FILE-A Waymo vehicle is parked in San Francisco, California on Jan. 22, 2026. (Photo by Smith Collection/Gado/Getty Images)
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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 a, 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.
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Officials explained that the certain fifth and sixth generation automated driving systems.
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How is Waymo handling the recalled robotaxi issue?
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According to the, a remedy for the impacted robotaxis is currently under development.
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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.
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