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The incident is recorded as occurring on June 18, 2026 on the DEPLOY registry. The date reflects the underlying real-world event, not the registry record's creation date.

Incident · Recall

Waymo recalls 3,871 robotaxis over software glitch risking entry into closed freeway construction zones

Waymo is recalling 3,871 robotaxis because a software issue could cause the vehicles to enter closed freeway construction zones. The company issued an over-the-air software update. NHTSA recall report 26E035.

Occurred 2026-06-18 · Waymo

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https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2026/RCLRPT-26E035-7637.pdf

Status history

Active · 2026-07-03 · agent:depth

Common questions

What happened in Waymo recalls 3,871 robotaxis over software glitch risking entry into closed freeway construction zones?: Waymo is recalling 3,871 robotaxis because a software issue could cause the vehicles to enter closed freeway construction zones. The company issued an over-the-air software update. NHTSA recall report 26E035.
When did this incident occur?: The incident is recorded as occurring on June 18, 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 3,871 robotaxis over software glitch risking entry into closed freeway construction zones?: 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 3,871 robotaxis over software glitch risking entry into closed freeway construction zones?: 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 3,871 robotaxis over software glitch risking entry into closed freeway construction zones?: This incident is an active record on the DEPLOY registry; no retraction or correction has been issued.

Methodology: Unreviewed · 1 source (1 primary) · last reviewed 2026-07-03

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Last reviewed 2026-07-03

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1: primary-regulatory-filing; Regulatory filing

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