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ADS Software May Allow Vehicle to Drive onto a Flooded Roadway

NHTSA recall 26E026000 covers certain Waymo fifth- and sixth-generation automated driving systems because software may allow a vehicle to slow and then drive into standing water on a higher-speed roadway. NHTSA records 3,791 affected systems and interim map and weather-operation measures (NHTSA recall 26E026000).

Occurred 2026-05-01 · Waymo Driver (6th gen) at Sacramento, California, USA · Waymo · Sacramento, California, USA · Robotaxis · Investigated by NHTSA

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  1. https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26E026000
  2. https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2026/RCLRPT-26E026-6527.pdf
  3. https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2026/RCAK-26E026-9973.pdf

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What happened in ADS Software May Allow Vehicle to Drive onto a Flooded Roadway?
NHTSA recall 26E026000 covers certain Waymo fifth- and sixth-generation automated driving systems because software may allow a vehicle to slow and then drive into standing water on a higher-speed roadway. NHTSA records 3,791 affected systems and interim map and weather-operation measures ([NHTSA recall 26E026000](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26E026000)).
When did this incident occur?
The incident is recorded as occurring on May 1, 2026 on the DEPLOY registry. The date reflects the underlying real-world event, not the registry record's creation date.
What robot was involved in ADS Software May Allow Vehicle to Drive onto a Flooded Roadway?
Waymo Driver (6th gen) by Waymo is the recorded robot involved in this incident at Sacramento, California, USA.
Has anyone responded to ADS Software May Allow Vehicle to Drive onto a Flooded Roadway?
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What is the current status of ADS Software May Allow Vehicle to Drive onto a Flooded Roadway?
This incident is an active record on the DEPLOY registry; no retraction or correction has been issued.
Methodology: Verified · 3 sources (3 primary) · last reviewed 2026-09-29

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Last reviewed 2026-09-29

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