NHTSAELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Waymo LLC - Software May Cause Vehicle to Hit Roadway Barrier
Published: May 12, 2025Recall ID: 25E034000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
A vehicle that crashes into chains, gates, or other gate-like roadway barriers increases the risk of injury.
Product Description & Identification
Waymo LLC (Waymo) is recalling certain 5th Generation Automated Driving Systems (ADS) with software versions released prior to the November 7, 2024 software release. The software may cause the vehicles to collide with certain roadway barriers, such as chains and gates.
Affected Products
Software May Cause Vehicle to Hit Roadway Barrier
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Software May Cause Vehicle to Hit Roadway Barrier |
| Nhtsa id | 25E034000 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25E034000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Equipment |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Waymo LLC |
| Defect summary | Waymo LLC (Waymo) is recalling certain 5th Generation Automated Driving Systems (ADS) with software versions released prior to the November 7, 2024 software release. The software may cause the vehicles to collide with certain roadway barriers, such as chains and gates. |
| Corrective action | Waymo has updated the ADS software, free of charge. All affected vehicles were repaired by December 26, 2024. |
| Consequence summary | A vehicle that crashes into chains, gates, or other gate-like roadway barriers increases the risk of injury. |
| Mfr campaign number | R25-001 |
| Potentially affected | 1212 |
| Report received date | 2025-05-12T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |