Sustainability has emerged as a strategic priority in the automotive industry, driven by increasing regulatory pressures, customer expectations, and the urgent need to minimize environmental impact. In this context, organizations are called to rethink their production processes and quality management approaches to align with sustainability objectives. Process audits, traditionally focused on compliance and operational efficiency, are now evolving to play a key role in promoting sustainable practices. By systematically evaluating production activities, process audits can identify inefficiencies, excessive resource consumption, and opportunities for waste reduction, energy saving, and improved environmental performance. This paper explores the impact of process audits on sustainability initiatives within the automotive manufacturing sector. It highlights how audits contribute not only to compliance with environmental standards but also to fostering a culture of continuous improvement oriented towards ecological responsibility. Key benefits such as optimized resource use, reduced emissions, and cost savings are discussed, along with challenges like the integration of sustainability metrics into traditional audit frameworks and resistance to change within organizations. Moreover, the paper examines emerging trends, including the use of digital tools and data analytics in enhancing the sustainability outcomes of audits. Through this analysis, the study emphasizes the critical role of process audits in driving sustainable transformation and offers insights into best practices and future directions for companies aiming to strengthen their environmental performance while maintaining high product quality standards.