Waymo LLC equipment recall: Software May Allow Vehicle to Enter and Drive In Freeway Construction Zones
Report received by NHTSA: June 13, 2026.
Built by the Tribune's code from NHTSA's official records. No AI wrote this page. Updated Nov. 4, 2026.
- What's recalled
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.
- The risk
Driving through a closed construction zone increases the risk of a crash.
- Who's affected
3,871 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
5 earlier NHTSA recalls by Waymo LLC since Nov. 1, 2016:
- May 1, 2026 Waymo LLC equipment recall: ADS Software May Allow Vehicle to Drive onto a Flooded Roadway (agency record)
- Dec. 8, 2025 Waymo LLC equipment recall: Vehicle May Pass a Stopped School Bus (agency record)
- 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
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.
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 | 26E035000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Waymo LLC |
| Recall type | Equipment |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Report received by NHTSA | June 13, 2026 |
| Potentially affected | 3,871 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