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Waymo recalls 3,791 ADS-equipped vehicles over flooded roadway detection failure (NHTSA 26E026)

Waymo submitted a Part 573 Safety Recall Report to NHTSA on May 6, 2026, recalling 3,791 vehicles with 5th and 6th Generation ADS. On April 20, 2026, an unoccupied Waymo AV encountered an untraversable flooded section of roadway with a 40 mph speed limit and proceeded at reduced speed instead of stopping. Waymo implemented interim operational restrictions via weather-related controls and map changes.

Occurred 2026-05-06 · Waymo Driver (6th gen) at Sacramento, California, USA · Waymo · Sacramento, California, USA · Robotaxis · Investigated by NHTSA

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  1. NHTSA · https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2026/RCLRPT-26E026-6527.pdf

Status history

  • Active · 2026-07-16 · agent:recon

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What happened in Waymo recalls 3,791 ADS-equipped vehicles over flooded roadway detection failure (NHTSA 26E026)?
Waymo submitted a Part 573 Safety Recall Report to NHTSA on May 6, 2026, recalling 3,791 vehicles with 5th and 6th Generation ADS. On April 20, 2026, an unoccupied Waymo AV encountered an untraversable flooded section of roadway with a 40 mph speed limit and proceeded at reduced speed instead of stopping. Waymo implemented interim operational restrictions via weather-related controls and map changes.
When did this incident occur?
The incident is recorded as occurring on May 6, 2026 on the DEPLOY registry. The date reflects the underlying real-world event, not the registry record's creation date.
What robot was involved in Waymo recalls 3,791 ADS-equipped vehicles over flooded roadway detection failure (NHTSA 26E026)?
Waymo Driver (6th gen) by Waymo is the recorded robot involved in this incident at Sacramento, California, USA.
Has anyone responded to Waymo recalls 3,791 ADS-equipped vehicles over flooded roadway detection failure (NHTSA 26E026)?
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What is the current status of Waymo recalls 3,791 ADS-equipped vehicles over flooded roadway detection failure (NHTSA 26E026)?
This incident is an active record on the DEPLOY registry; no retraction or correction has been issued.
Methodology: Verified · 1 source (1 primary) · last reviewed 2026-08-09

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Last reviewed 2026-08-09

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