IATF 16949 second edition
Towards the new IATF 16949
The second edition is expected in mid-2027. Here you will find what is known about the revision, updated with every IATF communiqué, and a path of courses to get there prepared.
What we know
Status of the revision
Updated on 10 November 2026.
- With communiqué SC-2026-005 of July 2026, IATF confirmed that the revision of IATF 16949 is under way.
- Publication is expected in mid-2027; dates are indicative.
- The end of the transition will be aligned with that of ISO 9001:2026; the exact duration has not yet been set.
Announced phases
- 2026 · working draft and collection of external comments
- 2027 · final validation, translations and supporting documents
- Mid-2027 · publication
- Then · transition, with a deadline aligned with ISO 9001:2026
What changes
The five areas the revision is working on
Clearer requirements
Simplified text and less overlap with ISO 9001.
Software quality
Quality assurance across the entire life cycle of embedded software.
Sub-tier suppliers
More consistent, risk-based management of the supply chain.
Launch management
A more structured approach to new product launches.
Customer requirements
Better-managed CSRs, with common ones integrated into the standard.
The path
Four steps to be ready
- Now: free webinar “Second edition: what we know”. One hour on 15 December 2026 (in Italian), updated with every IATF communiqué.
- First half of 2027: the fundamentals the revision strengthens. Three courses: APQP and PPAP (launch management), Suppliers and CSR, 8D problem solving.
- On publication: course “IATF 16949 second edition: what’s new”. Eight hours on what changes and how to plan the transition.
- After publication: internal audits on the new edition. The IATF 16949 internal auditor course, updated, and, on request, the “second edition” gap analysis in your company.
Complete path (steps 2 and 3): €990 instead of €1,160. Four courses at €290 with a 15% discount. If you register now, you get access to the course on the changes as soon as it is scheduled. Courses are currently held in Italian.
Free webinar · 15 December 2026 · in Italian
IATF 16949 second edition: what we know
One hour online: the status of the revision, the five areas that change and how to prepare. Registrants also receive updates with every new IATF communiqué.
The connection link is sent by email a few days before.
Sources: Smithers, August 2026 · IATF Global Oversight. Automotive Academy is not affiliated with IATF.
