Overview

• Waymo has voluntarily recalled 1,212 self-driving vehicles to update its fifth-generation Automated Driver System (ADS) software.
• The recall aims to resolve issues linked to minor collisions with stationary objects, such as parked cars and barriers.
• The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) investigation into Waymo's traffic safety compliance, initiated in May 2024, remains ongoing.
• Waymo plans to deploy its sixth-generation ADS software across its entire fleet by December 2025, with claims that it resolves the identified collision risks.
• The company operates 1,500 autonomous vehicles across four U.S. cities and provides over 250,000 weekly rides, with plans to expand its fleet by 2,000 vehicles by 2026.