SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- San Francisco resident Elliot Slade had a terrifying experience on a Waymo ride back to the city last month. Slade says he was about five minutes into a journey along Highway 101 when his Waymo came into a construction zone. He says while the car first tried merging into other lanes, it eventually drove into the construction zone itself before taking off. "There were signs. There were lights. There were cones. And it went through the cones and then sped up straight away," said Slade. To make matters even worse, Slade tells us a nearby highway patrol car began chasing them after seeing what was going on. "Shouting, 'Stop Waymo. Stop Waymo. Stop Waymo.' We're like- what the heck is going on?" said Slade. VIDEO: 3 Waymo self-driving cars in 'standoff' cause traffic jam in San Francisco Slade says the Waymo eventually left the construction zone and then took an exit off of the freeway into a residential neighborhood. Instances like these are what's led Waymo to recall the software for almost 4,000 cars, according to notices filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Records show there were seven cases on Bay Area roads just in one day last month. In a statement sent to ABC7 Eyewitness News, Waymo says they've identified improvement areas for their cars in construction zones. They've also voluntarily restricted freeway access while they implement those improvements. A move supported by Slade, who says he and his fiancé even feared for their lives. VIDEO: Waymo pulled over by San Bruno police for making illegal U-turn with no driver, passenger in car "In that moment it's like, oh this technology is not ready. This is 100% not ready. If something else had gone wrong, someone in that road might have got hit.
Jun 20, 2026 · via abc7news.com
Some companies think autonomous, self-driving vehicles are the future. Granted, we've seen enough science fiction movies and shows to desire such a future, but given the current limitations of technology, that future is decidedly not now. That is doubly true when talking about Waymo cars, as we seem to catch their robotaxis pulling dangerous stunts almost monthly. So far this year, Waymo's self-driving Jaguars have been in the news for blocking a bike lane, hitting a child, and bugging out in an Atlanta neighborhood. Now, Waymo is recalling almost all of its driverless taxis due to the possibly they could enter freeway construction zones while driving, according to the National Highway Traffic Administration. According to reports, the self-driving vehicles entered freeway construction zones without slowing down on 13 occasions since April, and while no accidents occurred, the threat was still there. The recall applies to 3,871 vehicles, which accounts for almost the entirety of Waymo's robotaxi fleet. In the recall paperwork, Waymo pointed the finger squarely at the software and claimed it couldn't "recognize the construction zone." Read more: 10 Emerging Battery Innovations That Could Change The World Yet another bad look for Waymo The NHTSA document detailed all of the recent incidents where Waymo robotaxis drove into construction zones. Six of these events occurred in Phoenix, Arizona in April when vehicles drove past and ignored ramp closure signs, and then seven incidents occurred in San Francsico, California in May when cars drove between cones meant to indicate closed lanes. According to a CNBC report, Waymo says that it has already "identified an area of improvement" and "voluntarily restricted freeway operations" ahead of the recall. If this headline sounds familiar, that's because this isn't Waymo's first brush with faulty software. In fact, it really seems like the company's driving modules
Jun 20, 2026 · via autos.yahoo.com
Waymo Robotaxis Started Entering Closed Construction Zones, Leading To Around 3,900 Recalls Some companies think autonomous, self-driving vehicles are the future. Granted, we've seen enough science fiction movies and shows to desire such a future, but given the current limitations of technology, that future is decidedly not now. That is doubly true when talking about Waymo cars, as we seem to catch their robotaxis pulling dangerous stunts almost monthly. So far this year, Waymo's self-driving Jaguars have been in the news for blocking a bike lane, hitting a child, and bugging out in an Atlanta neighborhood. Now, Waymo is recalling almost all of its driverless taxis due to the possibly they could enter freeway construction zones while driving, according to the National Highway Traffic Administration. According to reports, the self-driving vehicles entered freeway construction zones without slowing down on 13 occasions since April, and while no accidents occurred, the threat was still there. The recall applies to 3,871 vehicles, which accounts for almost the entirety of Waymo's robotaxi fleet. In the recall paperwork, Waymo pointed the finger squarely at the software and claimed it couldn't "recognize the construction zone." Yet another bad look for Waymo The NHTSA document detailed all of the recent incidents where Waymo robotaxis drove into construction zones. Six of these events occurred in Phoenix, Arizona in April when vehicles drove past and ignored ramp closure signs, and then seven incidents occurred in San Francsico, California in May when cars drove between cones meant to indicate closed lanes. According to a CNBC report, Waymo says that it has already "identified an area of improvement" and "voluntarily restricted freeway operations" ahead of the recall. If this headline sounds familiar, that's because this isn't Waymo's first brush with faulty software. In fact, it really seems like the company's driving
Jun 19, 2026 · via bgr.com
The script has gotten predictable. A fiber-optic cable gets severed somewhere cold and contested, an investigation crawls along without naming anyone, and a Western navy answers by buying one more underwater drone to patrol the seabed. We have written up plenty of those purchases lately, including a Kiwi-British startup that put a seabed drone in the water specifically to guard cables. Italy is running a different play. Rather than buy seabed robots one at a time, it is assembling the entire industrial stack that builds them. The newest piece landed on June 17, when energy giant Eni and shipbuilder Fincantieri signed a strategic agreement handing Fincantieri’s unmanned-systems subsidiary, IDS – Ingegneria dei Sistemi, an exclusive worldwide license to commercialize Clean Sea, a hybrid underwater robot Eni has operated since 2016. That deal sits on top of the headline system Fincantieri first showed off last October, an integrated drone network it calls DEEP. DEEP can watch a cable from up to 100 km away On October 23, 2025, at the Italian Navy’s experimentation center in La Spezia, Fincantieri ran a live demonstration of DEEP, which stands for Dynamic Ecosystem for Enhanced Performance. The name is corporate mush, but the architecture is straightforward enough. DEEP is a “system of systems,” which in plain build terms means four things working together instead of one hero drone. According to Naval News, those four pieces are an acoustic early-warning barrier built from fiber-optic hydrophone sensors that can sit up to 100 km from the asset it protects and flag intruders; a team of autonomous underwater vehicles that go inspect whatever the barrier hears; a command-and-control center that runs the mission in real time; and an AI layer that chews through the sensor data and sorts a fishing trawler from a problem. Fincantieri CEO Pierroberto Folgiero
Jun 19, 2026 · via autonocion.com
Sweden’s transport authority has urged the European Union (EU) to reject Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (Supervised) software unless the carmaker removes its ability to exceed speed limits, Reuters reported. The advice came in an April letter from the Swedish Transport Administration (TRV) to the EU’s Technical Committee on Motor Vehicles (TCMV), obtained by the publication. Discover B2B Marketing That Performs Combine business intelligence and editorial excellence to reach engaged professionals across 36 leading media platforms. The TCMV meets on 30 June, ahead of an EU-wide vote. FSD lets vehicles steer themselves on city streets and motorways under human supervision and is approved in several European countries; EU-wide clearance would aid Tesla’s sales amid growing competition from Chinese EV makers. The system’s “Speed Offset” feature lets drivers set a margin by which the car may exceed posted limits. Tesla’s manual adds drivers must “drive at a safe speed based on traffic and road conditions” rather than rely on it. The TRV’s letter, cited by Reuters, said “allowing automated systems to systematically exceed legal speed limits risks undermining both the legal framework and the expected safety benefits of vehicle automation”. It added: “Failing this, the Swedish Transport Administration recommends that TCMV vote against the proposed introduction.” A TRV spokesperson told the publication that its position remains unchanged since April and aligned with the Swedish Transport Agency (STA), Sweden’s national type approver. Internal documents show the STA raised concerns with Tesla and the Dutch regulator RDW, including at a meeting on 4 June. RDW approved FSD’s use in April and backs the rollout. The STA, Sweden’s TCMV representative, said it was assessing the matter. FSD uses cameras and map data to detect speed limits. In the US, the system offers five modes – Sloth, Chill, Standard, Hurry and Mad Max – ranging from driving
