# Waymo LLC: Software May Allow Vehicle to Enter and Drive In Freeway Construction Zones (26E035000)

**Recall Urgency Score:** 20/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Waymo LLC |
| Subject | Software May Allow Vehicle to Enter and Drive In Freeway Construction Zones |
| NHTSA ID | 26E035000 |
| Recall type | Equipment |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Units potentially affected | 3871 |
| Do not drive | No |
| Park outside | No |
| Defect | Waymo LLC (Waymo) is recalling certain 5th Generation Automated Driving Systems (ADS). The software may allow the vehicle to enter a closed freeway construction zone and continue driving at speed. |
| Consequence | Driving through a closed construction zone increases the risk of a crash. |
| Remedy | Beginning June 16, 2026 Waymo updated the ADS software to detect when the vehicle is in and to avoid entering construction zones, free of charge. Waymo resumed vehicle operations on freeway June 25, 2026. |

## Why this score
- 3,871 units affected.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26E035000). Last refreshed: 2026-11-04T18:12:01.520Z.
Recall data comes from NHTSA and is summarized automatically; check the official notice and VIN lookup before acting. Informational only.