Tokyo, November 18, 2025 – Honda Motor Co Ltd (7267.T) announced plans to gradually resume normal operations at its North American vehicle assembly plants starting Monday, signaling that production disruptions caused by a shortage of Nexperia chips are easing.

The automaker, Japan’s second-largest, had temporarily halted output at its Mexico plant on October 28 and implemented production adjustments at its U.S. and Canadian factories starting October 27 due to the chip supply issue.

A Honda spokesperson confirmed that the company had secured an alternative source of chips, helping to stabilize production. “Next week’s planned return to regular operations could change as the situation remains fluid,” the spokesperson added, without confirming whether Nexperia had resumed shipments to Honda.

The resumption of production is expected to help Honda recover lost output and meet vehicle demand in North America, where semiconductor shortages have affected the entire automotive sector over the past year.

Honda’s gradual ramp-up highlights the ongoing challenges automakers face amid global semiconductor supply chain disruptions, as well as the industry’s ability to adapt by sourcing alternative components and adjusting production schedules.