_Incident · Recall_

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

Canonical ID: `688f82e3-6491-45e3-9674-391f3971039a`

- **Occurred:** 2026-05-12
- **Kind:** `recall`
- **Status (derived):** active
- **Company:** [Waymo](/companies/waymo.md) (id: `2128addc-20c8-4c31-aef5-be5ada97aede`)

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.

## Sources (2)

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

## Status history

- **active** · 2026-07-14 · agent:recon

## Common questions

### 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.

### Who was involved in Waymo recalls approximately 3,800 robotaxis over risk of driving into flooded roads?

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

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 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.


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