2025 Automotive Connected Car Cybersecurity Index

As cars evolve into software-defined machines, cybersecurity has become a central factor influencing both consumers and the automotive industry. The 2025 Automotive Connected Car Cybersecurity Index uncovers how awareness of digital safety risks is shifting buying behavior, brand loyalty, and expectations for transparency from manufacturers.

With over 100 million lines of code powering today’s vehicles, connected cars face the same vulnerabilities as laptops and smartphones. Consumers are waking up to these risks—and their expectations for accountability are rising faster than the industry has adapted.

What’s inside the report:

• Key insights into consumer sentiment around connected vehicle vulnerabilities
• The paradox of Over-the-Air (OTA) updates for long-term security
• Why third-party technologies, including AI, are amplifying software supply chain concerns
• The growing demand for accountability from manufacturers and suppliers
• How cybersecurity is driving brand perception and even premium pricing