Jun 19, 2026 · via just-auto.com
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Jun 19, 2026 · via autonews.com
Consumers Question Autonomous Vehicle Safety TROY, MI—Despite growing adoption of self-driving vehicle technology on American roads, consumers remain skeptical of the technology. According to a new study by JD Power, there’s a persistent gap between growing awareness of automation and rising expectations for safety. The company’s 2026 U.S. Mobility Confidence Index Study claims that “fundamental concerns around safety, performance and trust continue to slow adoption—and in some cases, deepen hesitation.” Even as people become more informed, their expectations are rising faster than their comfort. Today, fewer than 25 percent of respondents say they are comfortable riding in a fully self-driving vehicle, highlighting a persistent gap between awareness and readiness. Trust in self-driving vehicles remains highly situational. For instance, consumer have greater confidence in lower-risk, predictable scenarios, with 54 percent indicating high trust for activities such as food pickup vs. just 31 percent for transporting children, highlighting how trust declines as perceived risk increases. “Consumer awareness of automated vehicle technology is improving, but confidence still depends on proven safety, real-world performance and clear consumer value,” says Lisa Boor, director of auto benchmarking and mobility development at JD Power. “Consumers need to see that these systems can respond to unexpected situations, perform reliably in real-world conditions and clearly communicate what they are doing. Without that, broader adoption will remain limited.” According to Boor, personal safety is the leading concern, cited by 60 percent of respondents, followed by emergency handling (58 percent) and performance in challenging conditions such as bad weather or heavy traffic (51 percent). Only 16 percent are comfortable sharing the road with self-driving semi-trucks and 43 percent believe they are less safe than human-driven commercial vehicles. While consumer expectations continue to evolve, the path forward increasingly depends on how the autonomous vehicle ecosystem earns and sustains public trust over time.
Jun 19, 2026 · via assemblymag.com
Who's Winning The Robotaxi Race? It's... Complicated Every time we think we understand the robotaxi market, another bit of news shakes things up. This week, we got updates from Tesla, Uber, Waymo, Wayve, and Lucid. A few years ago, it felt like an open question as to whether we'd ever have accessible autonomous transportation. But with Waymo expanding to over a dozen cities this year, Tesla piloting its own truly driverless service, Zoox up and running, and Uber collecting AV partnerships like Pokémon cards, it's more clear than ever that the autonomous future is near. So who's going to own the biggest piece of the pie? That's what we talk about on this week's Plugged-In Podcast, after a week in which we saw yet more developments in the autonomous vehicle race. We got (most of the) specs for the Tesla Cybercab, thanks to some filings with the Environmental Protection Agency. We got a big announcement from Mobileye, too, which is launching its own autonomous ride-hailing service next year after years of partnering with traditional automakers on driver-assistance tech. Gallery: Tesla Cybercab LA Auto Show 2024 And, of course, we got more news from Uber. We rarely go a week without hearing some more about the company's plan for global robotaxi domination. This week, the company announced that its partnership with Nuro and Lucid will expand robotaxi service to Houston next year. That's not all, though. The ride-hailing giant also inked a memorandum of understanding to develop robotaxis based on Stellantis vehicles and powered by Wayve AV technology. The plan is to deploy them all over the globe. Then, as if that wasn't enough, after we recorded the podcast Waymo recalled all of its 5th-generation AVs over concerns that they could drive into freeway lanes that were closed for construction. It's
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Jun 19, 2026 · via fuelcellsworks.com
