honda sells its 15 millionth accord in the u s as sedan marks 50 yearHonda just announced the sale of its 15 millionth Accord in America as the sedan celebrates its 50th anniversary.The milestone vehicle was a 2026 Honda Accord Sport-L Hybrid purchased at Norm Reeves Honda in Cerritos, California. The buyer, a Southern California insurance agent, replaced a 2017 Accord Sport that had been handed down by her father, whose first new vehicle was also a Honda Accord.Adding to the occasion, her younger sister also purchased a 2026 Accord Sport-L Hybrid from the same dealership on the same day, becoming the owner of the 15,000,001st Accord sold in the U.S.AdvertisementAdvertisementTalk about a family affair.honda sells its 15 millionth accord in the u s as sedan marks 50 yearAccording to the automaker, the Accord has been America's best-selling passenger car over the past 50 years and currently accounts for about 25 percent of all retail midsize sedan purchases in the United States.Production has also remained largely domestic. More than 13 million Accords have been built at Honda's Marysville, Ohio assembly plant since U.S. production began in 1982, making it the first vehicle from a Japanese automaker to be manufactured in America.honda sells its 15 millionth accord in the u s as sedan marks 50 yearThe current 11th-generation Accord was refreshed for 2026 with updated technology across the lineup. Every model now comes standard with a larger touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility, a wireless phone charger, and the Honda Sensing suite of driver-assistance features.AdvertisementAdvertisementDespite SUVs continuing to dominate the market, the Accord remains one of the few midsize sedans to consistently post strong sales. Honda also says the model continues to attract younger buyers, including Millennials, Gen Z customers, first-time buyers, and multicultural consumers.Become an AutoGuide insider. Get the latest from the automotive world first by subscribing to our newsletter here.