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Waymo 5TH Generation Ads recall 26E035000 - Software
NHTSA · June 12, 2026
- NHTSA recall campaign 26E035000 (Waymo), reported .
- Potentially affected vehicles: 3,871.
- 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
- 26E035000
How this recall compares
- NHTSA's recalls file lists 6 recall campaigns from Waymo LLC since 2010, 2 of them reported in 2026 so far.
- At 3,871 vehicles, it is larger than 67% of the 738 NHTSA campaigns from 2026 so far with a count of potentially affected vehicles.
Defect
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.
Consequence
Driving through a closed construction zone increases the risk of a crash.
Corrective action
Beginning June 16, 2026 Waymo updated the ADS software to detect when the vehicle is in and to avoid entering construction zones, free of charge. Waymo resumed vehicle operations on freeway June 25, 2026.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Waymo | 5Th Generation Ads | 9999 |
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