OEM specific information
Some of the OEMs have chosen to post supplier information on the IMDS site. This section includes the latest available information that we have. Individual OEMs may have mailed more recent information to their suppliers.
OEM Specific Information
10-Mar-2025
Based on feedback from several suppliers, we've updated our supplier information. We appreciate your support.
VW Supplier information (in English)
VW Supplier information (in German)
27-Jan-2023
The Joker Playbook was added to the VW supplier guideline.
The Joker-Playbook was added to the VW supplier guideline with background and application information on the IMDS function “confidential pure substances”.
29-Apr-2022
Are there any special VW requirements for data entry?
Dear Ladies and Gentlemen,
Volkswagen AG has adapted the passage on the material names as follows: The material name should comply with the requirements of the IMDS Recommendations Rules 4.4.2.*. Furthermore, Bugatti Automobiles S.A.S. and Sitech Emden, Sitech Hannover, Sitech Polkowice and Sitech WOB were removed from Volkswagen AG's list of recipients. For questions you can contact IMDS@volkswagen.de or your customer contact.
06-Apr-2005
Are there any special VW requirements for data entry?
VW published new information concerning the provision of the DUNS number by the suppliers which can be downloaded in the following:
25-Nov-2004
What does the new Volkswagen Group IMDS structure look like?
If you are sending MDSs to Volkswagen or a company of the Volkswagen group in IMDS please be advised about the new structure of the Volkswagen group from the 3rd December 2004 onwards: