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Document And Entity Information [Abstract] Document Type Document Type Amendment Flag Amendment Flag Document Period End Date Document Period End Date Document Fiscal Year Focus Document Fiscal Year Focus Document Fiscal Period Focus Document Fiscal Period Focus Trading Symbol Trading Symbol Entity Registrant Name Entity Registrant Name Entity Central Index Key Current Fiscal Year End Date Current Fiscal Year End Date Entity Filer Category Entity Filer Category Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding Entity Common Stock Shares Outstanding The aggregate costs incurred (1) in a planned search or critical investigation aimed at discovery of new knowledge with the hope that such knowledge will be useful in developing a new product or service, a new process or technique, or in bringing about a significant improvement to an existing product or process; or (2) to translate research findings or other knowledge into a plan or design for a new product or process or for a significant improvement to an existing product or process whether intended for sale or the entity's use, during the reporting period charged to research and development projects, including the costs of developing computer software up to the point in time of achieving technological feasibility, and costs allocated in accounting for a business combination to in-process projects deemed to have no alternative future use, and costs incurred for engineering reduced by royalty income and income from contracts to perform engineering design and product development services. Income Statement [Abstract] Net sales Sales Revenue Goods Net Cost of sales Cost Of Goods Sold Gross profit Gross Profit Selling, general and administrative expenses Selling General And Administrative Expense Research, development and engineering expenses, net Research Development And Engineering Expense Net Amortization of intangibles Amortization Of Intangible Assets Other income (expense), net Other Operating Income Expense Net Operating income Operating Income Loss Income from equity method investments Income Loss From Equity Method Investments Interest income Investment Income Interest Interest expense Interest Expense Other non-operating items, net Other Nonoperating Income Expense Income from continuing operations before income taxes Income Loss From Continuing Operations Before Income Taxes Extraordinary Items Noncontrolling Interest Income tax expense Income Tax Expense Benefit Income from continuing operations Income Loss From Continuing Operations Including Portion Attributable To Noncontrolling Interest Loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes (Note 3) Income Loss From Discontinued Operations Net Of Tax Net income Profit Loss Less: Net income from continuing operations attributable to non-controlling interest Income Loss From Continuing Operations Attributable To Noncontrolling Entity Less: Net loss from discontinued operations attributable to non-controlling interest Income Loss From Discontinued Operations Net Of Tax Attributable To Noncontrolling Interest Net income attributable to controlling interest Net Income Loss Amounts attributable to controlling interest: Income Amounts Attributable To Reporting Entity Disclosures [Abstract] Net Income from continuing operations Income Loss From Continuing Operations Net Loss from discontinued operations (Note 3) Income Loss From Discontinued Operations Net Of Tax Attributable To Reporting Entity Earnings per share continuing operations – basic Income Loss From Continuing Operations Per Basic Share Earnings per share discontinued operations – basic Discontinued Operation Income Loss From Discontinued Operation Net Of Tax Per Basic Share Basic earnings per share Earnings Per Share Basic Earnings per share continuing operations – diluted Income Loss From Continuing Operations Per Diluted Share Earnings per share discontinued operations – diluted Discontinued Operation Income Loss From Discontinued Operation Net Of Tax Per Diluted Share Diluted earnings per share Earnings Per Share Diluted Weighted average number of shares outstanding, net of treasury shares (in millions) Weighted Average Number Of Shares Outstanding Basic Weighted average number of shares outstanding, assuming dilution and net of treasury shares (in millions) Weighted Average Number Of Diluted Shares Outstanding Cash dividend per share – declared Common Stock Dividends Per Share Declared Cash dividend per share – paid Common Stock Dividends Per Share Cash Paid Statement Of Income And Comprehensive Income [Abstract] Net income Other comprehensive income before tax: Other Comprehensive Income Loss Before Tax Period Increase Decrease [Abstract] Change in cumulative translation adjustments Other Comprehensive Income Loss Foreign Currency Transaction And Translation Adjustment Before Tax Net change in cash flow hedges Other Comprehensive Income Loss Derivatives Qualifying As Hedges Before Tax Net change in unrealized components of defined benefit plans Other Comprehensive Income Loss Pension And Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Adjustment Before Tax Other comprehensive income, before tax Other Comprehensive Income Loss Before Tax Tax effect allocated to other comprehensive income Other Comprehensive Income Loss Tax Other comprehensive income, net of tax Other Comprehensive Income Loss Net Of Tax Comprehensive income (loss) Comprehensive Income Net Of Tax Including Portion Attributable To Noncontrolling Interest Less: Comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interest Comprehensive Income Net Of Tax Attributable