NHTSA Vehicles recall ·
Waymo 5TH Generation ADS and 1 more recall: ADS Software May Allow Vehicle to Drive onto a Flooded Roadway
- Recall number
- 26E026000
- Date
- Manufacturer
- Waymo LLC
- Category
- Vehicles › Electrical System
- Recall type
- Equipment
- Units affected
- 3791
- Hazard tags
- Crash risk Injury risk
Read the official NHTSA notice ↗
Product
Electrical System
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Waymo | 5TH Generation ADS | — |
| Waymo | 6TH Generation ADS | — |
Not every vehicle of these models is affected. Enter your 17-character VIN on NHTSA.gov to check your vehicle.
Why was it recalled?
Waymo LLC (Waymo) is recalling certain 5th and 6th Generation Automated Driving Systems (ADS). The software may allow the vehicle to slow and then drive into standing water on higher speed roadways.
Consequence
Entering a flooded roadway can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
What should you do?
The remedy is currently under development. As an interim remedy, Waymo modified the scope of vehicle operations to increase weather-related constraints and updated the vehicle maps. All affected vehicles received the interim update by April 20, 2026.
Source: NHTSA (vehicles), recall 26E026000. Official notice. Republished from public data; RecallFlag is not affiliated with the NHTSA.