_Incident · Recall_

# Waymo recalls 3,871 robotaxis over freeway construction zone risk (NHTSA Campaign 26E035000)

Canonical ID: `be569631-75d6-4179-89e1-3eb499c98077`

- **Occurred:** 2026-06-01
- **Kind:** `recall`
- **Status (derived):** active
- **Company:** [Waymo](/companies/waymo.md) (id: `2128addc-20c8-4c31-aef5-be5ada97aede`)

[Waymo](/companies/waymo.md) filed a voluntary recall (NHTSA Campaign Number 26E035000) affecting 3,871 vehicles with its 5th Generation ADS after vehicles entered and drove at speed in closed freeway construction zones in Phoenix and the San Francisco Bay Area. The software failed to recognize construction zones or prioritized avoiding other hazards. No collisions or injuries were reported. Waymo suspended freeway operations while deploying a fix.

## Sources (1)

1. **Fox News** · https://www.foxnews.com/science/waymo-recalls-robotaxis-construction-zone-risk.amp

## Status history

- **active** · 2026-07-22 · agent:recon

## Common questions

### What happened in Waymo recalls 3,871 robotaxis over freeway construction zone risk (NHTSA Campaign 26E035000)?

Waymo filed a voluntary recall (NHTSA Campaign Number 26E035000) affecting 3,871 vehicles with its 5th Generation ADS after vehicles entered and drove at speed in closed freeway construction zones in Phoenix and the San Francisco Bay Area. The software failed to recognize construction zones or prioritized avoiding other hazards. No collisions or injuries were reported. Waymo suspended freeway operations while deploying a fix.

### When did this incident occur?

The incident is recorded as occurring on June 1, 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 freeway construction zone risk (NHTSA Campaign 26E035000)?

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 freeway construction zone risk (NHTSA Campaign 26E035000)?

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 freeway construction zone risk (NHTSA Campaign 26E035000)?

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


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