To Noncontrolling Interest Comprehensive income attributable to controlling interest Comprehensive Income Net Of Tax Statement Of Financial Position [Abstract] Assets Assets [Abstract] Cash and cash equivalents Cash And Cash Equivalents At Carrying Value Receivables, net Receivables Net Current Inventories, net Inventory Net Other current assets Other Assets Current Related party receivables (Note 15) Due From Related Parties Current Current assets, discontinued operations (Note 3) Assets Of Disposal Group Including Discontinued Operation Current Total current assets Assets Current Property, plant and equipment, net Property Plant And Equipment Net Investments and other non-current assets Investments And Other Noncurrent Assets Goodwill Goodwill Intangible assets, net Finite Lived Intangible Assets Net Non-current assets, discontinued operations (Note 3) Disposal Group Including Discontinued Operation Assets Noncurrent Total assets Assets Liabilities and equity Liabilities And Stockholders Equity [Abstract] Short-term debt Short Term Borrowings Accounts payable Accounts Payable Current Accrued expenses Accrued Liabilities Current Other current liabilities Other Liabilities Current Related party liabilities (Note 15) Due To Related Parties Current Current liabilities, discontinued operations (Note 3) Liabilities Of Disposal Group Including Discontinued Operation Current Total current liabilities Liabilities Current Long-term debt Long Term Debt Noncurrent Pension liability Defined Benefit Pension Plan Liabilities Noncurrent Other non-current liabilities Other Liabilities Noncurrent Non-current liabilities, discontinued operations (Note 3) Liabilities Of Disposal Group Including Discontinued Operation Noncurrent Total non-current liabilities Liabilities Noncurrent Common stock Common Stock Value Additional paid-in capital Additional Paid In Capital Common Stock Retained earnings (Note 11) Retained Earnings Accumulated Deficit Accumulated other comprehensive loss (Note 11) Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss Net Of Tax Treasury stock (Note 11) Treasury Stock Value Total controlling interest Stockholders Equity Non-controlling interest (Note 11) Minority Interest Total equity Stockholders Equity Including Portion Attributable To Noncontrolling Interest Total liabilities and equity Liabilities And Stockholders Equity Capital contributed to Veoneer. Statement Of Cash Flows [Abstract] Operating activities Net Cash Provided By Used In Operating Activities [Abstract] Net income continuing operations Net income discontinued operations Depreciation and amortization Depreciation Depletion And Amortization Separation costs Business Exit Costs1 Other, net Other Noncash Income Expense Changes in operating assets and liabilities Increase Decrease In Operating Capital Net cash provided by operating activities (Note 3) Net Cash Provided By Used In Operating Activities Investing activities Net Cash Provided By Used In Investing Activities [Abstract] Expenditures for property, plant and equipment Payments To Acquire Property Plant And Equipment Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment Proceeds From Sale Of Property Plant And Equipment Acquisitions of businesses and interest in/additional contributions to affiliates, net of cash acquired Payments To Acquire Businesses And Interest In Affiliates Net cash used in investing activities (Note 3) Net Cash Provided By Used In Investing Activities Financing activities Net Cash Provided By Used In Financing Activities [Abstract] Net increase (decrease) in short-term debt Proceeds From Repayments Of Short Term Debt Issuance of long-term debt, net of discount Proceeds From Issuance Of Long Term Debt Debt issuance costs Payments Of Debt Issuance Costs Dividends paid Payments Of Dividends Common Stock Dividends paid to non-controlling interest Payments Of Dividends Minority Interest Shares repurchased Payments For Repurchase Of Common Stock Common stock options exercised Proceeds From Stock Options Exercised Capital contribution to Veoneer Capital Contributed To Veoneer Net cash used in financing activities Net Cash Provided By Used In Financing Activities Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents Effect Of Exchange Rate On Cash Cash Equivalents Restricted Cash And Restricted Cash Equivalents Including Disposal Group And Discontinued Operations Decrease in cash and cash equivalents Cash Cash Equivalents Restricted Cash And Restricted Cash Equivalents Period Increase Decrease Including Exchange Rate Effect Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period Cash Cash Equivalents Restricted Cash And Restricted Cash Equivalents Cash and cash equivalents at end of period Accounting Policies [Abstract] Basis of Presentation Organization Consolidation And Presentation Of Financial Statements Disclosure [Text Block] Accounting Changes And Error Corrections [Abstract] New Accounting Standards New Accounting Pronouncements And Changes In Accounting Principles [Text Block] Discontinued Operations And Disposal Groups [Abstract] Discontinued Operations Disposal Groups Including Discontinued Operations Disclosure [Text Block] Revenue From Contract With Customer [Abstract] Revenue Revenue From Contract With Customer [Text Block] Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract] Fair Value Measurement Fair Value Measurement Inputs Disclosure [Text Block] Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract] Income Taxes Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block] Inventory Disclosure [Abstract] Inventories Inventory Disclosure [Text Block] Restructuring And Related Activities [Abstract] Restructuring Restructuring And Related Activities Disclosure [Text Block] Product Warranties Disclosures [Abstract] Product-Related Liabilities Product Warranty Disclosure [Text Block] Compensation And Retirement Disclosure [Abstract] Retirement Plans Pension And Other Postretirement Benefits Disclosure [Text Block] Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract] Equity Minority Interest Disclosure [Text Block] Commitments And Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] Contingent Liabilities Commitments And Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block] Disclosure Of Compensation Related Costs Sharebased Payments [Abstract] Stock Incentive Plan Disclosure Of Compensation Related Costs Share Based Payments [Text Block] Earnings Per Share [Abstract] Earnings per share Earnings Per Share [Text Block] Related Party Transactions [Abstract] Related Party Transactions Related Party Transactions Disclosure [Text Block] Subsequent Events [Abstract] Subsequent Events Subsequent Events [Text Block] New Accounting Standards New Accounting Pronouncements Policy Policy [Text Block] Financial Instruments Fair Value Of Financial Instruments Policy Inventories Inventory Policy [Text Block] Restructuring Provisions Costs Associated With Exit Or Disposal Activities Or Restructurings Policy [Text Block] Disclosure of accounting policy for various claims, lawsuits and proceedings pending or threatened against the Company or its subsidiaries, covering a range of matters that arise in the ordinary course of its business activities with respect to commercial, product liability or other matters. Contingent Liabilities Contingent Liabilities Policy [Text Block] Earnings Per Share Earnings Per Share Policy [Text Block] Summary of Impact of Adoption of New Accounting Standards New Accounting Pronouncement Early Adoption Table [Text Block] Summary of Financial Results of Discontinued Operations, Carrying Value of Assets and Liabilities Reclassified as Discontinued Operations and Significant Non-Cash Items of Discontinued Operations Schedule Of Disposal Groups Including Discontinued Operations Income Statement Balance Sheet And Additional Disclosures [Text Block] Revenue from Continuing Operations Disaggregated by Primary Region and Products Disaggregation Of Revenue Table [Text Block] Contract with customer, receivables, asset and liability. Summary of Information about Receivables, Contract Assets, and Contract Liabilities from Contracts with Customers Contract With Customer Receivables Asset And Liability Table [Text Block] Summary of Changes in Contract Assets and Contract Liabilities Contract With Customer Asset And Liability Table [Text Block] Derivative Financial Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on Recurring Basis for Continuing Operations Schedule Of Derivative Instruments In Statement Of Financial Position Fair Value [Text Block] Fair Value of Debt Schedule Of Carrying Values And Estimated Fair Values Of Debt Instruments Table [Text Block] Components of Inventories for Continuing Operations Schedule Of Inventory Current Table [Text Block] Schedule of Change in Balance Sheet Position of Restructuring Reserves Related to Continuing Operations Schedule Of Restructuring Reserve By Type Of Cost [Text Block] Schedule of Change in Balance Sheet Position of Product-Related Liabilities Related to Continuing Operations Schedule Of Product Warranty Liability Table [Text Block] Schedule of Components of Net Periodic Benefit Cost from Continuing Operations Schedule Of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Text Block] Summary of Changes in Equity Components Schedule Of Stockholders Equity Table [Text Block] Schedule Of Non-Controlling Interest [Table Text Block] Schedule of Components of Accumulated Comprehensive Income (Loss) Schedule Of Non Controlling Interest Table [Text Block] Schedule of Computation of Basic and Diluted EPS under Two-class Method Schedule Of Earnings Per Share Basic And Diluted Table [Text Block] Summary of Amounts Due to and Due from Related Party Schedule Of Related Party Transactions Table [Text Block] Basis of presentation. Basis of presentation. Basis Of Presentation [Table] Basis Of Presentation [Table] Disposal Group Classification Disposal Group Classification [Axis] Disposal Group Classification Disposal Group Classification [Domain] Spin-off Discontinued Operations Disposed Of By Means Other Than Sale Spinoff [Member] Disposal Group Name Income Statement Balance Sheet And Additional Disclosures By Disposal Groups Including Discontinued Operations [Axis] Disposal Group Name Disposal Groups Including Discontinued Operations Name [Domain] Veoneer Incorporation. Veoneer, Inc. Veoneer Incorporation [Member] Financial Instrument Financial Instrument [Axis] Financial Instruments Transfers And Servicing Of Financial Instruments Types Of Financial Instruments [Domain] Swedish Depository Receipt. Swedish Depository Receipt Swedish Depository Receipt [Member] Basis Of Presentation [Line Items] Basis Of Presentation [Line Items] Date of distribution Restructuring And Related Activities Completion Date Common stock issued Common Stock Dividends Shares Common stock, par value Common Stock Par Or Stated Value Per Share Common stock shares outstanding Common Stock Shares Outstanding Stock dividends, shares Stock Dividends Shares Number of reportable segments Number Of Reportable Segments Amount of increase (decrease) in accumulated other comprehensive income (AOCI) for reclassification to retained earnings of tax effect from remeasurement of deferred tax pursuant to Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. New