Waymo 5th Generation Ads recalled over injury risk

Recall date

May 1, 2026

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Waymo LLC recalls Waymo 5th Generation Ads, 6th Generation Ads

Recall number

26E026000

Brand / firm

Waymo

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 3,791 units

Why it was recalled

Entering a flooded roadway can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

What was 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.

What to 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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.