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EquipmentMay 12, 20251,212 affected

Waymo recall: Electrical system

What is wrong

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.

What could happen

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

The fix

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

Vehicles covered

Facts

NHTSA recall number
25E034000
Type
Equipment
Filed by
Waymo LLC
Reported to NHTSA
May 12, 2025
Owners notified
Not yet
Vehicles or items affected
1,212
Started by
NHTSA investigation
Built
–
Part
Electrical system › ADAS › Autonomous/self driving › Software
Maker's own recall number
R25-001

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.

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Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.