Official recall notice
NHTSAN/A
Software May Allow Vehicle to Enter and Drive In Freeway Construction Zones
- Recall date
- 2026-06-15
- Brand
- Waymo LLC
- Category
- Consumer Product
- Units affected
- 3,871
- Vehicle
- Waymo LLC
Why it was recalled
Hazard
Driving through a closed construction zone increases the risk of a crash.
Recommended action
What to do
The remedy is currently under development. In the interim, Waymo modified the scope of vehicle operations to restrict freeway driving. Waymo will update the ADS software to detect when the vehicle is in and to avoid entering construction zones, free of charge.
Product 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.