Meanwhile, Nissan says global production in May rose 5.1 percent to 27-thousand vehicles. However, Nissan's overseas output retreated more than 8 percent to 175-thousand units, dragged down by the U.S. and Mexico.
Honda's numbers for May are lower, as global output fell 3.7 percent to 316-thousand vehicles.
Toyota is also retreating from its previous prediction of becoming the largest automaker in the world, as it tries to take the title away from General Motors.
