Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2021

Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]

Schedule of Changes in Carrying Amount of Goodwill

The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill are as follows:

(in millions)	Americas		EMEA		Asia		Total
Balance at September 30, 2020	$	606	$	368	$	1,083	$	2,057
Currency translation and other	(1)		1		2		2
Balance at March 31, 2021	$	605	$	369	$	1,085	$	2,059

Schedule of Other Intangible Assets

Adient's other intangible assets, primarily from business acquisitions valued based on independent appraisals, consisted of:

	March 31, 2021						September 30, 2020
(in millions)	Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization		Net		Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization		Net
Intangible assets
Patented technology	$	26	$	(18)	$	8	$	27	$	(19)	$	8
Customer relationships	469		(153)		316		424		(103)		321
Trademarks	41		(29)		12		41		(27)		14
Miscellaneous	109		(13)		96		110		(10)		100
Total intangible assets	$	645	$	(213)	$	432	$	602	$	(159)	$	443