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title: "IATF 16949:2016 — Automotive Quality"
description: "IATF 16949:2016 consulting and implementation for automotive suppliers: APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, SPC and certification audit readiness."
url: https://summaq.com/en/standards/iatf-16949
language: en
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# IATF 16949:2016 — Automotive Quality

IATF 16949:2016 is the quality management standard of the automotive industry. It builds on ISO 9001:2026 and adds requirements focused on defect prevention, reducing variation and waste across the supply chain, plus each customer's specific requirements.

## What is IATF 16949:2016?

Developed by the International Automotive Task Force (IATF), the standard is not certified on its own: it is applied **together with** [ISO 9001:2026](/en/standards/iso-9001) and requires you to demonstrate that your design, production and service processes are capable, stable and statistically controlled.

For most vehicle manufacturers (OEMs), holding the certification — or meeting their specific requirements — is a condition for being a direct supplier or a tier 2 or 3 supplier.

## Core tools

**APQP and PPAP** — Advanced product quality planning and the production part approval process.

**FMEA and Control Plan** — Failure mode and effects analysis to anticipate risks and control them in the process.

**MSA and SPC** — Measurement system analysis and statistical process control to ensure capability and stability.

## Benefits of certification

- Access to the supply chain of global automotive manufacturers and suppliers.
- Fewer defects, rejects and warranty costs through prevention at the source.
- Manufacturing processes that are more stable, measurable and auditable.
- A shared quality language with your customers and suppliers.

## How we support you

We combine our [ISO 9001](/en/standards/iso-9001) expertise with implementation of the industry's core tools: gap assessment, process design, training your team in APQP, FMEA, MSA and SPC, system, process and product audits, and readiness for the certification body audit.

**Training available**

Our catalog includes online and in-house IATF 16949 courses for your quality and manufacturing teams.

Contact: contacto@summaq.com · https://summaq.com/en/contact