WAYMO WAYMO 5TH GENERATION ADS Recall
Hazard assessment based on recall description.
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According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
WAYMO 5TH GENERATION ADS
Brand
WAYMO
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Waymo LLC is recalling certain WAYMO 5TH GENERATION ADS equipment due to electrical system:adas:autonomous/self driving:software issues. The inability to avoid a pole or similar object increases the risk of a crash..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
Waymo LLC (Waymo) is recalling certain 5th Generation Automated Driving Systems (ADS) with software versions released prior to May 29, 2024 and map software released prior to June 4, 2024. The ADS systems could fail to avoid a pole or similar object.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
The inability to avoid a pole or similar object increases the risk of a crash.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
Waymo has updated the ADS software, free of charge. All affected vehicles were repaired by June 6, 2024.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026