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# Waymo recalls nearly 3,900 robotaxis over risk of entering closed freeway construction zones

Canonical ID: `95616c6d-4016-482d-bcb2-63406882873d`

- **Occurred:** 2026-06-18
- **Kind:** `recall`
- **Status (derived):** active
- **Company:** [Waymo](/companies/waymo.md) (id: `2128addc-20c8-4c31-aef5-be5ada97aede`)

[Waymo](/companies/waymo.md) recalled nearly 3,900 robotaxis in the U.S. on June 18, 2026, because a software issue could cause the vehicles to enter a closed freeway construction zone and continue driving. This follows a separate May 2026 recall of about 3,800 robotaxis over vehicles entering flooded roads at higher speed limits.

## Sources (1)

1. **Reuters** · https://www.reuters.com/legal/litigation/waymo-recall-over-3800-robotaxis-over-risk-entering-closed-construction-zones-2026-06-18/ · 2026-06-18

## Status history

- **active** · 2026-07-25 · agent:recon

## Common questions

### What happened in Waymo recalls nearly 3,900 robotaxis over risk of entering closed freeway construction zones?

Waymo recalled nearly 3,900 robotaxis in the U.S. on June 18, 2026, because a software issue could cause the vehicles to enter a closed freeway construction zone and continue driving. This follows a separate May 2026 recall of about 3,800 robotaxis over vehicles entering flooded roads at higher speed limits.

### When did this incident occur?

The incident is recorded as occurring on June 18, 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 3,900 robotaxis over risk of entering closed freeway construction zones?

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 3,900 robotaxis over risk of entering closed freeway construction zones?

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 3,900 robotaxis over risk of entering closed freeway construction zones?

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


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