Accounting Pronouncements And Changes In Accounting Principles [Abstract] New Accounting Pronouncements Or Change In Accounting Principle [Table] New Accounting Pronouncements Or Change In Accounting Principle [Table] Adjustments for New Accounting Pronouncements Adjustments For New Accounting Pronouncements [Axis] Type of Adoption Type Of Adoption [Member] Accounting standards update 2018-02. ASU 2018-02 Accounting Standards Update201802 [Member] New Accounting Pronouncements Or Change In Accounting Principle [Line Items] New Accounting Pronouncements Or Change In Accounting Principle [Line Items] Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, Reclassification from AOCI to Retained earnings, Tax effect Tax Cuts And Jobs Act Of2017 Reclassification From Aoci To Retained Earnings Tax Effect ASU 2014-09 Accounting Standards Update201409 [Member] Scenario Statement Scenario [Axis] Scenario, Unspecified Scenario Unspecified [Domain] Adjustments due to ASU 2014-09 Restatement Adjustment [Member] Initial Application Period Cumulative Effect Transition Initial Application Period Cumulative Effect Transition [Axis] Initial Application Period Cumulative Effect Transition Initial Application Period Cumulative Effect Transition [Domain] Balances without adoption of ASC 606 Calculated Under Revenue Guidance In Effect Before Topic606 [Member] Effect of Changes Difference Between Revenue Guidance In Effect Before And After Topic606 [Member] Equity Equity [Abstract] Retained Earnings ASU 2014-09 Operating income Income Statement Balance Sheet And Additional Disclosures By Disposal Groups Including Discontinued Operations [Table] Income Statement Balance Sheet And Additional Disclosures By Disposal Groups Including Discontinued Operations [Table] Type of Arrangement and Non-arrangement Transactions Type Of Arrangement [Axis] Arrangements and Non-arrangement Transactions Arrangements And Nonarrangement Transactions [Member] Amended and restated transition services agreement. Amended and Restated Transition Services Agreement Amended And Restated Transition Services Agreement [Member] Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] Income Statement Balance Sheet And Additional Disclosures By Disposal Groups Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] Spin-off completion date Disposal group including discontinued operation selling general and administrative expenses. Disposal group including discontinued operation research development and engineering expense net. Disposal group including discontinued operation amortization of intangible assets. Disposal group including discontinued operation other income (expense) net. Disposal group including discontinued operation income (loss) from equity method investments. Disposal group including discontinued operation other nonoperating income (expense). Net sales Disposal Group Including Discontinued Operation Revenue Cost of sales Disposal Group Including Discontinued Operation Costs Of Goods Sold Gross profit Disposal Group Including Discontinued Operation Gross Profit Loss Selling, general and administrative expenses Disposal Group Including Discontinued Operation Selling General And Administrative Expenses Research, development and engineering expenses, net Disposal Group Including Discontinued Operation Research Development And Engineering Expense Net Amortization of intangibles Disposal Group Including Discontinued Operation Amortization Of Intangible Assets Other income (expense), net Disposal Group Including Discontinued Operation Other Income Expense Net Operating loss Disposal Group Including Discontinued Operation Operating Income Loss Loss from equity method investments Disposal Group Including Discontinued Operation Income Loss From Equity Method Investments Interest income Disposal Group Including Discontinued Operation Interest Income Interest expense Disposal Group Including Discontinued Operation Interest Expense Other non-operating items, net Disposal Group Including Discontinued Operation Other Nonoperating Income Expense Loss before income taxes Discontinued Operation Income Loss From Discontinued Operation Before Income Tax Income tax (expense) benefit Discontinued Operation Tax Effect Of Discontinued Operation Loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes Less: Net loss attributable to non-controlling interest Net loss from discontinued operations Disposal group including discontinued operation separation costs. Separation costs Disposal Group Including Discontinued Operation Separation Costs Disposal group including discontinued operation investments and other noncurrent assets. Disposal group including discontinued operation long-term debt noncurrent. ASSETS Assets Of Disposal Group Including Discontinued Operation [Abstract] Receivables, net Disposal Group Including Discontinued Operation Accounts Notes And Loans Receivable Net Inventories, net Disposal Group Including Discontinued Operation Inventory Current Other current assets Disposal Group Including Discontinued Operation Other Current Assets Total current assets, discontinued operations Property, plant and equipment, net Disposal Group Including Discontinued Operation Property Plant And Equipment Noncurrent Investments and other non-current assets Disposal Group Including Discontinued Operation Investments And Other Noncurrent Assets Goodwill Disposal Group Including Discontinued Operation Goodwill Noncurrent Intangible assets, net Disposal Group Including Discontinued Operation Intangible Assets Noncurrent Total non-current assets, discontinued operations LIABILITIES Liabilities Of Disposal Group