Vda 6.3 Audit Checklist (2026)

This is suitable for a quick reference, internal audit prep, or supplier evaluation. | Element | Focus Area | Key Questions (Condensed) | |---------|-----------|---------------------------| | P2 | Project Management | – Is project planning complete (milestones, resources, timing)? – Is change management & escalation process defined? – Is readiness review for series production performed? | | P3 | Product & Process Development Planning | – Are requirements (customer, legal, internal) clear? – Is feasibility analysis done for product & process? – Are development schedules & monitoring in place? | | P4 | Product & Process Development Realization | – Are design/process FMEAs updated & actions tracked? – Are prototypes / samples validated? – Is production launch plan defined? | | P5 | Supplier Management | – Are suppliers selected & monitored (e.g., audits, performance)? – Is incoming goods inspection defined & effective? – Are material releases / approvals managed? | | P6 | Production (Process Analysis) – most weighted | – Are inputs correctly transferred to production? – Are production processes controlled (parameters, work instructions)? – Are humans / machines / materials capable? – Is traceability & testing (in-process & final) ensured? – Are non-conforming parts handled & root-cause analysis done? – Is equipment maintenance & gauge management in place? | | P7 | Customer Support / Service | – Is customer delivery performance tracked (on-time, quantity, quality)? – Are customer complaints handled using 8D / problem solving? – Is spare parts / field service organized? – Are lessons learned fed back into organization? | P6 – Production (Detailed Sub-questions) Since P6 has ~50% of audit points, here are the 6 subsections: