing liveness detection capabilities to prevent relay attacks by distinguishing actual users from spoofs or masks. Illustrating this advancement, Continental unveiled a two-stage face authentication solution in a January 2024 'World First' press release, integrating cameras into both the B-pillar and driver display to establish a new benchmark for seamless, key-free vehicle interaction that maintains high safety standards while enabling deep personalization.

At the same time, the growth of cloud-based virtual key sharing services is reshaping the market by decoupling access rights from physical hardware, a development that is particularly crucial for the fleet and mobility sectors. This trend empowers owners and fleet managers to remotely grant, revoke, or restrict vehicle access through over-the-air protocols, effectively eliminating the logistical inefficiencies inherent in physical key exchanges. As noted in a July 2024 'Digital Car Keys' article by Thales, the Car Connectivity Consortium has grown to include over 100 member companies, a scale that emphasizes the significant industry-wide commitment to standardizing these secure, shareable access ecosystems and ensuring interoperability between smartphones and vehicle architectures.

Key Market Players

Continental AG
Robert Bosch GmbH
Denso Corporation
Valeo SA
Hyundai Mobis
Hella GmbH & Co KGaA
ZF Friedrichshafen AG
Lear Corporation
Delphi Technologies
Aisin Seiki Co Ltd

Report Scope

In this report, the Global Automotive Passive Start and Entry (PASE) System Market has been segmented into the following categories, in addition to the industry trends which have also been detailed below:

Automotive Passive Start and Entry (PASE) System Market, By Frequency

Low (125 kHz or 134 kHz)
High (Sub-1 GHz)

Automotive Passive Start and Entry (PASE) System Market, By Vehicle Type

Passenger Car
Commercial Vehicle

Automotive Passive Start and Entry (PASE) System Market, By Demand Category

OEM
Aftermarket

Automotive Passive Start and Entry (PASE) System Market, By Region

North America
- United States
- Canada
- Mexico
Europe
- France
- United Kingdom
- Italy
- Germany
- Spain
Asia Pacific
- China
- India
- Japan
- Australia
- South Korea
South America
- Brazil
- Argentina
- Colombia
Middle East & Africa
- South Africa
- Saudi Arabia
- UAE

Competitive Landscape

Company Profiles: Detailed analysis of the major companies present in the Global Automotive Passive Start and Entry (PASE) System Market.

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1. Product Overview

1.1. Market Definition
1.2. Scope of the Market
- 1.2.1. Markets Covered
- 1.2.2. Years Considered for Study
- 1.2.3. Key Market Segmentations

2. Research Methodology

2.1. Objective of the Study
2.2. Baseline Methodology
2.3. Key Industry Partners
2.4. Major Association and Secondary Sources
2.5. Forecasting Methodology
2.6. Data Triangulation & Validation
2.7. Assumptions and Limitations

3. Executive Summary

3.1. Overview of the Market
3.2. Overview of Key Market Segmentations
3.3. Overview of Key Market Players
3.4. Overview of Key Regions/Countries
3.5. Overview of Market Drivers, Challenges, Trends

4. Voice of Customer

5. Global Automotive Passive Start and Entry (PASE) System Market Outlook

5.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 5.1.1. By Value
5.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 5.2.1. By Frequency [Low (125 kHz or 134 kHz)
- 5.2.2. By Vehicle Type (Passenger Car, Commercial Vehicle)
- 5.2.3. By Demand Category (OEM, Aftermarket)
- 5.2.4. By Region
- 5.2.5. By Company (2025)
5.3. Market Map

6. North America Automotive Passive Start and Entry (PASE) System Market Outlook

6.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 6.1.1. By Value
6.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 6.2.1. By Frequency [Low
- 6.2.2. By Vehicle Type
- 6.2.3. By Demand Category
- 6.2.4. By Country
6.3. North America: Country Analysis
- 6.3.1. United States Automotive Passive Start and Entry (PASE) System Market Outlook
  - 6.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 6.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 6.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 6.3.1.2.1. By Frequency [Low
    - 6.3.1.2.2. By Vehicle Type
    - 6.3.1.2.3. By Demand Category
- 6.3.2. Canada Automotive Passive Start and Entry (PASE) System Market Outlook
  - 6.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 6.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 6.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 6.3.2.2.1. By Frequency [Low
    - 6.3.2.2.2. By Vehicle Type
    - 6.3.2.2.3. By Demand Category
- 6.3.3. Mexico Automotive Passive Start and Entry (PASE) System Market Outlook
  - 6.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 6.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 6.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 6.3.3.2.1. By Frequency [Low
    - 6.3.3.2.2. By Vehicle Type
    - 6.3.3.2.3. By Demand Category

7. Europe Automotive Passive Start and Entry (PASE) System Market Outlook

7.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 7.1.1. By Value
7.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 7.2.1. By Frequency [Low
- 7.2.2. By Vehicle Type
- 7.2.3. By Demand Category
- 7.2.4. By Country
7.3. Europe: Country Analysis
- 7.3.1. Germany Automotive Passive Start and Entry (PASE) System Market Outlook
  - 7.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.1.2.1. By Frequency [Low
    - 7.3.1.2.2. By Vehicle Type
    - 7.3.1.2.3. By Demand Category
- 7.3.2. France Automotive Passive Start and Entry (PASE) System Market Outlook
  - 7.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.2.2.1. By Frequency [Low
    - 7.3.2.2.2. By Vehicle Type
    - 7.3.2.2.3. By Demand Category
- 7.3.3. United Kingdom Automotive Passive Start and Entry (PASE) System Market Outlook
  - 7.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.3.2.1. By Frequency [Low
    - 7.3.3.2.2. By Vehicle Type
    - 7.3.3.2.3. By Demand Category
- 7.3.4. Italy Automotive Passive Start and Entry (PASE) System Market Outlook
  - 7.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.4.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.4.2.1. By Frequency [Low
    - 7.3.4.2.2. By Vehicle Type
    - 7.3.4.2.3. By Demand Category
- 7.3.5. Spain Automotive Passive Start and Entry (PASE) System Market Outlook
  - 7.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.5.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.5.2.1. By Frequency [Low
    - 7.3.5.2.2. By Vehicle Type
    - 7.3.5.2.3. By Demand Category

