Waymo recalls 3,800 robotaxis after glitch allowed some vehicles to 'drive into standing water'

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Waymo recalls 3,800 robotaxis after glitch allowed some vehicles to 'drive into standing water'

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Waymo issued a voluntary recall of about 3,800 of its robotaxis to fix software issues that could allow them to drive into flooded roadways. This cluster currently includes 2 articles from 2 sources.

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Waymo recalls 3,800 robotaxis after glitch allowed some vehicles to 'drive into standing water'
CNBC
CNBC
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5/12/2026

Waymo recalls 3,800 robotaxis after glitch allowed some vehicles to 'drive into standing water'

Waymo issued a voluntary recall of about 3,800 of its robotaxis to fix software issues that could allow them to drive into flooded roadways.

A white Waymo self-driving car with the words Waymo on the side, parked outside a building.
BBC News
BBC News
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5/13/2026

Thousands of Waymos recalled after robotaxi swept into a creek

Waymo is recalling thousands of its self-driving cars in the US over a software issue that could allow vehicles to drive into flooded roads. According to a letter posted on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) website on Tuesday, the voluntary recall affects nearly 3,800 robotaxis that use the.