Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA)

Use this template to analyze potential failure modes for [component/process] using automotive severity, occurrence, and detection scoring.

Template Metadata

Scope

Define the vehicle program, part number, process boundary, and assumptions.

Notes

[Add context, assumptions, exceptions, evidence links, screenshots, calculations, or reviewer comments.]

Team & References

List cross-functional team members, drawings, standards, and customer-specific requirements.

Notes

[Add context, assumptions, exceptions, evidence links, screenshots, calculations, or reviewer comments.]

Process Steps

Break down the operation or design function into numbered steps.

Notes

[Add context, assumptions, exceptions, evidence links, screenshots, calculations, or reviewer comments.]

Failure Analysis

Use a table covering function, potential failure mode, effect, severity, cause, occurrence, current prevention/detection controls, and detection rating.

Notes

[Add context, assumptions, exceptions, evidence links, screenshots, calculations, or reviewer comments.]

Risk Priority

Calculate AP or RPN and identify high-priority risks.

Notes

[Add context, assumptions, exceptions, evidence links, screenshots, calculations, or reviewer comments.]

Recommended Actions

Assign actions, owners, due dates, and expected score changes.

Notes

[Add context, assumptions, exceptions, evidence links, screenshots, calculations, or reviewer comments.]

Control Updates

State which control plan, work instruction, or inspection item must be updated. Use concise automotive quality language and include traceable document identifiers.

Notes

[Add context, assumptions, exceptions, evidence links, screenshots, calculations, or reviewer comments.]

Review and Signoff

Document review conclusions, approvals, unresolved items, and next review date.