Including Discontinued Operation [Abstract] Accounts payable Disposal Group Including Discontinued Operation Accounts Payable Current Accrued expenses Disposal Group Including Discontinued Operation Accrued Liabilities Current Other current liabilities Disposal Group Including Discontinued Operation Other Current Liabilities Total current liabilities, discontinued operations Long-term debt Disposal Group Including Discontinued Operation Long Term Debt Noncurrent Pension liability Disposal Group Including Discontinued Operation Pension Plan Benefit Obligation Noncurrent Other non-current liabilities Disposal Group Including Discontinued Operation Other Noncurrent Liabilities Total non-current liabilities, discontinued operations Services termination date. Services termination date Services Termination Date Defined benefit plan net decrease in unfunded status of sponsored pension and postretirement benefits other than pension. Net decrease in unfunded status of sponsored pension and postretirement benefits other than pension Defined Benefit Plan Net Decrease In Unfunded Status Of Sponsored Pension And Postretirement Benefits Other Than Pension Unrecognized losses in accumulated other comprehensive income Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss Defined Benefit Pension And Other Postretirement Plans Net Of Tax Disposal group including discontinued operation accumulated other comprehensive income (loss). Decrease in retained earnings. Disposal group including discontinued operation non-controlling interests. Cash Disposal Group Including Discontinued Operation Cash And Cash Equivalents Net assets Assets Of Disposal Group Including Discontinued Operation Accumulated other comprehensive loss Disposal Group Including Discontinued Operation Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss Non-controlling interest Disposal Group Including Discontinued Operation Non Controlling Interests Reduction to retained earnings Decrease In Retained Earnings Amount of depreciation attributable to discontinued operations. Amount of amortization of intangible assets attributable to discontinued operations. Amount of acquisition of businesses​ and interest ​in affiliates, net attributable to discontinued operations. Amount of earn out adjustment attributable to discontinued operations. Amount of undistributed earnings from equity method investments, net of dividends attributable to discontinued operations. Business Acquisition Business Acquisition [Axis] Business Acquisition, Acquiree Business Acquisition Acquiree [Domain] M/A-COM Technology Solutions Holdings Inc. M/A-COM M A C O M Technology Solutions Holdings Inc [Member] Depreciation Depreciation Discontinued Operations Amortization of intangible assets Amortization Of Intangible Assets Discontinued Operations Capital expenditures Capital Expenditure Discontinued Operations Acquisition in affiliate, net Acquisition Of Businesses And Interest In Affiliates Net Discontinued Operations Earn-out adjustment Earn Out Adjustment Discontinued Operations Undistributed loss from equity method investment Undistributed Earnings From Equity Method Investments Net Of Dividends Discontinued Operations Number of operating segments Number Of Operating Segments Production parts average payment terms. Production parts average payment terms Production Parts Average Payment Terms Disaggregation Of Revenue [Abstract] Disaggregation Of Revenue [Table] Disaggregation Of Revenue [Table] Geographical Statement Geographical [Axis] Geographical Segment Geographical [Domain] China CHINA Japan JAPAN Rest of Asia. Rest of Asia Rest Of Asia [Member] Americas Americas [Member] Europe Europe [Member] Products and Services Product Or Service [Axis] Products and Services Products And Services [Domain] Airbag Products [Member] Airbag Products Airbag Products [Member] Seatbelt Products [Member] Seatbelt Products Seatbelt Products [Member] Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items] Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items] Impairment losses recognized related to contract assets Capitalized Contract Cost Impairment Loss Contract With Customer Asset And Liability [Abstract] Contract assets Contract With Customer Asset Net Contract liabilities Contract With Customer Liability Receivables, Translation Difference Receivables Accounts Receivable Gross Current Allowance at beginning of period Allowance For Doubtful Accounts Receivable Current Net decrease/(increase) of allowance Allowance For Doubtful Accounts Receivable Period Increase Decrease Translation difference Receivables Translation Difference Allowance at end of period Receivables, net of allowance Contract with customer, assets, increases (decreases) due to revenue recognized. Contract with customer asset translation difference. Change In Contract With Customer Asset And Liability [Abstract] Contract assets Change In Contract With Customer Asset [Abstract] Beginning balance Increases/(decreases) due to cumulative catch up adjustment Contract With Customer Asset Cumulative Catch Up Adjustment To Revenue Modification Of Contract Increases/(decreases) due to revenue recognized Contract With Customer Assets Increases Decreases Due To Revenue Recognized Increases/(decreases) due to cash received Contract With Customer Asset Cumulative Catch Up Adjustment To Revenue Change In Measure Of Progress Increases/(decreases) due to transfer to receivables Contract With Customer Asset Reclassified To Receivable Translation difference Contract With Customer Asset Translation Difference Ending balance Contract with customer, liability, increase decrease due to cumulative catch-up