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Vehicle Parts & Equipment

Waymo Automated Driving Systems Recalled for School Bus Safety Defect

Agency Publication Date: December 8, 2025
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Summary

Waymo LLC has recalled approximately 3,067 of its 5th Generation Automated Driving Systems (ADS) that were using software versions released before November 5, 2025. The software in these systems may fail to recognize or properly respond to a stopped school bus, causing the vehicle to pass the bus even while its red lights are flashing or its stop arm is extended. Waymo has already deployed a software update to all affected vehicles, and records indicate that all repairs were completed by November 17, 2025.

Risk

The software defect allows the automated vehicle to pass a stopped school bus when it should stop, significantly increasing the risk of a collision with children or other pedestrians boarding or exiting the bus.

What You Should Do

  1. This recall involves Waymo 5th Generation Automated Driving Systems (ADS) that were operating on software versions released prior to November 5, 2025.
  2. Verify with Waymo LLC that your vehicle's Automated Driving System has received the software update released on November 5, 2025.
  3. Note that according to manufacturer documentation, the software update has already been applied to all 3,067 affected units as of November 17, 2025, at no cost to owners.
  4. Call the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov/recalls for additional information regarding campaign number 25E084.

Your Remedy Options

🔧Free Repair

Software update for the Automated Driving System.

How to: Waymo has updated the ADS software, free of charge. All affected vehicles were repaired by November 17, 2025.

Affected Products

Product: 5th Generation Automated Driving System (ADS)by Waymo
Part / Model:
5th Generation ADS
Date Ranges: Software versions released prior to November 5, 2025

Recall covers 3,067 units; all units were updated/repaired by November 17, 2025.

Additional Information

Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Recall ID: 25E084000
Status: Active
Manufacturer: Waymo LLC
Sold By: Waymo LLC
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 3,067 vehicles(100% estimated defective)
Park Vehicle: No
Park Outside: No
OTA Update: No
Product Type: Equipment (E)
Recall Classification: Safety Defect
Distributed To: Nationwide
Agency Last Updated: December 11, 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 · Raw API Response