Recall 26E026000: Electrical System, Adas, Autonomous/self Driving

NHTSA recall 26E026000 · announced May 1, 2026 · Waymo · 3,791 units affected

The problem

Waymo LLC (Waymo) is recalling certain 5th and 6th Generation Automated Driving Systems (ADS). The software may allow the vehicle to slow and then drive into standing water on higher speed roadways.

The risk

Entering a flooded roadway can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

What to do

The remedy is currently under development. As an interim remedy, Waymo modified the scope of vehicle operations to increase weather-related constraints and updated the vehicle maps. All affected vehicles received the interim update by April 20, 2026.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

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