| Component: (Network and Table) | |
|---|---|
| Network | 1075 - Disclosure - Schedule of Amortizable Intangibles (Detail) (http://www.autoliv.com/taxonomy/role/DisclosureScheduleOfAmortizableIntangibles) |
| Table | (Implied) |
| Reporting Entity [Axis] | 0001034670 (http://www.sec.gov/CIK) |
| Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract] | Period [Axis] | |
|---|---|---|
2016-12-31 | 2015-12-31 | |
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract] | ||
Amortized Intangible, Gross carrying amount | ||
Amortized Intangible, Accumulated amortization | ( | ( |
Amortized Intangible, Carrying value | 212,500,000 | 128,000,000 |