NHTSA Campaign 26E035000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:AUTONOMOUS/SELF DRIVING:SOFTWARE

Issued by Waymo LLC · Reported Jun 12, 2026 · 3,871 vehicles affected

What's wrong

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.

Remedy

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.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
WAYMO 5TH GENERATION ADS 3,871

Source: NHTSA Campaign 26E035000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.