Waymo: Software May Allow Vehicle To Enter And Drive In Freeway Construction Zones (electrical System)
Recall Summary Waymo is recalling certain 5th Generation Automated Driving Systems because software may allow vehicles to enter and drive through closed freeway construction zones at full speed. This poses an increased crash risk. Waymo has temporarily restricted freeway driving for affected vehicles and is developing a software update to detect construction zones and prevent the vehicle from entering them.
- Recalling firm
- Waymo LLC
- Product
- Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Waymo LLC (Waymo) is recalling certain 5th Generation Automated Driving Systems (ADS). The software may allow the vehicle to enter a closed freeway construction zone and continue driving at speed.
- Reason
- Driving through a closed construction zone increases the risk of a crash. Remedy: Beginning June 16, 2026 Waymo updated the ADS software to detect when the vehicle is in and to avoid entering construction zones, free of charge. Waymo resumed vehicle operations on freeway June 25, 2026.
- Classification
- Class I
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United States
- Agency
- National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
- Recall date
- 2026-06-13
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- Nationwide
Official recall notice from National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
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