Japanese motor maker Nidec says an internal investigation has found 844 cases of quality-control misconduct over the past decade. The company reports that the misconduct involves quality-control irregularities identified through its review process and related documentation.
The issue follows earlier disclosures by Nidec of suspected quality irregularities. According to reporting, Nidec previously said it had more than 1,000 suspected cases committed between 2020 and 2025, prompting the establishment of a panel in May to examine the matter. Outlets focus on the scale and timeframe of the findings, with the company’s latest figure narrowing the number of confirmed or identified misconduct cases from earlier estimates.
Overall, the coverage aligns on Nidec’s decision to disclose investigation results and on the large number of quality-related irregularities. Differences are mainly in emphasis—some outlets highlight the total number found, while others foreground the investigation timeline and the earlier broader figure that led to the panel’s creation.
