Nidec Investigates 844 Quality Control Incidents Over Past Decade
Japanese motor maker Nidec announced that an internal investigation uncovered 844 cases of quality control misconduct spanning the last decade. The company's CEO issued an apology, while stating that no safety problems have been identified from these incidents to date…
South Bend Elkhart, IN, September 4, 2026 — Japanese motor maker Nidec has revealed that an internal investigation has uncovered 844 instances of quality control misconduct. These incidents reportedly occurred over the course of the past decade.
Following the findings, the company’s Chief Executive Officer issued an apology. During the announcement, the CEO also stated that, to date, no safety issues have been identified as stemming from these quality control lapses. Furthermore, the company does not anticipate the need for any large-scale recalls as a result of these uncovered cases.
The scope of the misconduct spans a ten-year period, with the internal review identifying a significant number of quality control issues that were not appropriately managed or addressed at the time. Nidec, a prominent manufacturer of electric motors and other electronic components, is conducting further reviews to understand the full implications and to implement corrective measures to prevent future occurrences.
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