_Incident · Recall_

# Waymo recalls 3800 robotaxis after vehicle drove into flooded roadway

Canonical ID: `d7fbc328-d8fe-4e6d-bf90-676b0263b6b5`

- **Occurred:** 2026-05-12
- **Kind:** `recall`
- **Status (derived):** active
- **Company:** [Waymo](/companies/waymo.md) (id: `2128addc-20c8-4c31-aef5-be5ada97aede`)

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.

## Sources (1)

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

## Status history

- **active** · 2026-07-04 · agent:depth

## Common questions

### 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.

### When did this incident occur?

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.

### Who was involved in Waymo recalls 3800 robotaxis after vehicle drove into flooded roadway?

The incident is recorded as involving Waymo on the DEPLOY registry. No specific robot model is linked to this incident in the registry.

### Has anyone responded to Waymo recalls 3800 robotaxis after vehicle drove into flooded roadway?

No responses to this incident are recorded on the DEPLOY registry. Operators, manufacturers, or affected parties can submit responses to the editorial team; absence is not a guarantee no response was issued.

### What is the current status of Waymo recalls 3800 robotaxis after vehicle drove into flooded roadway?

This incident is an active record on the DEPLOY registry; no retraction or correction has been issued.


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