Restructuring and Impairment Costs (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2021

Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]

Schedule of Restructuring Reserve

The restructuring actions are expected to be substantially completed by fiscal 2022.

(in millions)	Employee Severance and Termination Benefits		Total
Original reserve	$	24	$	24
Utilized—cash	(2)		(2)
Balance at June 30, 2021	$	22	$	22

The following table summarizes the changes in Adient's 2020 Plan reserve:

(in millions)	Employee Severance and Termination Benefits		Currency Translation		Total
Balance at September 30, 2020	$	168	$	1	$	169
Utilized—cash	(77)		—		(77)
Noncash adjustment—underspend/other	(4)		4		—
Balance at June 30, 2021	$	87	$	5	$	92

The following table summarizes the changes in Adient's 2019 Plan reserve:

(in millions)	Employee Severance and Termination Benefits		Other		Currency Translation		Total
Balance at September 30, 2020	$	32	$	3	$	—	$	35
Utilized—cash	(21)		—		—		(21)
Noncash adjustment—underspend/other	—		(3)		1		(2)
Balance at June 30, 2021	$	11	$	—	$	1	$	12