Stellantis CS.00054

Customer & Industry Requirements

EMC and Electrical Performance Requirements for E/E Components

Your Suppliers Ship 40+ EMC and Electrical Test Reports per Component. Can You Validate Them All Before the PPAP Deadline?

Stellantis CS.00054 compliance demands validated test evidence across conducted emissions, radiated immunity, bulk current injection, ESD, and over 20 electrical performance tests—for every electronic component entering production. Each test report must align with OEM-approved test plans, reference ISO 17025–accredited laboratory results, and meet function performance status classifications defined by Stellantis. With the transition from legacy FCA CS.00054 to the harmonized CS.00244 standard, suppliers face evolving requirements across ICE, hybrid, and battery electric vehicle platforms simultaneously.

Certivo automates supplier evidence collection, AI document parsing, and continuous compliance monitoring across the full CS.00054 validation lifecycle.

20+

Distinct EMC and electrical tests per component

100%

ISO 17025 lab accreditation required for all test data

0

Tolerance for unapproved test plan deviations

Regulation Overview

Jurisdiction

Global (Stellantis OEM-specific standard applied across all supplier tiers)

Regulatory Body

Stellantis N.V. (formerly FCA — Fiat Chrysler Automobiles)

Regulation Number

CS.00054 (harmonized successor: CS.00244)

Effective Date

Original FCA CS.00054 issued 2018; CS.00244 harmonized version active since 2022

Official Source

Key Threshold

Full EMC and electrical performance validation through OEM-approved test plans at ISO 17025–accredited laboratories; scope covers all electrical/electronic (E/E) components, modules, and sub-assemblies used on Stellantis vehicle programs

What Is Stellantis CS.00054?

Stellantis CS.00054 is the OEM-specific standard governing electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) and electrical performance requirements for all electronic components used across Stellantis vehicle platforms. Originally issued by FCA (Fiat Chrysler Automobiles), the standard defines rigorous test procedures for conducted and radiated emissions, immunity to electromagnetic interference, and electrical robustness under real-world operating conditions. CS.00054 compliance is a prerequisite for supplier qualification and PPAP approval on every Stellantis program.

The standard now operates under the harmonized Stellantis designation CS.00244, consolidating legacy FCA and PSA requirements into a unified specification. Suppliers must demonstrate compliance through validated test reports from A2LA-accredited or equivalent ISO 17025 laboratories. The standard references international methods including CISPR 25 for conducted emissions, ISO 11452-4 for bulk current injection, ISO 7637-2 for transient immunity, ISO 10605 for ESD, and ISO 16750-2 for electrical disturbance testing.

Compliance intersects with broader regulatory obligations under EU type-approval (ECE R10), REACH substance restrictions, and EU RoHS hazardous substance requirements applicable to automotive electronics.

Key Components / Sub-Frameworks

Obligation

Pass all emission limits defined in OEM-approved test plan

EMC Emission Testing

Conducted and radiated emissions per CISPR 25 limits

Obligation

Meet function performance status classification for each test

EMC Immunity Testing

Radiated immunity (BCI, ALSE), transient immunity (ISO 7637), ESD (ISO 10605)

Obligation

Demonstrate robustness across all defined operating conditions

Electrical Performance Tests

Supply voltage range, voltage dropout, cranking, over-voltage, reverse voltage, ripple

Obligation

No safety-critical failure under fault conditions

Short Circuit Immunity

Supply line, I/O line, and inter-supply short circuit tests

Obligation

Each test result mapped to OEM-accepted FPS class

Function Performance Status (FPS)

Classification system rating component behavior during and after each test

Obligation

No test data accepted without prior test plan approval and lab recognition

Test Plan & Lab Requirements

OEM-approved test plan; ISO 17025 / A2LA-accredited laboratories mandatory

Key Compliance Requirements

Who Must Comply

• Tier 1 suppliers of E/E components, modules, and sub-assemblies for Stellantis vehicle programs

• Tier 2 and Tier N sub-suppliers manufacturing electronic sub-components integrated into Tier 1 assemblies

• Third-party EMC test laboratories seeking Stellantis recognition and A2LA accreditation

