Incident · Regulatory action
NHTSA opens a probe into Waymo's 5th-gen ADS after reports of unexpected driving behavior
NHTSA ODI investigation PE24016 (May 13 2024): unexpected ADS behavior causing single-party crashes and apparent traffic-law violations, including collisions with clearly visible objects and near pedestrians; the review reached 367 incidents (109 crashes / 1 injury). Resolved/closed after the 672- and 1,212-vehicle recalls.
Occurred 2024-05-13 · Waymo Driver 6th-gen
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- What happened in NHTSA opens a probe into Waymo's 5th-gen ADS after reports of unexpected driving behavior?
- NHTSA ODI investigation PE24016 (May 13 2024): unexpected ADS behavior causing single-party crashes and apparent traffic-law violations, including collisions with clearly visible objects and near pedestrians; the review reached 367 incidents (109 crashes / 1 injury). Resolved/closed after the 672- and 1,212-vehicle recalls.
- When did this incident occur?
- The incident is recorded as occurring on May 13, 2024 on the DEPLOY registry. The date reflects the underlying real-world event, not the registry record's creation date.
- What robot was involved in NHTSA opens a probe into Waymo's 5th-gen ADS after reports of unexpected driving behavior?
- Waymo Driver 6th-gen is the recorded robot involved in this incident.
- Has anyone responded to NHTSA opens a probe into Waymo's 5th-gen ADS after reports of unexpected driving behavior?
- 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 NHTSA opens a probe into Waymo's 5th-gen ADS after reports of unexpected driving behavior?
- This incident is an active record on the DEPLOY registry; no retraction or correction has been issued.
Methodology: Verified · 2 sources (1 primary) · last reviewed 2026-06-04
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Last reviewed 2026-06-04
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