What BorgWarner makes

BorgWarner supplies propulsion system components for combustion, hybrid, and electric vehicles from 92 facilities in 24 countries. The company organizes its portfolio into four segments: Turbos and Thermal Technologies, Drivetrain and Morse Systems, PowerDrive Systems, and Battery and Charging Systems.

On the combustion and hybrid side, the company is best known for its turbochargers. Light-vehicle turbochargers alone represented approximately 21% of net sales in 2025. The product family runs from conventional fixed-geometry turbos through variable turbine geometry (VTG) units and electric variants, the eBooster and eTurbo, which pair a compressor with an electric motor to eliminate turbo lag independently of exhaust flow. Alongside boosting, BorgWarner supplies AWD and cross-axle coupling systems, engine timing chains and sprockets, ignition technologies, EGR coolers and valves, variable valvetrain systems, and transmission components including synchronizers and torque converters. These foundational products generated approximately $11.7 billion, or 82% of total revenue, in 2025.

Electric-vehicle and hybrid products generated approximately $2.6 billion in 2025, growing roughly 23% year over year on demand in Europe and Asia. The eProduct portfolio includes 800-volt silicon-carbide (SiC) inverters, integrated drive modules, electric motors, EV gearboxes, battery management systems, onboard chargers, high-voltage cabin and battery heaters, thermal modules, and P2 and P4 hybrid architectures. The company's Viper inverter uses a double-sided cooled SiC power module designed for 800-volt platforms. Integrated drive modules combine the inverter, motor, and gearbox into a single unit and have secured program wins with several unnamed North American and Asian OEMs.

In February 2026, BorgWarner signed a supply agreement with TurboCell, a subsidiary of AI infrastructure developer Endeavour, for a turbine generator system designed for data center and microgrid applications. The product draws on BorgWarner's turbocharging, thermal management, power electronics, and electric-motor capabilities. Production is planned for early 2027, with projected first-year sales of more than $300 million.

Financial performance

Per the Berylls by AlixPartners Top-100 Automotive Suppliers Study 2026, BorgWarner generated €12.7 billion in automotive-sector revenue in FY2025, a 2.7% decline from €13.0 billion in FY2024. Operating income margin was 3.7% on a GAAP basis, which includes $624 million in goodwill, intangible asset, and property, plant, and equipment impairment charges in the PowerDrive Systems and Battery and Charging Systems segments. The company's own adjusted operating income margin, which excludes these charges, was 10.7%, up 60 basis points from 2024, per the company's February 2026 earnings release.

Free cash flow for FY2025 was $1.2 billion, a 66% increase from 2024. The company returned approximately $627 million to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases during the year. BorgWarner had approximately 37,500 employees as of December 31, 2025, down modestly from roughly 38,300 at the end of 2024, reflecting ongoing restructuring that cost $101 million in 2025. Supplier consolidation and total cost of ownership pressures in the broader automotive supply base are documented context for the financial trajectory.

Ownership and history

BorgWarner was formed in 1928 through the merger of four US automotive parts manufacturers: Borg and Beck (clutches), Marvel-Schebler (carburetors), Warner Gear (transmissions), and Mechanics Universal Joint. The company built the Ford-O-Matic three-speed automatic transmission in 1950 and spent decades as a tier-1 supplier to every major North American automaker.

In 2020 the company acquired Delphi Technologies in an all-stock transaction, adding power electronics, engine management systems, and aftermarket capabilities. In July 2023, BorgWarner completed the spin-off of its Fuel Systems and Aftermarket segments into PHINIA Inc., a separately listed company (NYSE: PHIN), sharpening BorgWarner's focus on propulsion electrification. Joseph F. Fadool became President and CEO in February 2025, succeeding Frederic Lissalde after an 18-month succession process.

BorgWarner has been listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker BWA since 1993. The company's registered headquarters is at 3850 Hamlin Rd, Auburn Hills, Michigan, in the Detroit metro area. It operates manufacturing and engineering facilities across the Americas, Europe, and Asia-Pacific.

Certifications and quality

BorgWarner manufactures under IATF 16949:2016 at multiple facilities. Per public certification databases, active certificates include BorgWarner Viana (Portugal, February 2025), BorgWarner Transmission Products LLC (August 2025), BorgWarner Transmission Systems GmbH (July 2025), and BorgWarner Hungary Kft. (May 2025), among others. BorgWarner's 2025 Supplier Manual requires that its own supply base maintain ISO 9001 with a path toward IATF 16949, reflecting the standard practice for automotive tier-1 suppliers.

Known customers

BorgWarner's customer base is documented in its annual 10-K filings. Named OEM customers for light vehicle turbochargers include BMW, Daimler, Ford, General Motors, Great Wall, Hyundai, Renault, Volkswagen, and Volvo. In October 2025, the company announced a supply agreement with Stellantis for a 50 mm variable turbine geometry turbocharger for the Hurricane 4 Turbo engine, debuting on the 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee. In Q1 2026, BorgWarner announced an integrated drive module win with a major North American OEM for range-extended electric trucks and large-frame SUVs, with production targeted for 2029. The 10-K lists Ford, Hyundai, and Stellantis as its three largest customers by revenue concentration.

Recent news

February 2026 -- BorgWarner announced FY2025 results and disclosed a turbine generator system supply agreement with TurboCell for AI data center and microgrid applications. Production is expected to begin in early 2027 with projected first-year sales of more than $300 million, per a company press release.

October 2025 -- BorgWarner announced a supply agreement with Stellantis for its 50 mm VTG turbocharger on the Hurricane 4 Turbo engine, debuting on the 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee (company press release).

September 2025 -- The company showcased its propulsion system diversity portfolio at IAA Mobility 2025, displaying range extenders, the latest-generation inverters, eTurbo and eBooster solutions, and advanced thermal management products including high-voltage heaters and eCoolers (company press release).

Frequently asked questions

What does BorgWarner make?

BorgWarner designs and manufactures propulsion system components for combustion, hybrid, and electric vehicles. Its product portfolio spans turbochargers, AWD and drivetrain systems, electric drive modules, SiC inverters, EV gearboxes, battery management systems, onboard chargers, and high-voltage thermal systems. In February 2026, the company also secured its first supply award for a turbine generator system serving AI data center customers.

Who owns BorgWarner?

BorgWarner is a publicly traded company listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker BWA. It has no single majority owner. In July 2023, it completed the spin-off of its Fuel Systems and Aftermarket segments into a separate listed company, PHINIA Inc.

What is BorgWarner's annual revenue?

Per the Berylls by AlixPartners Top-100 Study 2026, BorgWarner generated €12.7 billion in automotive-sector revenue in FY2025. In USD terms, the company reported approximately $14.3 billion in total net revenues for 2025, per its own February 2026 earnings release.

Where is BorgWarner headquartered?

BorgWarner is headquartered at 3850 Hamlin Rd, Auburn Hills, Michigan 48326, in the Detroit metropolitan area. The company operates 92 manufacturing and engineering facilities in 24 countries, with the largest workforce concentrations in East Asia and North America.

Who are BorgWarner's customers?

BorgWarner's 10-K annual report names Ford, Hyundai, and Stellantis as its three largest customers. Documented turbocharger customers include BMW, Daimler, Ford, General Motors, Great Wall, Hyundai, Renault, Volkswagen, and Volvo. In October 2025, Stellantis confirmed a VTG turbocharger supply award for the Hurricane 4 Turbo engine on the 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee.

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