Waymo recalls about 3,900 robotaxis after some drove into 'freeway construction zones'

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1. 24d ago

   Waymo provides redacted documents to NHTSA amid child collision probe

   Waymo has submitted documents to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration regarding a collision involving a child, though the company redacted the responses by citing confidential business information. This follows a separate software recall of 3,871 robotaxis that entered closed freeway construction zones. While Waymo has resumed Phoenix freeway operations, the company faces increasing regulatory friction and operational hurdles as it scales its driverless fleet across multiple cities.

   Why it matters

   The NHTSA probe focuses on safety protocols, including how the company determines speeds in school zones. These investigations occur as autonomous vehicle firms struggle to establish standardized operating rules in urban environments.

   What is confirmed

   • Waymo recalled 3,871 robotaxis after vehicles entered closed freeway construction zones.
   • Waymo has resumed freeway operations in Phoenix.

   Still unconfirmed

   • Waymo and Zoox are facing increased obstacles in various cities over driverless operation rules.

   What to watch next

   • NHTSA's decision on whether to accept Waymo's redacted submissions
   • The expansion of freeway operations to cities beyond Phoenix
   • Official findings from the Santa Monica child collision probe
   Sources used for this update (4)

   1. www.techrepublic.com — Waymo’s Robotaxis Are Getting Safer. Scaling Them Is Exposing New Problems
   2. techcrunch.com — Waymo hands over documents in NHTSA’s child collision probe
   3. www.theverge.com — Robotaxis are real now — so is the pushback
   4. www.yahoo.com — Waymo Told NHTSA How It Decides School-Zone Speeds. Then It Blacked Out the Answer.
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2. 50d ago

   Waymo robotaxis return to freeways after recall

   Waymo has resumed freeway operations in Phoenix after recalling 3,871 robotaxis due to software flaws. The company restricted freeway operations while deploying a software fix. Waymo's robotaxis are now using freeways in Phoenix with more cities to follow. The recall was issued after some robotaxis drove into closed freeway construction zones.

   What's confirmed:

   • Waymo issued a voluntary recall for 3,871 vehicles using its 5th Generation Automated Driving System.
   • Waymo robotaxis accumulated $9,325 in Austin parking fines, with 64 tow-away zone violations.
   • Waymo robotaxis are now using freeways in Phoenix with more cities to follow.
   • The recall was due to software flaws that allowed some robotaxis to enter closed freeway construction zones.
   Sources used for this update (3)

   1. Waymo keeps parking in tow-away zones in Austin. It has been fined 64 times.
   2. Waymo robotaxis are starting to return to freeways
   3. Waymo Returns to Freeways After Recall
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3. 81d ago

   Waymo Recalls 3,871 Robotaxis Over Freeway Construction Zone Risks

   Waymo issued a voluntary recall for 3,871 vehicles using its 5th Generation Automated Driving System. Software flaws allowed some robotaxis to enter closed freeway construction zones and continue driving. The company has restricted freeway operations while deploying a software fix.

   What's confirmed:

   • Waymo issued a voluntary recall for 3,871 robotaxis.
   • The recall involves the 5th Generation Automated Driving System.
   • Software flaws allowed vehicles to enter closed freeway construction zones.

   Still unconfirmed:

   • A driverless Waymo drove through a construction zone and sped up, triggering a police chase with a passenger inside.
   • A Waymo taxi headed into oncoming traffic in Inglewood, California.
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   2. After 3,900 Waymo Recalls, The US Suggests Removing Brake ... - Yahoo
   3. Newsletter: Waymo recalls robotaxis over construction-zone risk | Fox News
   4. Waymo Recalls 3,871 Robotaxis, Restricts Freeway Service Over ...
   5. Fox News AI Newsletter: Waymo's robotaxi recall - wfmd.com
   6. Waymo self-driving taxi caught heading into oncoming traffic amid World ...
   7. Driverless Waymo Blows Through Work Zone, Sparks Police Chase
   8. robotaxis: Latest News & Videos, Photos about robotaxis | The Economic ...
   9. Tesla Fatal Crash Sparks Dispute Over FSD Responsibility
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4. 85d ago

   Waymo Recalls 3,871 Robotaxis Over Freeway Construction Zone Risks

   Waymo issued a voluntary recall for 3,871 robotaxis after software flaws allowed vehicles to enter closed freeway construction zones. The issue affects the company's 5th-generation Automated Driving System used in Jaguar I-PACE vehicles. This marks the second recall in just over a month.

