The Top Major and Minor IATF 16949® QMS Audit Nonconformances of 2024

Each year we review the latest global nonconformance data from the International Automotive Task Force (IATF®), to see where the top IATF 16949® audit findings occur.  To address the top issues that trouble automotive suppliers, simpleQuE’s IATF 16949® experts have created a free video series,  IATF 16949® Audits – The Good, Bad & Ugly, for companies that struggle with audit nonconformities. The twelve videos address the problem areas and share best practices to utilize, and critical areas to avoid, from the perspective of a Certification Body (CB) auditor. For the nonconformities listed below, a link to a video with helpful tips and best practices is included.

When compared to 2023, the five Major Nonconformances (by percentage of total volume as 0f 11/25/24) that remain at the top are:

• 10.2.3   Problem solving  (10.06%) (video)
• 10.2.1    Nonconformity and corrective action  (5.65%) (video)
• 8.3.5.2  Manufacturing process design output  (4.32%) (video)
• 8.5.1.1   Control Plan  (3.11%) (video)
• 7.1.5.1.1 Measurement systems analysis  (3.10%) (video)

This year, Contingency plans dropped to #4, with Total productive maintenance jumping to the #1 spot.  Of the Minor Nonconformances in 2024, these are the top five:

• 8.5.1.5  Total productive maintenance (4.30%) (video)
• 8.3.5.2  Manufacturing process design output  (4.06%) (video)
• 8.5.1.1  Control Plan  (3.91%) (video)
• 6.1.2.3  Contingency plans  (3.88%) (video)
• 8.5.1.3  Verification of job set-ups  (3.23%) (video)

SimpleQuE has produced twelve videos to address the top IATF 16949® major and minor nonconformances found during CB audits. You will see topics that cover:  Customer Specific Requirements, Contingency Planning, Special Characteristics, Manufacturing Process Design Outputs, Control Plans, Measurement System Analysis, Standardized Work Instructions, Customer Satisfaction, Total Productive Maintenance, Nonconformity, Corrective Action and Problem Solving. Watch the videos to get the perspective behind the audit from the point of view of the CB, along with great examples of the good, the bad, and the ugly seen during IATF® audits.

You’ll find the all the videos on simpleQuE’s YouTube channel.  IATF 16949® Audits – The Good, Bad & Ugly

Other related articles:

• IATF 16949® QMS Major and Minor Nonconformances and Common Root Causes
• IATF 16949® Top 10 Major and Minor Nonconformances in 2022
• Top IATF 16949® Audit Findings And How To Address Them In The QMS

IATF 16949® Consultants

If you’re not sure your QMS is up-to-speed, SimpleQuE offers support during and/or after the Certification Audit to provide the most effective and efficient method of establishing corrective actions for findings identified during the audit. We work with your team to assure root cause analysis and corrective action implementation to successfully close findings to obtain and maintain certification. Contact our IATF® consultants today for information about our services and on-site customized training classes for Root Cause Analysis and Problem Solving, Process Ownership, Core Tools and more.

SimpleQuE is not associated with the IATF®, IAOB, ANAB®, IAQG®, and is not a certification body. SimpleQuE is an independent consulting, training, and internal auditing service provider that assists a company on a path for the company to obtain and maintain certification through accredited certification bodies.