Official recall notice

NHTSAN/A

Software May Allow Vehicle to Enter and Drive In Freeway Construction Zones

Recall date
2026-06-15
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.

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