FILE-A Waymo vehicle is parked in San Francisco, California on Jan. 22, 2026. (Photo by Smith Collection/Gado/Getty Images) Waymo recalled 3,791 robotaxis for a software problem that may allow the vehicles to slow down and subsequently drive into standing water on higher-speed roads. In aMay 1 recall letter, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said that the robotaxis entering a flooded roadway may cause a loss of vehicle control, elevating the risk of a crash or injury. RELATED:Waymo driverless taxis could launch in Philly by end of 2026 amid safety, job concerns Advertisement Advertisement Officials explained that therecall affects certain fifth and sixth generation automated driving systems. How is Waymo handling the recalled robotaxi issue? Dig deeper According to theNational Highway Traffic Safety Administration, a remedy for the impacted robotaxis is currently under development. RELATED:Waymo software recall issued after vehicle swept away by Texas floodwaters The agency concluded in the recall letter that as an interim remedy, Waymo adjusted the scope of vehicle operations to heighten weather-related constraints and updated the vehicle maps. These affected vehicles received an interim update by April 20. The Source Information for this story was provided by a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall letter. This story was reported from Washington, D.C.
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