   What's confirmed:

   • Waymo filed a voluntary recall of 3,871 robotaxi vehicles with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on June 18, 2026.
   • The recall involves a software defect in the 5th-generation Automated Driving System that may cause cars to enter and continue driving through closed freeway construction zones.
   • The affected fleet consists of Jaguar I-PACE vehicles.
   • The software failed to recognize active freeway construction zones in 13 separate incidents across Arizona and California.
   • This is the second recall for the Alphabet-owned company in just over a month.

   Still unconfirmed:

   • Waymo has suspended all freeway operations across the United States.
   • This is the company's sixth software recall.
   Sources used for this update (7)

   1. Waymo Recalls 3900 Self-Driving Cars for Driving Into Highway ...
   2. Waymo recalls robotaxis over construction-zone risk
   3. Waymo Recalls Nearly 3,900 Robotaxis Over Risk of Entering Closed ...
   4. Waymo Freeway Recall Grounds 3,871 Robotaxis: Hazard Software Missed ...
   5. Waymo Recalls Nearly 3,900 Robotaxis After Self-Driving Software Fails ...
   6. Waymo recalls 3,900 robotaxis after they sped through construction ...
   7. Waymo Has Paused U.S. Freeway Robotaxis After Terrifying Incidents
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5. 88d ago

   Waymo Recalls About 3,900 Robotaxis Over Construction Zone Software Issues

   Waymo is recalling nearly 3,900 robotaxis to fix software flaws that led vehicles into closed freeway construction zones. The company identified at least 13 instances where cars drove past ramp-closure signs. This is the second recall for the Alphabet-owned company in just over a month.

   What's confirmed:

   • Waymo is recalling about 3,900 robotaxis.
   • The recall addresses software issues that caused vehicles to drive into closed freeway construction zones.
   • Some robotaxis drove past ramp-closure signs.
   • This is the second recall for Waymo this year, following a May recall related to flooded roads.

   Still unconfirmed:

   • Waymo identified at least 13 instances where robotaxis drove into highway sections closed for construction.
   Sources used for this update (8)

   1. Waymo recalls about 3,900 robotaxis some drove into construction zones
   2. Waymo recalls robotaxis after some vehicles entered construction zone
   3. Waymo recalls nearly 4,000 robotaxis to stop them driving into highway ...
   4. Waymo recalls nearly 4K robotaxis. Here's hwy - USA TODAY
   5. Waymo recalls about 3900 robotaxis after driving into construction ...
   6. Nearly 4,000 robotaxis recalled over risk of driving in construction zones
   7. Waymo recalls 3,900 robotaxis over construction zone software flaw
   8. Waymo is recalling nearly 3,900 robotaxis after some cars drove into ...
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6. 90d ago

   Waymo Recalls Thousands of Robotaxis Over Construction Zone Risks

   Waymo is recalling thousands of robotaxis after some vehicles entered freeway construction zones. The action follows incidents on highways in Phoenix. The recall aims to address the risk of vehicles driving at speed into these zones.

   What's confirmed:

   • Waymo is recalling thousands of robotaxis.
   • The recall follows incidents where vehicles entered freeway construction zones.

   Still unconfirmed:

   • The recall involves about 3,900 robotaxis.
   • The recall is due to a software glitch.
   • The incidents occurred on Phoenix highways.
   Sources used for this update (5)

   1. Waymo Recalling More Than 3,800 Robotaxis Over Risk of Entering Construction Zones
   2. Waymo Recalls Robotaxis Over Risk They'll Drive at Speed Into Freeway Construction Zones
   3. Waymo recalls about 3,900 robotaxis after some drove into 'freeway construction zones'
   4. Waymo recalls thousands of vehicles after Phoenix highway construction zone incidents
   5. Waymo recalls thousands of robotaxis due to software glitch
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