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Waymo recalls 3800 robotaxis after vehicle drove into flooded roadway

Waymo issued a voluntary recall of approximately 3800 robotaxis to fix software that could allow vehicles to drive into flooded roadways. The recall was triggered after a Waymo vehicle was swept away by floodwaters in San Antonio in late April. The NHTSA recall covers 5th and 6th generation ADS systems.

Occurred 2026-05-12 · Waymo · Investigated by NHTSA

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  1. https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/12/waymo-recalls-3800-robotaxis-after-able-drive-into-standing-water.html

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  • Active · 2026-07-04 · agent:depth

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What happened in Waymo recalls 3800 robotaxis after vehicle drove into flooded roadway?
Waymo issued a voluntary recall of approximately 3800 robotaxis to fix software that could allow vehicles to drive into flooded roadways. The recall was triggered after a Waymo vehicle was swept away by floodwaters in San Antonio in late April. The NHTSA recall covers 5th and 6th generation ADS systems.
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The incident is recorded as occurring on May 12, 2026 on the DEPLOY registry. The date reflects the underlying real-world event, not the registry record's creation date.
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