Waymo LLC equipment recall: Vehicle May Pass a Stopped School Bus
Report received by NHTSA: Dec. 8, 2025.
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- What's recalled
Waymo LLC (Waymo) is recalling certain 5th Generation Automated Driving Systems (ADS) operating a software version prior to the November 5, 2025 release. The software may cause the vehicle to pass a stopped school bus even when the red lights are flashing and/or stop arm is extended.
- The risk
Passing a stopped school bus increases risk of crash with a pedestrian.
- Who's affected
3,067 items potentially affected, according to NHTSA.
- Compared with
Waymo LLC has 2 NHTSA recalls in 2026 so far, compared with 2 in all of 2025.
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- Before this
3 earlier NHTSA recalls by Waymo LLC since Nov. 1, 2016:
- May 12, 2025 Waymo LLC equipment recall: Software May Cause Vehicle to Hit Roadway Barrier (agency record)
- June 10, 2024 Waymo LLC equipment recall: ADS Software Error May Cause Crash (agency record)
- Feb. 13, 2024 Waymo LLC equipment recall: ADS Software Error May Cause Crash (agency record)
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
Waymo has updated the ADS software, free of charge. All affected vehicles were repaired by November 17, 2025.
NHTSA's record, word for word
- Check it yourself
NHTSA's VIN lookup shows whether a specific vehicle has an open recall.
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 25E084000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Waymo LLC |
| Recall type | Equipment |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Report received by NHTSA | Dec. 8, 2025 |
| Potentially affected | 3,067 items |
| “Do not drive” warning | No |
| Fire risk when parked (“park outside”) | No |
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall records (public domain). NHTSA's record