adjustment to revenue. Contract with customer, liability, increases (decreases) due to revenue recognized. Contract with customer liability translation difference. Contract liabilities Change In Contract With Customer Liability [Abstract] Beginning balance Increases/(decreases) due to cumulative catch up adjustment Contract With Customer Liability Increase Decrease Due To Cumulative Catch Up Adjustment To Revenue Increases/(decreases) due to revenue recognized Contract With Customer Liability Increases Decreases Due To Revenue Recognized Increases/(decreases) due to cash received Contract With Customer Liability Cumulative Catch Up Adjustment To Revenue Change In Measure Of Progress Translation difference Contract With Customer Liability Translation Difference Ending balance Derivative Instrument Detail [Abstract] Fair Values Derivatives Balance Sheet Location By Derivative Contract Type By Hedging Designation [Table] Fair Values Derivatives Balance Sheet Location By Derivative Contract Type By Hedging Designation [Table] Less Than Six Months [Member] Less Than Six Months Less Than Six Months [Member] Hedging Designation Hedging Designation [Axis] Hedging Designation Hedging Designation [Domain] Not Designated as Hedging Instrument Nondesignated [Member] Derivative Instrument Derivative Instrument Risk [Axis] Derivative Contract Derivative Contract Type [Domain] Foreign Exchange Swaps Foreign Exchange Contract [Member] Measurement Frequency Fair Value By Measurement Frequency [Axis] Fair Value, Measurement Frequency Fair Value Measurement Frequency [Domain] Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring Fair Value Measurements Recurring [Member] Balance Sheet Location Balance Sheet Location [Axis] Balance Sheet Location Balance Sheet Location [Domain] Other current assets Other Current Assets [Member] Other current liabilities Other Current Liabilities [Member] Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items] Derivatives Fair Value [Line Items] Nominal volume Derivative Notional Amount Derivative asset Derivative Assets Derivative liability Derivative Liabilities Derivative notional volume, amount after offsetting swaps Derivative Fair Value Amount Offset Against Collateral Net Derivative asset, amount after offsetting swaps Derivative Fair Value Of Derivative Asset Amount Offset Against Collateral Derivative liability, amount after offsetting swaps Derivative Fair Value Of Derivative Liability Amount Offset Against Collateral Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis [Table] Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis [Table] Long-term Debt, Type Longterm Debt Type [Axis] Long-term Debt, Type Longterm Debt Type [Domain] Eurobond. Eurobond Eurobond [Member] Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] Derivatives designated as hedging instruments Derivative Assets Liabilities At Fair Value Net Gains and losses recognized in other non-operating items, net Derivative Instruments Not Designated As Hedging Instruments Gain Loss Net Debt instrument issue price percentage. Bond offering date Debt Instrument Offering Date1 Bond term of period Debt Instrument Term Bond price Debt Instrument Fair Value Notes issued Debt Instrument Issuance Date1 Notes issued price percentage Debt Instrument Issue Price Percentage Notes stated percentage Debt Instrument Interest Rate Stated Percentage Notes effective percentage Debt Instrument Interest Rate Effective Percentage Fair Value By Balance Sheet Grouping [Table] Fair Value By Balance Sheet Grouping [Table] Short-term Debt, Type Short Term Debt Type [Axis] Short-term Debt, Type Short Term Debt Type [Domain] Overdrafts and Other Short-term Debt [Member] Overdrafts and Other Short-Term Debt Overdrafts And Other Short Term Debt [Member] Short-term Portion of Long-term Debt [Member] Short-Term Portion of Long-Term Debt Short Term Portion Of Long Term Debt [Member] U.S.Private Placement [Member] U.S. Private Placement - Long-Term Debt U S Private Placement [Member] Eurobond - Long-Term Debt Other Long-term Debt[Member] Other Long-Term Debt Other Long Term Debt [Member] Cash and Cash Equivalents Cash And Cash Equivalents [Axis] Cash and Cash Equivalents Restricted Cash And Cash Equivalents Cash And Cash Equivalents [Member] Commercial Paper Commercial Paper [Member] Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items] Fair Value Balance Sheet Grouping Financial Statement Captions [Line Items] Short-term debt Long-term debt, fair value Long Term Debt Fair Value Short-term debt, fair value Shortterm Debt Fair Value Income Taxes [Line Items] Income Tax Disclosure [Table] Income Tax Disclosure [Table] Income Tax Disclosure [Table] Current Tax Payable Part of Other Current Liabilities Non-Current Tax Payable Part of Other Non-current Liabilities Other Noncurrent Liabilities [Member] Income Taxes [Line Items] Income Taxes [Line Items] Effective income tax rate Effective Income Tax Rate Continuing Operations Increase/(decrease) in effective tax rate due to impact of discrete tax items Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation Other Adjustments Income tax expense at federal statutory rate Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation At Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate Income Tax Reconciliation Change In Reserves For Uncertain Tax Positions Net increase to income tax reserves for unrecognized tax benefits based on tax positions related to current and prior years Income Tax Reconciliation Change In Reserves For Uncertain Tax Positions Decrease of income tax reserves for unrecognized tax benefits Unrecognized Tax Benefits Reductions