9999 WAYMO 5TH GENERATION ADS

0 recalls, 26 complaints

No recalls found for this vehicle.

Complaint Statistics

26 total complaints 2 crashes 1 injuries

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
UNKNOWN OR OTHER	6
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	4
BACK OVER PREVENTION	2
ENGINE	2
POWER TRAIN	2
STRUCTURE:BODY	2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:AUTONOMOUS/SELF DRIVING	2
SERVICE BRAKES	2
STEERING	1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING	1

Incident date: Aug 26, 2026

Autonomous Vehicle Safety Complaint My family ordered a Waymo from the Phoenix airport. There were five passengers, including two children and two elderly adults, as well as luggage. One passenger sat in the driver’s seat. The vehicle accepted us and began driving without providing any warning th... Read more

Incident date: Aug 9, 2026

Back up camera malfunctioned, not showing there was a smaller car behind me in my own driveway. Backing up into my driveway at night, it did not pick up or show the smaller car which I back up into, causing $2890 in damages which I had to pay for.

Crash

Incident date: Jun 24, 2026

My child got into the back passenger seat and wasn’t able to click her seatbelt into the buckle. I used a flashlight to see if something had gotten stuck in it, there’s nothing. It simply won’t click in. The red button can be pressed down but won’t allow the seatbelt to go into it. I used th... Read more

Incident date: Jun 24, 2026

Ive noticed the horn is really quiet. I live in a smaller city but traffic does get busy still and often times people dont check there surroundings. Theres been multiple times where ive used my horn to honk at someone over taking my lane and most of the time it helps and the move away. Ive noticed i... Read more

Incident date: May 8, 2026

Was driving onto the interstate when car hissing sounded ,then car cut out and all my dashboard warning lights were on a loop the code is turbo boost but car died and no safety features would work i just barely missed being completely crushed by 18 wheeler

Incident date: Jun 28, 2026

On the afternoon of June 24, 2026, at approximately 5:40 PM, I experienced a severe, sudden braking system failure that directly caused a rear-end collision. I was driving my 2023 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid on the highway, traveling to a concert scheduled for 7:00 PM. The highway traffic was heavy a... Read more

Crash

Incident date: Jun 28, 2026

During a standard service, the servicing dealership (Lester Glenn Jeep, Tom’s River,NJ) failed to perform the mandatory factory electronic scan bleed required for the Electronic Brake Booster (EBB) and ABS/ESC modules. This critical omission left unpurged fluid and internal system aeration trapped... Read more

Incident date: Jun 27, 2026

All of the 7 warning light came up on my 2022 accord 1.5

Incident date: Jun 19, 2026

Below is a partial email to a BMW Dealer that replaced an airbag 2 1/2 years ago per a recall. The airbag light, convertible top light were both illuminated when I left the dealer. I have sent emails and contacted BMW USA. A friend scanned the car with a Snap-On scanner that showed that the light ha... Read more

Incident date: Jun 20, 2026

I bought my 2025 Pathfinder in November 2025. In early December, the automatic emergency braking symbol started flashing; I took it to the Nissan dealership in Downey, and they told me that unless there was a permanent error code, they couldn't do anything. After reading comments and forum posts, I ... Read more

1 injured

Incident date: May 20, 2026

While driving the car immediately downshifted and I could not accelerate. The Hill assist came on and service advance trac came on. This happened 3 times. The first time we towed it to the dealership April 17th, and they changed the oil and tested the battery secured wires and verified after the rep... Read more

Incident date: Apr 30, 2026

The cars fan is constantly running even when the car is cool. I think it has to do with the ITMS I contacted the dealer and they said there’s nothing they can do about it this happens every time the vehicle is started even when I am parked. The fan is constantly running at 100%.

