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Waymo Recalls 1,212 Robotaxis Following Software-Linked Collisions

The recall addresses a defect in Waymo's fifth-generation driving software, already resolved with a fleet-wide update completed in December 2024.

A Waymo One vehicle serving riders in San Francisco
A Waymo One vehicle serving riders in Los Angeles. Waymo, the autonomous vehicle subsidiary of Alphabet, recalled more than 1,200 self-driving vehicles late last year following a series of minor collisions with stationary barriers such as gates and chains, according to regulatory filings made public this week.
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The 5th-generation Waymo Driver on the all-electric Jaguar I-PACE. Waymo, the autonomous vehicle subsidiary of Alphabet, recalled more than 1,200 self-driving vehicles late last year following a series of minor collisions with stationary barriers such as gates and chains, according to regulatory filings made public this week.

Overview

  • Waymo recalled 1,212 self-driving vehicles after identifying a software flaw that caused collisions with chains, gates, and similar barriers.
  • The recall applies to vehicles running the fifth-generation automated driving system, with the defect resolved through a sixth-generation software update deployed by December 2024.
  • The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) launched an investigation in May 2024 into 22 incidents involving Waymo vehicles and stationary objects; the investigation remains open.
  • This marks Waymo's third recall in just over a year, following recalls in February and June 2024 for other minor collision-related software issues.
  • Waymo operates over 1,500 robotaxis across four major U.S. cities, providing more than 250,000 paid trips weekly while maintaining a safety record superior to human drivers.