The AIAG & VDA Process FMEA (PFMEA) is a harmonized seven-step methodology introduced in 2019 that replaces Risk Priority Numbers (RPN) with Action Priority (AP) tables to improve risk assessment in automotive manufacturing. This standard, which replaces the AIAG 4th Edition, focuses on prevention and uses a structured failure chain analysis to identify and mitigate process risks. For more detailed information, the official handbook can be purchased on the AIAG website . FMEAAV-1 | AIAG & VDA FMEA Handbook