IATF 16949:2016 - Quality Management System for Automotive Production
IATF 16949:2016 is the international quality management system standard for the automotive industry, published by the International Automotive Task Force (IATF). It supplements ISO 9001:2015 with automotive-specific requirements. Required by major OEMs (GM, Ford, Stellantis, BMW, VW, Toyota, etc.) for their supply chain. Covers product safety, warranty management, APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning), PPAP (Production Part Approval Process), FMEA, SPC, MSA, and control plans. Over 70,000 certified sites worldwide. Certification by IATF-recognised certification bodies only.
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Framework Domains (19)
APQP
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| IATF-PPAP | Production Part Approval Process |
Clause 10 - Improvement
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| IATF-10.1 | General - Continual Improvement |
| IATF-10.2 | Nonconformity and Corrective Action |
| IATF-10.3 | Continual Improvement |
Clause 4 - Context of the Organization
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| IATF-4.1 | Understanding the Organization and Its Context |
| IATF-4.2 | Understanding the Needs and Expectations of Interested Parties |
| IATF-4.3 | Determining the Scope of the QMS |
| IATF-4.4 | Quality Management System and Its Processes |
Clause 5 - Leadership
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| IATF-5.1 | Leadership and Commitment |
| IATF-5.2 | Quality Policy |
| IATF-5.3 | Organizational Roles, Responsibilities and Authorities |
Clause 6 - Planning
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| IATF-6.1 | Actions to Address Risks and Opportunities |
| IATF-6.2 | Quality Objectives and Planning to Achieve Them |
| IATF-6.3 | Planning of Changes |
Clause 7 - Support
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| IATF-7.1 | Resources |
| IATF-7.2 | Competence |
| IATF-7.3 | Awareness |
| IATF-7.5 | Documented Information |
Clause 8 - Operation
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| IATF-8.1 | Operational Planning and Control |
| IATF-8.3 | Design and Development of Products and Services |
| IATF-8.4 | Control of Externally Provided Processes, Products and Services |
| IATF-8.5 | Production and Service Provision |
| IATF-8.7 | Control of Nonconforming Outputs |
Clause 9 - Performance Evaluation
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| IATF-9.1 | Monitoring, Measurement, Analysis and Evaluation |
| IATF-9.2 | Internal Audit |
| IATF-9.3 | Management Review |
Design
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| IATF-8.3.2.1 | Design and Development Planning Supplemental |
| IATF-8.3.3.3 | Special Characteristics |
| IATF-8.3.5.2 | Manufacturing Process Design Output |
Improvement
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| IATF-10.2.3 | Problem Solving |
| IATF-10.2.4 | Error Proofing |
Leadership
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| IATF-5.1.1.1 | Corporate Responsibility |
Operation
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| IATF-8.1.1 | Operational Planning and Control Supplemental |
| IATF-8.2.3.1.2 | Customer Designated Special Characteristics |
Performance Evaluation
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| IATF-9.1.1.1 | Monitoring and Measurement of Manufacturing Processes |
| IATF-9.2.2.3 | Manufacturing Process Audit |
| IATF-9.3.2.1 | Management Review Inputs Supplemental |
Product Safety
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| IATF-4.4.1.2 | Product Safety |
Production
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| IATF-8.5.1.1 | Control Plan |
| IATF-8.5.1.3 | Verification of Job Set Ups |
| IATF-8.5.6.1.1 | Temporary Change of Process Controls |
| IATF-8.6.2 | Layout Inspection and Functional Testing |
| IATF-8.7.1.1 | Customer Authorization for Concession |
QMS Scope
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| IATF-4.3.2 | Customer Specific Requirements |
Resources
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| IATF-7.1.5.1.1 | Measurement Systems Analysis |
| IATF-7.1.5.2.1 | Calibration and Verification Records |
| IATF-7.2.1 | Competence Supplemental |
Risk Management
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| IATF-6.1.2.3 | Contingency Plans |
Supply Chain
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| IATF-8.4.2.1 | Type and Extent of Control Supplemental |
| IATF-8.4.2.3 | Supplier QMS Development |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is IATF 16949:2016 - Quality Management System for Automotive Production?
IATF 16949:2016 - Quality Management System for Automotive Production is a compliance framework from International (IATF) with 19 domains and 50 controls. IATF 16949:2016 is the international quality management system standard for the automotive industry, published by the International Automotive Task Force (IATF). It supplements ISO 9001:2015 with automotive-specific requirements. Required by major OEMs (GM, Ford, Stellantis, BMW, VW, Toyota, etc.) for their supply chain. Covers product safety, warranty management, APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning), PPAP (Production Part Approval Process), FMEA, SPC, MSA, and control plans. Over 70,000 certified sites worldwide. Certification by IATF-recognised certification bodies only. It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
How many controls does IATF 16949:2016 - Quality Management System for Automotive Production have?
IATF 16949:2016 - Quality Management System for Automotive Production has 50 controls organised across 19 domains. The largest domains are Clause 8 - Operation (5 controls), Production (5 controls), Clause 4 - Context of the Organization (4 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.
What frameworks does IATF 16949:2016 - Quality Management System for Automotive Production map to?
IATF 16949:2016 - Quality Management System for Automotive Production maps to 624 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are CIS Controls v8 (16% coverage), AS9100D:2016 - Quality Management Systems for Aviation, Space, and Defence (16% coverage), SQF Code Edition 9 - Safe Quality Food (16% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
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