• Contract manufacturers producing E/E hardware under Stellantis part numbers

• Suppliers transitioning legacy FCA or PSA components to harmonized Stellantis platforms

• Engineering service providers conducting design validation or production validation testing

Key Thresholds

CISPR 25 Class 5

Typical emission limit class for safety-critical and infotainment components

200 V/m

Upper radiated immunity field strength requirement for high-severity applications

ISO 17025

Mandatory laboratory accreditation for all EMC and electrical test data

FPS Class I–IV

Function performance status classification determining pass/fail criteria per test

Core Obligations

1

Test Plan Approval

Submit EMC test plan to Stellantis for OEM approval before any DV/PV testing

DEADLINE

Before DV test initiation

2

Design Validation (DV)

Complete all EMC and electrical tests on B-sample components per approved plan

DEADLINE

Per program APQP gate timing

3

Production Validation (PV)

Repeat validation on production-representative C-sample components

DEADLINE

Before PPAP submission

4

Lab Recognition

All testing performed at ISO 17025 / A2LA-accredited laboratories recognized by Stellantis

DEADLINE

Continuous—audit testing may occur

5

Test Report Submission

Deliver complete, traceable test reports with FPS classification for every test

DEADLINE

With PPAP documentation package

CS.00054-Specific Pain Points

The Multi-Standard Evidence Maze

A single E/E component requires test evidence across conducted emissions (CISPR 25), radiated immunity (ISO 11452-4), transient immunity (ISO 7637-2), ESD (ISO 10605), and 15+ electrical performance tests. Each test generates its own report with different formats, lab templates, and measurement units. Your team manually cross-references every report against the OEM-approved test plan—one component at a time, across hundreds of part numbers.

The Test Plan Approval Bottleneck

Stellantis requires OEM-approved test plans before any validation testing begins. Without approval, lab time is wasted on "engineering development" results that Stellantis will not formally accept. Suppliers wait weeks for plan approval while APQP gate timelines compress. When deviations arise mid-testing, re-approval cycles add further delays that cascade across program milestones.

The Lab Recognition Trap

Only ISO 17025–accredited laboratories with Stellantis recognition can produce accepted test data. A2LA proficiency testing must demonstrate correlation with Stellantis reference laboratories. If a supplier's preferred lab loses recognition or fails a proficiency audit, months of accumulated test data may be rejected—forcing complete retest campaigns at program-critical timing.

The Harmonization Gap

Suppliers straddling legacy FCA CS.00054 and harmonized CS.00244 requirements face parallel validation obligations. Legacy test reports referencing the 2018 CS.00054 revision may not satisfy updated CS.00244 acceptance criteria. Without a centralized compliance data backbone, engineering teams cannot determine which components need retesting under the harmonized standard and which legacy evidence remains valid.

Certivo in Action—CS.00054 Workflow

GET EVIDENCE IN

Collect EMC Test Reports and Electrical Validation Data from Every Supplier—Without the Chasing

CORA launches targeted evidence collection campaigns to gather EMC test reports, electrical performance data, and laboratory accreditation certificates from every supplier tier automatically.

• Launch validation evidence campaigns to hundreds of suppliers with one click

• CORA-powered outreach in suppliers' native languages across global supply chains

• Accept any format: PDF test reports, Excel data sheets, lab certificates, IMDS exports

• Track response rates and escalate non-responders automatically through multi-tier supply chain transparency workflows

MAKE SENSE OF IT

Know Instantly When Test Evidence Fails to Meet CS.00054 Acceptance Criteria

CORA extracts test results, FPS classifications, emission limit values, and lab accreditation details from every supplier submission—then validates against CS.00054/CS.00244 requirements automatically through AI document parsing and certificate validation.

• AI-native compliance automation parses test reports to extract pass/fail results, measurement values, and FPS classifications

• Automatic validation against all required EMC and electrical test categories per approved test plan

• Real-time alerts when submissions reference non-recognized laboratories or expired accreditations

PROVE COMPLIANCE OUT

Generate PPAP-Ready Validation Packages in Hours, Not Weeks

Assemble complete CS.00054 compliance documentation from validated supplier evidence—audit-ready and traceable from test report to approved test plan.

