| Document and Entity Information | Jul. 22, 2021 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Document Period End Date | Jul. 22, 2021 |
| Entity Registrant Name | Veoneer, Inc. |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE |
| Entity File Number | 001-38471 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 82-3720890 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | Klarabergsviadukten 70, Section C |
| Entity Address, Address Line Two | 6th Floor SE-111 64 |
| Entity Address, Address Line Three | Box 13089 |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Stockholm |
| Entity Address, Country | SE |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | SE-10302 |
| City Area Code | 46 |
| Local Phone Number | 8 527 762 00 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | true |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001733186 |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common stock, $1.00 par value |
| Trading Symbol | VNE |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