PHOENIX — Waymo said they are making software improvements to thousands of their vehicles after several drove into construction zones on highways in Phoenix and San Francisco in recent months. According to the Safety Recall Report submitted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, more than 3,800 vehicles have been identified as needing safety upgrades, specifically when driving around construction zones. The report said that a Waymo autonomous vehicle (AV) drove past ramp closure signs and into pre-planned freeway construction zones in Phoenix on April 11. The same thing happened again five more times on Phoenix highways on April 19. The Arizona Department of Transportation confirmed these incidents happened on SR 51 during the ongoing pavement rehabilitation project. A day later, Waymo’s Field Safety Committee began meetings reviewing the events. The report also found seven incidents on May 19 when Waymo AVs drove between cones designating lane closures on a freeway in the San Francisco Bay Area "inappropriately prioritizing the avoidance of other freeway hazards and/or failing to recognize the construction zone.” The company, which began rolling out on freeways late last year, pulled its cars off the high-speed routes last month. “Waymo’s mission is to be the world’s most trusted driver, and the data shows that we’re making roads safer in the communities in which we operate,” the company said in a statement. "We identified an area of improvement regarding performance around freeway construction zones. We voluntarily restricted freeway operations last month while making improvements, proactively notified state and federal regulators, and decided to file a voluntary software recall with NHTSA. We continue to safely serve riders on surface streets in all the cities where we operate.” Associate professor and researcher of autonomous vehicle technology at Arizona State University, Yan Chen, said he’s not overly concerned about the recall,
Jun 19, 2026 · via kgun9.com
Back in February, when the first Tesla Cybercab rolled off the line at Tesla Gigafactory Texas, there was plenty of talk in media circles about what was to come. Now, Tesla’s certification documents submitted to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) reveal all that was previously under wraps. Though we now know a great deal more about the highly anticipated Cybercab, there are still some really important bits that are missing from these documents. First, let’s start with what we do know. Curb weight: 3,113 lb (1,412 kg). That’s roughly 700 lb (317 kg) lighter than the lightest Tesla Model 3 currently on sale. Not too shabby for a modern electric vehicle (EV). But then again, it’s important to remember the Cybercab’s only got two doors and two seats. In that regard, the Cybercab might just be a tad too heavy. For instance, the Toyota GR86, which has two (albeit tiny) seats at the back as well, still comes in at 2,811 lb (1,275 kg). Even a proper two-seater like the Porsche 718 Cayman is lighter, at around 3,058 lb (1,387 kg). Of course, a good chunk of that heft comes from the 680-lb (308 kg) Lithium-ion, single pack 326-V, 47.6-kWh battery. That unit should be enough to offer around 418 miles (673 km) of mixed range or 375.4 miles (603 km) of highway range alone. Keep in mind that those numbers are for the EPA’s Multi-Cycle Test (MCT). Out in the real world, expect the actual range to hover around the 300-mile mark. The battery is also listed for a recharge energy (AC from wall) of 53.365 kWh. Next up, the motor. Documents reveal an AC 3-Phase Permanent Magnet motor that’s rated at 219 hp. But perhaps, more interestingly, the Cybercab will be a front-wheel drive, single-speed automatic – as
Jun 19, 2026 · via newatlas.com
Norway Deploys New Deep-Sea Mapping AUV on First Expedition Norway has launched the first expedition of a newly acquired autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) designed to improve mapping and understanding of the country's deep-sea areas. The HUGIN Superior vehicle began operations in the northern Norwegian Sea earlier this month after being procured by the Norwegian Offshore Directorate (NOD) through funding provided by the Ministry of Energy in 2025. The deployment marks the first time Norway has access to its own advanced deep-sea mapping platform, a capability previously sourced through private contractors. “This is important for Norway. Now that we have access to our own advanced mapping resources, we're enhancing both the knowledge base and our ability to understand and manage deep sea areas in a responsible way. “We're looking forward to receiving data of very high quality – and to