Incident date: May 12, 2026

The Ford Escape 2017 experienced a transmission malfunction involving delayed shifting, sudden jerking during operation, and difficulty shifting gears properly. Unusual noises were also coming from the transmission, along with ongoing symptoms indicating a clear mechanical and technical defect. Thi... Read more

Incident date: Dec 31, 1969

During a heavy rain vehicle stalled out. Looked like it hit a bag of leaves at the drivers front wheel. Stuck in standing water blocking a lane. I was pulled over waiting out the rain and cars trying to get past the stalled Waymo were almost colliding with me and others. If a car can not function in... Read more

Incident date: Apr 17, 2026

The contact owns a 2020 BMW 530I. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that while driving from a complete stop, and while driving at various speeds, the vehicle hesitated while depressing the accelerator pedal. Additionally, the contact stated th... Read more

Incident date: Apr 9, 2026

1 WATERPUMP FAILED AND LEAKED WATER INTO MY OIL AND BLEW MY ENGINE. THERE WAS NO WARNING. MY CAR HAD NO POWER AND I COULD NOT DRIVE. I WAS ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE WATERPUMP IS NOT A RECALL BUT THERE ARE ALOT OF PEOPLE WITH THE SAME ISSUE ON THE SAME MODEL . THE ENGINE WAS REPLACED AT MY EXPENSE... Read more

Incident date: Mar 21, 2026

I will be driving down the road with no other cars in sight and the car will sense something that isn’t there and engage in emergency braking. This is very dangerous when traveling at high speeds.

Incident date: Mar 8, 2026

I was driving down the road and my top grille molding flew off

Incident date: Mar 2, 2026

The contact owns a 2020 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it was diagnosed, and determined that the oil pump solenoid needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but a... Read more

Incident date: Feb 24, 2026

Manufacturer is claiming to have "No Remedy" for this recall (C4B). However, they were able to replace the defective part, charged me for the repair and offered a reimbursement. However, they are not offering to reimburse the full cost of the repair. It has come to my knowledge that Ram does have a ... Read more

Incident date: Jan 28, 2026

My vehicle is equipped with an automatic engine stop/start feature that shuts off the engine when the vehicle is stopped, as well as an eTorque system intended to assist with initial acceleration. While stopped at an intersection with a slight downhill grade (foot fully depressing the brake pedal),... Read more

Incident date: Dec 28, 2025

The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-550. The contact stated that while in reverse(R), the rearview camera displayed a black image. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who informed the contact that the VIN was not included in the NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V572000 (Back Over Prevention). The vehicle was n... Read more

Incident date: Aug 29, 2025

The contact owns a 2019 Honda Ridgeline. The contact stated that while driving 30 MPH, the vehicle briefly lost motive power before slamming into gear. The contact was unsure if any warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed, and it was determined that the t... Read more

Incident date: Jun 26, 2025

1. Electrical- Ignition switch periodically does work. 2. Wheels/tires- All tires had to be replaced due to wear at just over 15,000. miles. Wear was on inside of all 4 tires equally. 3. Steering - drifts. Feels like little control over steering wheel! Happens periodically with highway speeds. 4. ... Read more

Incident date: Jul 5, 2025

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that while shifted into reverse(R), the back over prevention camera image was upside down. The contact stated that the message to contact a dealer was displayed. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent however, recently the camera ... Read more

Incident date: Jul 5, 2025

Went into Volkswagen dealership as my low coolant light came on. I called early June, they couldn't get me in until June 17th, when I was then told my warranty was barely a week expired. My head gasket needs replaced and Volkswagen is refusing to cover this, knowing full well this has been an issue ... Read more

NHTSA Safety Investigations, WAYMO 5TH GENERATION ADS

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

PE, Open

Waymo AV striking a child in the area of a school.

