Waymo Issues Recall for 3,800 Robotaxis Due to Safety Concerns

WHO:

Wired - Waymo is the company involved in the recall of its robotaxis.

WHAT:

Wired - Waymo is recalling 3,871 vehicles due to safety concerns.

TechCrunch - The recall involves nearly 4,000 robotaxis.

TechCrunch - Waymo has identified at least 13 instances where its robotaxis drove into highway sections closed for construction.

Engadget - The recall is due to a software issue that could cause the robotaxis to enter closed freeway construction zones at speed.

WHERE:

TechCrunch - The incidents occurred on highways where construction zones were present.

WHY:

Wired - The recall is prompted by incidents where the autonomous cars prioritized other hazards or failed to recognize closed construction zones altogether.

HOW:

Engadget - The issue is related to the software of the self-driving taxis.

(UPDATED June 18, 2026 14:04 UTC)

Waymo is recalling 3,871 of its robotaxis due to safety concerns related to a software issue that has caused the vehicles to enter closed freeway construction zones at speed. The company has identified at least 13 instances where these autonomous cars either prioritized other hazards or failed to recognize the construction zones altogether. This recall affects nearly 4,000 robotaxis operating on highways where construction was taking place.