Waymo 5th Generation ADS Recall Issued
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Waymo LLC is recalling 3,871 units of its 5th Generation Automated Driving Systems due to software that may allow vehicles to enter closed freeway construction zones.
What this NHTSA vehicle recall tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by NHTSA on July 14, 2026 and geographically references United States. Its severity classification of "high" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - Vehicle Recalls - determines the consumer-protection framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, repairs, or the recall itself) are available to affected consumers and which agency holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.
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What Happened
Waymo LLC (Waymo) is recalling certain 5th Generation Automated Driving Systems (ADS). The software may allow the vehicle to enter a closed freeway construction zone and continue driving at speed.
Which Products Are Affected
- Manufacturer: Waymo LLC
- Model: 5TH GENERATION ADS
- Model Year: 9999
- NHTSA Campaign Number: 26E035000
- Units Affected: 3,871
- Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:AUTONOMOUS/SELF DRIVING:SOFTWARE
What You Should Do
The remedy is currently under development. In the interim, Waymo modified the scope of vehicle operations to restrict freeway driving. Waymo will update the ADS software to detect when the vehicle is in and to avoid entering construction zones, free of charge.
Why This Matters
Driving through a closed construction zone increases the risk of a crash.
Source
NHTSA Campaign Number 26E035000 (Report Received: 13/06/2026)
Original source: NHTSA Official Notice ↗
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