On January 23, 2026, Waymo LCC (Waymo) reported to the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) that a Waymo Automated Vehicle (AV) had struck a child near an elementary school earlier that day. Waymo provided its required report under SGO 2021-01 on January 28, 2026. NHTSA is aware that the incident o... Read more

PE, Open

Waymo AV drives around a stopped school bus

The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) identified a media report involving a Waymo AV that failed to remain stopped when approaching a school bus that was stopped with its red lights flashing, stop arm deployed, and crossing control arm deployed. In the incident, the Waymo AV approached the rig... Read more

PE, Closed

Unexpected ADS behavior

On May 13, 2024, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened a Preliminary Evaluation (PE24016) to investigate the Waymo 5th Generation automated driving system’s (ADS) performance based on 22 reports of unexpected driving behaviors identified through Standing General Order 2021-01 (SGO) and ... other publicly available sources. The initial reports and additional reports received during the investigation included incidents in which a Waymo ADS-equipped vehicle was the sole vehicle operated during a collision or in which the ADS-equipped vehicle exhibited driving behavior that potentially violated traffic safety laws. ODI identified 367 total incidents during the investigation with 109 crashes, of which 102 met SGO reporting criteria and were reported by Waymo under the SGO. Incidents involving potential traffic safety law violations included both non-crash and crash incidents and involved behaviors such as unexpected responses to traffic control devices and entering construction zones. One crash incident involved an injury. Crashes and non-crash incidents that involved traffic safety law concerns had no injuries reported. Within the set of identified incidents, ODI focused its review on a pattern of crashes where Waymo vehicles struck stationary or semi-stationary objects such as gates, barriers, chains, and other objects with similar physical characteristics. Waymo conducted two recalls during the investigation to improve perception and response to objects. Recall 24E049 was filed on June 10, 2024, regarding software updates made following a May 2024 crash in which an unoccupied Waymo vehicle struck a utility pole. Waymo also updated the ADS system to improve the detection and avoidance of roadway barriers, such as chains strung across the path of travel, gates, and other gate-like roadway barriers and filed Recall 25E034 on May 12, 2025. In view of the recall actions taken by Waymo and ODI’s analysis of the available data, ODI is closing this Preliminary Evaluation. NHTSA will continue to monitor crash reports and other sources of data and will take additional action if warranted. The SGO reports cited in the Opening Resume and additional SGO reports involving crashes with stationary or semi-stationary objects, can be found at NHTSA.gov/SGOCrashReporting under the following SGO 2021-01 report IDs: 30270-1160 30270-1220 (Duplicate of 30270-1160) 30270-1494 30270-4363 30270-5081 30270-5318 30270-5758 30270-6133 30270-6548 30270-6561 30270-6838 30270-6981 30270-7048 30270-7054 30270-7058 30270-7308 30270-7312 30270-7534 30270-7729 30270-7794 30270-7936 30270-7947 30270-7969 30270-8145 30270-8146 30270-8152 30270-8156 30270-8219 30270-8344 30270-8356 30270-8357 30270-8397 30270-8443 30270-8483 30270-8513 30270-8602 30270-8624 30270-8661 30270-8809 30270-9082 30270-9126 30270-9169 30270-9177 30270-9192 30270-9287 30270-9355 30270-9372 30270-9410 30270-9420 30270-9437 30270-9442 30270-9517 30270-9606 30270-9763 30270-9764 30270-9823 30270-9828 30270-9855 30270-9873 30270-9883 30270-9886 30270-9893 30270-9907 30270-10006 30270-10042 30270-10076 30270-10087 30270-10274 30270-10288 30270-10361 30270-10421 30270-10471 30270-10497 30270-10558 30270-10561 30270-10563 30270-10602 30270-10631 30270-10727 30270-10863 30270-10865 30270-10891 30270-10909 30270-10912 30270-11001 30270-11007 30270-11010 30270-11062 30270-11088Read more

WAYMO 5TH GENERATION ADS - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the WAYMO 5TH GENERATION ADS across all model years.

34 Total Recalls

26 Total Complaints

3 Investigations

2 Reported Crashes

0 Reported Fires

0 Reported Deaths

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