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Waymo LLC: 5th Generation Automated Driving Systems Recalled for Software Error

Agency Publication Date: February 13, 2024
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Summary

Waymo LLC is recalling approximately 444 vehicles equipped with 5th Generation Automated Driving Systems (ADS) because the software can incorrectly predict how a towed vehicle will move. This software error affected systems with versions released prior to December 20, 2023. Waymo has already updated the software in all affected vehicles to correct the issue.

Risk

The automated driving software may fail to accurately track or predict the movement of a vehicle being towed, which increases the likelihood of a collision. All affected vehicles were successfully repaired by January 12, 2024.

What You Should Do

  1. Identify if your vehicle is part of this recall by checking if it uses Waymo 5th Generation Automated Driving Systems (ADS) software versions released before December 20, 2023.
  2. Confirm the repair status of the vehicle, as Waymo indicates that all 444 affected vehicles were already updated and repaired by January 12, 2024.
  3. If you have further questions regarding the software update or the status of your system, contact Waymo LLC directly.
  4. For additional information, you may contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov.

Your Remedy Options

๐Ÿ”งFree Repair

Waymo has updated the ADS software for all affected units free of charge.

How to: All affected vehicles were updated by the manufacturer by January 12, 2024; contact Waymo for verification if needed.

Affected Products

Product: Waymo 5th Generation Automated Driving System (ADS)
Date Ranges: Software versions released prior to December 20, 2023

Additional Information

Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Recall ID: 24E013000
Status: Active
Manufacturer: Waymo LLC
Sold By: Waymo LLC
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 444 vehicles(444% estimated defective)
Park Vehicle: No
Park Outside: No
OTA Update: No
Product Type: Equipment (E)
Recall Classification: Safety Defect
Owner Notification Date: December 20, 2023
Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Distributed To: Nationwide
Agency Last Updated: February 12, 2025

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

Sources: NHTSA Notice ยท Raw API Response