Resulting From Lapse Of Applicable Statute Of Limitations Unrecognized tax benefits reserve that would impact effective tax rate if released into income Unrecognized Tax Benefits That Would Impact Effective Tax Rate Raw materials Inventory Raw Materials Work in progress Inventory Work In Process Finished products Inventory Finished Goods Inventories Inventory Gross Inventory valuation reserve Inventory Valuation Reserves Total inventories, net of reserve Schedule Of Restructuring And Related Costs [Table] Schedule Of Restructuring And Related Costs [Table] Range Range [Axis] Range Range [Member] Maximum Maximum [Member] Minimum Minimum [Member] Restructuring Type Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Axis] Type of Restructuring Type Of Restructuring [Domain] Western Europe restructuring activities. Western Europe Restructuring Activities Western Europe Restructuring Activities [Member] Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items] Aggregate cost for restructuring initiatives Restructuring And Related Cost Expected Cost1 Remaining restructuring liability Restructuring And Related Cost Expected Cost Remaining1 Total restructuring reserve balance Restructuring Reserve Restructuring Employee-Related [Member] Restructuring employee-related Restructuring Employee Related [Member] Restructuring Other Other Restructuring [Member] Reserve at beginning of the period Provision/charge Restructuring Charges Provision/reversal Restructuring Reserve Accrual Adjustment1 Cash payments Payments For Restructuring Translation difference Restructuring Reserve Translation Adjustment Reserve at end of the period Indemnified liabilities. Indemnified liabilities Indemnified Liabilities Product warranty accrual increase (decrease) in reserve. Reserve at beginning of the period Product Warranty Accrual Change in reserve Product Warranty Accrual Increase Decrease In Reserve Cash payments Product Warranty Accrual Payments Translation difference Standard And Extended Product Warranty Accrual Foreign Currency Translation Gain Loss Reserve at end of the period Service cost Defined Benefit Plan Service Cost Interest cost Defined Benefit Plan Interest Cost Expected return on plan assets Defined Benefit Plan Expected Return On Plan Assets Amortization prior service cost Defined Benefit Plan Amortization Of Prior Service Cost Credit Amortization of actuarial loss Defined Benefit Plan Amortization Of Gains Losses Net Periodic Benefit Cost Defined Benefit Plan Net Periodic Benefit Cost Minority Interest [Table] Minority Interest [Table] Equity Components Statement Equity Components [Axis] Equity Component Equity Component [Domain] Common stock Common Stock [Member] Additional paid in capital Additional Paid In Capital [Member] Retained earnings Retained Earnings [Member] Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member] Treasury stock Treasury Stock [Member] Total parent shareholders' equity Parent [Member] Non-controlling interest Noncontrolling Interest [Member] Minority Interest [Line Items] Minority Interest [Line Items] Balance at December 31, 2017 Comprehensive Income: Comprehensive Income Net Of Tax [Abstract] Foreign currency translation Other Comprehensive Income Loss Foreign Currency Transaction And Translation Adjustment Net Of Tax Net change in cash flow hedges Other Comprehensive Income Loss Derivatives Qualifying As Hedges Net Of Tax Defined benefit pension plan Other Comprehensive Income Loss Pension And Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Adjustment Net Of Tax Stock-based compensation Stock Issued During Period Value Share Based Compensation Cash dividends declared Dividends Common Stock Cash Dividends paid to non-controlling interest on subsidiary shares Minority Interest Decrease From Distributions To Noncontrolling Interest Holders Distribution of Veoneer Stockholders Equity Note Spinoff Transaction Adjustment due to adoption New Accounting Pronouncement Or Change In Accounting Principle Effect Of Adoption Quantification Balance at June 30, 2018 Controlling Noncontrolling Interest Total Comprehensive Income: Comprehensive Income Net Of Tax Including Portion Attributable To Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract] Net income Common Stock incentives Stock Issued During Period Value Stock Options Exercised Repurchased shares Treasury Stock Value Acquired Cost Method Adjustment due to adoption of ASC 606 Common shares repurchased Treasury Stock Shares Acquired Aggregate amount of common stock repurchased Additional common shares authorized to repurchase Stock Repurchase Program Number Of Shares Authorized To Be Repurchased Reduce in penalties associated with eligible tax matters percentage. Loss Contingencies [Table] Loss Contingencies [Table] Loss Contingency Nature Loss Contingencies By Nature Of Contingency [Axis] Loss Contingency, Nature Loss Contingency Nature [Domain] Brazilian Subsidiaries [Member] Brazilian Subsidiaries Brazilian Subsidiaries [Member] Litigation Case Litigation Case [Axis] Litigation Case Litigation Case Type [Domain] Litigation with European Commission, European antitrust authority. Litigation with European Commission Litigation With European Commission [Member] Litigation with Competition Commission Of South Africa. Litigation with Competition Commission Of South Africa Litigation With Competition Commission Of South Africa [Member] US State District Court 1 [Member] United States District Court for Eastern District of Michigan United States State District Court One [Member] Ontario And Quebec Superior Court Canada [Member] Ontario and Quebec Superior Court Ontario And Quebec Superior Court