• One-click PPAP documentation packages with full EMC and electrical validation evidence

• Integrated compliance thread linking test reports to approved test plans and lab accreditations

• Customer-specific templates aligned to Stellantis DVP&R formatting requirements

• Complete audit trail for every validation, extraction, and evidence submission

One Supplier Submission. Validation Against All CS.00054 Test Requirements. PPAP-Ready in Hours.

Certivo reads supplier test reports, extracts EMC measurements and FPS classifications through AI document parsing, validates against CS.00054/CS.00244 acceptance criteria, and generates OEM-ready evidence packages automatically. When Stellantis updates requirements or harmonizes new test procedures, Certivo reassesses your portfolio and alerts you—before PPAP deadlines arrive.

Features Tabs

Evidence Collection

Certivo's automated supplier data collection campaigns achieve 95% response rates vs. 20–30% with manual outreach through centralized supplier self-service portals.

• Targeted campaigns by vehicle program, component category, or test requirement

• Multi-language outreach in suppliers' native languages across global supply chains

• Intelligent follow-up sequences adapting to supplier behavior and response patterns

• Format-agnostic: PDF test reports, Excel summaries, lab certificates, proprietary templates

AI Extraction

Every test report parsed to extract measurement values, pass/fail results, and FPS classifications—no manual data entry through AI-native compliance automation.

• Deep extraction of emission levels, immunity thresholds, voltage parameters, and FPS class designations

• Parses multi-format lab reports from A2LA-recognized facilities worldwide

• Multi-language document processing covering all Stellantis supplier regions

• Anomaly detection for inconsistent results, expired lab certifications, or mismatched test plan references

Continuous Monitoring

Always validated against current CS.00244 requirements—not your last audit cycle—through continuous compliance monitoring and audit readiness workflows.

• Automatic sync with Stellantis standard updates and harmonization changes

• Regulatory intelligence and horizon scanning for ECE R10 type-approval requirement changes

• Proactive alerts when laboratory accreditations approach expiry or recognition status changes

• Historical tracking of validation evidence across component revision levels

PPAP Reporting

Generate complete validation evidence packages in hours instead of 4–6 weeks of manual compilation through specialized substance reporting solutions.

• One-click PPAP packages with full EMC and electrical test evidence traceability

• DVP&R-aligned formatting meeting Stellantis documentation requirements

• Lab accreditation certificates and test plan approvals linked to each evidence record

• Response tracking for program milestone deadlines and gate reviews

BOM-Level Tracking

Map validation evidence to individual components across product BOMs through BOM substance and threshold management.

• BOM-level compliance intelligence linking each part number to its complete validation record

• Multi-component product support tracking evidence across complex E/E assemblies

• Gap analysis identifying components with missing, expired, or non-compliant test evidence

• Integrated PLM ERP compliance thread connecting validation records to engineering and procurement systems

Related Regulations

Stellantis CS.00244

Harmonized successor incorporating CS.00054 EMC and electrical requirements

Combined Value

Single evidence collection workflow validates against both legacy and harmonized requirements

Stellantis CS.00056

Environmental stress qualification for E/E components (thermal, vibration, corrosion)

Combined Value

Combined EMC + environmental evidence management from one supplier submission

ECE R10 (E-Mark)

EU vehicle type-approval EMC regulation with overlapping emission and immunity tests

Combined Value

Multi-framework validation flags ECE R10 gaps alongside OEM-specific requirements

EU RoHS

Hazardous substance restrictions applying to all electronic components

Combined Value

Substance compliance validated alongside EMC evidence from shared supplier declarations

REACH

EU chemical regulation requiring SVHC tracking in electronic component materials

Combined Value

Unified supplier data collection satisfies both CS.00054 validation and REACH substance disclosure

IATF 16949

Automotive quality management system underpinning Stellantis supplier requirements

Combined Value

Certivo evidence trails support IATF 16949 audit documentation requirements

Managing Stellantis CS.00054 compliance alongside regulatory frameworks and related OEM standards eliminates duplicate supplier requests. Certivo validates one submission against multiple requirements through automated multi-tier supply chain transparency.