8. Asia Pacific Automotive Passive Start and Entry (PASE) System Market Outlook

8.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 8.1.1. By Value
8.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 8.2.1. By Frequency [Low
- 8.2.2. By Vehicle Type
- 8.2.3. By Demand Category
- 8.2.4. By Country
8.3. Asia Pacific: Country Analysis
- 8.3.1. China Automotive Passive Start and Entry (PASE) System Market Outlook
  - 8.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.1.2.1. By Frequency [Low
    - 8.3.1.2.2. By Vehicle Type
    - 8.3.1.2.3. By Demand Category
- 8.3.2. India Automotive Passive Start and Entry (PASE) System Market Outlook
  - 8.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.2.2.1. By Frequency [Low
    - 8.3.2.2.2. By Vehicle Type
    - 8.3.2.2.3. By Demand Category
- 8.3.3. Japan Automotive Passive Start and Entry (PASE) System Market Outlook
  - 8.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.3.2.1. By Frequency [Low
    - 8.3.3.2.2. By Vehicle Type
    - 8.3.3.2.3. By Demand Category
- 8.3.4. South Korea Automotive Passive Start and Entry (PASE) System Market Outlook
  - 8.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.4.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.4.2.1. By Frequency [Low
    - 8.3.4.2.2. By Vehicle Type
    - 8.3.4.2.3. By Demand Category
- 8.3.5. Australia Automotive Passive Start and Entry (PASE) System Market Outlook
  - 8.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.5.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.5.2.1. By Frequency [Low
    - 8.3.5.2.2. By Vehicle Type
    - 8.3.5.2.3. By Demand Category

9. Middle East & Africa Automotive Passive Start and Entry (PASE) System Market Outlook

9.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 9.1.1. By Value
9.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 9.2.1. By Frequency [Low
- 9.2.2. By Vehicle Type
- 9.2.3. By Demand Category
- 9.2.4. By Country
9.3. Middle East & Africa: Country Analysis
- 9.3.1. Saudi Arabia Automotive Passive Start and Entry (PASE) System Market Outlook
  - 9.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 9.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 9.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 9.3.1.2.1. By Frequency [Low
    - 9.3.1.2.2. By Vehicle Type
    - 9.3.1.2.3. By Demand Category
- 9.3.2. UAE Automotive Passive Start and Entry (PASE) System Market Outlook
  - 9.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 9.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 9.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 9.3.2.2.1. By Frequency [Low
    - 9.3.2.2.2. By Vehicle Type
    - 9.3.2.2.3. By Demand Category
- 9.3.3. South Africa Automotive Passive Start and Entry (PASE) System Market Outlook
  - 9.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 9.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 9.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 9.3.3.2.1. By Frequency [Low
    - 9.3.3.2.2. By Vehicle Type
    - 9.3.3.2.3. By Demand Category

10. South America Automotive Passive Start and Entry (PASE) System Market Outlook

10.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 10.1.1. By Value
10.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 10.2.1. By Frequency [Low
- 10.2.2. By Vehicle Type
- 10.2.3. By Demand Category
- 10.2.4. By Country
10.3. South America: Country Analysis
- 10.3.1. Brazil Automotive Passive Start and Entry (PASE) System Market Outlook
  - 10.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 10.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 10.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 10.3.1.2.1. By Frequency [Low
    - 10.3.1.2.2. By Vehicle Type
    - 10.3.1.2.3. By Demand Category
- 10.3.2. Colombia Automotive Passive Start and Entry (PASE) System Market Outlook
  - 10.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 10.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 10.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 10.3.2.2.1. By Frequency [Low
    - 10.3.2.2.2. By Vehicle Type
    - 10.3.2.2.3. By Demand Category
- 10.3.3. Argentina Automotive Passive Start and Entry (PASE) System Market Outlook
  - 10.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 10.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 10.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 10.3.3.2.1. By Frequency [Low
    - 10.3.3.2.2. By Vehicle Type
    - 10.3.3.2.3. By Demand Category

11. Market Dynamics

11.1. Drivers
11.2. Challenges

12. Market Trends & Developments

12.1. Merger & Acquisition (If Any)
12.2. Product Launches (If Any)
12.3. Recent Developments

13. Global Automotive Passive Start and Entry (PASE) System Market: SWOT Analysis

14. Porter's Five Forces Analysis

14.1. Competition in the Industry
14.2. Potential of New Entrants
14.3. Power of Suppliers
14.4. Power of Customers
14.5. Threat of Substitute Products

15. Competitive Landscape

15.1. Continental AG
- 15.1.1. Business Overview
- 15.1.2. Products & Services
- 15.1.3. Recent Developments
- 15.1.4. Key Personnel
- 15.1.5. SWOT Analysis
15.2. Robert Bosch GmbH
15.3. Denso Corporation
15.4. Valeo SA
15.5. Hyundai Mobis
15.6. Hella GmbH & Co KGaA
15.7. ZF Friedrichshafen AG
15.8. Lear Corporation
15.9. Delphi Technologies
15.10. Aisin Seiki Co Ltd