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Waymo 5TH Generation Ads recall 25E034000 - Software
NHTSA · May 12, 2025
- NHTSA recall campaign 25E034000 (Waymo), reported .
- Potentially affected vehicles: 1,212.
- Component: Software.
- Details as of ; the linked official notice is authoritative for lot codes, VINs, and remedies.
- Agency
- NHTSA
- Posted
- Recalling firm
- Waymo LLC
- Source ID
- 25E034000
How this recall compares
- NHTSA's recalls file lists 6 recall campaigns from Waymo LLC since 2010, 2 of them reported in 2025.
- At 1,212 vehicles, it is larger than 60% of the 994 NHTSA campaigns from 2025 with a count of potentially affected vehicles.
Defect
Waymo LLC (Waymo) is recalling certain 5th Generation Automated Driving Systems (ADS) with software versions released prior to the November 7, 2024 software release. The software may cause the vehicles to collide with certain roadway barriers, such as chains and gates.
Consequence
A vehicle that crashes into chains, gates, or other gate-like roadway barriers increases the risk of injury.
Corrective action
Waymo has updated the ADS software, free of charge. All affected vehicles were repaired by December 26, 2024.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Waymo | 5Th Generation Ads | 9999 |
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