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Waymo voluntarily recalled 3,871 robotaxis after vehicles drove into closed freeway construction zones

On June 18, 2026, Waymo filed a voluntary recall of 3,871 robotaxis (5th-generation automated driving system, manufactured March 2022-May 2026) after NHTSA identified that its software may allow the vehicles to enter closed freeway construction zones. No injuries were reported in the underlying incidents. Waymo issued a software update to address the defect.

Occurred 2026-06-18 · Waymo Driver (6th gen) at Sacramento, California, USA · Waymo · Sacramento, California, USA · Robotaxis · Investigated by NHTSA

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  1. TechCrunch · https://techcrunch.com/2026/06/18/waymo-recalls-nearly-4000-robotaxis-to-stop-them-driving-into-highway-construction-zones/ · 2026-06-18
  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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What happened in Waymo voluntarily recalled 3,871 robotaxis after vehicles drove into closed freeway construction zones?
On June 18, 2026, Waymo filed a voluntary recall of 3,871 robotaxis (5th-generation automated driving system, manufactured March 2022-May 2026) after NHTSA identified that its software may allow the vehicles to enter closed freeway construction zones. No injuries were reported in the underlying incidents. Waymo issued a software update to address the defect.
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.
What robot was involved in Waymo voluntarily recalled 3,871 robotaxis after vehicles drove into closed freeway construction zones?
Waymo Driver (6th gen) by Waymo is the recorded robot involved in this incident at Sacramento, California, USA.
Has anyone responded to Waymo voluntarily recalled 3,871 robotaxis after vehicles drove into closed freeway construction zones?
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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 2026-08-09

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Last reviewed 2026-08-09

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