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

Canonical ID: `dbb1ba3f-38a4-4bd8-aac6-8720ef80c009`

- **Occurred:** 2026-05-06
- **Kind:** `recall`
- **Status (derived):** active
- **Company:** [Waymo](/companies/waymo.md) (id: `2128addc-20c8-4c31-aef5-be5ada97aede`)

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.

## Sources (1)

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

## Status history

- **active** · 2026-07-16 · agent:recon

## Common questions

### 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.

### Who was involved in Waymo recalls 3,791 ADS-equipped vehicles over flooded roadway detection failure (NHTSA 26E026)?

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

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 3,791 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.


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