further refining knowledge about Norwegian deep-sea areas,” said Hilde Braut, Assistant Director for New Industries at the NOD Deep-sea mapping in Norway dates back to the 19th century, when simple weighted lines were used to measure water depth and identify seabed features. Modern mapping is primarily conducted using ship-based multibeam echo sounders, with higher-resolution surveys increasingly carried out by autonomous underwater vehicles. The HUGIN Superior can operate at depths of up to 6,000 metres and collect detailed seabed data using sonar technology. The vehicle maps underwater structures and objects by transmitting sound waves and analysing the returning signals. The AUV will be operated by the Norwegian Marine Data Centre (NORMAR), which is affiliated with the University of Bergen. The vehicle was formally christened in Bergen before departure in a ceremony attended by representatives from the Norwegian Offshore Directorate, the Ministry of Energy, the Norwegian Institute of Marine Research and Kongsberg Group. The new capability is expected to improve the collection of
Jun 19, 2026 · via marinetechnologynews.com
Waymo recalls nearly 4,000 robotaxis after cars enter freeway work zones The recall affects 3,871 vehicles after robotaxis drove past ramp closure signs and entered active construction zones Waymo is recalling nearly 4,000 robotaxis after more than a dozen incidents in which the autonomous vehicles entered closed freeway construction zones, according to a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recall report. The recall affects 3,871 vehicles equipped with Waymo's 5th Generation Automated Driving System. According to NHTSA, the software issue could allow a vehicle to enter a closed freeway construction zone and continue traveling at posted speeds. Regulators said affected vehicles may avoid or fail to recognize certain construction-zone closures because of the software defect. Waymo estimates that all 3,871 vehicles covered by the recall are affected. WAYMO PAUSES FREEWAY ROBOTAXI ROUTES AFTER SAFETY AND SOFTWARE CONCERNS According to the recall report, Waymo's Field Safety Committee began reviewing the issue in late April after examining six incidents in which robotaxis drove past ramp closure signs and entered freeway construction zones. The committee met again in May after identifying seven additional instances involving active construction zones in the San Francisco Bay Area. As a result of the 13 reported incidents, Waymo implemented freeway-driving restrictions while engineers worked to identify the root cause and develop a remedy, according to the filing. The recall covers Waymo 5th Generation Automated Driving Systems manufactured between May 17, 2022, and May 19, 2026. As of June 13, a software remedy remained under development, according to the filing. WAYMO RECALLS MASSIVE AUTONOMOUS FLEET AFTER INCIDENT FLAGS MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE Waymo currently operates driverless ride-hailing services in cities including San Francisco, Los Angeles, Phoenix and Austin, and has announced plans to expand into additional markets. | Ticker | Security | Last | Change | Change % | |---|---|---|---|---|
Jun 19, 2026 · via foxbusiness.com
Geely Farizon New Energy Commercial Vehicle Group Geely Farizon Green Smart Mobility Solution Debuts at 2026 Hong Kong Expo | Geely Farizon New Energy Commercial Vehicle Group / Key word(s): Miscellaneous/Product Launch HONG KONG, June 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — On June 18, 2026, the International Automotive and Supply Chain Expo (Hong Kong) officially kicked off at AsiaWorld-Expo in Hong Kong. As a global leader in new energy commercial vehicles, Geely Farizon New Energy Commercial Vehicle Group (Geely Farizon) returned for its second consecutive year with a full product lineup featuring the “methanol electric + pure electric” technology roadmap. The showcased products cover a wide range of application scenarios, including public transportation, urban logistics, autonomous vehicles, ferry vessels, emergency power generation, and more. The exhibition demonstrated a comprehensive green smart mobility ecosystem solution rooted in transport-energy integration, dedicated to fully supporting Hong Kong in achieving its 2050 carbon neutrality goal. Farizon’s lineup covers methanol REV SV, methanol REV Homtruck, methanol REV light truck, Robotaxi, methanol REV U12M, Hong Kong-tailored electric double-deckers, plus Visionol mobile power vehicles, methanol generators and marine engines. The tailor-made double-decker debuts in Hong Kong for the first