Waymo is recalling almost 3900 robotaxis over risk of driving into highway construction zones – Breaking News & Latest Updates 2026

Posted Jun 18, 2026 at 4:15 PM UTC

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Waymo is recalling almost 3,900 robotaxis over risk of driving into highway construction zones.

The recall comes just weeks after Waymo vehicles drove past ramp closure signs in Arizona and entered closed lanes in San Francisco, according to a filing with the NHTSA. The company paused freeway service last month due to the issue, which it’s fixing with a software update.

Waymo recalls nearly 4,000 robotaxis to stop them driving into highway construction zones | TechCrunch

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