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Waymo issued a software recall and halted San Antonio service over robotaxis driving into floods (May 2026)

In May 2026, Waymo announced a software recall intended to help its robotaxi fleet avoid flooded areas in San Antonio, Texas, where service had been halted for several weeks while the company worked on a more permanent fix. The action was part of a broader effort to address Waymo robotaxis driving into flooded areas, which also led to a service suspension in Atlanta.

Occurred 2026-05-14 · Waymo Driver (6th gen) at San Antonio · Waymo · San Antonio · Robotaxis · Investigated by NHTSA

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  • 2026-06-05 · outcome_class

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Sources (3)

  1. TechCrunch — Waymo software recall for flooding, San Antonio service halted · https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/21/waymo-pauses-atlanta-service-as-its-robotaxis-keep-driving-into-floods/ · 2026-05-21
  2. TechCrunch — San Antonio recall referenced in freeway-suspension coverage · https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/waymo-suspends-freeway-service/ · 2026-05-21
  3. TechCrunch — San Antonio recall referenced in freeway-suspension coverage · https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/21/waymo-halts-freeway-rides-after-robotaxis-struggle-in-construction-zones/ · 2026-05-21

Response (1)

Waymo · operator · 2026-05-14

As reported by TechCrunch (May 21, 2026): Waymo issued the recall as an interim measure to address flooded-area handling while service remained paused in San Antonio pending a permanent fix.

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What happened in Waymo issued a software recall and halted San Antonio service over robotaxis driving into floods (May 2026)?
In May 2026, Waymo announced a software recall intended to help its robotaxi fleet avoid flooded areas in San Antonio, Texas, where service had been halted for several weeks while the company worked on a more permanent fix. The action was part of a broader effort to address Waymo robotaxis driving into flooded areas, which also led to a service suspension in Atlanta.
When did this incident occur?
The incident is recorded as occurring on May 14, 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 issued a software recall and halted San Antonio service over robotaxis driving into floods (May 2026)?
Waymo Driver (6th gen) by Waymo is the recorded robot involved in this incident at San Antonio.
Has anyone responded to Waymo issued a software recall and halted San Antonio service over robotaxis driving into floods (May 2026)?
1 response is recorded on the DEPLOY registry, from Waymo. Each response is append-only with structured provenance.
What is the current status of Waymo issued a software recall and halted San Antonio service over robotaxis driving into floods (May 2026)?
This incident is an active record on the DEPLOY registry; no retraction or correction has been issued.
Methodology: Verified · 3 sources (no primary) · last reviewed 2026-07-21

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Last reviewed 2026-07-21

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