Honda Motor Co. shares face pressure as disruptions across the company’s global manufacturing network threaten production and raise costs. Flooding in Thailand has forced key auto-parts suppliers to extend shutdowns, while production in China has fallen sharply.
In Malaysia, Honda is addressing a reputational issue involving a brake-system specification problem in its 2026 City model, raising questions about quality control.
Rising U.S. Treasury yields are also weighing on demand for rate-sensitive products such as automobiles. Together, these pressures have unsettled investors.