time. Its livery and interior are built for local transit and sightseeing, forming a new urban mobility landmark. The U12M methanol bus has obtained an emission exemption from Hong Kong’s Environmental Protection Department and will enter commercial operation in August. This validates that Farizon’s methanol-electric vehicles comply with Hong Kong’s stringent environmental regulations and lays groundwork for global methanol technology rollout. On the Expo’s opening day, Geely Holding Group hosted the “Green City, Smart City — Geely Green Energy & Intelligent Mobility Technology Ecosystem Launch Event” where Geely Farizon sealed a strategic partnership with CaoCao. The two parties plan to roll out 100,000 units of Farizon Robovan by 2030 to
Jun 19, 2026 · via eqs-news.com
Rivian faces a class action lawsuit over self-driving in its early vehicles Plaintiffs claim the company overstated the capabilities of the R1T and R1S. Rivian has been sued on allegations that it made misleading statements about the self-driving capabilities of its R1T truck and R1S SUV. According to the class action complaint brought by Rivian customers, the first-generation models of these vehicles are not capable of the offering the self-driving potential that the company had promised. The plaintiffs argued that Rivian represented that those early models would be capable of level 3 autonomous driving, meaning the vehicle would be able to steer, accelerate and break without driver action. "In reality, Rivian manufactured its Gen 1 Vehicles without the hardware, cameras, sensors, and compute to enable hands-free driving and/or Level 3 autonomous operation," the complaint states. "No software update — no matter how sophisticated — will enable its Gen 1 Vehicles to perform as advertised. Rivian unquestionably knew that its Gen 1 Vehicles would never be capable of Level 3 autonomy or 'true hands-free driving' yet continued to tout the supposed capabilities of its vehicles to induce consumers to purchase them." Rivian introduced its "universal hands-free driving" software update late last year. The tech was made available for the company's R2 collection of electric vehicles and the second generation of its R1 lineup. When contacted by TechCrunch, Rivian declined to offer comment on the pending case.
Jun 19, 2026 · via engadget.com
A Model Y used in Tesla’s Bay Area ride-hailing service was spotted on Thursday with a permit sticker allowing it to operate at the San Francisco International Airport. The “Authorized Limousine Permit” sticker — numbered LP-263002 and valid through January 31, 2027 — is issued by the City & County of San Francisco for limousine operations in the San Francisco International Airport. It marks the first confirmed evidence that SFO has granted Tesla commercial ground transportation access at the airport — roughly nine months after the company first approached the facility about securing one. The sticker signals that the vehicle can conduct paid passenger pickups and dropoffs at SFO’s designated commercial ground transportation zones. As of Thursday, no public announcement had been made by Tesla or SFO regarding the approval date. Tesla’s First SFO Approach Tesla initiated formal engagement with SFO and two other Bay Area airports — San Jose Mineta International and Oakland International — in September 2025. The company’s legal team notified the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) at the time that the company was “initiating engagement with the following airports to secure the necessary approvals,” according to reporting by Politico. SFO spokesperson Doug Yakel confirmed to the media outlet that the airport had received Tesla‘s request and was scheduling discussions. San Jose airport representatives revealed Tesla had inquired about permits but had not yet filed an application, while Oakland officials confirmed initial contact but no detailed plans. All three airports reported no approvals at the time. The outreach came shortly after Tesla launched its ride-hailing service in the Bay Area, nearly a month after the debut of the Robotaxi service in Austin a year ago. The Bay Area service is provided with safety drivers behind the wheel. The service has since expanded to cover large portions of
Jun 18, 2026 · via eletric-vehicles.com
