Waymo driving software recalled for construction zone crash risk
Waymo's 5th Generation Automated Driving System software could allow vehicles to enter and drive through closed freeway construction zones at full speed. This increases the risk of a crash. Waymo has released a free software update to detect and avoid construction zones.
From the NHTSA notice · Read the official notice ↗ · All Waymo LLC recalls
What to do
- If your vehicle uses Waymo's 5th Generation ADS, the software update was automatically applied beginning June 16, 2026.
- No action is needed on your part.
Is yours affected?
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- Product
- Software May Allow Vehicle to Enter and Drive In Freeway Construction Zones
Details
- Units affected
- 3871
- Recall number
- 26E035000
In the NHTSA's words
- Description
- 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. Driving through a closed construction zone increases the risk of a crash. 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.
- Hazard
- 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.
Updates since first reported
- Oct 11, 2026A fix is now available