Recall 25E034000: Electrical System, Adas, Autonomous/self Driving, Software

NHTSA recall 25E034000 · announced May 12, 2025 · Waymo · 1,212 units affected

The problem

Waymo LLC (Waymo) is recalling certain 5th Generation Automated Driving Systems (ADS) with software versions released prior to the November 7, 2024 software release. The software may cause the vehicles to collide with certain roadway barriers, such as chains and gates.

The risk

A vehicle that crashes into chains, gates, or other gate-like roadway barriers increases the risk of injury.

What to do

Waymo has updated the ADS software, free of charge. All affected vehicles were repaired by December 26, 2024.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.