Canada [Member] Litigation with General Superintendence of Administrative Council for Economic Defense in Brazil. Litigation with General Superintendence of Administrative Council for Economic Defense in Brazil Litigation With General Superintendence Of Administrative Council For Economic Defense In Brazil [Member] End-payor settlement class. End-payor settlement class Endpayor Settlement Class [Member] Direct Purchaser Settlement Class [Member] Direct purchaser settlement class Direct Purchaser Settlement Class [Member] Damages from Product Defects Damages From Product Defects [Member] Loss Contingencies [Line Items] Loss Contingencies [Line Items] Aggregate assessment for all alleged violations Loss Contingency Damages Sought Value Reduce in penalties associated with eligible tax matters, percentage Reduce In Penalties Associated With Eligible Tax Matters Percentage Number of facilities visited. Number of facilities visited Number Of Facilities Visited Loss contingency, accrual Loss Contingency Accrual Provision Settlement agreement, date Loss Contingency Settlement Agreement Date Settlement agreements amount Litigation Settlement Amount Awarded To Other Party Number of defendants in antitrust class actions Loss Contingency Number Of Defendants Number of pending antitrust class actions Loss Contingency Pending Claims Number Number of purchaser opt for direct purchaser class settlement. Number of purchaser opt for end-payor class settlements. Expense related settlement agreements Litigation Settlement Expense Number of purchaser opt for direct purchaser class settlement Number Of Purchaser Opt For Direct Purchaser Class Settlement Number of purchaser opt for end-payor class settlements Number Of Purchaser Opt For End Payor Class Settlements Loss contingency, number of vehicles recalled. The total number of confirmed incidents due to possible defect products under investigation. Number of vehicles recalled Loss Contingency Number Of Vehicles Recalled Number of confirmed incidents Loss Contingency Number Of Confirmed Incidents Range of possible loss Loss Contingency Estimate Of Possible Loss Percentage of stock options prior to spinoff transaction continue to be applicable to entity. Percentage of stock options prior to spinoff transaction replaced with stock option of spun entity. Schedule Of Share Based Compensation Arrangements By Share Based Payment Award [Table] Schedule Of Share Based Compensation Arrangements By Share Based Payment Award [Table] Award Type Award Type [Axis] Equity Award Share Based Compensation Arrangements By Share Based Payment Award Award Type And Plan Name [Domain] Performance Shares and Restricted Stock Units (RSU). RSUs and PSs Performance Shares And Restricted Stock Units R S U [Member] Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items] Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items] Percentage of stock option continue to be applicable to the entity Percentage Of Stock Options Prior To Spin Off Transaction Continue To Be Applicable To Entity Percentage of stock option and replaced with stock option of the spun entity Percentage Of Stock Options Prior To Spin Off Transaction Replaced With Stock Option Of Spun Entity Conversion of stock description Conversion Of Stock Description Percentage of restricted stock units prior to spinoff transaction continue to be applicable to entity. Percentage of restricted stock units prior to spinoff transaction replaced with restricted stock units to spun entity. Percentage of RSUs prior to spinoff continue to applicable to the entity Percentage Of Restricted Stock Units Prior To Spin Off Transaction Continue To Be Applicable To Entity Percentage of RSUs prior to spinoff and replaced with RSUs of the spun entity Percentage Of Restricted Stock Units Prior To Spin Off Transaction Replaced With Restricted Stock Units To Spun Entity Percentage of estimated target performance level. Estimated target performance level Percentage Of Estimated Target Performance Level Stock-based compensation expense Allocated Share Based Compensation Expense Potentially dilutive shares Antidilutive Securities Excluded From Computation Of Earnings Per Share Amount Shares from treasury stock utilized by the Stock Incentive Plan Stock Issued During Period Shares Share Based Compensation Numerator: Net Income Loss [Abstract] Basic and diluted: Earnings Per Share Basic And Diluted [Abstract] Participating share awards with dividend equivalent rights Distributed Earnings Net income available to common shareholders Undistributed Earnings Earnings allocated to participating share awards Undistributed Earnings Loss Allocated To Participating Securities Basic Net income attributable to common shareholders Net Income Loss Available To Common Stockholders Basic Denominator: Weighted Average Number Of Shares Outstanding [Abstract] Basic: Weighted average common stock Add: Weighted average stock options/share awards Incremental Common Shares Attributable To Share Based Payment Arrangements Diluted: Basic EPS: Earnings Per Share Basic [Abstract] Continuing operations Discontinued operations Diluted EPS: Earnings Per Share Diluted [Abstract] Continuing operations Discontinued operations Schedule Of Related Party Transactions By Related Party [Table] Schedule Of Related Party Transactions By Related Party [Table] Related Party Related Party Transactions By Related Party [Axis] Related Party Related Party [Domain] Related Party Transaction [Line Items] Related Party Transaction [Line Items] Purchases from related party Related Party Transaction Purchases From Related Party Related party receivables Related party payables