Waymo recalls 3,800 robotaxis over risk of entering flooded roads
Corroborated by 9 sources from 9 publishers
TL;DR
Reports differ across sources; according to techcrunch.com, waymo has issued a software update to its fleet of nearly 4,000 vehicles to help them avoid flooded roads as part of a recall announced by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) on Tuesday.
Sources
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Investing.com News
https://www.investing.com/news/stock-market-news/waymo-to-recall-nearly-3800-robotaxis-over-selfdriving-software-issue-4679160
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Bloomberg Industries
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-05-12/waymo-recalls-robotaxis-after-vehicle-drove-on-a-flooded-road
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The Verge (Tech)
https://www.theverge.com/transportation/928480/waymo-recall-flooded-roads-robotaxi
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Forbes Business
https://www.forbes.com/sites/zacharyfolk/2026/05/12/waymo-recalling-over-3700-robotaxis-after-vehicle-tried-to-drive-in-flooded-lane
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TechCrunch
https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/12/waymo-issues-recall-to-deal-with-a-flooding-problem
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Engadget
https://www.engadget.com/2171165/waymo-recalls-nearly-4000-robotaxis-after-a-car-drove-directly-into-a-flooded-road
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CNBC 10000101
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/12/waymo-recalls-3800-robotaxis-after-able-drive-into-standing-water.html
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The New York Times
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/12/us/waymo-recall-robotaxis-flood-water.html
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BBC News (World)
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cwy2011dl4xo?at_campaign=rss&at_medium=RSS
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BBC News
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cwy2011dl4xo?at_campaign=rss&at_medium=RSS
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BBC News (World)
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cwy2011dl4xo?at_campaign=rss&at_medium=RSS