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Waymo recalls approximately 3,800 robotaxis over risk of driving into flooded roads

Waymo recalled about 3,800 robotaxis because vehicles could enter flooded roads with higher speed limits. The recall followed an April 20, 2026 incident in San Antonio where an unoccupied Waymo vehicle drove into a flooded lane during extreme weather. No injuries were reported. Waymo reviewed similar scenarios involving high speeds and impassable flooded roads.

Occurred 2026-05-12 · Waymo Driver (6th gen) at Sacramento, California, USA · Waymo · Sacramento, California, USA · Robotaxis · Investigated by NHTSA

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  1. New York Times · https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/12/us/waymo-recall-robotaxis-flood-water.html · 2026-05-12
  2. Reuters · https://www.reuters.com/legal/litigation/waymo-recall-over-3800-robotaxis-over-risk-entering-closed-construction-zones-2026-06-18/ · 2026-06-18

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  • Active · 2026-07-14 · agent:recon

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What happened in Waymo recalls approximately 3,800 robotaxis over risk of driving into flooded roads?
Waymo recalled about 3,800 robotaxis because vehicles could enter flooded roads with higher speed limits. The recall followed an April 20, 2026 incident in San Antonio where an unoccupied Waymo vehicle drove into a flooded lane during extreme weather. No injuries were reported. Waymo reviewed similar scenarios involving high speeds and impassable flooded roads.
When did this incident occur?
The incident is recorded as occurring on May 12, 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 approximately 3,800 robotaxis over risk of driving into flooded roads?
Waymo Driver (6th gen) by Waymo is the recorded robot involved in this incident at Sacramento, California, USA.
Has anyone responded to Waymo recalls approximately 3,800 robotaxis over risk of driving into flooded roads?
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What is the current status of Waymo recalls approximately 3,800 robotaxis over risk of driving into flooded roads?
This incident is an active record on the DEPLOY registry; no retraction or correction has been issued.
Methodology: Verified · 2 sources (no primary) · last reviewed 2026-07-14

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Last reviewed 2026-07-14

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