_Incident · Recall_

# Waymo recalls nearly 3,800 robotaxis over freeway construction zone risks

Canonical ID: `2c03a1df-99b0-4d87-8716-3260535b4b17`

- **Occurred:** 2026-06-30
- **Kind:** `recall`
- **Status (derived):** active
- **Company:** [Waymo](/companies/waymo.md) (id: `2128addc-20c8-4c31-aef5-be5ada97aede`)

Waymo recalled approximately 3,800 robotaxis after identifying that the vehicles could mishandle freeway construction zones, particularly failing to properly detect and navigate around traffic cones. The recall involved a software update to improve construction zone detection.

## Sources (1)

1. https://www.motorbiscuit.com/waymos-traffic-cone-problem-3800-robotaxis-booted-freeway/

## Status history

- **active** · 2026-07-03 · agent:depth

## Common questions

### What happened in Waymo recalls nearly 3,800 robotaxis over freeway construction zone risks?

Waymo recalled approximately 3,800 robotaxis after identifying that the vehicles could mishandle freeway construction zones, particularly failing to properly detect and navigate around traffic cones. The recall involved a software update to improve construction zone detection.

### When did this incident occur?

The incident is recorded as occurring on June 30, 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 nearly 3,800 robotaxis over freeway construction zone risks?

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 nearly 3,800 robotaxis over freeway construction zone risks?

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 nearly 3,800 robotaxis over freeway construction zone risks?

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


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