Industries Most Impacted

Automotive Manufacturing

Your Pain Point

Every E/E component requires full EMC and electrical validation; multi-platform complexity

Electronics Manufacturing

Your Pain Point

Multi-OEM EMC standards (Stellantis, Ford, GM) with different test plan formats

Industrial Machinery & Heavy Equipment

Your Pain Point

Shared E/E component families across on-highway and off-highway Stellantis platforms

Aerospace & Defense

Your Pain Point

Stringent EMC documentation requirements paralleling MIL-STD-461 evidence standards

Semiconductor & High-Tech

Your Pain Point

IC-level EMC performance affects system-level CS.00054 compliance outcomes

Chemical Manufacturing

Your Pain Point

Materials and coatings affecting EMC shielding performance require validated evidence

Return on Investment

80%

Reduction in Compliance Labor

From Manual Report Review to Exception Management

CORA extracts test results and FPS classifications automatically through AI-native compliance automation. Your team focuses on engineering exceptions that need human judgment—not spreadsheet-based evidence tracking.

4 Hours

To PPAP-Ready Package

Validation Evidence Assembly Acceleration

Generate complete, audit-ready PPAP evidence packages in hours—not the 4–6 weeks of manual report compilation, cross-referencing, and formatting.

Real-Time

Standard Update Monitoring

Proactive Stellantis CS.00054 Compliance

When Stellantis updates CS.00244 requirements or changes laboratory recognition criteria, Certivo reassesses your portfolio instantly through regulatory intelligence and horizon scanning. Know which components need revalidation before program gates arrive.

Key Statistics

20+

EMC and electrical tests tracked per component with automated validation

99.2%

Test report extraction accuracy from supplier documentation

95%

Supplier response rate with CORA-powered evidence collection campaigns

Frequently Asked Questions

What components and suppliers are subject to Stellantis CS.00054 compliance requirements?

Every electrical and electronic component, module, or sub-assembly destined for a Stellantis vehicle program must comply with CS.00054 (now harmonized as CS.00244). This includes Tier 1 suppliers delivering finished E/E modules, Tier 2 sub-suppliers providing component-level electronics, and contract manufacturers producing under Stellantis part numbers. The standard applies across ICE, hybrid, and BEV platforms globally. CORA automates evidence collection across all supplier tiers to ensure no component enters production without validated test data.

What happens if a supplier submits test data from a non-recognized laboratory?

Stellantis requires all EMC and electrical test data to originate from ISO 17025–accredited laboratories with formal OEM recognition, typically through the A2LA automotive EMC laboratory accreditation program. Test results from non-recognized labs are rejected, and retesting at an approved facility is required before PPAP can proceed. Certivo validates laboratory accreditation status during AI document parsing, flagging non-compliant submissions before they reach OEM review.

How does the harmonization from CS.00054 to CS.00244 affect existing compliance evidence?

The harmonized CS.00244 standard consolidates legacy FCA CS.00054 and PSA B21 7110 requirements into a unified Stellantis specification. Some test procedures and acceptance criteria have been updated, meaning legacy evidence may not satisfy current requirements. Certivo's continuous compliance monitoring automatically assesses existing evidence against updated CS.00244 criteria, identifying which components require revalidation and which legacy reports remain acceptable.

What declaration and evidence formats does Certivo accept from automotive suppliers?

Certivo accepts any format: PDF test reports, Excel data summaries, laboratory certificates, IMDS exports, and proprietary lab report templates. CORA's AI document parsing extracts test results, FPS classifications, emission measurements, and laboratory details regardless of format or language—eliminating the need to standardize supplier inputs across your multi-tier supply chain through automated supplier data collection and centralized supplier self-service portals.

Does Certivo support CS.00054 compliance alongside other OEM EMC standards and regulatory requirements?

Yes. Certivo validates supplier evidence against Stellantis CS.00054/CS.00244 alongside related standards including CS.00056 (environmental qualification), ECE R10 (EU type-approval EMC), EU RoHS, REACH, and PFAS requirements. The same supplier submission is validated against multiple OEM and regulatory frameworks simultaneously through digital passport and traceability systems—eliminating duplicate evidence collection campaigns and enabling centralized compliance data backbone management across all programs.

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