Waymo 5th and 6th Generation Automated Driving System
Waymo recalls 5th and 6th Gen ADS software that may drive vehicles into standing water on high-speed roads.
Contact Waymo immediately to determine if your vehicle is affected and to receive a software update that addresses this issue.
Recall at a glance
- Vehicles affected
- 3,791
Why it was recalled
Waymo is recalling certain 5th and 6th Generation Automated Driving Systems (ADS) software that may allow vehicles to slow and then drive into standing water on higher-speed roadways, risking loss of vehicle control and crashes.
Is mine affected?
This recall covers specific vehicles. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or check with the manufacturer to confirm yours is included.
WAYMO 5TH GENERATION ADS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Where it was sold
Distributed nationwide.
Timeline
- Reported to NHTSA
- Listed on Recall Canary
- Summary updated
Other recent recalls from Waymo LLC
Editorial summary by Recall Canary · summary updated 2026-05-12 · primary source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration · severity reflects the agency's published classification