AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY ACTION GROUP (AIAG) M-22 STANDARD
OEM Vehicle AIAG Damage Code Manual
Stop paying for pre-existing factory or railhead paint chips. Standardize 5-digit AIAG damage logging (Type, Area, Severity), electronic proof of delivery (ePOD), and dealer sign-offs.
DIGITS 1 & 2
Damage Area (Where)
Identifies the exact body panel or component location on the finished vehicle.
- • 10 = Hood / Bonnet
- • 12 = Left Front Fender
- • 14 = Left Front Door
- • 24 = Roof Panel
- • 30 = Rear Bumper Fascia
- • 52 = Alloy Wheel / Rim
DIGITS 3 & 4
Damage Type (What)
Defines the specific physical defect mechanism sustained by the vehicle surface.
- • 01 = Bent / Dented Metal
- • 02 = Broken / Cracked Glass
- • 03 = Cut / Torn Upholstery
- • 11 = Scratched Through Paint
- • 12 = Chipped Edge / Basecoat
- • 18 = Fluid Stain / Battery Acid
DIGIT 5
Severity (How Bad)
Quantifies dimensional defect scale under standardized optical lighting criteria.
- • 1 = Under 1 Inch (< 2.5 cm)
- • 2 = 1 to 3 Inches (2.5 - 7.5 cm)
- • 3 = 3 to 6 Inches (7.5 - 15 cm)
- • 4 = 6 to 12 Inches (15 - 30 cm)
- • 5 = Over 12 Inches (> 30 cm)
- • 6 = Missing Part / Component
Mobile Driver ePOD Camera Tool
Schedule ePOD Demo
Railhead Outgate Gate Pass & Inspection Vault
Drivers photograph existing ramp damage, record the 5-digit AIAG code, and secure digital sign-offs before loading onto hydraulic skids, shielding carriers from OEM chargebacks.