Automotive OEM Terms & Conditions
TERMS & CONDITIONS AND THE LEGAL MATTERS
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The OEM Terms & Conditions provided below are what Butzel believes to be the most recent version of the various OEMs standard terms of the listed OEMs. For OEMs designated with an asterisk, the non-current terms are posted to indicate those OEMs consider their most recent terms to be subject to confidentiality or similar obligations. The Butzel Automotive Industry Team is knowledgeable about all of the current standard terms and is available to advise on them.
Each year the Butzel Automotive Industry Team, in partnership with MEMA Original Equipment Suppliers (“MEMA OE Suppliers”), writes and provides an updated comparative analysis of the general contract terms and conditions issued by automotive Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) in North America for production parts purchased in North America. The OEM Light Vehicle North American Production Purchase Order Contract Terms and Conditions Comparative Analysis, the “Ts and Cs book,” is meant to clarify essential documents within OEM/Supplier contractual relationships, and highlights areas most critical to today’s automotive suppliers and buyers.
Join MEMA Original Equipment Suppliers and Butzel for the 21st Annual Light Vehicle Terms and Conditions Update. The annual program, taking place on September 17, 2026, will provide attendees with information on OEM Terms and Conditions and insights to consider in the evolving legal landscape.
The event features two Q&A segments along with a networking lunch to enable attendees to expand their understanding further and network with peers.
MEMA members and industry guests can click here to register.
Current OEM Terms and Conditions will be included in the 2026 edition of the “OEM Light Vehicle North American Production Purchase Order Contract Terms and Conditions Comparative Analysis,” publication. The publication will be available at a discount with event registration, at the event, and through the end of day on September 17, 2026.
The publication compares the Terms and Conditions of BMW, FCA US/Stellantis, Ford Motor Company, General Motors, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Lucid, Mazda, Mercedes-Benz, Nissan, Rivian, Scout Motors, Toyota, Volkswagen, and Volvo.
LIGHT VEHICLE OEM TERMS & CONDITIONS
- BMW (Status 31.03.2018)
- FCA US LLC Exhibit A, ver. 5/2022
- Ford (PPGTC 1/1/2004)
- Ford (Eff. Date 7/1/2021)
- General Motors (Revised 04-Mar-2011)
- General Motors (Effective February 2014)
- Honda (Revised 5/16/2012)
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Honda (Rev. 07/01/2020)
- Hyundai (Rev. 1 110103)
- Mercedes (Effective January 2018)
- Mercedes (Version December 2022)
- Nissan (10/1/2023)
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Scout Motors (May 29, 2024)
- Toyota (4/1/2009)
- Toyota (Eff. Date 10/1/2021)
- Volkswagen (Effective September 1, 2017)
- Volkswagen (Effective September 25, 2021)
- Volvo (May 2021)
Automotive Light Vehicle OEM Terms & Conditions Analysis
- GM 2013 Terms and Conditions Change Analysis (6/24/2013)
- Toyota Terms (10/2/2021) Change Analysis (4/15/2021)
- Ford Motor Company Production Purchasing Global Terms and Conditions Change Analysis (7/1/2021)
- Stellantis / FCA Terms Change Analysis (May 2022)
- BMW Terms and Conditions Change Analysis (January 2023)
- Nissan North America Purchase Order Terms and Conditions Change Analysis (10/1/23)
COMMERCIAL VEHICLE OEM TERMS & CONDITIONS
- Daimler Truck North America (DTNA_T&C_04.2025)
- International Motors (Revision Date: 2024-10-01)
- PACCAR (July 2025)
- Volvo Truck (May 2021)
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