Honda Motor Co. (NYSE: HMC) reported U.S. sales of 121,796 units in September, a 15.9% increase compared to the same month a year earlier, according to a company statement. Year-to-date sales through the first nine months of 2026 reached 1,149,261 units, up 4.7%.

The Honda brand posted September sales of 111,661 units, up 17.1%, with year-to-date sales surpassing 1 million units one month earlier than in 2025. Honda hybrid models set a new third-quarter record, with sales exceeding 106,000 units. The CR-V recorded its best-ever September, with 34,788 units sold, up 21.9%, and its best-ever third quarter with 110,730 units, up 16.6%.

Honda passenger car sales rose 18.4% in September and 20.9% in the third quarter, marking the best quarterly performance since 2020. Accord sales were up 27.7% in September and 32.7% year-to-date. Civic sales totaled 17,724 units in September, up 8.4%.

The Acura brand sold 10,135 units in September, up 4.4%, with third-quarter sales up 9.9% to 33,953 units. Acura SUV sales rose 17.9% in the third quarter, described by the company as the best such performance since 2023. The Acura MDX posted its seventh consecutive month above 4,000 units, with September sales up 63.4%.

Lance Woelfer, Vice President of Auto Sales at American Honda Motor Co., noted inventory constraints, stating: "While we are experiencing some inventory issues due to sustained strong demand, I'm proud of our production team in North America along with our dealers for continuing to focus on meeting the needs of our customers."

Key models including the CR-V carried supply levels of approximately 17 days during the period.