Waymo is recalling nearly 3,900 robotaxis to fix a software issue that caused some vehicles to enter active freeway construction zones and continue driving at speed, according to recall notices filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The recall affects Waymo’s 5th-generation automated driving system (ADS), and NHTSA said all of the recalled vehicles are believed to have the defect. Watch NBC Bay Area News free wherever you are The issue stems from how the autonomous vehicles respond in certain scenarios. “Under certain circumstances, the [autonomous vehicle] may enter and drive at speed in freeway construction zones due to inappropriately prioritizing the avoidance of other freeway hazards and/or failing to recognize the construction zone,” the recall notice states. NHTSA added that driving at speed in a freeway construction zone “increases the potential for collisions.” The recall follows 13 known incidents. Six occurred in Phoenix in April, when Waymo vehicles drove into closed freeway construction zones. Seven more incidents took place in San Francisco in May, where robotaxis entered freeway lanes with active construction, according to NHTSA’s report filed Thursday. Waymo temporarily restricted robotaxis from operating on freeways while it investigated the issue. Its Safety Board reviewed the incidents on June 1 and decided to initiate a recall on June 8. The company said it is developing a “remedy” to address the problem. In the meantime, it has limited robotaxi availability on freeways. Prior to the restriction, Waymo had been serving public riders on freeways in San Francisco, Los Angeles, Phoenix and Miami. This is not the first recall involving Waymo vehicles. The company previously recalled cars for crashing into a pole in Phoenix in 2024, passing stopped school buses in December 2025, and stopping in floodwater in Atlanta in May. Waymo currently operates a commercial robotaxi service in
Jun 18, 2026 · via nbcbayarea.com
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Jun 18, 2026 · via autonews.com
Waymo is recalling nearly 3,900 robotaxis to fix a software issue that caused some vehicles to enter active freeway construction zones and continue driving at speed, according to recall notices filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The recall affects Waymo’s 5th-generation automated driving system (ADS), and NHTSA said all of the recalled vehicles are believed to have the defect. Watch NBC 5 free wherever you are The issue stems from how the autonomous vehicles respond in certain scenarios. “Under certain circumstances, the [autonomous vehicle] may enter and drive at speed in freeway construction zones due to inappropriately prioritizing the avoidance of other freeway hazards and/or failing to recognize the construction zone,” the recall notice states. Create a free account with NBC 5 DFW to save articles and videos. NHTSA added that driving at speed in a freeway construction zone “increases the potential for collisions.” The recall follows 13 known incidents. Six occurred in Phoenix in April, when Waymo vehicles drove into closed freeway construction zones. Seven more incidents took place in San Francisco in May, where robotaxis entered freeway lanes with active construction, according to NHTSA’s report filed Thursday. Waymo temporarily restricted robotaxis from operating on freeways while it investigated the issue. Its Safety Board reviewed the incidents on June 1 and decided to initiate a recall on June 8. Recall Alert The company said it is developing a “remedy” to address the problem. In the meantime, it has limited robotaxi availability on freeways. Prior to the restriction, Waymo had been serving public riders on freeways in San Francisco, Los Angeles, Phoenix and Miami. This is not the first recall involving Waymo vehicles. The company previously recalled cars for crashing into a pole in Phoenix in 2024, passing stopped school buses in December 2025, and stopping in
Jun 18, 2026 · via nbcdfw.com
SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- Waymo is recalling more than 3,800 robotaxis following at least 13 instances of vehicles driving into highway construction zones, according to the company and federal filings.
The Bay Area-based autonomous vehicle company attributed the incidents to a software issue.
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Six of the incidents occurred in Phoenix in April, while seven occurred in San Francisco last month. In response, Waymo immediately restricted its freeway operations.
The company's vehicles continue to operate on surface streets.
According to filings with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, a fix for the problem is "under development."
The recall places Waymo back in the spotlight as officials and the company work to address the safety concern and prevent autonomous vehicles from entering highway construction zones.
Jun 18, 2026 · via abc7news.com